Pit bulls are extremely intelligent and are eager to please, which makes for a dog thats easy to train. BUT, you have to be a strict leader because they will push the boundries to see what they can get away with. They go through a stubborn phase much like a child would. But you need to be strict and patient. When I teach my pitbull a trick, he gets it in about 10 min. You just need to be very firm and persistent.