The Akita Inu, originating from Japan, is a very strong and intelligent dog breed. Akita Inu are also very loyal dogs which makes training a cinch with this breed. The Akita is also a very aggressive breed so a using a retractable leash is a big mistake. Due to their aggressiveness its probably a good idea to keep them supervised around other pets and strangers, especially unfamiliar children. Though they may be friendly among people they do know and are very faithful pets.
Since the Akita is so set in its own ways, firm training is essential. You may have a hard time getting a young Akita to behave but with the right guidance, the Akita Inu can be very responsive to training and will make for a very obedient dog. However, the Akita Inu breed is a well known biter so its very important that you get this misbehavior under control while they are still young. The key to training a dog to stop biting, is to gain their trust. A dog that truly trusts you will have no reason to bite you. As mentioned earlier, its vital that you stop this behavior while they’re young, the best time to do this is within their first 4 months, while they’re still a puppy.
The best way to train a Akita Inu not to bite is by letting them rough house with other dogs of the same or slightly greater size. By doing so, especially under the 4 month age limit, it will teach them when biting is OK and when biting is inappropriate, because if your Akita Inu misbehaves among its peers they will be fast to learn when their peers retaliate by biting back.
Due to the Akita’s high energy levels, many owners find training an Akita Inu to be extremely stressful. This is why it is so important the you’re consistently firm and patient with your Akita Inu.
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