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79CamaroDiva · 12-18-2005, 10:20 PM

Akita's are AMAZING dogs, but you do have to put an effort into them, probably more so than the other breeds. You absolutely have to socialize them, let them meet all kinds of people when they are young so that they are able to adapt to different kinds of people. Another absolute MUST is obedience school. Not just training them at home, but actually look into a puppy school. They're extremely stubborn and strong willed, but absolutely wonderful when they are aware who's boss.

My akita isn't a dog, she's another child in the house. She's spoiled rotton and is gorgeous and she knows it. People that she doesn't know can come up to her and she will just go up to them and wiggle at them. She thinks its odd when people don't want to pet her. She's the most amazing dog ever, I know Tim's met her, a few other board members, and will probably vouch for that.

They are also incredible guard dogs and I only knwo from mine, but very easily house broken and well behaved. We got mine at 8 weeks old, brought her in the house and had her outside every half hr to hour during the day for the first few days, she got the hang of it, and NEVER pee'ed the house at all.

They are extremely dominant, and are better suited for 1 dog families. Mine doesn't like other dogs except her 'boyfriend' next door, who she's grown up with.

I guess it can be said for any breed, if you train them right, they can be any dog you want them to be. Holley has a lab disposition unless she's guarding something (my mom uses her to guard money at the track, she will take someones hand off if they go near it and aren't supposed to)

Get whatever dog you feel comfortable raising. If you can train it and treat it like a child, go for the Akita. If you honestly don't think you can afford the training, the food (lots of it), and vet bills, get a less needy dog.

Oh, another thing, Akita's are known to get hip displaysia (sp?). Buy from a breeder who will guarantee against it. there is a member on nastyz28.com who is an Akita breeder, his website is www.akita.com, it has TONS of information on it.

Good luck!

oh, and heres mine

12-18-2005, 10:20 PM	#12
79CamaroDiva Queen of Destruction / NJFBOA Supporting Sponsor / Moderator / 12 Second Club / 2006 Member of the Year / PITA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I dunno.. Posts: 8,327 iTrader: (0)	Akita's are AMAZING dogs, but you do have to put an effort into them, probably more so than the other breeds. You absolutely have to socialize them, let them meet all kinds of people when they are young so that they are able to adapt to different kinds of people. Another absolute MUST is obedience school. Not just training them at home, but actually look into a puppy school. They're extremely stubborn and strong willed, but absolutely wonderful when they are aware who's boss. My akita isn't a dog, she's another child in the house. She's spoiled rotton and is gorgeous and she knows it. People that she doesn't know can come up to her and she will just go up to them and wiggle at them. She thinks its odd when people don't want to pet her. She's the most amazing dog ever, I know Tim's met her, a few other board members, and will probably vouch for that. They are also incredible guard dogs and I only knwo from mine, but very easily house broken and well behaved. We got mine at 8 weeks old, brought her in the house and had her outside every half hr to hour during the day for the first few days, she got the hang of it, and NEVER pee'ed the house at all. They are extremely dominant, and are better suited for 1 dog families. Mine doesn't like other dogs except her 'boyfriend' next door, who she's grown up with. I guess it can be said for any breed, if you train them right, they can be any dog you want them to be. Holley has a lab disposition unless she's guarding something (my mom uses her to guard money at the track, she will take someones hand off if they go near it and aren't supposed to) Get whatever dog you feel comfortable raising. If you can train it and treat it like a child, go for the Akita. If you honestly don't think you can afford the training, the food (lots of it), and vet bills, get a less needy dog. Oh, another thing, Akita's are known to get hip displaysia (sp?). Buy from a breeder who will guarantee against it. there is a member on nastyz28.com who is an Akita breeder, his website is www.akita.com, it has TONS of information on it. Good luck! oh, and heres mine __________________ We're a drinking team with a racing problem.