A Look At Breeds For Puppy Training

Here are some puppy facts about the Akita to consider for puppy training.

The Akita is a double coat, waterproof breed. The outer coat is harsh, straight, and stands slightly off the body. The under coat is dense, soft, and close to the body. The [...]]]>

A Look At Breeds For Puppy Training

Here are some puppy facts about the Akita to consider for puppy training.

The Akita is a double coat, waterproof breed. The outer coat is harsh, straight, and stands slightly off the body. The under coat is dense, soft, and close to the body. The hair on the head, legs, and ears is short, while the hair on the tail is long and profuse. They typically shed their coat twice a year. The Akita coat colors include pure white, red, sesame, and brindle.

The Akita originated in Japan. Unchanged for centuries, this breed is considered the national dog of Japan and a natural monument. They were highly prized, revered, and only owned by nobility and aristocracy. They were used in various capacities such as Imperial guards, hunter of bear and boar, and waterfowl retrieving. They are the largest of the Spitz-type breeds. Today, the Akita is a faithful companion, therapy dog, and guard dog. for more information about this breed as a guard dog, visit Guard Dogs Guide.

Akitas are large, sturdy, and muscular. The paws are webbed which makes them excellent swimmers. They have a reserved manner and carry themselves with great dignity. They are powerful and alert, responsive and courageous. The Akita is a noble and dominating breed.

The Akita is highly intelligent, fearless, and spontaneous. They thrive on human companionship. They are extremely loyal to their family and those they know, but are wary and aloof of strangers. They are exceedingly protective of their family, their territory, and of their food. They are particularly aggressive toward other dogs and pets. They will get along with older, very well behaved children within their family unit, but will not tolerate children they don’t know. They make excellent guard dogs, although they are not excessive barkers. They do not do well if left alone for extended periods of time. For this reason, they are not well suited for a two career family. They require an inordinate amount of attention. Akitas are not recommended for the novice dog owner, or owners who are placid and submissive.

The Akita requires significant grooming with a firm bristle brush on a daily basis. Bathing should only be done when absolutely necessary with a mild shampoo to prevent stripping the coat of the natural oils. It is important to keep the hair on the bottom of the paws trimmed to preserve their characteristic of webbed feet. They are prone to hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, eye problems, and lupus.

The Akita requires intensive and extensive socialization and obedience training. It is absolutely imperative that they know who their master is or they will take charge. They do not respond to harsh or heavy-handed training methods. They do best with patience, kindness, firmness, fairness, and consistency. Akitas typically prefer to be clean and is easier to housetrain than many other breeds.

The Akita does not require an over-abundance of exercise. They are moderately active indoors. They enjoy play sessions with their family or other family activities. However, they will become bored and destructive if left alone for extended periods of time either inside or outside. They enjoy a daily walk, but it is vitally important they are very securely leashed and kept from encountering other dogs. They are not well suited for apartment dwellings and do best in a home with a large securely fenced yard.

If you are looking for Akita puppies for sale from reputable Akita breeders or to adopt an Akita from an Akita rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Akita puppy above.

It is important in your puppy’s first days that you understand what to expect from your puppy. You have to remember that in these early days that your puppy has no self-control and will do ever silly thing that pops up in their head. This attitude to life is [...]]]>

Puppy’s First Days

It is important in your puppy’s first days that you understand what to expect from your puppy. You have to remember that in these early days that your puppy has no self-control and will do ever silly thing that pops up in their head. This attitude to life is one part animal instinct and another part of natural lack of self-control that comes with being in a new world. In the first few months, do not expect them to make any good choices in behavior or any sense of being behaved. They will act on any urge until you can teach them to resist these temptations. Resist the urge to want to punish them in these early stages.

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When it comes to puppy training in the early days, you have to place your expectations in the same range as what you would expect from a newborn baby. Their needs are just like a newborn who cries out for comfort or food. You wouldn’t spank a newborn for wanting these things and you should show the same sense of caring and restraint towards your puppy. Remember, they are not trying to get under your nerves but trying to communicate that they have needs that have to be met.

Akitas love to explore and make their environment their home,

so while it might be cute to let them roam around, remember that

if you don’t want them climbing on furniture as an adult

don’t let them do it as a puppy.

One of the true facts about puppies is that while there are some fundamental skills you can instill in them, you got to understand that they are still too young for any kind of formal training. In those first months, your job as an owner is more like a parent. It is your responsibility to just teach them new concepts, try to prevent them from making too many messes, and keep them safe from their own rambunctiousness. It is around five to six months old that is the best time to start with formal obedience training.

In the early period, most exploration that they will do is similar to a baby in the fact that they will use their mouth to explore their new surroundings. When they explore, you should look at this as a valuable thing as it means that your puppy is eager to know his new environment. While there will be areas that are off limits to your new friend, try to redirect him to safe places in a positive manner as to not crush his natural instinct to learn from exploration.

When it comes to puppy expectations, the best advice is to try to expect too much in this stage and give them the right amount of love and caring. I want to stress “the right amount” because new dog owners tend to lavish too much love and end up spoiling the puppy. This tends to lead to a dog that is harder to control and might develop attachment issues later in life. The best advice is to just enjoy these first few months and take lots of photos because they will not stay a puppy forever.