I Can't Even Touch This Japanese Akita Inu

[@RylieBread]

Just gotta say, at least he wasn't aggressive despite not liking being touched by strangers. He's a very beautiful dog! I hope he gets used to strangers sooner rather than later.

[@ConvincingPeople]

More than anything he just seemed anxious and vaguely sceptical.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@ConvincingPeople That's because she knows enough to only do the little bit she did and not try to touch him or rush him. If she had, there's a very good chance she would have been severely injured. They're high risk and prone to biting people outside their immediate family. Lots of insurance companies and cities/towns have classified them as dangerous.

[@user-ii9ej2iq1s]

I think Akitas are very owner attached. It is built in that they are not friendly with strangers. They have both a strong prey drive and are exceptionally protective of their families. Not good with kids. No surprise that this dog was not happy about grooming. Not good with dog parks.

[@1faithchick7]

​@user-ii9ej2iq1s To be fair, strong prey drive doesn't have anything to do with whether they are good with people. Huskies are off the charts friendly with all humans, children, strangers, etc. But they also have a very high prey drive. If a squirrel gets in your yard it is probably a dead squirrel. If a kid gets in your yard they get kisses. There is a reason she doesn't have problems with huskies biting. That said, Akita are one of those breeds I would never own. They do bite. They were breed not to like strangers. I don't want to deal with that safety issue.

[@TheGrumbliestPuppy]

@@Lucinda_Jackson You're thinking of American Akitas. Japanese Akitas are barely known at all in the US.

[@alexmitchell941]

Every once in a while there is a split second when his face says “that feels nice” but then he remembers that he doesn’t like strangers 😂

[@dawnmitchell11]

I was going to mention the same! Even after the bath he had a couple of times where his expression seemed like the dryer felt good, but he didn't want to concede that! 😄

[@HaNguyen-fr3uo]

I love his reaction. So cute.

[@justsad-1392]

YEs, it's just so obvious! You can see the brain cogs aligning! I like th...no hate it hate it!

[@dajtoad1]

I think that if he came back for a couple more grooms he would become more comfortable with you and not see you as so much of a stranger. Then it would be a lot easier to groom him.

[@bttrflymagic]

I’ve never seen a dog with a more appropriate angry eyebrow marking 😂

[@danielleking262]

😂😂😂

[@debjoy12]

my old roommate has a boxer that has "eyeliner" markings that make him look VERY sad all the time 🤣🤣🤣 we would joke all the time that all anyone has to do is throw some mud on him, take a picture, and use his naturally pathetic face in an ASPCA commercial. he would play the perfect neglected/abused dog!!

[@bttrflymagic]

@@debjoy12We used to have a Pomeranian who would look at us like she lost her entire family to famine any time we tried to brush or clip her 😂

[@maryeckel9682]

Total grompy face

[@debjoy12]

@@bttrflymagic I swear the most dramatic ones are usually the most spoiled ones 😂😭

[@peachesandapril]

He actually did a really really good job of voicing his dystain for the situation, without escalating. You could tell he really wanted to. His impulse control is good. There were some points you could see his inner dialogue...no I can't bite, I'm not allowed to bite, I know I can't bite, biting is bad, don't bite.

[@lonesparrow]

Yes he was actually a very good boy for an akita

[@parryyotter]

Disdain. Not dystain isn’t a word.

[@peachesandapril]

@@parryyotter lol. Do woo need a hug? Hab woo got a boo boo? Are woo a bit gwumpy? Pffft, seriously get a life!

[@Glory_to_Arstotzka]

​@@parryyotter It is an actual word

[@cmcraftsx354]

@@parryyotter what does it matter about the spelling? She makes a really good point

[@CaneCorsoShow]

You do an excellent job reading the dogs step by step. Beautiful dog. Great weight. Great coat. Very surprised he was so nonreactive to the blow drying. . That song has a great voice too.. sings like Bobby Brown

[@PHX787]

He just sat there and grumbled the whole time lol

[@antiheldd.3081]

So humanlike :D

[@KKk-qc1ex]

That’s. A girl

[@HeyitsBri_]

A great ambassador for his breed 😂

[@HeyitsBri_]

@@KKk-qc1exboy

[@KKk-qc1ex]

@@HeyitsBri_ gi

[@Dorena-Gibson]

I agree the bee keeper confused him. "I am an Akita lady not a bee"😂😂

[@jani4460]

😂 Akita and the bee

[@ericar.6370]

@@jani4460😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidp2888]

He would like to speak with the manager.

[@blackstorm9755]

😂😂😂

[@Silenceeify]

Joke's on him - she's the manager

[@cmcraftsx354]

Haha 😂 😂

[@michcamaro71]

Hmmmm, he’s got the Karen hair color…..

[@jaquanepatterson2537]

Little Kevin 😅

[@DancingKittyCat]

I think he didn't like the blow dryer the second time because of your very scary and highly suspicious bee keeper hat.

[@LuneNova]

It is indeed.

[@TheDriedfrogpills]

"Where did your face go? Where face?!"

[@nadb5169]

I was going to say that! That’s the only difference I see and it’s pretty major, especially when you’re already scared of people I think 🥹😭

[@catherinecran9329]

I was going to say the exact same thing! Aside from being wet that was the only difference

[@adminoka]

and/or because now he is wet and it's not the same for him cold or unconfortable :)

[@opheliamunroe1110]

What a good boy 😭 He literally hated every minute and made it known but was honestly well behaved from what we saw. But I do attribute a lot of that to her reading his body language and respecting his boundaries too.

[@sipi2009]

Yep, he's such a beauty tho, probably the cutests akita I've everseen!

[@kaiwilliams141]

There's no such thing as an Akita without an attitude towards strangers

[@oakstream6041]

So true!

[@apples_and_oranges]

My neighbors have one and he was super friendly with me when I decided to stop by and pet him. He is an American Akita though, not sure if it makes a difference

[@Fazikku]

yes there is, though most of them are indifferent.

[@kateglew580]

idk i got headbutted by one trying to cuddle me today lol

[@Fazikku]

@@kateglew580 which would've been a pure accident, dogs don't headbutt people with ill intent.

[@banzaii6285]

Amazing someone brought you a dog to groom that didn't like to be touched by strangers. You handled that well.

[@nommyyt]

Yeah why even bring him to a groomer when they knew the groomer wouldn’t be able to properly groom him? They surely could have bathed the dog themselves at home. Or maybe they’re hoping the Akita gets used to her and this is just the first session?

[@jscho8674]

I think they brought him to her because she is such a good detective. She always figures out how to deal with the dog, and the info helps out his regular groomer.

[@banzaii6285]

@@jscho8674 could be, she does a very good job

[@banzaii6285]

@@nommyyt Yeah, maybe she's the first professional groom, she knows how to deal with the difficult ones.

[@silverleopardcat]

@@nommyyt He's only one year old. They probably want to slowly desensitize him to being handled by strangers. Bathing a double-coated dog at home is pretty difficult without a high-velocity dryer.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

1:35 I think it was the Bee Keeper Hood that freaked him out! 😂

[@Duifjaah]

I thought the same at first 😂

[@bloodhoundomega8164]

@@Duifjaah Yeah, the way he kept eyeballing it made me think the same.

[@lueear1]

I was going to say the same thing. He couldnt see her face.

[@IcicleFerret]

I concur with this assessment!

[@indigowolf556]

Actually I was thinking the same thing.

[@Dekubud]

The amount of sass coming from that dog is on cat levels

[@spooksbukowski63]

I can recommend any nordic/spitz type breed. But yeah I guess akitas and shibas are on top, shortly followed by malamutes and huskies

[@chrisoffutt8968]

People like to joke that Shibas are dog hardware running cat software.

[@spooksbukowski63]

@@chrisoffutt8968 that fits xD

[@agarcia3986]

Akitas are in fact dog hardware with cat software installed

[@btsismyoxyjin2013]

🤣🤣

[@Lillpluttiz1654]

All I'm saying is, this Akita does *not* have an attitude problem! Akita inu, most of the time, function as guard dogs, whether they've been trained as such or not. Many of them would *not* have let a stranger groom them like this. He was such a good boy!

[@RezaQin]

What a cute orange bear.

[@kathrinefer7301]

😮 orange panda bear❤

[@lalupa8957]

Funny enough, the colour is called sesame.

[@craftyHPLover367]

more like a fox

[@sherryweems8579]

He sure has a lot to say!!!!!

[@mariantreber8055]

Not really. He was a big, uptight jerk.

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

Well, at least he didn't hide his feelings! He talked to you the whole time and kept you appraised of his tolerance levels. You were so dang good with him!

[@Lark_Vivian]

I think he’s afraid of your bee keepers hat. He looked at it several times.

[@ShadowSkyX]

It could be that he couldnt see her face well either so it made him more wary

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

Much side-eye of the hat, fur sure.

[@Beth_Alice_Kaplan]

@@ShadowSkyXOr he was worried a horde of bees were about to attack. 🤭

[@kerrypickens8594]

I have a Japanese Akita Inu I just adopted from a rescue. She is very sweet but doesn’t like being forced to do anything. I give her time to move herself where I want her and give chicken jerky which loves as reward. She doesn’t like strange men cornering her but she was in a shelter so she may have been handled too roughly.

[@emilybelzer5773]

They're personalities, for sure! I had a couple rescue Shibas, which are like Akitas but somewhat less so, and one I had that hadn't been properly socialized was able to make progress but was clearly not likely to ever be the same as if he had been in those crucial years. It's an investment, for sure, but it's worth it to build a happy relationship!

[@Anonymous-e2u]

Japanese dog breeds are generally very independent and very loyal to their owners, but very wary of strangers.

[@Nikki0417]

He seemed surprisingly gentle for how much he was griping.

[@moxiemott6737]

He looks like a huge red panda! What a dorky cutie pie❤

[@randydelaney7053]

I think he looks a bit like a big fox though.

[@marieslabbert6009]

You hit the nail right on the head.... the whole time I am thinking he is reminding me of something, but cannot put my finger on it! 😂

[@Mokiefraggle]

I thought he looked like someone had scaled a Shiba-Inu up to Akita-Inu size...even has the little white "eyebrow" patches.

[@sailorsaturn777]

Giant red panda lol

[@cmcraftsx354]

He’s so gorgeous ❤️

[@IceCream-hp7mm]

That’s one beautiful but imposing dog, good thing he shows his grievances without aggressiveness.

[@emilychu5850]

this dog looks animatronic LOL a genuine cartoon character

[@renee16us]

I was just thinking this! 😂 He looks drawn, he’s so perfect 😍

[@vanessa1569]

The facial expressions are on another level with this breed; he was actually conversing with you and it was fun to watch ☺

[@ylvamystveil7495]

The faces he was making!!!! OMG SOO CUTE!!!

[@kzrd2r]

The dogs comments are just too funny. But your really patient with love ❤️

[@inazuma3gou]

I love hearing the song of his people in Japanese.

[@PennyChipp]

I absolutely LOVE his comments!! He is so handsome. Thank you so much for everything you do for our animal family

[@barbararowley6077]

He was really very well behaved considering how sceptical he was about the whole process. And taking treats from Vanessa’s hand too. A testament to her skill in animal handling.

[@laurengarcia1023]

Hopefully his owners continue to socialize him. It's such a difficult breed. Even if a dog doesn't enjoy being around strangers, it should be trained not to be aggressive towards them, if it's at all possible. Obviously with some rescues it's harder or impossible. But he's still young, and socialisation is clearly needed to at least tolerate being touched. Too many people get breeds they aren't prepared to handle.

[@ohthatdemoness6]

i feel like this would be a good video to talk about boundaries with strangers and dogs, not all dogs are meant to be approached with the intent to be touched (especially service dogs), or approached at all, but all dogs are meant to be walked and taken outside to get exercise when applicable, and many people may not understand that, and end up allowing children and themselves to be at risk of being snapped at or bit because 'oh big soft fluffy doggy do no harm to their owner so im safe too'. i hope one day in the future you approach this subject, seeing that you have such a reach to the community. :)

[@Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves]

I think it's very important that parents teach their children how to approach a dog and it's a change I'm seeing happening in real time in my area. My dog is kind of fearful but not aggressive and she's not used to kids, but I can read her bodylanguage pretty well, so if a child asks if they can pet her and Coco doesn't actively shy away from them, I say "of course you can and I'll show you how best to pet her". Most dogs don't enjoy being petted directly on their head or a hand coming down from above, so I do my best to teach any kid who wants to talk to my dogs on how best to approach a strange dog. And I think the key part is to ALWAYS ASK before you attempt to pet a dog, in general. Not all dogs are friendly, some dogs are reactive and some dogs are working dogs. So, unless a dog is visibly wearing a work harness and you obviously shouldn't approach a working dog, ask if you can pet them.

[@michcamaro71]

So, sooooo well said. And my exact thoughts as I watched the video.

[@michellestr8998]

All dogs need to be able to be groomed.

[@GoldenMechaTiger]

@@michellestr8998 ok?

[@theodortuvendal8797]

@@michellestr8998 No.

[@beerguy177]

I know shibas are stubborn but you add the akitas feisty nature to the mix 😂 oh boy he's still a cutie though

[@ashdragon4000]

Akita Inu is not a mix of Akita and Shiba. Inu just means dog, and is used commonly at the end of both breed names.

[@beerguy177]

@@ashdragon4000 didn't know that thanks dude always cool to learn something new everyday

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

@@ashdragon4000 That's correct. The AKC recognizes the Japanese Akitainu as a specific breed...and "Japanese Akitainu" is the correct name. They aren't particularly affectionate and they don't much like strangers or other dogs. Other than that, they're great! 🙂

[@rdgipson]

And another one survives a near death experience...

[@Beth_Alice_Kaplan]

😂

[@rabbit_scribe]

Vanessa or the dog? 😄

[@valeriestevens5250]

@@rabbit_scribe Both?

[@JJ-no2ob]

You are amazing Venessa. There are few groomers that would ever deal with a dog that has “don’t touch me issues” including me! I’m sooo impressed.

[@scampbell9375]

thus the importance of socializing your dog as much as you can. Bravo to you for doing the best you can... perhaps next time he will be better.

[@yo2trader539]

Japanese dogs don't socialize. They're bred as hunting and guard dogs for thousands of years, and they only obey the master. They don't need grooming either. They need exercise and fish.

[@glory2cybertron]

yep, but a number of breeds will always be more or less guarded and aloof around strangers. Therefore the owners must make precautions.

[@Thatonesouthernchick]

I doubt this will be seen but thank you for teaching me how to groom my dogs with your courses as an aspiring veterinarian it helps me a lot❤️

[@CaJunCharm]

Such an expressive lad.

[@johngreco3344]

LOL!! 🤣Your narrative was over the top! I just love watching your videos! Stay "bite-safe" and wishing you continued success in your Girl and The Dogs biz!!

[@Cloud-dk4vz]

I fel like he did very very good. This Dog is a bit scared but never showed any signs to attack even while beeing touched. You have to be a very sensible Person to work with scared pets without any incident

[@danielleking262]

His constant protests make me chuckle! What a funny guy. Love the captions for him. 😂👌

[@larsbkurin1740]

What a wonderful dog. Will become your best friend after a few times, it's clear that he likes it but doesn't dare to really relax yet.

[@charmanderlover6433]

What I learned from this video: socialization is very important, especially for Akitas. He's a beautiful dog though! Edit: everybody pls calm down!

[@yo2trader539]

All Japanese dogs descend from hunting dogs. They only trust their master. One hunter, one dog is the traditional MATAGI style hunting. They're never kept indoors, they were never on a leash, and they don't need grooming. They were never pets.

[@checko_o7524]

@@yo2trader539 Try socializing your akita and will soon be delt with a lawsuit. They are bred to hunt bears and are very big on stranger danger..

[@seddiwy]

@checko_o7524 @yo2trader539 y'all act like all these other breeds of dogs weren't raised for hunting or even guarding against humans. some breeds are more difficult to train and socialize, but if you're incapable of rising to that challenge, you don't need to be owning that breed.

[@checko_o7524]

@@seddiwy RIght a poodle was breed for hunting and loyalty.. lol go to the dog park and let your dog get flees and ticks

[@checko_o7524]

@@seddiwy everybody that has spent time with this breed will tell you that they don't do well with strangers. I suggest you don't get one and stick to cats. My dogs are like Alf.

[@vailewalders1395]

Oh boy Aki LOL, normally I would never laugh at a dog in distress but I think Aki is about a bunch of drama,, likes the dryer, doesn't like the dryer, won't let you touch him but then he'll eat out of your hand, hey Aki get it together man LOL

[@DogsAndDataRus]

Bit like a bipolar husky, eh?

[@vailewalders1395]

​@@DogsAndDataRusLOL

[@Lucifersfursona]

Huge “no talk me I angy” energy on Aki😂

[@LilHeavenlyTreasures]

Japanese Akitas are one of my favorite dogs. They are cute and have a lot of attitude.

[@molliwilson5639]

Must be an acquired taste

[@Kaotiqua]

Wow- he's stunning! (And salty.) Your patience is pretty legendary. I hate to judge, and I know it wasn't your call- but nobody's commented on that collar...

[@RestFromTheStreets]

Yes, I went 😬 at the collar too. Those prong collars are aversive by design...

[@alyssagggghik]

I was just looking for a comment about this. Obvs she didn’t give this collar to the dog and sometimes people are told by professionals that they are perfectly safe and think they are doing what’s best- but they are horrible and break my heart every time. A trainer told my family to use a prong collar on my dog growing up to stop her from pulling on her leash and stressed that it was perfectly fine but she would always choke herself so horribly and would bruise herself and the vet told us the truth. We felt so terrible for putting her through that even though she only had it for a bit and would only wear it on walks.

[@ingridseim1379]

You handled him so well, Vanessa! He's very alert and to me his face is extremely expressive. I wonder if he disliked the feel of the dryer on wet fur, but likes it on his dry coat. But good on his owners for bringing him for grooming socialization. That's gonna do him good when he gets to be an old man and needs help. 👏👏👏To them for thinking of his future and not just of how ADORABLE his face is. And OMG he's cute! 🥰 And i love how you voice their obvious thoughts. I know its extra work for you, but they're accurate, funny, and teach me to read dogs. Thank you! 🫂

[@MsWendalina]

“I’m gonna do many complains” -For some reason this really tickled me. I scared my cat laughing so hard!

[@Animal-Watch]

One of my favourite breeds

[@pattyconley4096]

So cute!!! That growl though😳😳😱

[@reanamet1901]

The ATTITUDE on this little man!

[@bethjeans3780]

What a talker and such a great face! I wonder about the hat/netting. Dogs can be reactive at hats. When we were doing some training with our dogs in an advanced obedience session, the instructor put on a hat and that changed everything for some of the dogs.

[@stevencorey7702]

Aki: "Low and behold, another groomer who thinks she's in charge..."🤨

[@blu3j00Ls]

I am loving his face!! What a dashing dude.

[@Twopaw]

If I'm going by my own reckon when it comes to sound, Aki's response in the tub compared to the open room is the change in acoustics and the sound-enclosure. I've got a big breadth of sensory-processing troubles as well as my trust issues, and oftentimes a big part of dealing with sensory impact, far away from full sensory-overload, is feeling trapped, and this can stem from sensing that you're trapped, not wholly physical restraint. Not everyone as good with other living beings can teach a class, but you are a wonderful teacher to me in how I understand the pups I've met, and my own interaction with the world and people around me. I've learned a lot from you, and I'm glad I have a habit of stopping by (subscribed to both GWTD #1 & #2). And it's always sunny in the shadow of the CN Tower. I have a star that dances for me there solo, on occasion or request. She's a cat and a dog person, and I impress to you that'll make sense beyond the vagary of my brevity.

[@xxkitsunefirexx]

The eyebrows on this dog. I LOVES him.

[@henaimtiyaz4189]

Akitas remind me of the story of Hachiko the loyal dog. Literally cried watching Hachiko.

[@markvogel5872]

Was that the dog who came to visit his owner at the train station even after the owner died?

[@ClaudiaThomas-c7d]

So did I. It was so sad.

[@LeGheyTrash]

Oh that’s because Hachiko was an akita

[@1faithchick7]

​@@LeGheyTrashI thought he was a shibu inu

[@nightshademasquerade4703]

​@@1faithchick7I looked it up, says akita

[@charlenerobertson-zb4dn]

Funny Aki... Grouchy but so adorable 🥰

[@fes5956]

He’s gorgeous.

[@anthrax3404]

Every day I am more and more grateful for Zuko. Purebred Akita Inu, will cuddle and play with other people and dogs with no compunction. I have never seen him NOT lean into strangers, lick their hands, and ask for belly rubs. He's just a big dummy.

[@cmcraftsx354]

He’s gorgeous ❤️ xxx

[@mylifewithanimals]

Which are totally the wrong traits for the breed.

[@benjaminlammertz64]

Did his wise uncle teach him how to be more friendly, chill and open towards strangers? Either way: He did earn his honor.

[@dzr4421]

So you wanted a golden retriever? Why did you take an akita inu then. Those are completely the opposite of what the breed is supposed to be like. In the past decade we've gone from traditional akita inus to cuddly kiss machines, because breeders can sell them easier and faster than traditional akitas with akita temperaments, but it's not preserving the breed. The magic of having an akita is their unwavering loyalty to their CHOSEN person. I'm sorry you will never get to experience that.

[@fierysoul1357]

@@dzr4421well shoot, I hope their chosen person is someone who’s capable of grooming them! I think you underestimate how lazy ppl are in general when it comes to their pets. It’s not everyone, but there’s definitely one who wants a traditional Akita Inu

[@Trekki200]

He looks so sad sitting in the bath, like a cat caught in the rain 😂

[@emoo2342]

It’s tickling, the fact that he’s visibly frowning.😅

[@Hzleyes48]

He had no problems with telling you what he thought about you grooming him 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️ You are so good with the animals Vanessa.

[@ewe1686]

So happy to see you work on an actual Akita! The most beautiful and regal of all dogs ♡

[@purplegalaxies2149]

Japanese Akita is sooooo cute!!🥰

[@amh0013]

His expressions were priceless and matched your subs so perfectly 🤣

[@christophb2736]

I absolutely love your captions of Aki's thoughts! 😂

[@Finschenable]

0:10 He's going down, he's yelling Timber

[@benobrien5252]

He’d better move, he’d better dance

[@DotDusk]

This Akita is giving me the "I want to talk to the manager" vibe.

[@julieb3996]

My German Shepherd x Cattle dog is the same way. I think Heelers have a little of that Raw feral dog in them like Akita. If I ASK him "can I pet you?" he will very loudly say No! but if I am assertive and just do it, he settles down and does it.

[@maureenmcafee5514]

I think your pink hat freaked him out! LOL He was not sure of that was really you!

[@julywind4712]

He is so adorable, but no touchy-touchy same time 😂

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

That was extremely brave! Especially crouching in the shower. Holy moley!

[@kaleidojess]

I was walking down the street one day, and could definitely visibly see the angry expression on a similar dogs face. Someone was trying to get close to him moments later, and the dog was not feeling it. So expressive !

[@nicholalewis8698]

Aki is adorable. He can sing the song of his people and grumble like an old man ready to talk to the supervisor about his treatment.

[@annhutcheson5770]

Vanessa is very, VERY brave. God bless her and keep her and her wonderful family.. ❤️

[@haggielady]

Love the captioning. It's spot on.

[@nightookami3373]

Akitas seem to always have the father's disapproving frown at a parent-teacher meeting 😅😂🥰

[@btsismyoxyjin2013]

🤣🤣

[@Ceerads]

He’s very cute. I love how his ears move forward when he’s upset!

[@RoxaneJ14]

As always you did such a great job bringing as much physical comfort as you could without compromising emotional comfort. I'd be nervous bringing a reactive dog to the groomer's, unless it's you!!

[@oscarrios6048]

I’m glad you where able to make it out of there with out a scratch

[@lisascott7180]

Aki is adorable ❤ I love the captions. You did great with this feisty fox. 🐶🦊

[@paulastenavage1785]

His fur is a beautiful color and he was quite sassy

[@emilyshaffer2299]

The face on this dog was priceless. I am happy he didn't get aggressive during any of the groom.

[@womble901]

What a character. I have a similar struggle with my dog. He's so afraid of strangers, but give him a day and he's suddenly best friends. If given the chance, he realises all the extra loving he can get ❤

[@sglgiles]

That’s my purse! I don’t know you!! 😂

[@yoshispongegirl]

*proceeds to kick in the nuts* Absolutely adore that King of the Hill reference that's my favorite 😍

[@AniFam]

Such a cute but challenging customer~😅 Thank you for sharing this video~🤗

[@stephgreen3070]

His grumbling in the shower while you were trying to blow dry him was very funny.

[@joancook8454]

I love the added comments from the dog, very funny! As always great video. ❤

[@nopesiedaisy]

I love his orange eyeliner!

[@TimeTravelReads]

He's a tough one to work with, but you got him through at least a bath and blow dry. That's an achievement with this one.

[@fArG0]

lovely dog

[@draculasdaughter36]

I'm sure this goes without saying, but his owners need to be told that a prong collar on a fearful dog will only make him MORE anxious and reactive. 🤦‍♀️

[@pysvtfa4]

Not true. Every dog is different and blanket, inaccurate statements like that discourage people from trying all of the options, including the one that may make all the difference for their dog. My dog absolutely thrived on a prong collar, and I’m so grateful her trainer urged us to try it. I passed it on to my neighbor, and it changed his Doberman’s world. Didn’t work for my current dog-who goes to her happy place with her e-collar.

[@draculasdaughter36]

@@pysvtfa4 please point me to a case study where inflicting pain on a dog helped out to overcome anxiety and fear.

[@GilraenTook]

@@pysvtfa4 Learned helplessness =/= a "happy place."

[@Lazerus101]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Pretty much all CREDIBLE scientific research has shown that prong collars and the like MAY correct certain behaviours in the short term, but do more mental harm and cause distress to the dog which can have greater impact down the line.

[@annasstorybox7906]

@@draculasdaughter36 The thing is... Dogs aren't natural born buddies. They see us as their own kind but on two legs. As descendants from wolves they are animals that are used to hierarchy. While supporting them with food and, to encourage wanted behavior with treats, they also need to learn what not to do and that their owners are pack leaders and highest in their 'packs' hierarchy. Just saying no to unwanted behavior and stuffing them with treats doesn't work as in pack dogs/wolves will probe with pack leaders how far they can push boundaries. An alpha wolf will try to warn the offending wolf with sounds and mimicking but eventually, if they push things further, it will get physical. As a dog owner one needs to be in charge and the unquestioned boss. The dog will see a strong owner as a good pack leader. Just giving a dog food, scratches and toys will let it think of you as it's serve. It won't accept commands from its serve. And a dog needs to be obedient. Also, getting it used to the sounds of every day life by staying calm and not coddling a pup will help teach it that certain sounds aren't frightening. Attending to its fear will let it think the fear is justified. If you continue what you are doing and speak to the dog normally it will recognize that the sound doesn't scare you and that it can be trusted. Similar how kids will pick up on overly dramatic reactions to them falling or spiders and these kids just learn that minor scrapes are grounds for crying, demanding sweets, and being afraid of walking and that spiders are best dealt with by shrieking, running away and begging for others to deal with it.

[@jeninga75]

I've never seen anyone know how to read an Akita that well. He was mostly grumbles but you took your time with him.

[@katg2192]

What a gorgeous melodramatic doggo. "SEND HELP" 😂😂 I love how you respect Drama Dog's boundaries.

[@0BuLLeT01]

Kinda surprised to see a prong collar on this channel.

[@LaMancha958]

He was brought with the prong collar and Vanessa for sure couldn't remove it. ☹️

[@andrealauer4493]

She didn't put it on him, it's the dog's own collar that he came in with. She says in the video that he wouldn't allow her to take it off

[@runningonempty6679]

I hope Vanessa educated the owner...the poor dog is set up to be reactive.

[@ZombieSchwamp]

There are good reasons why spiked collars are illegal to use in some countries.

[@mirianv4656]

I love their loyal temperament but theyre so standoffish to other people outside their family lol

[@angelahagood3639]

You are so patient! He’s so beautiful…I mean handsome!

[@RobinFinnell]

As the former owner of an Akita, the owners haven't socialized him properly. That's on them. Glad you weren't hurt!

[@kapil4973]

I'm genuinely curious here. Why even ask for a professional groom if your dog literally doesn't like to be touched by strangers and will not allow it. At that point just give them a wash in your bathroom and brush them yourself as best as you can considering he would actually let you touch him

[@conorryan3035]

Akitas really benefit from a professional groom - the double coat makes it a tough job to do yourself.

[@kapil4973]

@@conorryan3035 Oh! Didn't know that. Their coat looks so short that I thought it must be easy. Deceiving looks I guess. thanks for the info!

[@gi02115-h]

@@kapil4973 i have one akita inu their coat are exhausting to groom, a professinal is a must