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If you are interested in the Akita breeds then you must find out if these dogs are the perfect fit for you or your family. Bear Dogs – The Akita is here to help and inform you before making the jump. You 100% need to be compatible with them in lifestyle and personality + have the skill level required. Training is NOT all that it takes to be successful, this is what this blog was made to address, an insight into the truth. They are a POWERFUL, INDEPENDENT & PRIMITIVE breed, take your time researching to understand the “why’s”. A canine that is on the dangerous breed list is not something to take lightly. 

Knowing your breed is a HUGE component when training your dog. Why? Because you will alter the training based on your: breed, your dog(s) individual personality, the dog’s issues, and your issues. Many people do not observe these things. The TRUTH is: there’s no “one way” to train a dog. It is common for owners to find a particular training method that will NOT work well with their dog and/or for themselves. To add, it is harder to communicate and build a relationship with a dog you don’t even understand. It can be challenging to find good examples of how people train primitive, dominant, and independent dogs like Akitas.

You certainly do not have to worry about not feeling welcome because you do not own an Akita. No matter what breed someone may have, it does not exempt the fact that they are a dog owner. A lot of the things that I post are universal and are important topics about dog ownership, such as: off-leash dogs, types of training tools to communicate to your dog, hacks, proper socialization, etc. There will be a lot of valuable information and fun topics I will be sharing that do not just apply to Akitas.

Powerful breeds are commonly “Working Breeds” and are categorized into these common classes: guard dogs, livestock guardians, hunting, military, rescue, herding, and many more. The 3 main traits that make them notorious to own and manage:

• Physical prowess
• Dominant
• High drive

Akitas checkmarks these 3 traits (and many more), so you will find valuable information here even if you have a different breed, as there’s a common lifestyle powerful breed owners live by. You will benefit from Bear Dogs – The Akita and understand being an owner of these types of dogs will not be the same lifestyle as you would have with a “normal dog”. Having ALL 3 characteristics is insane for most people to want to live with, not to mention the other traits that can take it to another level. Powerful breed owners have a responsibility to keep their dogs under control. You will notice that many people give these dogs away when they’re no longer puppies.

If you love Akitas check out Bear Dogs – The Akita. I have a lot of cool things that Akita owners would like to know, such as, “How do I get my Akita to play fetch?” Yes, I’ve mastered it, there’s no click-baiting over here! There are a lot more fun and helpful topics I cannot wait to share with you guys. We love Akitas and love talking about them!