just cause u have had some yard accidentals dont mean squat yer dog is 8 months old there is a difference in fight crazed and being mature for example i just had a litter and every dog out that litter would probably hit something by around 7 to 8 mo but that dont mean they are ready for anything serious sounds like u need alot schooling on dogs period man im just saying sounds like u just got into then dogs two weeks ago be patient bro in these dogs some the best didnt turn on untill after 2 years takea freaking chill pill