Would you recommend an akita for a first time owner???

Question

No kids at the moment.

If I was to get an akita puppy I would definately take it to socialization classes once a week and to obedience classes, which is amust for me as well as it would be my first dog.

Answer 1

NO. The akita inu can be very aggressive to other dogs and animals. It should be supervised when around small children. If teased, akitas may bite. An akita is not for a first time dog owner. They can be very food aggressive and willful. They are capable of ferocity, but can make a fine pet with firm training. It just really irks me when people bring a carnivorous pack animal into their home without knowing anything about the breed.  

Answer 2

I have no personal experience with them, but know that they are rather big, strong and intelligent dogs.  That alone will require the owner to be a strong leader and will need lots of patience to properly train your new dog.

I would suggest doing ALOT of research and contact some breeders for additional information about breed traits and suggestions.

Good Luck

Answer 3

yes but only if your going to put in the time to train it

and get a good strong lead coz they are strong dogs

Answer 4

The Akita is a Japanese breed. They are a wonderful, magnificent breed but certainly not a dog for everyone.

Akitas are large, males can weigh over 100 pounds; they have great body strength and willful temperaments, definitely not grandma's dog!   All puppies are cute, including Akita puppies, but before you purchase a cuddly puppy that grows into a grizzly bear, do your homework, and read the FACTS.

Akitas do not bark unless there is a good reason. When an Akita is barking, pay attention. T

Akitas may consider small animals as prey and hunt them. This includes cats, rodents, birds, small wildlife and small dogs.

Akitas are natural guardians of the home and do not require any training to turn them into guard dogs. When there is a reason to protect family and property, your Akita will act to do so. Guests welcome in your home when you are present will NOT be welcomed by the Akita when you are not home. Your gates should be padlocked to protect the Akita and any neighborhood children who may enter your property.

Akitas are inherently aggressive towards other animals and for this reason, they should not be allowed to run free or roam at will. You can exercise your Akita off leash when you are in an area where it's unlikely there will be much contact with other animals and people.

Akitas are VERY food possessive. If you have other pets, you will want to be certain the Akita is given its own food bowl or treat well away from any other animals and that no other animal is allowed near the Akita until the food is gone. It's common sense to KEEP visiting children away from an Akita at dinnertime.  Akitas not raised with children are not always tolerant of small children. The Akita should never be left alone with a child [period.

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/akita.htm

Answer 5

no. they are a big powerful dog and are quite strong willed. Only really suitable for someone who has had a dog before.

Answer 6

No.  Akitas are great dogs, but can be aggressive and are very powerful dogs.  For a first time owner, I would recommend a different breed, and get an Akita later once you are a seasoned owner.

No matter what you get, thank you for planning ahead for classes - they will help tremendously.

Answer 7

An Akita can be a great first dog, but there are many things to think about.

You must be willing to do the research and put the time and money into training, if so you will be fine. You will also need to meet and handle Akita's first to make sure you are up to the job, an Akita will not do well with a weak leader! You also need to be physically able to handle and control a dog of that size and strength. The best thing to do is talk to breeders and ask if you can go and meet the dogs, see how you get on with them.

Also, you may want to consider trying to find an adult Akita that needs a new home, you may find one that already has some training etc. and this will be easier for you. If you go down this route make sure you take the Akita for a weeks trial and see how you get on.

Don't let anyone tell you not to get an Akita just because you have not had a dog before, if you are willing to learn and take the time to do it properly then you will be a great Akita owner. I would much rather see an Akita in the hands of a first time owner who has done all the work with it, than with a bad owner who has had dogs all their life! It doesn't matter if you're a first time owner, what matters is that you can be a good, responsible owner.

Answer 8

yes if you live somewhere where the dog will have lots of room ,these dogs groww pretty big sometimes as much as 120pounds,they are real protective and can get very aggressive if their owner ,area is  threatened.they are very loyal and smart.they shed ,they eat a lot and what goes in must come out but they are beatuful dogs.a dog is like a lover ,if you dont fit well with each other it wont last

Answer 9

Akita's are powerful dogs.  They need a responsible owner to enable them to be trained properly.  Getting a dog is a big change in someone's life, I would research it thoroughly before you commit yourself.  Do you have children or are around a lot of children, maybe a calmer natured breed would be better for you if you have.

Answer 10

Akitas are big,furry pitbulls.Think about it,they are fighting dogs ,like pitbulls,and need very,very,firm control.

(BTW,I have a pitbull).

Answer 11

No. Definitely not. They are a wonderful breed but need firm handling from day one - that doesn't mean physically, but good consistent training. You need to buy one from a reputable breeder who has temperament as a priority as there are far too many badly bred ones with health & temperament problems around.

Akitas are a Spitz breed and can be naturally stubborn and are also naturally dominant to other dogs - it's rare you find one who will get along with other dogs of the same s*x and their physical strength means that in the wrong hands they can be a liability. You can't trust them off the lead where there is any possibility of them meeting up with livestock or other dogs. Akitas are very protective of "their" family's children but they may misinterprete a situation with other children and try to protect "their" children from them.

Having said all that, a well bred Akita in the right hands is the most loyal and protective dog you could ever wish for.

Answer 12

No.......Akitas are my favorite breed of dog. I have never recommended them to anyone. I have had two Akitas, very stubborn, but the sweetest dogs I have had

Answer 13

I got a Shiba Inu (small version of the Akita) as my first dog and it was very very challenging. Shibas and Akitas are stubborn, independent, and pretty much want to do whatever they want to do. Luckily for me, the Shiba is small in size, so I survived his crazy leash biting and jumping on me episodes.

My Shiba taught me a lot about dogs and dog training, but think it would be much better to start off with an easier breed. There will be enough challenges already dealing with housetraining, obedience training, leash walking etc., without having to deal with attitude issues and mouthing issues as well.  

Answer 14

NEVER wy do you think there are so many in rescue centres.

Answer 15

Ahhhh...well, let's see.  Read up on the breed before selecting a dog.  Read up on doggy care and ownership.  Akitas are a noble breed; in Japan, they are revered for their loyalty.  There's a story of a professor in Japan who had an Akita who, every morning, would walk him to the train station, and then go to meet him every afternoon.  One day, the professor had a heart attack and passed away in the city.  The dog continued to go to meet the train every afternoon until she passed away years later; a statue was erected in her honor.  Isn't that a bittersweet story?

On the flip side, Akitas can be one-owner dogs, and not keen on making friends.  They're big, and can be very protective. They're also highly intelligent.  They can also be prone to breed specific health issues.  So you need to ask yourself a few questions-how much time do I have to invest in my new friend? How deep is my wallet?

For a first time dog owner, I think I'd recommend a labrador, or a golden.  They can be high energy when young, but as they get older, they mellow out and become big, s****. pals.

Again, read up on the breeds you're considering; make a pros & cons list.  And if you're going for a purebred, don't get a pet store dog!!!  Pet store dogs only promote puppy mills and poor breeding practices, and can often result in heartbreak for new owners.  I worked at an animal hospital, and we saw too many new puppies with horrible, incurable issues as a result of the terrible breeding practices of puppy mills.  

Find a responsible breeder who looks hard at YOU to make sure you'll be a responsible owner.  Be sure you see at least the dam, and hopefully the sire, on the premises of the breeder, and that the premises are healthy.  Walk away from any breeder who will let you take the pup before 8 weeks of age; pups learn valuable social lessons from the dam and their siblings, and taking them any sooner can prove detrimental, and is indicative of a poor breeder. Any responsible breeder will be happy to help you with your new friend even after the check clears!

Best luck with your search!