There’s a bowl of dry food sitting there. Full. Untouched. You rattle it a bit. Call your dog. He walks over, sniffs it… and walks away like you just insulted his ancestors. Meanwhile, the moment you open a tin of wet food or drop a piece of chicken from your plate, he’s right there, tail…
As a norm, when someone isn’t needed in a place, the environment, individuals, pets, systems put in place, and other factors try to eject them out. One thing that stands out about Akitas is that they are protective by nature, and they guard people and property with almost jealousy. In order to know the peculiar…
The nutritional needs of your Akita puppy are crucial for its growth now and, to some extent, determine how it will be in the future. This is one of the reasons why getting the best dog food for your Akita puppy from the long list of food options is crucial. In different proportions and without…
One of the first challenges when it comes to owning a dog is giving it a name. The essence of a name is to identify the dog and let it know when you are calling it. When I got my first Akita, I didn’t want to go with a common name. I wanted a name…
Chicken is high in protein which is totally recommended for dogs. One Christmas, I think this was in 2016, my wife had just prepared some chicken wings for the guests we were expecting. When the coast was clear, my Akita stormed the kitchen and carted away some chicken. I was mad but then I remembered…
As dog breeds vary, so does their body build-up, which determines the weather conditions that they are likely to do well in. Akita is a double-coated dog; this should give you an idea of the condition they will thrive in. At the peak of summer, I noticed that my fluffy Akita hardly stays in the…
One of the best choices of animals for service tasks is a dog. However, it is important to note that some kinds of dogs are teachable, easy to learn, and proficient at tasks, which makes them excellent service dogs. Your most pressing answer to the question ‘Can an Akita be a service dog?’ could be…
I have seen a lot of Akita owners return their Akitas to pet breeders and rescue homes for several reasons. One of the most prevalent reasons is always their inability to handle this dog breed. Usually, pet owners want Akitas for all the beautiful things they hear about them but aren’t prepared for the work…
Choosing the perfect name for your female Akita can be both exciting and challenging. Akitas are known for their strength, loyalty, and unique personalities, and their names should reflect these qualities. Perhaps you prefer traditional Japanese names that capture the origin of Akita or just Western names that there are plenty of options to consider….
If your Akitas appetite is unstable, you shouldn’t panic. Akitas are usually social eaters. If your Akita isn’t eating well, you can try eating your meal at the same time you serve it food. Your Akita might not be eating because it has a health challenge, it doesn’t find the food fascinating, or it doesn’t…