Comments on: How to train and Akita to stay put off lead? http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php Akita Inu Dogs Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:41:15 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jhay Chiong http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php/comment-page-1#comment-802 Jhay Chiong Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:30:09 +0000 http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php#comment-802 Be aware the Akita's strong personality can be overwhelming. He is not the dog for a first-time owner, and he is not for the timid. He needs an owner who can provide firm, loving discipline. Activity is essential for this active breed. He needs plenty of exercise to keep him from becoming bored and, in turn, destructive. The naturally protective Akita has a propensity to become aggressive if allowed, or if he isn't raised properly. Training the Akita is essential, and so is proper socialization from an early age. Keep in mind that this breed is stubborn, so extra patience is necessary to teach him proper canine manners. Be aware the Akita's strong personality can be overwhelming. He is not the dog for a first-time owner, and he is not for the timid. He needs an owner who can provide firm, loving discipline.

Activity is essential for this active breed. He needs plenty of exercise to keep him from becoming bored and, in turn, destructive.

The naturally protective Akita has a propensity to become aggressive if allowed, or if he isn't raised properly. Training the Akita is essential, and so is proper socialization from an early age. Keep in mind that this breed is stubborn, so extra patience is necessary to teach him proper canine manners.

]]> By: ~American Akita~ http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php/comment-page-1#comment-801 ~American Akita~ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:41:15 +0000 http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php#comment-801 she would have needed early socialization to avoid types of aggression. the breed was bred to hunt bears and they are very strong willed and aloof youd have a hard time getting her back if you let her off and she didnt want to come back. no i dont recommend off leash training for her. she would have needed early socialization to avoid types of aggression. the breed was bred to hunt bears and they are very strong willed and aloof youd have a hard time getting her back if you let her off and she didnt want to come back. no i dont recommend off leash training for her.

]]> By: DJL http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php/comment-page-1#comment-800 DJL Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:19:22 +0000 http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php#comment-800 As an Akita owner I will tell you that this is a breed that I do not let off leash, except in very controlled situation- like an exceptionally well trained Obedience dog doing off leash healing in competion, and only after being compltely proofed. Akitas as a breed are known to be extremely animal aggressive. The last thing you need is to have her get away and harm another persons pet. Also, after only two months and no prior training, there is no way this dog can even begin to be reliable. An Akita is not a "farm dog" that can be trusted to just hang out and not get into trouble. I love this breed, but understand the limits of them. I live on a horse ranch, and my Akita is only out on a leash when not in his fenced yard. As an Akita owner I will tell you that this is a breed that I do not let off leash, except in very controlled situation- like an exceptionally well trained Obedience dog doing off leash healing in competion, and only after being compltely proofed.

Akitas as a breed are known to be extremely animal aggressive. The last thing you need is to have her get away and harm another persons pet. Also, after only two months and no prior training, there is no way this dog can even begin to be reliable.

An Akita is not a "farm dog" that can be trusted to just hang out and not get into trouble.

I love this breed, but understand the limits of them.

I live on a horse ranch, and my Akita is only out on a leash when not in his fenced yard.

]]> By: tantelindar http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php/comment-page-1#comment-799 tantelindar Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:50:22 +0000 http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php#comment-799 No and no. Akitas are guard dogs. They will run after and run off anything that trespasses. They are NOT Golden Retrievers; obedience is not their strong point. The breeder with whom I discussed getting an Akita told me that only the most unusual Akita was even suitable for obedience competition, because they were also bred for dog fighting, therefore taking one to a show and letting it off leash for the competition was always a huge risk. You could never leave an Akita loose and expect her to stay anyplace. No and no.
Akitas are guard dogs. They will run after and run off anything that trespasses. They are NOT Golden Retrievers; obedience is not their strong point. The breeder with whom I discussed getting an Akita told me that only the most unusual Akita was even suitable for obedience competition, because they were also bred for dog fighting, therefore taking one to a show and letting it off leash for the competition was always a huge risk. You could never leave an Akita loose and expect her to stay anyplace.

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