Giving My Akita the Best Life - A Day in the Life Video

Here is a typical day for Tobi! Enjoy the video!
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Breed: American Akita
Birthdate: March 17, 2019
Location: NorCal and SoCal
Instagram: /tobitheakita

[@chrisd2121]

Akitas are the best. Mine passed away 6 months ago after 13 years. I still miss him dearly

[@conorryan3035]

People wonder what it's like to own a so-called "dangerous breed" like an Akita - it's basically this video, and it's very wholesome. Fair play for uploading it!

[@galescott8433]

BEAUTIFUL AKITA!❤ SUCH A GOOD BOY! THE BEST DOG FOR ME AND BREED! I HAVE A MALE AMERICAN AKITA ALSO, WISH WE COULD WALK ON THE BEACH TO!❤❤❤❤😊

[@m.d.d.3051]

Excellent job training that big boy! Loved seeing him in the water too. My akita is an outlier; he HATES water, and will even avoid puddles if he can. LOL. Beautiful akita.

[@tobitheakita]

Tobi walks right through puddles LoL, and he loves the beach! I take him to the beach alot now.

[@jasestrong]

Prey drive kicks in hard with Ducks and a Akita, I have had 3 now ! You have done a excellent job trying a stubborn Akita Bear!

[@hc1888]

And cats, rabbits, small dogs in fact absolutely anything with my Akita

[@4aprpslivingwithevangelist41]

Beautiful bear! And I love the care n attention you give him! I have one and after watching your video. You have inspired me to spend more time with him. Thank you!

[@brittanystewart5350]

Tobi is so well trained!! Beautiful boy.

[@tobitheakita]

All the training pays off :) We will continue to train every day. Thank you for your support!

[@itswindyindeed]

Oh my gosh my one year old Akita loves watching Toby, she gets very invested! Toby has the same coloring as her.

[@nicolerandall122]

They are just so loving mine is the best he was abused I found him at a shelter and he is so wonderful to me I totally love him and can't

[@nicolerandall122]

Believe how much I love him

[@docdoctme]

Thank you for sharing your journey with your Akita. Since it’s not practical for me to own one, I will have the experience through you!🤗🤗🤗

[@tobitheakita]

We will do our best to show you what it is truly like living with an akita. So far its been a blessing but lots of hard work :)

[@luziannemosley1250]

Highly intelligent loyal

[@larrybaker9924]

Smart people raise smart dogs.

[@uncleremus5046]

TG you had your mask on the Beach is deadly! 😂lmfao

[@theblackrabbit645]

Our Akita goes after ducks too, she never gets them but it is the cutest/funniest thing watching her try! 😂

[@tobitheakita]

It's the prey drive in them! They will go after anything lol! Even a bird that they will never be able to catch! Love our akitas :)

[@bzviad100]

You got yourself new subscriber. Beautiful Akita man thanks for sharing

[@alejandroosorio8232]

Good for you two man. I love my Akita as well.

[@iienari]

Tobi is such a good boy !

[@vincethepharmacist]

Thank you! He continues to improve and impress us every day.

[@tobitheakita]

He sure is :) We love him! Thank you for the support!

[@Kgio-2112]

Beautiful pup!

[@tobitheakita]

Thank you!

[@RegentDeMarquis005]

Yes I walk my Akita on leash at all times! It's just the responsible thing to do!

[@Muybonitacoco22]

I can’t wait to get one 😍😍😍

[@987jasy]

you have such a beautiful and intelligent Akita! I've always loved the breed

[@blackie8083]

Beautiful Akita!...great video!

[@tobitheakita]

Thank you! 😊

[@ethelkaymayer8861]

LOVE. pure. Love 💕

[@MrBlackbutang]

How can you not love these gods

[@tobitheakita]

thank you for the support!

[@MrBlackbutang]

@@tobitheakita 🐄

[@impulsivegeminiakitas9703]

Nice Akita👍

[@albacasaresborona4875]

Genial desde España

[@msholtz4173]

What a handsome teddy bear♥️

[@905lina]

My Akita is 16 and she does exactly same things!

[@tobitheakita]

Gosh i hope my Tobi will live a nice long life like yours

[@babkenavagyan4864]

I have akita too!

[@dashoverton1963]

Beautiful dog! 👏👏👏

[@cdawg619420]

TOBI is so sweet and attentive. Great work with such a difficult breed. The water and food bowls should be on a raised feeder so he can consume and digest easier. As the height makes it more difficult for them. Unless someone has different input. Always open to new info. Loving TOBI!

[@taraa1473]

Great video of akita! I have akita too, the most gorgeous dog ever ❤

[@tobitheakita]

Thank you! 😊

[@acetaste5491]

Love it.... I tend to talk to mine the same way... I'm on my second Akita now... What a wonderful breed... The only shitty thing is when it's time for them to go to puppy heaven...

[@tobitheakita]

Tobi is still young but I think about that moment sometimes and it makes me so sad... He really is a blessing to have so I try to make the most of our time together and give him the best life possible. Thank you for your support!

[@davidcontent4952]

He is so cute

[@robertreid6712]

It’s horrible when they leave us! I lost my first Akita and she was 11.5 yrs old. Now a fast 10 yrs later I’m getting close to loosing my second. He’s 10 and nearing the end with arthritis. It’s so sad because this is how I lost my first! I have another female and she’s 7 doing well. I absolutely love these dogs and this breed!!

[@danielcostello4064]

@@robertreid6712 I feel for you I’ve been through it myself mine was 13 and he was the best ! I still watch these vids and reminisce it’s sad 😔

[@traichoraichev587]

My Akita freaks out when he sees me lol

[@AmokRazer7331]

God ... that Dog is adorable D:

[@tobitheakita]

Thank you so much! He is such a sweet and gentle boy!

[@joroshaj]

Beautiful dog

[@tobitheakita]

Thank you very much!

[@larryburdd9495]

No way, are you from Orange County too? My significant other and I have been looking to get a pup of our own, we’ve only seen one full grown Akita out in Irvine and ever since we knew we had to have one. Maybe one day we can have an Akita meet up in the future lol. Great job on the training! Cheers mate!

[@ninamc6116]

Your Akita is beautiful! Acts just like mine

[@tobitheakita]

Awesome! Akitas are great dogs. Lots of work but we love him. Most akitas share similar traits :)

[@izabelakulig4329]

Akita my love

[@derecki133]

❤

[@barry8458]

Had a half Akita and half Jindo and it was surely one of best people dog I’ve ever had !…got a GSD now ….life is different to say the least…alls gud 👍🏼

[@aanand2017]

Great! But why you have constantly kept that small cut leash hanging with his neck. I was feeling very uncomfortable 😀😀 But your Akita is fabulous....👌👌👍👍

[@biggamejamesbroker]

Awesome dog Tobi! I am Bodhi an American Akita in Torrance. Nice to e-meet you. Maybe someday can meet up

[@tobitheakita]

Thank you for your support! Torrance is close by us. We should definitely meet up in the near future! :)

[@mastergamingthomas9663]

Just got a American Akita puppy

[@roblockhart6104]

Loook at that swilly wittle bear face!! After a considerable amount of study and research, I'm personally convinced Akitas are the most beautiful dog breed in the world; blue Thai Ridgebacks a close second. What I like about this breed is that they seem to have a much lower drive (sans prey) than more popular breeds, especially those that I've owned in the past. The time requirements for successfully owning such a breed are not within my current life schedule, but perhaps in the future, I'll consider either rescuing one, or buying one outright. Until then, I'll just continue admiring clips of other ppls Akitas on YT. 😔

[@tobitheakita]

Thanks for sharing. Akitas have a very strong prey drive which makes raining recall a challenge. I will try my best to produce more content for you!

[@TASIAawful1]

Beautiful big bear 🐕 I have an Akita mix his mum is border collie dad Akita he’s got this body shape but is much smaller

[@tobitheakita]

Wow, that's a great mix! He must be super smart! And the size is a plus! Sometimes I wish our Tobi was smaller hahaha

[@jr8841]

beautiful dog! what treats do you use for training?

[@tobitheakita]

We use many different treats and categorize them (low value vs high value). High value are for more difficult tricks or for motivating him to learn new tricks; whereas, low value treats are for tricks he has already mastered and random stuff we like him doing around the house. Our low value treats are things we buy at the store like Blue Buffalo Bits or any dog treats we like from Costco :) High value is usually cooked salmon, beef, or liver... Hope that helps. If you want more specific brands like us know!

[@lewiswalker6646]

Akita’s are the best dogs ! i had 2 just lost one before Christmas

[@tobitheakita]

We are so sorry for your lost :( Akitas are truly so special. Wishing you nothing but the best!

[@jeanpierremiternique1736]

Véritable bieau bétail !

[@tobitheakita]

Meci!

[@ianninjafusbaler]

just wondering why does he have the short rope dangling from his collar? is it to have something to grab on in case you need to pull him back or something.

[@yasmineyasmine2910]

😘😘😘🐕

[@jeremycarter7902]

Beautiful Akita. How much does he weigh and what do you feed him if I may ask?

[@tobitheakita]

He is about 100lbs. We currently feed him Acana Singles Beef formula but looking to transition him to cooked or a raw diet in the near future.

[@gauravmalhotra2272]

Just got our Akita Baby 70days old & have named him HACHI 😇

[@kingston5885]

What do you suggest to teach your Akita to behave snd walk well on leash ?

[@anaviivana8444]

Same as we do . My boy is inside and he is good in the house . Have his toys , but i spoiled him he don’t want to jump in the care ( but he can run and jump like gazela trudt me ) i have to carry him and he wait and turn his head back with his eyes and look : please take my precius butt in da car … what can i do ? 😂😂😂

[@lennypearson8908]

Did you crate train him or no?

[@thankhun]

hello i am your new friend your country very beautiful

[@PerAllwin1963]

Where’s Tobi today? How is he doing? No new videos of him in the past year. I wonder why? Hope he’s okay.

[@israeldelcid9320]

What kind of leash is that?

[@gauravmalhotra2272]

Is there any training videos or good website for Akita 🙏🏼

[@bonnief3867]

Hi 🙋‍♀️ What kind of dog kibble do you feed Tobi ?

[@tobitheakita]

Tobi was on the Victor Brand kibble for awhile, then he had allergies. Currently, while waiting to get his allergies sorted, we have him on Natural Balance LID and Zignature LID. Looking into raw one day.

[@Nighthawk799]

What brand of dry food do you buy for Toby? I give mines Nutro. I am curious, if you don't mind telling me.

[@tobitheakita]

I use zignature limited ingredient diet. Tobi enjoys salmon the most out of all proteins

[@Nighthawk799]

@@tobitheakita 👍👍👍Thxs!

[@WizzRacing]

Mine loves water as well... I will be taking a bath. She just runs around the corner and jumps in...As to say. This thing fits two. And if it didn't. You need to get out.....

[@dashoverton1963]

He’s so neat when he drinks the water. Are Akitas normally near and clean?

[@kist_6976]

Yep i read they are very clean dogs.

[@CD318]

Clean like a cat! I have had two and looking for my third right now.

[@PerAllwin1963]

@@CD318 Is it also true that Akitas lack much of that “doggy odor” that other dogs usually have?

[@CD318]

@@PerAllwin1963 100% true!

[@NMIBUBBLE]

Do you ever feed him rice or chicken or beef. Veggies, Or Sweet potato's dog treats? A friend use to have to spend 300.00 or more on organic food for their akitas the one lived 3 years longer than it was suppose too. MM. They cooked meals for them morning and evening. Beautiful wonder dogs. The DOG MAN is a wonderful book too. Good reading if you're a Akita owner.

[@tobitheakita]

Thank you for the book recommendation! Will definitely get the book :) We currently feed him kibble because he is going through some allergy issues. Once that is sorted out, we will be transitioning him to raw or cooked meals.

[@NMIBUBBLE]

@@tobitheakita I think they let Him have Blue dog food the one with the wolf on the front of the dog food bag FYI

[@tobitheakita]

@@NMIBUBBLE gotcha! will look into it! thank you sooo much!

[@rome8131]

Cook some good food for him like Brown rice and carrots and ground turkey

[@nicckyrajput6113]

That's so bad we give them processed food so hard to eat ....I wish he was fed some nice chicken with liver

[@tobitheakita]

He is on a raw diet now :)

[@khole15]

The fact people wore masks outside during the plllllandemic is so tragic. But nice dog, and goood work training it!

[@gies5281]

what armor does he wear?

[@tobitheakita]

Did you mean harness? If so, julius k-9 :)

[@Toptiertechfellow]

Lmbo my dog is named TOBI TOO AND HE IS AN AMERICAN AKITA too!! Haha

[@tobitheakita]

No way! Same spelling too? You didn't name your dog after the same ninja as I did , did you?

[@Toptiertechfellow]

We did !!! From Naruto! But he’s not super trained like yours. I can’t walk him cuz he literally drags me! Super scary lol

[@Toptiertechfellow]

Maybe you can do video how to walk him without be dragged !?! Haha idk if that’s a thing

[@tobitheakita]

@@Toptiertechfellow yes definitely! we will do a video on how we train our Tobi. He pulls when he walks too, especially at the beginning of his walks. And we kind of allow him to because he is excited and also needs to do his business ;) but he settles down towards the end and walks quite nicely. Walk/heel training takes a long time and persistency. We started walk/heel training when he was just 4 months old, and we still need to do it today lol. Doesn't help that akitas are such big, powerful dogs too.

[@Toptiertechfellow]

Please do ! Yea! He pulls crazy in the beginning! And when he see a cat I’m a goner for sure ! I’ve trying to train him to stop during the walk to show I’m in the lead but if anything he just looks at me like “you are slowing me down” smh but that would a much appreciated video if you make !

[@infinitebeats1]

first mistake is do not let him drink water from the floor ... he needs to have his water higher up ... food 2 .. its pain for them ...buy a proper feeder .

[@JayJay-du4tp]

Is this SF?

[@tobitheakita]

Hi! This is Huntington Beach in Southern California.

[@raihankhan5377]

How long is your leash?😁

[@tobitheakita]

I use a 6ft leather leash. If you get a leather leash it will be the last leash that you ever purchase, and will be very nice on the hands. I highly recommend it!

[@raihankhan5377]

@@tobitheakita ok thanks

[@antonisdr0819]

How old is your akita?

[@tobitheakita]

He will be 2 years old in March.

[@antonisdr0819]

@@tobitheakita 👍🏻when I grow up I wsnt to get an akita and a golden retriever my 2 favorite dream dogs❤

[@a.c.6475]

Hmm!.....you should raise his food and water bowl to chest height, you don't want bloat issues! Beautiful Akita!

[@tobitheakita]

Hi! Thank you for your comment and advice! This is topic that has been highly debated. From our research - when elevated bowls came about, it was advertised as a preventative measure for bloat. However, this claim has never been backed-up by studies. The most scientific and largest study to-date about this topic actually shows "approximately 20 and 52% of cases of GDV among the large breed and giant breed dogs, respectively, were attributed to having a raised feed bowl". I think the reason for this is because elevated food bowls tend to allow dogs to eat faster and with each gulp more air is being ingested. Attached is the study I have referenced above (skip to the Results and Clinical Relevance section): avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs/10.2460/javma.2000.217.1492 ---- we are definitely open to discussing more :) we love to learn so please feel free to share any insight you may have. Thank you for you support :)

[@MarblesN]

@@tobitheakita Thank you for this. My A. Akita is 11, I adopted him last year and he has a lot of issues. I was looking into raised bowls, but now I think I will pass.

[@tobitheakita]

@@MarblesN you are such a caring person. Thank you for adopting a senior akita. You truly saved his life and I am so happy he will get to spend the rest of his life with such a kind person. The issue of bloat and raised bowls is very debatable. It all comes from loving our dog so much we just want them to be comfortable when they eat and raised bowls definitely looks like they provide a better eating experience for the dogs. Also, the internet provides contradicting information on this subject. But I based my decision on scientific studies and I can only hope that Tobi will never have bloat ever. Thank you for your support!

[@ThiagoOliveira-iv2nx]

Try to put something below his bowl. Its too low for him. He's a tall guy

[@tobitheakita]

thank you for the advice!

[@nogerboher5266]

Wait... You don't let your dog have the access to the water bowl 24/7? What?! Why?!

[@tobitheakita]

Tobi has access to water 24/7. He has multiple water bowls laid out throughout the house. His favorite water bowl is located in the restroom in the furthest end of the house - he tends to ignore the other bowls but I change the water for those bowls regularly. Thank you for your concern.

[@workingoutguy]

WHERE'S THE BEEF?

[@junomaxzoey5146]

Very dangerous to allow dog's head out while the car is traveling...lots of eye injuries happen this way.

[@ramataify]

what ever collar you put on them thell lose them if you have to have a collar on your akita on your property learn to handle him her

[@rome8131]

You need to give him better food than that. .....home food for dogs look it up on KZbin

[@patriciaryser-welch1810]

Why do you not let him go off the lead

[@branjosnow6244]

Because he's an Akita.

[@tobitheakita]

@@branjosnow6244 lol 100% true

[@tobitheakita]

Tobi's recall when there are many distractions (dogs, new scents, humans, etc) is inconsistent. He likes to go up to other dog parents and dogs, and because of his size and breed reputation, they get really anxious/defensive. When the weather gets a bit warmer we will go to the beach super super super early so he can be off lead and use that time to refine his recall :)

[@patriciaryser-welch1810]

@@tobitheakita okay thanks he’s a good boy and a lovely dog thanks nice video

[@stevenutepass7671]

Far from the "best" life, sure you love your dog and care however the breed are natural for cold and snow which clearly your not that climate, second this dog was on a leash walking or indoors, no yard for true exercise running. My rescue gets very excited once snow comes and living 9,000' mountains there is 4' outside now and snowing till may, summer he has an overhead cable pulley system 100 yards with 50' lead off of, winter I snowshoe trails back yard (11 acres) so that he can run and play in deep snow, just loves it! Lastly at this moment he is in bed with me practically spooning, every night his collars come off, he gets 15-30 minute pet or rub and we sleep together. Sorry, the title and yourself with dog was disappointing.

[@1073wheeler]

I realize this video is 2 years old…. so I’ll refrain from commenting on the STUPID MASK!!!

[@kurtrichter292]

Akitas and homosexual usually don’t get along

[@ass8579]

Lmao where did that come from 😂

[@prometheusboat]

Went to the seaside, touched water, returned to miserable apartment captivity.

[@thanksmercidanke]

Sweet dog. God protects you and your dog. Amin. وَٱللَّهُ خَلَقَ كُلَّ دَاۤبَّةࣲ مِّن مَّاۤءࣲۖ... Allah has created every [living] creature from water. And of them are those that move on their bellies, and of them are those that walk on two legs, and of them are those that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent. The Quran AnNur/ 45 ۞وَمَا مِن دَآبَّةٖ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ إِلَّا عَلَى ٱللَّهِ رِزۡقُهَا... And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision, and He knows its place of dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register.The Quran (Hud,6) PS : Allah is the name of God in arabic . The arabic jewish & christians arabs they say Allah too . In the arabic bible it is written Allah. Only 18% of Muslims are Arabs but 82 % they are Muslims but not Arabs so the majority of Muslims are not Arabs .& the arabic word islam, it means submission (Submit to God) which is the religion of all prophets since Adam including the messengers Moses, Jesus and Muhamad peace and blessing of Allah be upon Them all .They have One God, one Religion and one straight path (the pure Monotheism). إِنَّ هَـٰذِهِۦۤ أُمَّتُكُمۡ أُمَّةࣰ وَ ٰ⁠حِدَةࣰ وَأَنَا۠ رَبُّكُمۡ فَٱعۡبُدُون Indeed this community of yours (your religion) is one single community (is one religion), and I am your Lord, so worship Me. The Quran.(Al-Anbiya',92) مَا كَانَ إِبۡرَٰهِيمُ يَهُودِيّٗا وَلَا نَصۡرَانِیࣰّا... Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining toward truth, a Muslim [submitting to Allah ]. And he was not of the polytheists. (The Quran Aal-E-Imran, 67) وَإِلَـٰهُكُمۡ إِلَـٰهࣱ وَ ٰ⁠حِدࣱۖ لَّاۤ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنُ ٱلرَّحِیمُ And your God is one God. There is no deity [worthy of worship] except Him, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. The Quran (Al-Baqarah,163) مَّا یَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡۚ... What would Allah do with your punishment if you are grateful and believe? And ever is Allah Appreciative and Knowing. The Quran. An-Nisa',147 Thanks I wich you all the best from heart🍓

[@aardhond]

You wanna give him a good life ?? ,,, go and find him some mate’s and go hunt them and than you will understand what it means to let a dog be a dog and let him experience his instincts...

[@nicckyrajput6113]

Buddy have you castrated your buddy dog ? Generally all dog trainer advice to do that and even the doctor

[@tobitheakita]

Yes I have castrated him. I definitely recommend it as well.

[@nicckyrajput6113]

@@tobitheakita at what age do you generally do this procedure and is there any change in the nature you observed

[@11kwright]

You do know that dog food is scientifically u healthy for cats and dogs and they should be given non GM meat, eggs, fish, vegetables etc but no rice, pasta - carbon type foods or kibble type and dog canned food as been researched and outcomes is it contributes to bad or worse ill health. Also, a big butcher thigh bone would clean your Akita's teeth whilst it gnaws (chews) on it. You need to do better by feeding your dog healthy diverse food otherwise when older could get sick!

[@tobitheakita]

Thank you for your concern and the information. We are currently in the process of changing his diet over to a raw based diet. We have tried switching over when he was very young but he was starving himself for multiple days and it was very important to our relationship that I kept his trust in that moment. I did not want to force him into it. Right now he is actually having trouble biting on bones so I grind his chicken bones down for the calcium content. However I still brush his teeth.

[@11kwright]

@@tobitheakita Thank heavens cos such a gorgeous dog and worth it. I was going to suggest the raw food diet with sometimes mixing a little oil (virgin: olive, coconut etc) or whatever helps with joint problems and coat. You sound very well clued up. He's a lucky dog with you as his owner. 👋🏾

[@tobitheakita]

Thank you for the suggestions. He’s getting fish oil, a multivitamin, turmeric powder and glucosamine with his meals. Currently tapering him off kibble as I feed him ground up meats with ground whole chickens. He is a picky eater, he stresses me out so much but I think he’s gaining weight so far.

[@11kwright]

@@tobitheakita So glad you've given such a beauty much considered thought on what to eat. Would be awful for a dog of its stature eating the type of food that shortens his life as he's such a looker. I'm glad you've incorporated turmeric and of course glucosamine (which I was going to suggest for joints). He can now run, jump and be a little mischief within your boundaries set of course but knowing you are doing everything possible out of love for him to not succumb to any injuries or worse illness. He's so gorgeous looking and a natural strong build. He's already bringing happiness and keeping the family healthy in many ways - endorphins for one when you stroke him. His future looks good and that's due to you as his owner. 😉