Training an American Akita
The American Akita is a faithful and faithful dog like few, endowed with a great protective instinct capable of defending his human family. And during training, these features should be taken into account.
- However.
- It is also worth mentioning that it is part of the nature of this dog to be territorial and dominant.
- And if we do not achieve a stable and balanced character.
- A male of American Akita will easily find itself in confrontation with any other male dog.
In this Animal Expert article, we’ll explain everything you need to know to form an American Akita.
Although Akita dogs are as loyal and protective as few, in some countries these dogs are considered to belong to breeds considered potentially dangerous. Nothing further from reality, because there are no dangerous races but irresponsible owners. Educating a strong and robust American Akita is not very difficult, but there is a great commitment and an owner who does not overcome easily.
The first rule you should always follow is to stand firm in front of your Akita, in all circumstances you must give your arm to applaud. You should talk to the rest of the family about the rules to follow, such as not letting him get up on the couch, not letting him put food under the table, among other things. The whole family must know and follow these defined rules, otherwise this can cause confusion and behavioral problems in dogs.
The American Akita, like any other dog, needs large amounts of affection and companionship, but this dog also needs an owner with character, firm, authoritarian and disciplined. If you do not meet these requirements, it is best to think about adopting a dog with other characteristics.
The basic pillar of canine training should be positive reinforcement, this can be summarized as follows: a dog should not be punished for its mistakes, it must be rewarded every time it does something good. A good example of how to apply positive reinforcement is clicker training, but there are also other methods.
Claro que, não podemos esperar para premiar tudo o que o nosso pet faz de bem quando já está na puberdade ou na idade adulta, o adestramento adequado inclui desde o primeiro momento o reforço positivo e inicia-se aproximadamente aos 4 meses de idade. No entanto, a aprendizagem do próprio nome deve ser iniciada o quanto antes para facilitar o restante processo.
All puppies need to be socialized to fully enjoy their life in our company, but this need is even greater in the American Akita.
Your puppy should be in touch with all members of his human family as soon as possible and, of course, this includes the little ones in the house. With the other animals the same thing happens, you have to have immediate contact with the other animals of the house and you have to establish a first contact early but gradual, always trying to make the first positive contact.
Akita’s American socialization cannot be seen as a secondary necessity, but as the most important part of her upbringing.
The Akita is a very intelligent dog but puppy dog, like any other dog, it will be difficult to maintain a state of attention for a long time, so discard any training plan that includes long sessions.
5 minutes, 3 times a day and in a suitable environment without distractions, will be enough to train your Akita. The first goals you need to achieve in training are:
From 4 or 6 weeks from the start of training, it is important to include new orders, because this dog must be challenged with new challenges so as not to get bored.
The American Akita has a great energy with a strong and robust body, so it needs a lot of discipline and the best tool to provide it is physical exercise. In
Your Akita needs to exercise daily, this will not only facilitate training and education, but will also help your dog to manage all his energy in a healthy way, without showing stress, aggression or anxiety.
Once your American Akita correctly understands all dressage commands, you’ll need to remember them regularly. Just spend a few minutes a day on rehearsals.
Once you have the basics of your training, you can start practicing advanced commands, such as fun tricks or start with agility, to keep your mind stimulated. Similarly, you can include smart toys like Kong in your daily life.
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