Akita
Akita Training
Training an Akita puppy can sometimes be difficult. Even as puppies, they are often powerful, stubborn and aggressive. Be confident and stern when teaching with your pooch, and use a firm, deep voice when addressing it. Socializing the puppy from a young age with friendly people and other dogs can help to soften their edge. Be patient and understanding. The Akita is very smart and may get bored easily. Work in short training sessions to keep its interest, and reward good behaviour with treats. Akitas love to use their mouth, so it is a good idea to have lots of toys handy or give them a job to do. Because Akitas can be very challenging, they are not the best breed for a first time dog owner. But for those willing to invest time and energy into training their Akita, they will find themselves an intelligent and loyal companion.
Selecting a Akita Puppy
Akita Puppy Ears
Resembling a mix of a fox and teddy bear, Akitas ears should stand tall and proud. The furry triangular ears should point slightly forward and look small in relation to the head. Healthy puppies will have clean ears with no signs of discharge, redness, inflammation or pungent odour. If the puppy is aggressively scratching or pawing their ear, tilting their head or excessively flipping their head, it may also be a sign of discomfort. Breeds with floppy ears are more prone to infection or disease.