As a cat owner, you’re familiar with the challenge of keeping your home clean, especially when it comes to cat litter scattered on your hardwood floors. Traditional cleaning methods, like using a broom or dustpan, can often result in litter being pushed around or missed entirely. A stick vacuum is a great solution, offering the…
It’s a common sight for dog owners—watching your dog hesitate or outright refuse to walk on wood floors. Whether they’re cautiously tiptoeing around or completely avoiding them, it’s enough to make you wonder what’s going on. Wood floors might be beautiful and durable for us, but they can be tricky for our furry friends. From…
Dogs can be wonderful companions, but sometimes they develop habits that leave us scratching our heads, like chewing on furniture—especially wood. If you’ve ever caught your dog gnawing on your favorite wooden table or chair, you know just how frustrating and destructive it can be. So, why do dogs chew on wood in the first…
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…
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…
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…