Animals and Akitas

Akitas 4-U?

Akitas, like people, get along well when they like each other!

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Dogs are carnivores,
but they are also pack
animals and therein
lies the answer to
integrating your Akita
with other animals in
your family. The SPCA
has a brochure with
very wise and
effective suggestions.
Click Here to read their
suggestions and follow
all of them.

Remember that your
animals ALL take their
cues from YOU! When
you are fearful and
convinced that your
introductions will fail,
animals read your
body language better
than your partner and
they often misread
thinking your fears are
for your own safety.
That will trigger
aggression in every
case. Be confident, or
as Cesar Milan says:
“Be calm assertive!”
You’re the leader,
you’ve decided to bring
home another pack
member and your pack
should accept the
newcomer under your
watchful eye.

Some Helpful Links

New Introductions

Safety First

Do Akitas fit into homes with other animals? That's totally up to you! If you socialize and train your Akita with animals, the Akita will embrace the other species or other dogs as part of the pack, and will offer them the same protection it gives so freely to its family. Don't take my word, just spend a few moments going through the gallery: