With great big dogs comes great responsibility | American Akita

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[@natewilson1718]

What a well behaved gentleman. Huskies, take notes. You will be quizzed at the end of class Edit: Well class, I graded the quizzes. All huskies besides Alice and her good boi friends failed. Fredo, please speak with me after class. Now if you excuse me, I have migraine medication to take…

[@Obi1Classic]

°Husky noises intensify°

[@297banu]

They will be eating the quiz while singing the song of their people.

[@yo.adrian]

@@297banu They think every class is music class.

[@Gummy_Pop.]

Huskies: *starts singing the song of their people*

[@_helmi]

I can hear them Huskies are complaining how unfair it is that they have to be quizzed and shit. Lol

[@meaghanjones6725]

'Haru's temperament is outstanding.' Truer words have never been spoken! This beautiful boy is a credit to his owners, for sure.

[@dll9954]

For sure. It takes a lot of work to socialize an Akita. They are not for the novice.

[@ComboMuster]

Yep that is a sign that he is treated well therefore absolutely trusts humans. Never seen anything like it 🙂

[@nicolaxoxo1]

@@ComboMuster there are absolutely other Akitas with good temperament

[@evan46220]

As a Akita owner 4 life I completely agree he's been well socialized and everything .Well done for the owners he just took it like a champ .I will say this he's got excellent markings like the color on him.Big best head whole works .One thing I do like about the Akitas they are true companions and loyal to their owners no questions about that.

[@dll9954]

They are independent and can be stubborn. That's why good training is so important.

[@Pixellaur]

It’s incredible what proper breeding and good pet parents can do. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a perfectly behaved akita.

[@JulStar13]

THIS!! I’ve rescued multiple dogs in my lifetime. However our last two dogs have been from breeders. Our vet said our boy Shih Tzu is a “perfect specimen of a Shih Tzu” and encouraged us to show him. Instead, we had him neutered. 🤦🏻‍♀️ But we’re starting the process of therapy dog training. Not all therapy dogs have to be Golden’s or Bernese Mountain Dogs, right?

[@nicolaxoxo1]

There are many Akitas with good temperament. Sad they have such a bad reputation that one acting well behaved is so shocking to many commentators

[@elitaskip]

Damn. My aunt has an akita and he’s such an angel a lot of the time.

[@KakemanNazo]

Akita is usually calm and well behaved, once they trust someone.

[@djboughton6595]

I would like to know where Kuma is from. I have had two Akita's and lost my Meiko last September. Kuma looks just like Meiko.

[@spiinniing]

I don't think I've EVER seen such a calm and well behaved dog! What an amazing credit to his owners!

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

For a 1 year old dog, that's awesome. Ours was a "Typical Teenager", according to my Mom, until he turned 2.

[@benjaminf2144]

Thats how akitas are normally.

[@yo.adrian]

Haru has a better temperament for a dog that hasn't been groomed before - even better than some dogs that HAS been groomed before.

[@AlbertaGeek]

...Looking at *_you,_* huskies!

[@gcchair7634]

And he’s basically a baby

[@ZoeSummers1701A]

HAVE

[@cmhughes8057]

You can tell how hard his owners have worked with him and what a sweet temperament he has too. Love how he sat so quietly at the door waiting to go out as well. What a good boy!

[@shivanagireddy6522]

Yes, by emasculating him by naming him Haru! It’s a really feminine name

[@noranizaazmi6523]

@@shivanagireddy6522 do you think dogs care about gendered names? Its not like they’re gonna object to having a “girls” name, or etc. There are plenty of japanese men whose names are haru.

[@noranizaazmi6523]

@@shivanagireddy6522 besides haru is a unisex name

[@shivanagireddy6522]

@@noranizaazmi6523 doesn’t matter. It has a very feminine tone. Like Kelly. If someone said to you, let me introduce you to Kelly, would you expect to meet a guy?

[@AvaNightingale]

​@@shivanagireddy6522 lol boys is it gae to have a unisex name? 😂🤣

[@jlac2box]

The most patient and well mannered Akita I've ever seen. I'm sure the owner must be proud 👏

[@cedricjackson7521]

The dog most definitely exercised enough patience for grooming

[@picklecat4819]

That's not a dog. That's a teddy bear. Outstanding representative for his breed. Beautiful, well mannered, what more could you ask for.

[@shupakiko]

What an adorable little bear, so polite and well-mannered, congratz to the owner.

[@kaidraman]

The way his ears perked and his eyes lit up when you said "Good boy" while brushing his face 😍😍😍🥺🥺🥺 he really was a good boy and he knows it!

[@bryantan863]

Haru has done very well for his 1st grooming session. I have to give credit to his owners for training him to be extremely well-behaved.

[@JulStar13]

You can tell he’s been very well bred, too.

[@kathrynronnenberg1688]

What a stellar disposition Haru has! He looked just gently curious about the whole process, even pleased that you were raking all the itchy stuff off his face. Owners and breeder both did a fine job with this boy. And you must have fingers of steel to get to the bottom of that coat. I bet the Canadian winters just bounce right off him.

[@EuclideanAl]

Seems to me like Haru did very good for a first groom. Excellent large puppy.

[@JohnSmith-bx5fg]

That's dogs temperament is unbelievable, those owners are doing good work with him, he is a beauty!

[@emmajames1084]

Haru has clearly been watching the videos of the other akita grooms so he knew how to behave like a good boy😊

[@trinah9918]

Haru is a magnificent ambassador for his breed. What a good boy for his first professional groom. ❤

[@madhattergodess]

Best nose scratch ever. Haru is such a sweetheart.

[@Pcoop86]

Props to the owners, they are doing a great job with Haru. What a well behaved gentleman.

[@faeryvixenetc]

That's my KT!! We love her so much! We just had to take a pic of our her in her new Girl with the Dogs bandana! Kt is a good girl of 1 year and 2 months. She is a lab mix, but we have no idea with what. We got her at 8 weeks from an unscrupulous FB market place seller. A week later we took her to the vet and found she had parvo. Two days inpatient and 4000 dollars later, she came home and made her home in our hearts. I am so glad we saved her! We love watching your channel and all your wonderful work with rescues that you so selflessly provide.

[@iamsherlocked345]

❤️ I’m glad she has a loving forever home

[@Una_Ridlow]

I love his polite little taps of the door to say he'd like to go through

[@Reapers_Summits]

I remember watching you about a year and a half ago when we didn't have any dogs- I suggested you to my parents and, all of a sudden, we have two dogs! They're both schnauzers, one being a mini schnauzer and the other being a maltese and schnauzer mix. We absolutely love them!

[@erinbooth9111]

I know what you mean! I already have 3 dogs and Vanessa makes me want ALL the dogs!

[@rdavis4545]

Aww schnauzers are the best!

[@Reapers_Summits]

@@rdavis4545 I agree! They're super cute. Our chocolate mini schnauzer has an underbite and it makes her look like a little gremlin sometimes 😭 It's not visible unless she gets some of her beard in her mouth, so after she eats she goes full gremlin mode!

[@agni_oh]

@@Reapers_Summits this is so adorable. Please give them lots of love💛💛💛💛

[@Reapers_Summits]

@@agni_oh I give them all the love lol!

[@darkangel4185]

I have never seen such a well behaved dog. Kudos to the owners for amazing training.

[@grunthostheflatulent9649]

The breeders and owners are to be congratulated for producing such a sociable dog. ❤️

[@_Jay_Maker_]

He seemed to really like that face brushing. Honestly, this entire groom was surprising. Haru is a credit to his breed and the talents of his owners. They should be very proud of their efforts and their handsome, well-behaved dog! This was a treat, Vanessa.

[@williamleeming4082]

What a great looking dog...not only is just that but, VERY WELL BEHAVED. He is truly amazing.

[@Mandy7D7]

Deshedding his face was impressive. And he didn't even want to damage your door so he just gently pawed at it. What a sweetheart.🤍

[@itsybitsy999]

Not just well-behaved for an Akita, well-behaved for any dog, especially one who has never been groomed before. Haru might be your best customer yet.

[@midcatwmn]

A stunningly handsome dog with the temperament of an angel. I want to pet Haru so bad; his fur looks so soft, especially after his groom!

[@iamsherlocked345]

Ikr soo fluffy

[@stevencorey7702]

Haru: "Grooming the groomer requires skill. You've got to shake off the excess water and shampoo at just the right angle. Clipping her murder mittens, trimming her Grinch feet and deshedding her will be covered in a future video."🤪

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

The idea of a human actually having feet hairy enough to be called Grinch feet is hilarious 😂

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

😂😂😂

[@MarkoDash]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley tricksy hobbitses

[@surrender9001]

Haru is gorgeous and his sweet nature is amazing. Bestest boy!

[@stepheninglett3447]

I've never seen an Akita this well behaved with a stranger.

[@robertmason7553]

I think he was snipped. No American Akita intact would be this calm.

[@lizholmes2730]

Oh Haru is so handsome and so well behaved for a 1 year old... He is a only a puppy. His personality is so sweet and just think how sensitive and gentlemanly he will be when he becomes fully grown. I hope he keeps coming to you for his groom His owners have been brilliant teaching him manners.

[@mylifeonthebeach]

Love how easy going he is…

[@AlbertaGeek]

Until someone threatens his owner. Then he rips the attacker's throat out. But in a very laid-back way.

[@VishalGTitus]

@@AlbertaGeek SO this breed is strong guard ? but not aggressive

[@AlbertaGeek]

@@VishalGTitus American Akitas are not typically aggressive toward people, but they have been bred for highly developed protection instincts. If an American Akita decides you are a threat to it's owner/family then you will be having a bad day.

[@VishalGTitus]

@@AlbertaGeek ok. they look so confident and strong

[@b-radg916]

@@AlbertaGeek : … “then you will be having a bad day” 🤣🤣🤣

[@ladyjustice1474]

What a sweetheart, very well trained. He looked like he felt better after his groom.

[@paulastenavage1785]

Haru is one absolutely stunning American Akita ! He was so well behaved during the groom .

[@Gemstar_70]

Haru is very impressive to be so well-behaved for his 1st grooming at only 1.5 yrs old. I think an Akita is a beautiful breed that can be both, very gentle & vicious if needed.❤❤❤

[@xBFUwolfpack]

I absolutely love your passion for animals and how your so gentle and loving with them!

[@Diamond_Jim]

What a luxurious coat! And a sweet boy.

[@clydebalcom3679]

He is gorgeous. And he is so well behaved. I think he's enjoying the spa day.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

10/10 for his owners. They must have researched the top breeder and spent a _lot_ of time training him. Considering that was his first ever groom, and neither owner needed to be present to calm him, they've done an outstanding job and got a stunningly handsome, outstanding dog. I think we should wait until his second appointment to see what he's really like though!

[@clarasmom9440]

Haru seemed most concerned about the cologne sprayer. What a good boy.

[@soulknife20]

That is a beautiful Akita. Super chill dog. Also maximum floof

[@lovelywaz]

That's a beautiful Bear you got there! 🐻🐻🐻

[@laurakerschenbaum4079]

You just gave Haru a, "spa day". He really looked like he was enjoying that so much! He's ready for his close-up now!

[@shaobingboy]

Haru was such a good boy. Love the Akitas on the channel

[@monicapdx]

What a sweetheart. Of course he was in the best hands. Still, congrats Haru, on being the perfect gentleman!

[@cattysplat]

Big floofer is very patient with all that brushing. Shedding season is definitely apon us.

[@trailersparks]

My childhood dog was a sweetheart Akita. Seeing a young fella like this reminds me of his (and my) puppy days ☺️

[@bluevol1976]

What a majestic young man! His owner should be very proud of his beauty and temperament.

[@franceseguren1313]

Hard to believe he was so chill for his first ever professional groom! Truly the goodest of boys, as well as being just undeniably handsome!

[@elizabethharttley4073]

His behavior says alot for his temperament and his people. I handle/touch most of my dog most every day to keep her able to cooperate with the staff at the vets.

[@ktvindicare]

That dog looked like a job and a half to clean, and that was WITH his outstanding behavior. I can only imagine how difficult it would have been to groom him if he hadn't been into it.

[@juliuswallace6783]

He was very well socialized. Kudos to the owner.

[@ShesAaRebel]

I adore chill, large dogs. It looks like Haru just naturally has a laid back personality. Considering how long is must have taken, it's amazing that he didn't lose his patience. He must have felt great after that bath though, to finally have his skin fully washed.

[@kinorai]

This pup looks like he could pull a train by himself! What a big fluff ball!

[@lynnejohnston8922]

Vanessa what a absolutely gentle giant Haru is he was so well behaved in the bathtub and on the grooming table as well the owner must have put in a lot of hard work in training him or it might be your magic touch Vanessa I would like to take the time out to appreciate all the hard work that you put into grooming all these absolutely beautiful Dog's and cat's as well and I would like to thank you for all the DOG'S and CAT'S that can't say it for themselves you did a fantastic job on Haru his coat looked absolutely beautiful when you finished him..

[@bkitteh6295]

What a great dog! I used to know an Akita, who I loved dearly, but he was very standoffish to strangers and had his own timetable for when you would be welcomed into his circle. Sure miss that big boi - RIP Tundra. The beautiful pet you groomed today made me reminisce.

[@kelkabot]

Tundra, what a beautiful name.

[@bkitteh6295]

@@kelkabot Thank you! I'll tell his owners you said so. ❤🐺 (⬅️Akita - not fox... 😊)

[@velshock]

What a beauty! He looks like a giant teddy bear. 🥰

[@RexytheRexy]

So, so gorgeous. It's easy to see why (Japanese) Akitas are considered national treasures. That temperament... for a dog that has never been groomed and is so young, his people deserve a medal.

[@vongroven115]

What a great example of a well mannered, well trained dog of a breed that could certainly be a shop wrecker if he wished.

[@chuuu4610]

He’s such a good boy! He must have a great temperament naturally as well as excellent owners

[@seyara1]

That is one laid back dog! Such a good boy for his first professional groom 😊

[@nancyrubano-nord5265]

He was such a well behaved dog. Looked awesome after his groom. His owners have done an awesome job of training him. He would be a joy to be around.

[@phoenix0153]

Lol! "A whole other dog of fur" I don't doubt it. That dog is an absolute unit

[@veronikavolhejnova5036]

What an incredibly beautiful and well-behaved dog!

[@suzil7687]

He was SUCH A GOOD BOI!!! I want to see the extended version!

[@BlueKeyAnimations]

He looks exactly like an akita I knew when working at a dog day care. His name was Akio. I know they don't get along with dogs of the same gender, but he was socialized very early and behaved wonderfully.

[@idraote]

Such a well behaved, tolerant, cooperative boy. I don't know whether its humans were incredibly lucky or whether he had incredibly talented humans to raise him. Whatever the case, a gorgeous ball of well-behaved fluff.

[@carolinemarshall4860]

He is stunning. What fantastic owners to have him so well behaved they’ve worked very hard with him. Just shows what a difference a good owner makes.

[@JeffDeWitt]

What a great dog, big, beautiful, fluffy and well behaved, and no doubt he thinks he's a lap dog. What's not to like!

[@mommachupacabra]

Seeing a dog challenged with a new experience, who has never had his trust challenged by his humans, is just a joy. He wasn't sure but trusted you anyway.

[@judithann7193]

What a great dog. Temperament and training is awesome. Not providing a smart, large dog the training to control their behavior is a disservice to all involved. ❤

[@daeoredermegil1574]

But... do you give the huge dog a hug? I mean... It's like a massive teddy bear!

[@martias.1210]

Haru is gorgeous! Such a well mannered gentlemen too. His owners should be very proud of him.

[@shep9231]

I've never seen such a well behaved... well, anyone... EVER get groomed before. Whatever his family did with this fine gentleman. They did a heck of a job..

[@leese.23]

Haru is gorgeous inside and out! What a doll.

[@DiJbme]

The beauty and personality of the Akita will never cease to amaze me, if I have enough experience and everything I need for its well being one day I will definitely have one

[@envynatsu9661]

What an AMAZING temperament this boy has! Always love your videos!

[@gratchets]

Handsome boy indeed! I'm so impressed with how calm he was, even when you were combing his face. Kudos to the owners on training this boy. You made him even more gorgeous! ♥

[@Kodreanu23]

Haru looks amazing after grooming! And he is a well behaved dog, congrats to owners.

[@SynchroniSydney]

No doubt the puffiest dog I’ve ever seen. Incredible beast. ❤

[@ecwfan15108]

You are so amazing. No matter how big or small the dog is, you always seem to find a way to groom and pamper them. Your videos always bring a smile to my face. ❤

[@donaldbutcher1260]

So well behaved. Speaks volumes about the owners.

[@kepckatherinec805]

What a phenomenally well behaved young dog! Handsome, too. 👍🏻

[@BiterAvid]

Haru is a stunningly beautiful Akita and what a lovely chill temperament. So lovable.

[@stephw6046]

Good boy, Haru! And many congratulations to his human parents for raising such a good boy. He is a lovely dog. 🥰

[@joan-annebross9217]

What a good boy! And those paws! YUGE!

[@patriciahunt9818]

What a well behaved boy. Amazing since he hadn't been groomed before

[@BeautyMonster1000]

Such a well behaved dog! I am so impressed with his temperament! His owners must have trained him really well!

[@vbee3571]

That is the dog all Akita lovers want! He’s so beautiful and equally well-mannered. 🥰

[@ericmarois6960]

That is one well behaved dog with an absolutely beautiful coat of fur.

[@RealElongatedMuskrat]

when you have big dense floofers on the channel like this handsome boy, I always think about how nice it must feel for him to get a proper deep clean and brushing out. My pup isn't a shedder or a big fluffy dog and I can still see the difference in his mood afterwards, he clearly feels so much better and lighter when he gets a bath and haircut. I can only imagine how nice it must feel for dogs with such dense fur, it must feel so lovely to get the water on their skin and get a good ol brush through.

[@donnatlaw6172]

Yes, I did enjoy this groom! Wow. I just now noticed that you're over 2 MILLION subs! Congratulations, Vanessa... Who knew? As I've said before, there are many imitations of your channel, but your personality outshines that of the plagerists. Keep 'em coming! Love from the NYC area.

[@alicemattsen2208]

He’s an absolute beauty of a male dog! And such great behavior!❤️

[@nilso597]

He didn't want to sing you the song of his people :) beautiful doggo. Such good temperament.

[@NoxBVansyn]

Akitas are more the strong silent type; not much for singing hehe

[@demarcorosas3850]

The owners of Handsome Haru did one outstanding job at teaching their American Akita to behave like a true gentleman.

[@premsiripupipat5381]

Haru is so cute and well-behaved for his first grooming. Hope to see him again soon.

[@raelewis9957]

What a well behaved dog, I am impressed!

[@elizabethpuccio2653]

I started grooming my Akita at 12 weeks old so she would get used to it. She loved her baths. Thankfully I had a plumber in the family and would have to snake my drain afterwards. And I never put away my vacuum. Their fur was everywhere all the time. She lived for 13.5 years.

[@josephiroth89]

He looks so regal and powerful.