Akita Puppy - Training Information

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     Some people might say that it is difficult to train an Akita pup because they are very independent and powerful dogs. However, the difficulty in training really depends on your training style and what you are training them to do. Here are some smart tips that will help you train your Akita pup.

Start the training as soon as you know the Akita is yours. An Akita pup will be harder to train than a toy dog as they are known to show dominance and aggressive qualities at an early age. So make sure you establish that you are the alpha dog as soon as possible.

If you have kids around the house, you should inform them that they are not to irritate or tease the dog while it is still in training mode. An Akita pup in training is volatile and may snap at your children.

Do not send confusing messages to you Akita. For example, today, you discipline your Akita pup for gnawing on your favorite slippers. However the following week when he or she does the same thing, you let it slip by. This will not inculcate to your Akita pup what you really want it to do. So be firm and most importantly consistent in giving disciplinary sanctions.

Akitas are very loyal to their family but very cold to strangers. They are not the type of dogs that also play with other dogs, specifically dogs of the opposite sex. So if you want your Akita to be more "sociable" than they are usually wired, then while your Akita is still a puppy, acquaint him or her with a lot of fresh faces that are kind and good to him or her so that your Akita will learn trust at an early age.

Connected to the item above, as was said, Akitas are not sociable with other pets as well. Make sure that any interaction with other pets like dogs and cats will only be done under the alpha dog's (you) supervision.

A must have for Akita training is a short and sturdy leash. This is most true if you are acquainting your puppy with other people so you can control his or her actions more definitely.

In terms of housebreaking, this is quite easy to do for an Akita puppy as they are very clean dogs. They even show some feline like responses like cleaning their faces after eating. So after a few short weeks of teaching your Akita where to potty and where not to potty, your puppy should be able to follow it easily.

The Akita might not seem the dog of choice if you are looking for one that will not challenge you in all your commands but once you have established that you are the master, the Akita will be a most loyal and loving pet. Take for instance, the famous Akita named Hachiko. Hachiko usually waited for his master's arrival at the Shibuya train station every single day. But one day, his master died and would obviously, no longer ride the train. But Hachiko's love and loyalty to his master prevailed and the Akita still waited in the Shibuya station every single day until the patient dog passed.

So if you are looking for a very potent connection with a dog, the Akita is definitely a good choice.