by Ali Petka (Author)
Few dogs are as faithful and loyal as the American Akita, with their evident protective instinct and willingness to go out their way for their human family. These are characteristics which need to be taken into account when you try to train them. However, we should also mention that these dogs are naturally territorial and dominant. If you haven't got one with a stable and balanced character, a male American Akita will easily find confrontation with other male dogs.
This training is all about rewards-based clicker training using dogmanship, a clicker, treats, praising and phrasing. Simple steps, Quick results. Included are:
-Clicker Training: Combined with Treat Reward Training
-Basic Commands: All of them you could possibly need.
-Hand Cues: Think about it. Have you ever been on the phone, while your dog is barking? Yeah, here's how to stop that nuisance without skipping a beat!
-Socializing: Dog's love hanging out with friends too. They can also tell who's a true friend too. If you know what I mean.
-Behaviors too
Such as: Barking, growling, peeing, pooping, chewing, howling, begging, crying, whimpering, rubbing, nipping, jumping, humping, rubbing, running away, chasing animals, and all the rest that can be replaced with the best.
-Alpha Dog
Yep, your dog craves the Alpha. And from the Car Ride Home its either going to be him, or you that determines it. Learn how to become and remain alpha from day one. This is one of the most critical things to learn how to do, in the most respectful humane manner possible. It's not yelling Its telling in a certain way with rewards.