5 MYTHS About AKITAS

[@loudloveen]

You explained the myths very well! My Akita lived for 11 years. He passed away 15 years ago. He called me before he died by howling until the vet telephoned me. He waited for me to arrive to pass away. They're that loyal!

[@TheAkitaLife]

They are the most loyal dogs. Thanks for watching!

[@OmegaChu]

Yeah, there is even a movie about the loyalness of the akita

[@rainsong7327]

@@TheAkitaLife What you left out is Akitas were bred with Tosas.

[@pamelarangel7104]

Wow!

[@JittyLaRoot]

@@OmegaChuthe American version not the Japanese version

[@Atilla-m9i]

My dad bought two Akitas from Japan and first time I saw a dog that came with a passport. Very beautiful, smart, loyal dogs.

[@roguepowersports3576]

My dad had an akita when I was younger. He was the best dog you could ever ask for. So friendly so protective and so loyal. He wouldn't hurt a fly unless he had to. I still miss my hanz to this day. Unfortunately he got a health problem that apparently only comes from the Japanese akitas. Rip hanz I love ya boy

[@tanderson1480]

🙏❤️

[@tennesseenana4838]

I had an Akita for almost15 years. We rescued him from an animal shelter. He was about 9 months old and was one of the most loving dogs I've ever had. He was very protective and gentle with my 6-month-old granddaughter when she visited. He passed away last year and I still miss him.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Great Dogs and not everyone. Sorry for your loss.

[@i_d_i_e_h]

Great video! I was the proud owner of an Akita girl for 10 years. I never let her be unleashed with other dogs after she turned into adulthood, but she tolerated the ones who tried to get her attention in one way or another. She just totally ignored them until they gave up. She was crazy about all the people she knew from she was a puppy. Everyone else she ignored. Well - except for ONE time when she was about 4 years old.Two drunk guys tried to aproach me on the street. From their comments - probably not with the best intenions, so I got scared. She noticed it instantly, and went into full protection mode. She never pulled the leash, so I didn't experience her insane power and ability to attack until then. Good for them that I managed to hold her back. Her best friend was my horse.They spent a long time every day grooming each other, play and just hang out on the horse field. A very special, rare and beautiful relationship.100% trust and respect for each other. I always had dogs during my 50 years on this planet.I loved them all dearly, but she was my heart. The biggest issue I actually had with her was other people. Telling them that she prefered to be left alone by someone she didn't know well, or play with their dogs. I know that most people don't have any experience with the breed, but you just get tired of explaining the same thing over and over.

[@FattHoLLiday]

We have our first Akita. I never imagined how much he loves us. He takes his job as protector very seriously. Only major issues are that he displays food aggression and anyone he doesn’t know is not welcome around him or us.

[@TheAkitaLife]

Sounds like a true Akita! Try hand feeding him for all of his meals to help reduce the food aggression.

[@eddiesanjurjo6265]

Well food aggressiveness is in most dogs. But, being overprotective is not a good sign to have the dog around others.

[@satrixremix7111]

Try a muzzle and introduce him to new people and new things for him to see but do it slowly and give him treats when you see the behaviour you want.

[@dannyThevideoguy]

Mine is 2 year's old and been around other dogs since birth. He won't allow any other dogs around his bowl when he's eating or drinking.. But other than that, he gets along with any dogs and humans, with no problems other than strangers. a true guardian Akita

[@rf8481]

Be very very careful with food as these some of these dogs won’t take prisoners (some will merely snap or growl, whereas as others will issue a correction (nip or bite which can lead to a fight or worse) and if a house cat or dog gets too close they can and usually will lash out with explosive violence). With a 130 LBS heavily boned and muscled powerful dog, you really want to avoid triggering aggression so don't leave full feed bowls down if there is more than one dog or pet in the area. I have seen my female zealously guard a stick of string cheese and with this breed, the sound of play growling verses actual fighting is almost impossible to differentiate unless you are seeing the interaction and can see signs of play and keep away. If they are not wagging their tail, they generally are not playing but these dogs may posture or adopt a cat like commando belly crawl position before sprining up and attacking so they can be very hard to read. Many Akitas are not like other breeds in regard to their vocalizations - they seldom bark and they often play full contact as in "tackle football" and "wrestling" with resource guarding as a large part of the play and these are with Akitas that were raised together and are opposite sexed. With an outside dog, I would never trust them to play nice. They could surprise me and behave or they could simply attack an outsider. Again, the difference between play and fighting with this breed is hard to discern based off the sounds they make. They are sometimes more like wolves than dogs in this regard. Too many times they will react aggressively to a strange cat or dog so I don't take chances. They are not vicious or unpredictable but they are edgy and highly territorial with a dominant prey drive so it never pays to let them roam off leash or engage with strange dogs or animals if you want to avoid unpleasant situations. Another reason why dog parks and doggy day care are not usually good ideas for sexually mature Akitas. They are often just too edgy for other dogs and their owners and if things go sideways, it happens in just seconds so a leash is always a necessity around strange animals. Most dog fights with Akitas and a dog they live with already involve resource guarding or jealousy and once a fight happens, they tend to occur more frequently with greater ferocity until separation gates are needed. Do not feed an Akita around other animals - very predictable way to provoke a correction and violence as these dogs all consider themselves to be the sole alpha dog. You cannot train an alpha dog to be a beta so think of this breed like the top wolf in a pack and treat it accordingly. These dogs are edgy and they will not tolerate any challenge to their status from another dog or cat in the household. As for strange dogs or cats ….forget about it…they will usually go after any strange animal in their space.

[@luzpelayo1401]

Hello! I am glad that I came across your channel. About 6 months ago we got our my first Akita. Her name is Chloe and she is 8 months now. I have noticed that she gets very excited meeting new people, but she is very protective and senses when someone that’s bad comes near. She is a very strong and playful girl. Right now she really enjoys playing soccer 😊. We were able to teach her some commands in English and Spanish. Thank you for your videos. I am excited to see more content and hear other Akita tips.

[@TheAkitaLife]

I'm so glad the videos are helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@rhondamurray6507]

I have a 6 mo old American Akita male. Or my son does. However, he was transferred 2.5 hours away from his home. So I moved into his house to take care of his animals and home. My late husband introduced us to the Breed. Loyal, protective, playful, smart, and beautiful breed. I appreciate you showing the amazing breed. As with ANY breed, IT BEGINS WITH OWNER!!!!

[@Cybraw2005]

My first dog was a Kai-Ken, beautiful black on black brindle. Most recent dog was an Akita. Love both breeds, but my favourite is hands down the Akita. Both are extremely intelligent, and both dogs were very loving, and friendly. High prey drive, and protective. I miss both my girls.

[@TheAkitaLife]

Never even seen a Kai-Ken in person, they are so rare here!

[@Sonicstereo]

Good honest video. My current American Long coat Akita is not typical in that he has been very socialized. He’s a big goofball with a heart of gold. My guard is always up as he is still what he is. I’m always at his side when he meets people, kids, other Dogs etc. It’s my responsibility to keep him out of a bad situation. Id rather be over cautious than under. Long story long. He’s a big friendly boy who at 10 years has met countless people and dogs as I bring him everywhere I can. Akitas in general are a commitment, a very rewarding one.

[@TheAkitaLife]

Its been said that long coats tend to have a softer temperament

[@rf8481]

Obviously one can only comment on the dogs one has direct experience with. My 140 lbs unaltered male is like yours - loves most people- and when he was younger- he played with other dogs and enjoyed their company. As he matured around 2.5 years however he suddenly became hyper dominant and reactive to aggression from other dogs such that since you never know which dogs will be aggressive, I could no longer let him around other dogs as when he reacted - it was full red zone in 1 to 2 seconds with no growling or warning. He actually seems to enjoy being challenged by other dogs. No amount of socialization or training will overcome such brain chemistry and genetics. He is tolerant of cats he was raised with but will try to kill any new cat and with wildlife he is 100% predatory. Great dog but you cannot let such a dog roam off leash because other dogs will commit suicide by Akita if you do. He does not attack or notice every dog, only those who behave aggressively towards him. Due to his size - most dogs react to him with fear based aggression so there you go. He will not tolerate a challenge or turn the other cheek and after witnessing him in action against my intact male chow chow and run down and shred coyotes-I would never take a chance with him in a dog park. Great dog but he really needs to be protected from himself!

[@TheAkitaLife]

I always say that training and socialization brings down the genetics a small amount. Might bring a dog at a 10 down to an 8, or a dog that's a 5 down to a 3, but you'll never get a 10 down to a 2.

[@ragidyman9551]

you just told my unneutered corso story, as pack leader, I can introduce new animals in a very controlled environment, one at a time. we just got an akita shep rott mix puppy, and it took him 2 days, now their best bud. it's not ideal, being dog people, most of our friends have dogs, makes having a BBQ tricky

[@rf8481]

@@ragidyman9551 War dog breeds are not the best choice for block parties or Large gatherings. These dogs need to have their space - and when strange animals or people suddenly “invade” their exclusive space, it can trigger explosive ferocious aggression. Best to always give war dog breeds a very wide berth - most prefer to be left alone and many won’t tolerate an invader in their exclusive territory. I would never put two male Akitas together in any any space and expect them to be pals, oh it could happen, but it is far more likely that there would be a ferocious fight. You have to be insane to disrespect a war dog’s need for exclusive personal space. Oh there are exceptions but most Akitas do not want to share their space, food, toys, affection or status with a strange dog. Often there is no way to tell whether an Akita will tolerate a strange dog other than by trial and error, so caution and social distance achieved via fences, leashes and gates is usually an absolute requirement to avoid a very bad day. You can take the edge off with training and socialization but you can never make a war dog into a kitten or puppy that loves everyone. Even the best show dogs can get triggered by other show dogs. American Akitas are great dog right up until they toggle into war dog mode in 1 to 2 seconds very often with no vocal warning. They don't vocalize before they throw down like other breeds so they can be hard to read as they will usually attack suddenly with full ferocity so there is often no margin for error. Sure they might behave or even like a strange dog but the risk is usually too high that they might not get along. So meet and greets on the sidewalk, the yard, or in a park are generally high risk low reward affairs which are best avoided for risk management reasons.

[@stevenutepass7671]

Well said, thanks for sharing as responsible owner. Resonate everything your stated with my 130# guy. Rescued him.

[@danivanvelthoven2135]

You’re so right about akita’s causing other dogs to commit suicide! I had a spaniel that hung himself after meeting an akita.. he just couldn’t take it anymore

[@n2wishinn]

Good info. After 30+ years sharing our lives with Akitas we’ve learned so much about them and how we love them 🙂🐾🐕❤️

[@BigOldScout]

I do love this channel. It helped us, my daughter and me after she rescued our Akita from the streets. I wonder if the myth about Sheding came from people who live in warm environments. My Akita lived with my daughter in Florida, and you always knew where he was in the house by following the trail of fur. Now that he lives with me in Germany, he really doesn't shed more than twice a year when he blows his cote.

[@TheAkitaLife]

Definitely!

[@julianalderson3938]

This has explained alot of breeds well. Thanx

[@richp860]

Awesome video, thank you. My beloved breed - I fell in love with my aunt’s Akita when I was 4 years old and have loved this breed immensely ever since. I think another common myth is that Akitas are stubborn. I contend they are not, in fact, stubborn at all. They are independent-thinking. If they aren’t obeying you then they simply haven’t been convinced that your idea is better than their idea. Which is why strong leadership, mutual respect, and a loving bond are paramount. You also have to accept the fact that sometimes this dog will do as they please-which is one of their most endearing traits, to me.

[@MsJmar]

Our little girl Chancie is about 4 months. Our first Akita. She’s a love bug but definitely gets a little too rough at times when we play. She’s great with our 7 yr old son & does well with meeting new people. People are not kidding when they say Akita’s are stubborn, if you can’t convince her doing something is a good idea she ain’t doing it 😂

[@TheAkitaLife]

Keep a watchful eye. Akitas tend to have a sharp change in personality around the 12 month mark.

[@mgomer9597]

From what I've heard they're definitely not circus animals to perform tricks they're like what you're kidding right?

[@rf8481]

@@TheAkitaLife Amen - they can be just a like a normal dog puppy and then one day they start acting like a wolf defending territory and most owners get blind sided by a fight with a dog they already live with or a local dog in the area running off leash. These dogs are lethal in combat so fences and leashes are a necessity. Akitas seldom will bark at or charge a foe, but if some dog decides to take them on, the Akita will immediately toggle into samurai mode and they are highly proficient and explosively powerful street fighters so keep them leashed once they hit sexual maturity (7 to 9 month for bitches - 12 to 18 months for males). It only takes seconds for these dogs to defeat an opponent and until you see them perform in a threat situation, you just not comprehend how proficient these dogs are. It is not something you want to trigger and something you always have to be aware of and on guard for. Do not put them in situations where another dog can charge or attack them - as suicide by Akita is a very real risk. A 130 LBS male Akita can take down an opponent in literally 2 seconds and they will bite the back the neck of an opponent and pin it if they are in a good mood or if not they have the power to terminate an opponent so don't tempt the fate as Akitas are generally intolerant of any form of aggression from another dog.

[@RégentDeMarquis005]

@@rf8481 sooo trueee from my experience. My akita does extremely well with American pit bulls. But she dislikes smaller animals. She's been to the animal shelter a few times and I received alot of positive feedback from the staff with little negative feedback aside from a situation with a terrier hybrid canine

[@ElizabethGornall-p7u]

I have a white American akita And her is my big white goof ball Because when he plays he spines around in circles and it is funny But he is a fussy eater in the summer In winter time I give him more protein and carbainhaydrates as well Plus lots of treats Well miss him when his time comes

[@AkitaDogKuro-Steve]

Great video, Ive had 4 Akita's in 45 years. My current male is 5. They've all been great pets and protectors but not made for everyone.

[@abigailmorin5981]

Great information. Whenever I think of Akitas I always think of the story of Hachiko the faithful Akita that waited every day at the train station in Japan for over 9 years for his dead owner to return to come home from work, they are definitely one of my top most favorite dog breeds ever I also love their smaller distant related cousin the Shiba Inu as well.

[@TheAkitaLife]

I don't have much experience with Shibas but everyone I know who has one says they're great dogs.

[@abigailmorin5981]

@@TheAkitaLife my cousin owns a Shiba Akita mix and he’s really a big baby and just absolutely loves being around other people.

[@cryptojunkies3619]

I had six Shiba Inus and I can attest that they are great dogs. They are loving but not all over you and they are very entertaining, stubborn, intelligent etc. The males will have fight each other at any moment and even the girls can have an attitude, luckily they don't do too much damage but they have a big dog attitude that could get them into trouble if not supervised i'm sure. I am going to go with an Akita, Boerboel, or Alabai for my next dog as I look forward to the challenge and finally have the time necessary to care for one.

[@Hypnociss]

My American Akita Thor is the best damn dog I've ever had! He'll be 12 in April. I cherish every day with my dog that I get because I know our time remaining is short.

[@KMomma1]

I love Akitas, our Sophy is 6 years old and very aggressive to smaller animals. She's very loving, loyal and vocal. They are all so different natured and unlike any dog breed I've ever owned. She's very stubborn it's definitely been a learning curve with her but I wouldn't take a million dollars for her.

[@pinkserendipity1]

My mother showed and bred Akitas. They are still my all time favorite breed. 😍

[@TheAkitaLife]

They are the best!

[@ninamc6116]

Mine too!

[@donnaw4249]

Best dogs ever. I love this breed. ❤

[@Thorrnn]

This is a Great video, and it’s important to note that the bears Akita’s were used to hunt were the relatively small Japanese bear, not a North American Brown bear, (grizzly). And as you pointed out, the dogs were used in packs to corner or flush and trap/distract the bear, not actually take the beat down and kill it. Similar to the way packs of rodesian ridgebacks were used to hunt lion. But I will disagree with you on the hair, lol! Well, actually agree. When the coat blowing starts, if you don’t have time to literally brush them for an hour every day, you will have massive drifts of clouds of soft, fluffy dog hair. When it’s coat blowing time I have to vacuum every day and brush him every day, (both of which I am, admittedly, too lazy/busy to do every day), so I end up with Saharan level vistas of dog hair after about 3 days lol. It’s a thing. But I love my dog, so it’s no big.

[@galescott8433]

BEAUTIFUL!! MOST LOYAL, LOVE MY NINE YEAR OLD AMERICAN MALE, PART OF FAMILY!❤❤❤❤

[@user-ze4kn2ib9z]

well done, very informed and accurate, my two don't snuggle yet allow me to interact with them and having two in the country gives me time to myself

[@pjv8621]

I have had 4 akita's. They are all different. I love my akita's for their uniqueness. Love your channel.

[@TheAkitaLife]

Thank you!

[@chrisrussell735]

My Akita/Shepherd cross was a fantastic girl. She was 11 years old when she died. (Just 2weeks ago). Immensely loyal, funny and one of the most impressive breed of dogs I got to know. She loved solving the mental agility puzzle games I made for her, which she solved pretty quickly. Love & Miss her dreadfully. Oh, thanks for educating prospective owners. Your videos are no-nonsense & packed with facts. Best.. JaneR

[@TheAkitaLife]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@chrisrussell735]

Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate you having taking the time for me ( and my girl Ping). All the best, JaneR

[@galescott8433]

I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS❤❤

[@samanthablair8096]

I’m getting a Akita tomorrow and I’m so excited.

[@TheAkitaLife]

Awesome! Enjoy it!

[@skipduncan1669]

Good video, having been blessed with 6 beautiful Bears over the past 30 years, your comments are so true, ours were all different in their own way, the only thing we found common in our 6 Bears was, loyalty. Would like to hear more about the recommended blow dryer? Thanks for the great video

[@TheAkitaLife]

Thanks for watching. For blowers we recommend k9 brand. They're not cheap but they are quality

[@HavNotzMedia]

My Akita "King" is the best and smartest dog I have ever seen in my life. I have never had to clean his kennel. I use to be a Pit Guy, I had at least 8 pits. But Im sold on this Akita. He loves kids. And people are in awe of him because not many people have one in my area. One guy pulled up next to me and said " How you get a wolf?" lol. They are handsome creatures. He is chill and never really barks. But when he is mad you feel his power. At the dog park a pit tried to attack him. He flip the pit on his back and stood over him like 'I will rip you in halve if you dont get out my face." he didnt even bite him. It was like a movie. Yea, ImTeamAkita

[@tammymeyer7409]

Thanks. Love 💕 I am on my 4th. My first 3 I raised from puppies. 8 - 12 weeks old. Just adopted one that is about 3. Knows commands but not boundaries. All my others were male and lived together for 12 years. My knew kid is a work in progress.. wicked high prey drive, but I ly with things that fly. Lol loves other people, loves other dogs. HATEs anything that flys. Keeping me on my toes 🤣😍

[@TheAkitaLife]

It's always an adventure with them!

[@iutrteiusakljdsaj8576]

Many many years of dogs / cats/ massive aquariums, owner, etc. Hound dogs, dachshunds, Jacks, and 15 yrs of Akitas(6 total Akitas)... The Am Akita is my favorite to date... Meanest dog in the house was when I was young and it was my Dad's Dachshund.. LOL This dog killed like 16 cats!! Scary!! Coolest mix was a Malinois mixed Akita!! Was an insane ride!! Loyal smart as hell... 5 different commands in 3 languages... That is nutz!! Now... stop in one language didn't mean stop in English or any other language:) Taught him and our family total random words.. Never had any issues (RIP).. We did have a pile of dead prey game. HEHE. This includes several Coyotes... Our big males(140 lb) would hunt them relentlessly and the female always had their back once engaged... Great team work!! Never even blinked an eye to our cats outside of annoying them.. LOL... 15lb Barn Tabby will put a hurt on most dogs.. LOL

[@Roni.Animations]

2:40 I didn’t get my chubby American Akita from a breeder, I got him from a shelter, at first we were worried when we heard they are agresive but soon we realised, that yes it does matter about the Akita, most of the time that’s bad but we were lucky and got the cutsest friendliest Akita in the world so it matters about the owner and the dog

[@danrex1082]

My Akita also loves meeting new people. I think it’s his favorite thing in the world. Unfortunately, he also loves fighting other dogs. But only dogs he doesn’t know. He is like a brother to my other dogs which are a chow chow to eskeys and two Poms.

[@sonicmoore6196]

People need to understand that Akitas are not your typical dogs… They have amazing personalities that you need to respect for what they are. Amazing Breed!!!!

[@thoughtsofmoss]

What was the video of the interview with the trainer called? I cant find it!

[@FocusRS-fk4yj]

1st dog was an akita. Passed away 6 years ago to cancer. Went to sleep surrounded by his family and gave us one last woo before he went. Will have another,whan the time is right

[@eiribe5081]

Cool bro, waiting on the grooming tips video though...

[@TheAkitaLife]

It's coming. Been trying to coordinate with the groomer. Been tough.

[@kay_eff]

It's shedding time for my Akita and I vaccume relentlessly 😅 it's so worth it though

[@eiribe5081]

@@kay_eff which vacuum did you purchase? Is it strong enough?

[@nagone11]

Akitas are great dogs, I owned 2 of them, my current Akita whose name is Diesel is a fantastic dog but did need a lot of socializing as a puppy. It is very good care for Akitas to be trained and socialized when very young. They are very protective of their pack and a Akita can hurt a person very easily if they want to. Socializing them helps them get used to people in a non aggressive way and makes them even better companions. Their natural tendency to guard and protect their territory is a part of them, but having them well trained is advantageous for any Akita owner. Akitas do have a sense of being a bit more independent than some other breeds of comparable size and temperament like the German Shepard for example, but having them well trained negotiates this pretty well. For any first time owner I suggest to research the breed well and make sure their training and socialization start early and have fun. If there's any difficulty refer to a dog trainer who is familiar with the breed, like I did and great help and advise did wonders. Great video with great info!

[@TheAkitaLife]

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences!

[@rf8481]

Did you ever make a video of your male Akita meeting a Doberman on leash In a suburban American neighborhood with sidewalks? I remember that the Akita was named Diesel and the meet and greet was a bit dicey.

[@nagone11]

@@rf8481 No..I have not made any videos with him. Cool to know others who named their Akita the same, but no I didn't put up that video. My dog if seeing a male doberman...nah, I would not have them meet...pulling Diesel off of the dog would be just too much to deal with.

[@rf8481]

@@nagone11 The video is on u-tube and captioned as American Akita vs. Doberman Pinscher. Diesel & Deuce say "hello". 8/29/15 by a Lisa Rosenberger - very funny and typical interaction that starts to go sideways very quickly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZK8Y5WVr5yUbJY Funniest line is when someone say wryly "I don't know if they are going to play or fight?" - so typical of these dogs - so hard to read and they play so rough that sometimes it is very hard to tell if they are playing or fighting as play can turn into a fight in a second.

[@ninamc6116]

My Akita Samurai is great with people. Not great with other animals & definitely not with dogs who try to challenge him. He’s 145 lbs & there are few dogs that would be able to dominate him. For his size he’s scary athletic

[@TheAkitaLife]

That's a big boy!

[@ninamc6116]

Yes he’s large & in charge. He’s not fat

[@m.d.d.3051]

@@ninamc6116 I don't know that I've ever seen a "fat" Akita. There are actually about a half dozen (at last count) of Akitas in my area - along with mine - and NONE of them are fat.

[@niktniewiem4785]

​@@m.d.d.3051 They just won't eat more than enough. My Akita could be given tons of best food and wouldn't eat more than usual. Sometimes he didn't eat for a whole day. I don't think that a fat Akita even exists, I've never even seen a photo of one.

[@MonteraChristian]

Now they are about the best I love them so much I have a 4 yr old male American akita

[@DominicThomas-pq5xy]

My 52 kg American Akita is never aggressive to any small animal, or any child or adult. However, if he thinks someone is threatening me, he will flip his switch and OMG he can get ferocious.

[@chriswalls5831]

Cool dogs

[@m.d.d.3051]

Well ... seeing as how my Akita male kept me from getting mugged one night, don't know that I'll agree with you that - at least for me - I'm not walking "a loaded gun". He sensed something that night that I did not, and without him I don't know whether I would have finished the walk without a fight. Once I got him under the light of a streetlamp and let him out to the end of the leash to confront the little thug, the thug decided there were probably easier targets. Although he tolerates most humans - as long as they keep their distance - he only truly likes/loves his "puppy pack" humans. That December night about 5 years ago taught me a very valuable lesson - trust his instincts over mine in most cases. Even today, on a normal walk, I know who is carrying around negative energy and who isn't, just by his reaction to them. Oh, and for some odd reason, he HATES school buses and would surely attack every one of them he sees if I would let him. And the only thing I've found him to be terrified of is the garbage truck. Edit: Oh, and another interesting thing I've noticed about my companion/guardian: He absolutely WILL NOT take a treat from someone he does not know. He won't even take it if they hand it to me, to give to him. At 7, he's still a wonderment to me. Best dog I've ever had. Or known of.

[@kay_eff]

Very well done!! I like this video 😊 and the special guest appearances by Haga

[@TheAkitaLife]

Thank you!

[@rsaustin312000]

My female Akita was similar she was very protective around me. She was great to other dogs unless they had any aggressiveness then she would attack.

[@morgan_238]

my family had a japanese akita he was a great pet lived to 13 and passed recently he was the most loving dog however he was weary with strangers and other people but he never but anyone or hurt them he had the name demon even though he didn’t even show the behaviour of one most loyal dog by far great around babies and saw them as one of his own

[@respectdawildo_danjones508]

Had an Akita mix, was in her own crate at 8 weeks old at that shelter, even only a couple of months old she would NOT assimilate to other animals or dogs. Tried to remedy this once when she was very young, and she stayed awake all night trying to fight with my cousins lab. She wouldn’t let up, just stood wide awake at the door all night hoping someone would open the door so she can go right back at it lol… the stubbornness was at a whole different level there. That’s when I stopped trying to force her to “get along” with other dogs. It wasn’t going to happen. As time passed she was easier to control when on a leash next to me. But even then she would occasionally get out the door and run away towards other ppls yards where their dogs were out and start problems and trouble, just a huge pain, but very lovable to the family and ppl. She was such a happy active dog, and I miss her bc even if it was frustrating, her antics were kinda funny

[@YUTAB-ck9rp]

@3:52 I used to think one Akita is capable of taking down a bear because I loved the Anime, Silver Fang -The Shooting Star Gin if you know😅

[@IceyIcey2023]

You are doing such a great job !! My Akita is 3 and seems to still be growing? Is that possible?

[@TheAkitaLife]

Thank you! And yes, they can grow for up to 3+ years. Just check with your vet to make sure he's not overweight.

[@CoodexGamingForever]

Such beautiful dogs, Lost my childhood dogs (akitas, ages 12/13) about 10 years ago. I would love to get another akita now that im 27 ,but i know that it prob wouldnt be the best fit for my life anymore. They were my best friends, when u talked about there big Oafey heads nothing could be more true.

[@TheAkitaLife]

Losing them is so hard!

[@mgomer9597]

I was quite surprised when I saw the big offy head inside of a state park rangers pickup truck in Washington State because of the bears he had one

[@gauravmalhotra2272]

Excellent 👍

[@rosbifle413]

My Aunt had an American Akita when I was a kid. Honestly when it growled it was the scariest thing I had ever seen. To me as a kid it seemed like a goblin dog from hell. That face even to this day just screams don't mess with me.

[@KaiDouglas-p8z]

I got my akita form a dog home at 10 years old he was on the brink of being put down but we clicked instantly he chose me . had him till he was 15 one of the best dogs I've ever had

[@Hulley29]

I miss my Akita so much, we we're so close and I knew he loved me more than anything.

[@spacecube8561]

myth no 5 kinda works in thandem with myth no 4. your akita loves meeting new people . our is extremely unthrustworthy towards strangers except kids. when they're kids around, our goofball would squeek/bark in such teedy-bear-y way so that kids would come and give him scratches and stuff and he LOOOOVED it. hed even expose his neck because ''scrach here yes omg that's awesome'' he also learned that kids love him, becase he looks like goddamn teddy bear :D he also loves cats. not other dogs, or animals, but cats yes. he even had cat-friend, our neighbourhood outdoors cat. and the cat knew this, he was there when we got our dog as a puppy and they played together, cuddled, ate etc. however, dog quickly went to other weight class . xD he was still gentle-ish and the cat still played with him, but after a while , yea, playing was reduced to - i'm gonna squish myself to the ground because i know you're gonna BLOOBER me xD was still sweet, i saw a couple of times during winter that cat going to our dog's house with like ''i can see your warm coat'' though process and he absolutelly didn't care. cat would've curled near him, dog would lay his head on him and just ....yknow, two buddies chilling.

[@ShadowTheDemonWolf77]

I love how you address that many people think Akitas are like owning a loaded weapon. It’s funny because when you search up “owning an Akita” on KZbin, one of the first videos is titled something along the lines that Akitas are like owning guns. I thought it was a load of bs, and the guy who talks about it just rambles on about a lot of false crap. Thanks for the informative video.

[@randy-mw5dq]

I had two akitas one lived 18 years and the other 16 years

[@AlfredoMuniz-es9ze]

I do agree it’s all in how you raise them but me personally I’m fine with that temperament, I do wish to have this wonderful breed not to have him as just a pet but also a companion and a guardian so when the day comes n he needs to intimate someone how or get physical by protecting his family then he will he ready

[@terrykirk6951]

😅 SHE FELT IN LOVE WITH THAT HUG.

[@jojimenez2451]

I’m getting my first Akita and its not my first dog, I have experience with Rottweilers and german shepards. However, I want to socialize her as soon as possible, but I can’t get her until she’s nearly 4 months old. Is this too late to socialize her? Will it be hard for her to get along with other dogs? Any guidance is appreciated

[@TheAkitaLife]

Experts say the "window for socialization" closes around 16 weeks, but I think as long as your dog is open to interacting with other dogs you should try to socialize. In my experience the big change in personality comes around 12 months.

[@stefangamer4186]

weird comment for this vid but i have to ask, i thought of getting myself a Akita pup like 3-4 months old, i already have a shiba he will be 1 year in 2 months and he is very playfull, the question is if i get the akita can/will they get along?

[@cryptojunkies3619]

If your Shiba Inu is a male then you can only consider a female Akita. I'd say don't do it though as I know Shiba Inu's very well and they are not one to back down from anything even if it's a really bad idea.

[@brucealanwilson4121]

My former neighbor had an Akita who presented himself a a bif fierce guard dog, but scratch him behind the ear & he turned into a quivering lump of jelly.

[@frankthomason673]

I'll have owned two of them and would love to find another one

[@zaddaz570]

I lived with this dog for 15 years best decision I ever made not a single problem or a hiccup

[@mercymoreno5409]

I want to get an Akita within a year, I am doing research on breed, recommendations would be appreciated, I have a senior cane corso 11 years old, I'm afraid to bring a puppy into the house as they are also aggressive to other animal. Should I wait.

[@amegalodonwithinternetacce5863]

I know most say you shouldn’t get an Akita as a first dog but I think I am. I love akitas their loyalty and how large they are I will put my entire life towards raising it to be the best dog it can be. I hope my decision is correct because I have no plans on going back on it

[@TheAkitaLife]

It's not impossible, just a lot harder than something like a lab

[@richardramos1492]

My akita has accepted our cat as part of the pack and loves his Kitty and loves his little chihuahua he is very conscious of not stepping on these little animals as he's a giant to them very awareto not hurt them

[@TheAkitaLife]

That's a very awesome and rare occurrence!

[@24Reno21]

Where did u get ur akita I’m looking to buy 1 4rm ApexxAkita

[@TheAkitaLife]

They're not registered with the Akita Club of America, based on that alone I would avoid them. I've also heard some trusted breeders recommend to steer clear of them as well. To find a breeder near you, check this list: www.akitaclub.org/breeder-by-location-list/

[@24Reno21]

@@TheAkitaLife wow really it look like he has some nice dogs

[@stefanbrzyski]

Hello I shaved my dog akita all his body how long take to grow back his hair ? Any help please for me ??

[@ninamc6116]

I love Haga!! He is beautiful

[@TheAkitaLife]

Thank you!

[@stevenutepass7671]

Story yesterday.. Akita mine car with me, friend flipped her car in snow, I was first responder for emotional, we live 9,000' Colorado snow. Friend is safe & ok, got her in my car warm with Akita guy, this lady flipped her car snow 50 mph, get in car warm pup is there. She said my dog nuzzled her comfort and knew while I was outside with tow driver flipping car back over... I had no worries, this dog will know and comfort you better then I can.

[@machinech183]

In my years of life, I've learned the two-legged thing on the other end of the leash is far more dangerous than the four-legged one.

[@TheAkitaLife]

Absolutely. There are very few "bad dogs" mostly just terrible owners. That's the main reason we don't go to dog parks.

[@dilonborchert6748]

Yeah, I totally agree. People make Akitas sound so bloodthirsty. and, aggressive is by far a small fraction of their many wonderful personality traits. It's the old fishermen's tale. Lol exaggerate the truth.

[@TheAkitaLife]

💯!!

[@sarad8725]

My scars in my head will tell you opposite.. but just like put bulls I am sure it's up to the owners.

[@rf8481]

They are only aggressive and violent when triggered - try putting two unaltered 2 year old male American Akitas in a small room together and see if they enjoy each other's company or take a 2 year old 135 LBS American Akita stud dog to a playground full of aggressive off leash dogs and see what happens. Oh sure, 20 percent of the time, nothing will happen, so unless you are degenerate gambler with respect for your dog's and other dogs' wellbeing, you do not allow an American Akita the opportunity to fill body bags as they are more than capable of doing so in seconds. Until you see one rip into a coyote and shred it in seconds, you cannot comprehend how explosively fast, powerful and lethal they can be - if off leash, you would be totally unable to intervene in time to prevent true carnage. While most Akitas do not start dog fights, their size makes them a magnet of for other dogs who see them as threats or react with fear based aggression. Most Akitas are incapable of turning the other cheek when attacked and most will respond instantly to ferociously to aggression or a challenge from another dog. I say "most" as there are always exceptions and variations based on individual dog, the mood of the dog, the specific situation, the location, and the time of day. You can train and socialize these dogs to take the edge off, but you are unlikely ever to be able to totally overcome their intolerance for any kind of challenge to their status or physical aggression or their hyper-territoriality. Unless you raise these dog as puppies with many other dogs, it is unlikely that you could introduce a new dog of the same sex without major issues and many once they hit sexual maturity whether spayed or neutered or not, will cease to tolerate other same sexed dogs in their space.

[@mang9902]

can you do a video on how you groom and control fur in the house please

[@TheAkitaLife]

We are working with a groomer to put out a video but have been having a hard time coordinating schedules

[@omzyyy9560]

I have been binging your videos and agree with everything. My boy really is a shark LOL

[@TheAkitaLife]

Haha shark puppy! Thanks for watching!

[@satrixremix7111]

I have a Huskita/ Half husky and half Akita and yup it comes out in clumps lol I don't even need a brush I just pull it off lol 😆.

[@srimanpagadala1816]

what do u prefer german shepherd or american akita im not a first time dog owner i used to have two dobermans

[@TheAkitaLife]

Akitas. Not a huge fan of shepherds. They are too high energy for me lol

[@simonjeakings5433]

I've always had akitas and gsd's for over 30 yrs and my present akita (75% Japanese/25% American) is the most high energy dog I've ever owned. He gets walked at least 10 miles per day, plus training time and play time or he will destroy the house. He is also highly dominant and cannot be trusted around other male dogs or people. Despite all this I love him to bits abd wouldn't swap him for the world.

[@mercuropheliac]

Haga is a killer for sure - he stole my heart right from my chest ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheAkitaLife]

Aww thank you!

[@elusiveak5040]

Akitas can over come most issues as long as the owner is confident and educated…. And when I say educated I mean in akitas not other breeds you cannot take away dog aggression or protectiveness it’s who and what they are but if you are a leader they are less likely to have to take on that role but it will always be there

[@Nighthawk799]

I have two american akitas. THEY ARE THE MOST INCREDIBLE DOGS EVER!!!!

[@TheAkitaLife]

Agreed!

[@cryptojunkies3619]

Boy and a girl I assume?

[@cheesedemon88]

I already have a Shiba Inu, but I can’t stop thinking, what if I had another one, but BIG.

[@TheAkitaLife]

Could be tough. Both breeds are picky about who they let into their territory, and would have to be opposite sex since both breeds are same sex aggressive.

[@cheesedemon88]

@@TheAkitaLife yeah, i know, it’s just daydreaming, but maybe next dog. Hopefully we won’t have to make that decision for many years. We did have an Akita friend for a while, it went well, they were opposite sex and they would always meet on neutral ground, but obviously it’s a whole different thing when another dog comes into our house.

[@stevenutepass7671]

Commented before, very good info. In regards when I resccued my male I tried to be safe walking him on two leads outside the dog park local... Well female lady her backpack, purse, whatever and two lab type dogs one got loose, came after my big boy and me 75 yards away from fenced dog area... Akita put that dog off fast, It does seem many dogs want to challenge my guy, they won't win.

[@TheAkitaLife]

Yep they are extremely dominant and other dogs know it

[@GangStar_6]

One of the most aggressive dog breeds I’ve personally observed are golden retrievers and I’ve been around a lot of pit bulls. lol

[@oneautumnleaff2119]

comparing my favorite breed with my favorite.... animal/fish lol i had 1 named Bruce Lee, he hated all other dogs that werent small or the same breed but tbf that was poor training on our part (tbf i was just a kid so) and the fact he was just never really around other dogs outside of what i mentioned

[@freedom00666]

My akita was supposed to be a guard dog Not a chance he loved every one and every thing

[@RégentDeMarquis005]

Sometimes you gotta train them for that guarding instinct. My female akita started guarding the door to my apartment at 6 months old. She has been charged by adolescent pitbulls but never attacked.

[@randy-mw5dq]

One think I like about the akita is their no barkers, very rarely will you hear a akita bark but if they do there is diffently something wrong.

[@boatrightssyzurp2871]

I have a American akita and a akita/gsd mix they can be dangerous when they protecting and yes they don’t randomly just bite people

[@221Musti]

I have two American Akitas . since 40 days old , now they are 2 years old they are very friendly spictially with kids . I can say they Akita as you raise . they live with me in ma apartment

[@advocatejawadfarhatkhokhar6846]

Nice

[@AkitaSue]

I have two unrelated Akita‘s, one male and one female. I did not breed them. I got them at eight weeks old and they are now 11 years old. I hope I still have them years from now, but I know how unrealistic that might be. When I don’t have them anymore, I think I will be too old to handle such a large dog, so I would like to get a Sheeba in you. I don’t know anyone locally whom I can talk to about this. I am blind, and I would like to pet a Sheeba in you to see what they feel like. My female Akita is long-haired, and my male Akita is short haired. He is about 120 pounds, and she is 83 pounds. My littlest dog is my female yellow lab guide dog. They all get along great with each other. If anyone knows where I can find a Sheeba NU breeder, please let me know. Thank you.

[@TheAkitaLife]

Where are you located?

[@AkitaSue]

@@TheAkitaLife Tacoma WA

[@cryptojunkies3619]

Shibas are awesome but get the opposite sex to your current dog.

[@AkitaSue]

My male Akita Sensei passed away on September 29, 2022. I still have my female Haiku's. I am still trying to find someone with a Shiba in you. I enjoyed your video very much and you covered a lot of the myths very well.

[@stevenutepass7671]

Great info! Sharing, I'm second rescue on soon to be 3 year old male, he's reactive not aggressive, friends female rottie he's the bitch silly. Humans from toddler to elderly almost therapy pup, sits nice. Doesn't shed, blows coat, I live mountains 9,000 foot so you said perfect, previous large breed GSD dogs, fur all over, not this guy. Couldn't be more happy with him. Yep out on rural land deer, big cats, animals he has broke leash cables & collar after, that powerful surprised myself he could do, normally comes back or I go find him 40 acres away visiting neighbors home for some reason he likes them & so do I, peanut their dog think he is in love with? Akita is not for most, I'm 51 years old, been around and have had all large breeds, worked in dog daycare social pups... Akita is a considerable thought in having one. My guy got his forever home where feeling he may have never had in & out of rescue shelters. Huge commitment to have an unsocialized Akita, anyone getting puppy most important socialize.

[@danielschroeder2390]

I've had 2 big American Akita males. Great companion dogs good with most people. A big no go with other male dogs.... Good pets just one dog house's

[@TheAkitaLife]

Definitely!

[@bbodan5393]

Myth #5 ✓ the best advice. When considering owning one, study it's personal traits and don't assume

[@MarkLeben-zw9ou]

My ak loved white egg chicken salmon fish best dog ever

[@yermawsakunt]

Im a pitty lover, I use to to fostering for pittys. I had met a few akitas and had bad experiences, so an akita would be the last dog i would ever be around... until last year. I got a call from my best friend. Her friend had been made homeless and the shelter wouldn't allow the dog. He had it since it was a puppy, and it was 4. So im like sure, i will take the dog, thinking its a shitzu or some wee dog. He sends a pic and its an American akita ! I was like ok, we can try this, but when we met, she wasnt interested in me whatsoever. We tried and tried and she just wasnt connecting with me, which is odd because im like the crazy animal lady 😂, so the day comes when i need to take this dog, im anxious af. I go and meet them. He hands her over and walks away. It took me over an hour to get that dog to move from that spot. People thought i was crazy 😂 or i was stealing her. Eventually i get her home. Shes intimidating the life out of me. So im like i cant allow this. She needs to know whos alpha. So over the next few days, i took her our, showed her that i was in control, she was a really anxious dog, scared of quite a lot of stuff, so i put her in some situations to show her she was safe and she had nothing to worry about. Every weekend he would come and get her for the night, and he started noticing something change in her. When it came time for me to go pick her up again, she would go absolutely mental😂 the way she did when she seen him. So months go by, he finally gets a home, they move in, she loved spending time with me that much that whenever i want, i can go pick her up and bring her to my home for a few days. Shes an amazing dog. She has totally changed not only my perception of akitas, but she changed my life. I took her on right as my father was going in for a double leg amputation and almost died. She was that amazing, the hospital let me bring her up to see my dad, she motivated him, and the whole ward, the entire hospital took time to come and say hi to her. She was our 🌈 at our darkest times. Im her doggy godmother 😂 she is the most unique dog me or my family has ever met. For something so big and powerful, she is the most gentle, aware, understanding creature ive ever met. She puts on shows for us, where she just acts goofy 🤪 playing with her toys, she lies on my dads stumps a certain way that helps him sleep, she lets my 83 year old grandmother walk her, she pulls my dad about in his wheelchair 😂😂

[@TheAkitaLife]

Yup they are stubborn

[@yermawsakunt]

@@TheAkitaLife she's scared of the dark, and every night I would get her all hyped up to go for a walk before bed, she would literally just stand staring at me asif I was crazy, dragging me back in the house 😂 when she starts the refusal to move, its so embarrassing 😳 people automatically assume your harming the dog or the dog is scared of you. You try and explain it, then the anxiety kicks in, then it makes the dog worse 😂😭 she's murder when she does it, but that's the only thing I can say about her that's negative 💖 she's awesome! Coolest, biggest dog I've ever met ! I would adopt her in a heartbeat, but unfortunately her dad also adores her 😒🤣 thought about dog napping her but if I go to jail, I won't see her 😂

[@larrybarnett5799]

i have two, and will never own another breed. American species that is. my dogs are both pretty mature. one will be 11 this year and the other 7. i have a male and a female. the male is the oldest. They adore each other.

[@ardmis48]

My Akita honestly was a gentlemen, the most perfect dog I have ever had. It’s not for everyone, super strong and not all dog trainers are suitable in training Akitas. Very stubborn in taking commends if your tone of voice is not respectful towards them. They have a dragging power Equivalent to 3 German shepherds

[@TheAkitaLife]

Yep they are very strong

[@tanuki0803]

I have 3 very sensitive akitas, 1 can make herself sick over sadness for be denied car rides.

[@anthonyvincent9990]

i have thought that with any breed that it is 85% raising and 15% breed. but I i had a 125 lbs. pit lab mix that made people walk yards away from me and our yard, truth is he would have licked them to death before thinking to bite anyone. and Yes i'm thinking very seriously about an akita puppy.

[@TheAkitaLife]

It really depends on the dog. Sometimes it'd 95% in how you raise them. Some dogs how you raise them has no effect

[@vladimird5280]

That first debunk was so vague

[@TheAkitaLife]

You should sharpen those listening skills