| The Akita, or Japanese Akita, is a large and majestic | | | | make sure that their dogs match a standard for the |
| breed. Developed in Japan the Akita was used as a | | | | breed. A good breeder should want to interview |
| guard dog and protector. This breed has a long | | | | potential puppy owners instead of just trying to |
| history of working alongside his or her owner. | | | | make a quick buck. When looking for your Akita |
| Finding the Right Akita Puppy | | | | puppy for sale that you find a good breeder to avoid |
| It is important when you are searching for your Akita | | | | potential health risks and behavior problems. |
| puppy that you do a lot of research. You will want to | | | | How to Train an Akita |
| look at two places for your pup: | | | | Training your dog requires patience and diligence. |
| - A known and respected rescue organization. | | | | Akitas are prone to dominance and aggression issues |
| Rescues and shelters are organizations that | | | | if left without early training and socialization. To avoid |
| sometimes spring up on the fly. Make sure that you | | | | an aggressive dog you must start training and |
| are dealing with a reputable Akita rescue that is | | | | socialization from the moment you bring your puppy |
| screening potential new owners. | | | | or adult dog home. |
| - A reputable breeder. When searching for an Akita | | | | Training should be firm but fair with special attention |
| breeder it is essential to find a breeder that is | | | | paid to making sure your Akita understands the |
| experienced. The breeder should perform the | | | | proper relationship and training from a young age. |
| necessary health screenings and should have their | | | | After finding the right Akita puppy you can have |
| breeding stock temperament tested. Many fine | | | | great success with proper socialization and training. |
| breeders will also be showing their dogs in order to | | | | |