Akitas are one of the most ferocious breeds of dogs which are often kept for guarding property and household. This dog is infamous for being much notorious and thus is banned in a few states of the US. This is a concern for many probable Akita owners as they think it is hard to tame this breed of dogs or keeping it in the household will cause a problem.
So we would like to discuss a few details about the aggressive nature of the Akitas and also answer the questions that are there in the mind of the Akita admirers.
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Why the pet Akita get aggressive?
Akitas are genetically formed as guard dogs. They know how to prevent the attackers and thus their nerves are quite agile in that matter. They are not much sociable originally but can become sociable if taught and trained from a very tender age. There are varieties of training for your dog, among those, you can choose the obedience training for your Akita to keep it calm.
How can you calm down the Akita?
After a tiring day, any pup will behave much calm and cool. So if you are prepared to get an Akita at home, schedule your day the way that you can take the dog to the dog park or for a long walk every day. If you cannot arrange it, then ask the professional dog walkers to do this job. Unless you keep the Akitas hard-worked and exhausted, you will find it hard to manage their temper.
When the Akita gets tired, it will not show much sign of fussiness or irritation. Also, it will act much obediently in that situation. So make the dog tired, in the literal sense, and see the change in its behavior. From another point of view, you should not adopt an active dog like Akita, if you are unavailable for the dog walking or exercising session.
Are Akitas hard to train?
Akita is a well-built and large-sized dog with some predominant features and characteristics. They are not easy to train as they have an individualistic approach towards matters of everyday life. Also, they are intelligent and compassionate towards their owners. This makes them a complex character that is hard to gauge when it comes to train.
If you wish to train, groom or adopt Akita, it should be from a young age. That way its mentality will be agile and you can manage or mold it the way you want it to.
Is it adequate to train Akita’s professionals?
Akitas are much reserved with strangers, and this habit is inbuilt in them due to the guarding nature of their character. This is why the training becomes a challenge for professional trainers. But you cannot forget that the pattern of the behavior of the Akita is not known to the common dog lovers or dog parents. So it is better to trust the professionals with the training session as they know the right tricks and the behavioral aspects of Akitas that they can respond to.
Why does the Akita growl at its owner?
The dogs do share their emotion through various methods. When the Akita growls after the owner mildly touches it, it can be a sign that it is going through some pain. Not all of Akita’s expression is limited to growling. They sometimes bark or bite the owner as they feel helpless under pain of any kind in their body. You should take the doctor to the vet without any delay.
In most cases when the dog is blamed, the situation is created by the breeder or the owner. Akitas have a complex mindset that cannot be easily understood. Their aggressive and reserved nature also adds to this complication. So they are often easily blamed for many incidents which could have been avoided if the situation was under the control of the owner.
Can Akitas really act protectively?
Akitas are famous for being aggressive but this aggression often comes from the instinct of protection of its owner and his or her property. Even without training, Akitas can perform the duty of guard dog and that is why they were earlier famous for protecting the royal household. The big structure along with their reserved nature for guests and unknown persons makes them a perfect choice for guarding purposes.
Conclusion:
Training the Akita is not a tough job, but a tricky one. When you wish to train it to not become aggressive, you should try to train it in some other environment that is not its place of origination. Also, you need the support of the guests and outsiders who may come to your house.
These people should not behave frightened before to dog. So it will give the dog the idea that it is not menacing enough to frighten any and everybody in its presence. Also using a loose leash around its body will make it understand the superiority of the master over it.
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