Smart. They are very smart, fast learners. After we adopted an Akita with severe behaviour problems that almost cost her her life and rehabilitated her making her my wonderful companion she is now, i realized that they are really not "dumb" or 'stubborn". They require a different, special approach that is firm, extremely fair and just, respectful and stable, but after you have got it right and became a pack leader to an Akita i can't think of a better dog...i would not want any other dog now.
I must say you have trained you dog very well! I have an Akita bitch, she will be two in a few weeks. I could never get her to jump over any kind of wall or step even something as short as one foot. And the other day I got her to repeatedly to jump over a 3 feet wall and she really seemed to enjoy her self. Akitas are not for everyone but I am so pleased I have one as she naturally guards my family and me, and I have even managed to train her to play fetch!
@xxxluvponiesxxx Sorry - I don't know where Cardiff is. Look online or in the phone book for dog training and ask around. Also - I don't think Akitas would be good for flyball. It's a lot of 'wear and tear' on the hips! Just really work on obedience and getting her used to being around other dogs. They shouldn't really do a lot of jumping until they are a year old (hips). You will know when she is ready to try agility. Good luck!
@flexin007 They are very "independent." They don't need constant attention, and are happy doing their own thing. Like all working dogs, they like to be busy and have jobs to do. You cannot force them to do anything. To train an Akita, you need to think like one, and convince him/her that he/she loves doing whatever task you're teaching. If you haven't spent a lot of time around Akitas, I'd advise you to get a big friendly Rottweiler.
@xxxluvponiesxxx Start early with obedience training at a good school. Akitas are not easy - you need to learn to think like one. They are also very sensitive - be soft and gentle (and consistent). Good luck!
Now that was awsome bro very nice i think i shedded a tear at the end.
I really like this breed bout i have not got one yet. Iam also a very big fan of the Dutch Shepard. I just prefer thicker bullier dog breeds. But this shows what a akita can do if you work with it a bit,again that was a fantastic job i really enjoyed seeing this. Thanks for my eyes veiwing this too.
Very impressed:) what a good trainer you must have been!
UnseenSpirit 8 months ago
Smart. They are very smart, fast learners. After we adopted an Akita with severe behaviour problems that almost cost her her life and rehabilitated her making her my wonderful companion she is now, i realized that they are really not "dumb" or 'stubborn". They require a different, special approach that is firm, extremely fair and just, respectful and stable, but after you have got it right and became a pack leader to an Akita i can't think of a better dog...i would not want any other dog now.
ArtCrimeLog 9 months ago
What great boy Kenny, I know how much it means to miss your Akita.
millertime13100 1 year ago
Kenny the Akita - May 6, 1998 - Oct 21, 2010. My best friend - I really miss him.
jdhadfield 1 year ago
I must say you have trained you dog very well! I have an Akita bitch, she will be two in a few weeks. I could never get her to jump over any kind of wall or step even something as short as one foot. And the other day I got her to repeatedly to jump over a 3 feet wall and she really seemed to enjoy her self. Akitas are not for everyone but I am so pleased I have one as she naturally guards my family and me, and I have even managed to train her to play fetch!
s14man 1 year ago
@flexin007 I love that Akita "happy face."
jdhadfield 1 year ago
@xxxluvponiesxxx Sorry - I don't know where Cardiff is. Look online or in the phone book for dog training and ask around. Also - I don't think Akitas would be good for flyball. It's a lot of 'wear and tear' on the hips! Just really work on obedience and getting her used to being around other dogs. They shouldn't really do a lot of jumping until they are a year old (hips). You will know when she is ready to try agility. Good luck!
jdhadfield 1 year ago
@flexin007 They are very "independent." They don't need constant attention, and are happy doing their own thing. Like all working dogs, they like to be busy and have jobs to do. You cannot force them to do anything. To train an Akita, you need to think like one, and convince him/her that he/she loves doing whatever task you're teaching. If you haven't spent a lot of time around Akitas, I'd advise you to get a big friendly Rottweiler.
jdhadfield 1 year ago
Fantastic!!!! I knew akitas could do this. I have an akita service dog and she is amazing too. Wow. This was a great video.
CocoAkitaLuv 1 year ago
@xxxluvponiesxxx Start early with obedience training at a good school. Akitas are not easy - you need to learn to think like one. They are also very sensitive - be soft and gentle (and consistent). Good luck!
jdhadfield 1 year ago
I can't stop watching this damn this is good.
warbanga 2 years ago
Now that was awsome bro very nice i think i shedded a tear at the end.
I really like this breed bout i have not got one yet. Iam also a very big fan of the Dutch Shepard. I just prefer thicker bullier dog breeds. But this shows what a akita can do if you work with it a bit,again that was a fantastic job i really enjoyed seeing this. Thanks for my eyes veiwing this too.
An last your dog is very Beautiful.
warbanga 2 years ago
To do Agility with a Akita is not so easy as do Agility with a Border Collie or a Shepherd.
Very good work!
Schatteneidechse 2 years ago
this is not easy to do with an akita, so very well done, very nice..!
akita1man1 2 years ago
grea
akita1man1 2 years ago
just abosoluetly wonderful
Pupsalina 2 years ago
that was awesome man !!!best animals !!!
daswiftmova 3 years ago
That is one big beautiful dog. I love the slow mo at the end! xD Congrats, Kenny! :3
NightGaze 3 years ago
Great Video!! :)
Akitaluv2 3 years ago
Fantastic to watch, great to see an Akita taking part in agility!
matoroberts 4 years ago
Awesome! Agility definitely needs more Akita's. Good work you two!
mindragons 4 years ago