With this in mind, it is common sense that you will ensure
your Akita gets the kind of food suited to the breed.
The good news is that
the Akita does not eat much in comparison to its size.
You need to have an assertive personality, or
the Akita will take control.
You will need to keep
your Akita mentally engaged to keep him happy.
The potential downside of owning
an Akita is that this breed tends to be quite independent, which isn't always a good thing for a large dog with strong protective instincts.
I have never tried this so can't comment feeding
An Akita raw food.
Teaching
your Akita to heel will take some patience but it's something you must do because apart from it being more pleasant to walk with a trained dog it reinforces your position as pack leader.
You can not feed
an Akita on cheap supermarket own brand cans of dog food.
He has no traits or features of Pitbull or Chow or Siberian Husky however he looks like Shepherd and
Akita mix and has similar traits.
While this is a loving and gentle breed, as
the Akita this breed, it tends to be independent.
It is not acceptable to have
an Akita pulling you as you are walking on the lead.
We need to train them and we especially need to train a big dog like
an Akita.
The Akita naturally dominates those around it.
If you allow this to happen your life with
an Akita will not be pleasant.
When you are looking for your new
Akita dog, it is so easy to become taken in and emotionally connected with the cute little puppy.
You should never leave
an Akita alone with children unsupervised, this applies to any large dogs, remember these are animals.
So let's have a look at teaching
your Akita to heel.
Money wise however the cost of owning
an Akita is not too much in comparison with other dogs.
A well - trained
Akita is a beautiful dog to own and will fit into any family, becoming an integral member of the pack.
How much does it cost to keep
an Akita?
An Akita will not fare well on this kind of food.
Usually, when
an Akita barks, you need to investigate.
The Akita is a possessive dog, when it is feeding do not disturb it.
I do not know how much truth there is in this, but there's no doubt that
the Akita makes an excellent guard dog.
The food you will need to feed
your Akita is fresh food.
The Akita has had many roles throughout its life; it has been a hunting dog, a guard dog, a fighting dog to name just a few of the roles it has had.
The Akita gets bored very quickly, it is an intelligent dog so requires interaction to keep it stimulated.
If you are buying
an Akita, then you need to be aware of its diet which some people may find demanding.
When deciding what to feed
an Akita just be sensible.
The story that is always associated with
the Akita is the one where Japanese mothers used to leave
the Akita to look after their children while they went into the field to work.
A recent study identified the following breeds as being particularly at risk for this phenomenon: Neapolitan mastiff, Newfoundland,
Akita, St. Bernard, Rottweiler, Chesapeake Bay retriever, and American Staffordshire terrier.
Choosing
an Akita puppy should be a rational decision, not an emotional one.
One of the reasons among many is that a breeder will be able to advise you what to feed
the Akita.
Remember
the Akita will become bored quickly, so short, intense lessons are the way to go.
If you do not want to spend too much time cooking for
your Akita, discuss with your breeder the best foods to buy for the dog.
Big, strong, and adorable,
the Akita is an exciting mix of energy and dedication.
A proper diet for
the Akita is fresh meat and fish along with good vitamin supplements from your pet shop.
When a child is born in Japan, it is customary to give the gift of
an Akita statue to bestow health and happiness on the child and his or her family [source: American Kennel Club].
Remember when preparing
your Akita's food to ensure there are no small bones in it.
If you are feeding
an Akita the same food as you used to feed your old bulldog, then don't be surprised if the Akita does not thrive.
The Japanese
Akita is a very smart breed and will soon get bored with repetitive games; you need to keep an
Akita engaged.
Don't neglect training for
your Akita.
Knowing about the history of
the Akita breed will help you when it comes to deciding about feeding your pet, and what diet to provide to ensure it remains healthy.
Remember to treat
your Akita like a dog, not a human.
The nature of
an Akita is a dog aggressive dog, so you need to ensure it has the right food to keep it happy and not send it on mood swings.
This is a sign that the pooch is dominating the owner; as a responsible
Akita owner you should never allow this to happen.
Overall, though, the cost of owning
an Akita is not too much.
Teaching
your Akita to heel like all training takes time and patience.
This is especially crucial if you are going to buy a big dog like
an Akita.
The health and well - being of your dog depend largely on a diet you are feeding
an Akita.