grovesy

I started a post a few months ago about getting an Akita. Got lots of valuable feed back from people and as some of you may Know I ended up getting an American one called Zak. I put a pic up when he was a puppy.




As a puppy he has been fine, great round kids, adults and other dogs. Had no issues with him at all. Doesn’t chew anything in the house and is not aggressive towards anyone.



We have socialised him with other dogs, he plays with 2 German shepherds (both 2 weeks younger than him) a couple of times a week. They fight when they first meet but nothing to bad, then seem to play well after that. I have also had him at puppy classes and he has done well, no issue there with other dogs either, although he does tend to paw the other dogs in play.

So here is a recent pic (well its about three weeks out of date) not sure where the little puppy went ?



And another cheers to all those that helped me with my questions when I started looking .

Any more advice will also be well received. Things are going well at the momnet but im certainly no expert.

Ste RB5138

Thats a nice dawg, especially the puppy pics.

Rob_Impreza99

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He looks a cracking dog, certainly looks confident and laid back.

Has he sussed out yet that the drinking bowl is for drinking and not washing his feet

petethemeat

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he has turned out well, i think puppy school & regular socialising like you say do help lots

Simon K

Hi there,

Dog looks lovely :-) Sounds like your doing well. When my akita was a puppy he used to bite / mouth everyone, so in the end everytime he did it I had to pretend to make a scream and cry. He soon stopped.

I love the colour. Going to keep his nuts ?? I suppose that is the next question.

Now evenings are getting dark, not sure if you are walking him yet, but firstly I used a harness, and I bike led lights on it. This made seeing him far easier.

SBK

grovesy

I tried him on a harness when he was pup and he would not walk. Also the ppuppy class teacher (KC) said not to use a harness as it encourages them to pull. Not sure how true it is but he walks fine on a collar and lead. Also if its late at night i let him walk off the lead.

As for his nuts, we decided if he stays calm to get one or 2 litters off him (maybe keep a pup). But spoke to a bloke yesterday and he said they can change after a litter. Again not sure how true this is.

Gonna play it by ear for now.

LSherratt

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Thank you for updating and pleased to hear all is going well. I'm still seriously considering an Akita myself when I move with my girlfriend- yours really looks stunning. Maybe take some more pictures for us dog lovers?

grovesy

I will put a few more up,

I would definalty recomend an Akita, Zak has fitted into to our life with no issue what so ever. I have not talked to as many people in my life when walking him, eveyone comes up to you, asks questions, plays with him takes pictures etc etc.

Not sure if we just got lucky but i dont have one negative word to say about him.

Although a bloke rouns the corner has a Jap Akita and he is not able to walk him with other dogs or people about.

grovesy

As requested



He's playing here not attacking a little girl





Breaking the one rule the vet advised us on and that was keep him off the furniture. But he could not reach the laptop from the floor to be fair.

LSherratt

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zippy!

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mine has just had puppys keeping one but rest for sale if anyone wants one! mine are japanese akita cross husky and have to say i wouldnt have any other dog i love them to bits and as i said before on the other thread great with kids and easily trained! you have a lovely looking example there fella keep up the good work with him

b road blaster

lovely looking fella you got there mate!!!!
as you say they do grow up so quick and looking at his paws he still got a fair way to go yet.
i got a husky and like yours went from ball of fluff to big lad in no time at all.
mines not into the laptop but do like tv and a *** lol

he was around 5mths when that was taken

grovesy

Cheers for the comments.

wayne9t9

If your looking for your keys, they`re in the back door mate.

billythekid

Collar is fine, harness is not really good for control. We use them for tracking, as it allows the dog to pull on the line hard without getting airway problems. If your dog walks fine on a harness then thats great - but it can often end up with them pulling.

Keep your eye on him, he may well become a bit more of a handful in about 6 to 8 months!

Try not to let him jump up too much in the first year. Hips can suffer - slowly build it up.

HTH!