Akitas need owners who can establish pack leadership early.
American
Akitas need a confident, level - headed owner able to establish their own authority, with a strong, determined personality and the ability and time to train their dog in a stable, safe environment through positive reinforcement.
Akitas need to be trained and socialized early and continually throughout their lives.
All Akitas need proper socialization, supervision, containment, manners lessons, obedience training, play time, comfort... just like all dogs.
A large breed,
the Akita needs a strong owner / trainer since it has a strong will and tends to be stubborn.
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Here is the formula for calculating your
Akita dog's specific calorie
needs based on his bodyweight:
But if you are trying to groom a large thick - coated dog (such as a golden retriever, border collie, collie, bearded collie, or Tibetan terrier) or double - or triple - coated breed (such as an
Akita or a malamute, husky, or chow), then you are definitely going to
need a professional - grade clipper.
Because the
Akita is a large and active breed, he may
need more food than a smaller or less active dog.
The amount you
need to feed your
Akita will vary depending on his calorie
needs and the calorie content of whatever dog food you choose.
If you want to ensure that your dog reaches his maximum lifespan, you'll
need to take the time to find the best
Akita food for your dog.
Although not especially fond of going outside, the
Akita does
need daily exercise.
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.
The Japanese
Akita is a very smart breed and will soon get bored with repetitive games; you
need to keep an
Akita engaged.
If you are buying an
Akita, then you
need to be aware of its diet which some people may find demanding.
The food you will
need to feed your
Akita is fresh food.
Usually, when an
Akita barks, you
need to investigate.
We
need to train them and we especially
need to train a big dog like an
Akita.
You will
need to keep your
Akita mentally engaged to keep him happy.
You
need to have an assertive personality, or the
Akita will take control.
Examples:
Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, American Eskimo, Shiba Inu, Jindo Dog, Siberian Husky, Finnish Spitz, Canaan Dog, Karelian Bear Dog, Norwegian Lundehund; I would put the Chinese Shar Pei in this category because of their behavioral traits My Favorites: Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute; American Eskimo; Samoyed Extreme Endurance,
need lots of exercise Some love to pull a load or chase a moving object Some are Dog Aggressive Can be Shy and
need lots of Socialization; Biggest problem are the shy ones.
But you may
need to avoid walking an
Akita at a dog park where his aggressive tendencies towards other dogs may be seen.
Akita puppies will grow rapidly and
need a high - quality, low - calorie diet so they don't grow too fast.
Be sure to monitor your
Akita for weight gain and discuss any special
needs with your veterinarian.
All prospective
Akita owners
need to know something about the temperament of the
Akita that they intend to own.
Dogs with thick undercoats like Huskies, Malamutes, or
Akitas may not
need winter coats, but dogs with thinner, shorter coats do.
If you adopt an American
Akita you will
need to have daily training sessions.
My
Akita Training Page discusses the program you
need.
You also
need to impress upon your
Akita puppy that he must be accepting of other dogs....
But then you
need to be willing (and able) to pay a couple thousand bucks for future surgeries and lifelong meds if your
Akita ends up with cataracts and hip dysplasia.
Dog Health Care — The Sensible Way Read my advice on daily health care so your
Akita lives a long, healthy life and seldom
needs to see the vet.
In fact, a daily long run or equivalent game is
needed to let your
Akita burn off all that athletic energy.
Akitas are great as guard dogs, but they do like to be in control and will
need a lot of training.
Akitas don't act well under pressure or when being teased, so they
need to be watched around children.
Other working breeds that
need a firm hand are
Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Boxer, Great Pyrenees, Kuvasz, Bullmastiff, Mastiff, Giant Schnauzer, Doberman, Komondor, Siberian Husky, and Standard Schnauzer.
Akita dogs have a strong
need to appear dominant and can be extremely strong - headed, which is why dog breeders are always advised to be very cautious when it comes to training, since every single detail counts.
This kind of dog is pretty low maintenance since they don't
need frequent grooming, and has minimal shedding, which means they're hypoallergenic, compared to purebred
Akita dogs that shed heavily.
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