Akita Puppy..?

Ok, I just got a cute lil Akita puppy. Purebred papers etc, etc, from a good friend of mine who's been breeding for years. The puppy is only 10 weeks old and he wants to bite everyone and every thing. I don't think he's being mean, he's just teething and wants to play. Question: When he loses his baby teeth and as long as I keep discipline will he stop? My girlfriend has 2 kids, one 2 and one 7. I want this dog to love everyone not bite! He's friendly with strangers goes right up to them and plays so and his parents are good natured. I don't think it's his temperment. He also pees and poops 1-2 times a day on the floor, but I'm hoping it goes away when his bladder is bigger because he is really good at going outside and coming right back in most of the time. Please no answers about how bad the breed is! I had a purebred rottweiler who was perfect with kids and everything, it's all in how you raise them, most large breeds have horror stories!! Thanks for reading all this!!

Akita Puppy..?
He will stop!! Just let him know that you won't tolerate the biting. It's just how puppies play, and as soon as he realises that this kind of play won't be accepted, then he'll stop. Here are some other puppy / dog raising hints for you:


Dogs are pack animals - their ancestors being wolves - which needs a leader. If the owners of the dog are weak leaders they will want to 'lead' the pack (be Top Dog).


The better the human is the leader, the better behaviour you'll get from your dog. The members of your family need to be Top Dog - thus getting a better behaved dog. Here are some ways to be "top dog"...


1) (I've put it first because it's very important) - Your dog's space is on the ground or floor. They should sleep / play / socialise at that level. Don't let your dog be at your level (ie: not on the couch, on the bed etc.) because height is a dominance thing with dogs. If they're at the same 'height' as you, they consider themselves as your equal, or worse still, top dog.


2) At dinner time, let the dog see you and your family eat first. Ina pack of wolves, the 'top dog' gets to eats the hunted food first, and then it goes down the hierachy. The most submissive, least powerful eat last. So to make yourselves the top dog here, you always eat first and let your dog see this.


3) When you return from work / school and the dog is whining at the door to be let in or to have cuddles, don't go to it until it is quiet and settled. Ignore its behaviour. Dogs are "What's in it for me?" creatures, and creatures of habit, so if they whinge, bark and cry and you give them what they want, then they'll learn that that's the behaviour they need to exhibit to get their own way. Only see to them once you're happy with their behaviour.


4) At play time, have toys that are for when you decide it's play time, and when play time is over put those toys away.





There's just a few hints on being the "top dog". Having those behaviours put into place should settle your dog and help with the other problem areas.
Reply:I had an akita years ago and they can be wonderful dogs. Mine was good with everyone except he did bite a neighbor who came over to change a flat tire. He thought the neighbor was doing something wrong. I do know some Akitas are aggressive. I would advise to really watch your dog around your g/f kids specially the small one.
Reply:I had an Akita. The best and smartest dog I ever had....Very faithful...He was great with all kids..But not with adults...Once you were allowed in...He was fine..My wife was a Cub scout Den leader....8 screaming kids he was fine with...When the parents came...he watched each one like a hawk...He was very protective...I miss him
Reply:i love akitas! they're so adorable! well, i guess it's just training. you must keep reminding him not to bite. gently push his mouth away, or distract him with a toy. if he has his toys to play with, he'll stop playing with your toys. as for peeing and pooping, either train him to use the paper (which i can't with my dogs), or start taking him out and let him learn that he should pee and poop (still working on this one cos my younger dog, who's 6, poops at irregular times.. ) when he goes out. but yes, it gets better as he gets older. but there are sometimes blunders. good luck!
Reply:The Akita is such a beatiful and regal dog. They are a friendly and affectionate dog breed. Early socialization is a must to be assured that the Akita will not become aggressive. They are known for their guardian nature, therefore its imparitive to instill proper socialization and basic obiendence from the get go.





No chewing on you or any body else...... NOT AT ALL. This is cute and funny now, but when you have a 7 year old child trying to tell a 75 to 110lb dog to stop, and it will not be funny it could turn down right dangerouse. This is not just an Akita thing, its for all dog breeds large and small, the fact remains their teeth are sharp and they were design for biting (prey) not people.





The best way to get your dog to stop chewing you or people, is to scruff firmly on the back of the neck, and give a firm no. Once the dog submits to your dominance, give him an alternative (chances are he's teething - which they continue to to do until the age of 1 to 1 and a half years of age- and can't help his urge to chew) so give him his toy to chew. You have to dicipline them when they do wrong but most importantly show them how to do right!!





Make sure your Akita respects you as his pack leader and is submissive to you. This is an extreemly smart and loyal breed but by nature they are driven to climb the pecking order of the pack at any opertunity that presents itself.





Potty training, is all about timing. Catching them when their body is saying its time to go. First thing in the morning, about 20 min. after they eat and drink, after they play or exercise, and after every nap and of course it should be the last thing before you go to bed. Always use a key word for them to relieve temself, "go potty or go pee". This will help them know what you want. Dogs by nature aim to please.





Make sure you provide this breed of dog plenty of exercise (to prevent pent up energy from truning into aggression), proper socialization and obiedence. With this structure and discipline you will have a fantastic and beatiful dog.





My motto - dicipline them when they do wrong but most importantly show them how to do right!!



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