Akita dogs

Akita dogs are large dogs that require thorough training to make them a good friendly house dog. Owning an Akita dog is not like owning any other dog. This is a large aggressive dog that by nature is domineering and will seek to take control of a pack or household. If you are thinking about owning an Akita  then you really need to do your homework before taking the plunge.

Akita dogs are by nature dog aggressive and require extensive socialization when they are young to get them used to other dogs. Even a well-trained Akita has to be carefully monitored when around other dogs, especially male dogs.

The Akita has many wonderful qualities like absolute loyalty to its pack; it's this deeply inbred loyalty that can cause the dog to become aggressive when around other dogs. It may mistake playfulness as a threat and attack. You need to counter this by training it from a puppy.
It's also very territorial and does not mix well. If you introduce an Akita dog to your home it will soon try to establish its position as pack leader. A large part of training the dog is to ensure that it recognises the owner and family members as above it in the pack hierarchy.
It's crucial that you do this, if you don't then the Akita will take control and if that happens your ownership of the dog will not be pleasant. Don't even consider taking on an Akita without having an excellent training plan in place.
It will require a lot of your time in the early days to socialize it to its new environment. Many people take on Akita dogs and fail with them because they don't realise what owning an Akita involves. You need to do some serious research about this dog before committing yourself to owning one.
A well trained Akita is a great companion for life, they're loyal, playful and once trained relatively easy to look after. They're not the type of dogs you can take onto a public park however and just let free. Even a trained Akita needs watching when around other dogs and strange people.
Akita dogs make excellent guard dogs and family pets when they are well trained, I can't emphasise the well trained advice enough. If you're thinking of getting an Akita then look for an obedience school to take it to while it is young. The sooner it becomes socialized with other dogs the better. Training is the key to successful ownership of Akita dogs.

Michael runs the website Japanese Akita Dogshttp://www.japaneseakitadogs.org/ and is the author of the book "The Akita"(everything you need to know) A book about Akitas.
He lives in the north of England with
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The Japanese Akita dog is not for the limp hearted owner. It is a large uncompromising powerful dog with a proud posture and a sense of its own authority. It’s a dependable dog. Which, when schooled to a high standard, makes a brilliant friend, but domestication is crucial to profitable ownership of this dog.
It’s a big spitz type dog, full of muscle and contained power, without a doubt recognised by the tail which curls over the back. It has a thick powerful neck and strong shoulders. The fur is a thick top coat and a soft undercoat. Like most spitz breeds it is a surprisingly quiet dog that is not inclined to nuisance barking. Akitas only go to bark if it senses trouble. When it does bark however it can be daunting.
The Japanese Akita dog is by essence a lone wolf and does not mix well with other dogs.  Above all male dogs. If you are thinking of owning an Akita then extensive socialization is needed to get it used to other dogs and even then it’s not the kind of dog you can allow to run free on a general park. It requires extensive handling at all times.
The dog is very territorial and will guard its environment space against strangers. This can cause problems when family or neighbours call to your house, the Akita may not like this. You will need to put him away in a crate or socialize him to frequent visitors.
It is also a very intelligent dog that will become bored easily. You need to keep it busy when at home. During training the dog will soon become bored if the training is repetitive; if it becomes bored it will just walk away. Obstinacy is also one of its characteristics.
Think  carefully before committing yourself to this dog; do plenty of research. Many Akitas end up in rescue centres because their owners found that looking after the dog was too much for them.  Owning this dog is a big committment. Don’t even consider getting an Akita if you are not a commanding person.
The dog will sense  weakness in no time and look to to take control. It is a natural born leader and will only be submissive to your authority if it believes you are resolute. Show it weakness, and it will take control, if this happens your ownership of the dog will not be pleasant.
If you’re thinking of acquiring a Japanese Akita dog then do your homework. This is not like any other dog. Be ready for plenty of challenges and to spend a lot of time coaching the dog. A well trained Akita can make a great and loyal friend for years that will be protective of you and your family, but the dog does require a lot of training.