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InformationMale or Female Either males or females are going to make good companions, however there are some differences that you will need to consider before making your decision. Males will tend to be more headstrong and challenging as they reach adolescence than a female would. This can be greatly reduced if the male is neutered and can sometimes even eliminate these issues altogether. When a female reached adolescence they begin there heat cycles more commonly known as being in season. Having the bitch spade after her first season will eliminate the mess associated with bitches coming into season and any unwanted pregnancies. Females on a whole tend to be less headstrong than the males and therefore more passive and easier to train. It is in our opinion that if an Akita is sold as a companion it should be neutered at the appropriate time as this is healthier for the dog and the owner. Puppies will need to be wormed at 8, 10, & 12 weeks. Then every month until 6 months old. After 6 months they will need worming every 3 months.When you first get your puppy please make sure you visit your vet as soon as possible, and let your vet examine your puppy as a precaution.We recommend that you micro-chip your new puppy, this can be arranged with your vet and is normally done with your puppy's second vacination.Puppies will need to be vacinated at 8 weeks then again at 10 weeks for certain virus's that can be potentially harmful to your puppy.Until your puppy has been fully vacinated you should keep your puppy in your house and garden and away from any animal/pets that have not been vacinated or you don't know. Your puppy is very susceptible to dieases at this age and I would even suggest that whilst at the vets you do not let your puppy on the floor. A Few Basics... Akita's are a dominant breed and although can learn easily about the pecking order in their homes, out and about can be a different story. Although an Akita usually will not go out to start fights with other dogs they are certainly capable of defending themselves.So socialisation is the key, try to socialise your puppy with other dogs every week and continue this well into their teenage stage (around 8-14 month period), this should help overcome any issues you might have.If your puppy is ever aggressive to another dog or person, as with any dog of any breed you must correct them straight away. A firm and loud "NO" whilst looking at your puppy should be your first response. If your puppy stops and looks up at you, you must praise them for doing what you asked, remember dogs live in the moment. If however your puppy has chosen to ignore you then other ideas like shaking a plastic bottle with stones in it immediateley after they have done something wrong. Again if they stop and look up at you, praise them. A water pistol can also be effective and growling like a dog works really well. From Day One... Please remember that although a lot of people will let their dogs roam off the lead, it is a legal requirement to keep your dog under control at all times. Therefore we recommend that you do not let your Akita off the lead unless they are in a controlled environment, or you can recall your dog every time. We find that bitches when not in season or due in season can be let off and will do recall, we NEVER let any of our males off the lead due to their built in hunting instincts. Off The Lead... Your puppy would have been weaned onto a puppy food and hopefully your breeder would have provided you with some food to start you off. If you chose to change your puppy's diet, please wait until they are at least 10 weeks old. This gives them time to settle into their new environment for which is a stressful time for them. We recommend that you change their food over a period of 7-10 days gradually reducing the current food your puppy is on, whilst increasing the new food. This applies not only to puppies but to adult dogs of any breed. Puppy Feeding Time... When choosing your puppy's food if you decide not to go for a food which a reptuble breeder has recommended, please don't be tempted to buy a cheap food as your puppy's long term health will suffer. Poor diet at this stage will hinder your puppy's development making them thin, leggy and have other ailments in the future. What you put in is certainly what you get out. On the side of the food bag you will find a recommended feeding guide, we suggest you use this as a guide only. If your Akita puppy is emptying their bowl and still looking for food, give them some more. At this stage they will burn off fat quickley so you will find it hard to overfeed. One sign of overfeeding is if your puppy is loose at toilet time, then reduce the amount of food but remember for the first few days your puppy might be a little loose due to the change of environment and water.We like to give our puppies 4 meals a day which we add a little water to, new puppy owners have rung up in the past asking when do I stop feeding my Akita 4 times a day. We always answer the same unless your puppy is under or overweight then usually the puppy the puppy will tell you when 4 meals is no longer nessesary by missing a meal. By the time your Akita is 6-8 months old they should be on 2 meals a day. One in the morning and one in the evening, we also like to give our growing youngsters a boiled egg as a treat. Bath your Akita when you think they are dirty, however get your puppy used to the bath early as bathing them for the first time when they are 6 months old or so will be tricky. Bathtime... We recommend that you get your puppy used to having their paws touched as cutting nails can be difficult if your Akita refuses to co-operate. Buying a pair of dog nail clippers or grinder will do the job. Another way to keep those nails trim is when your Akita is about 12 months old you can road walk them and the concrete grinds the nails down for you. Cutting Nails... We recommend that you ONLY walk your Akita on LIMITED hard ground until they are over 8 months old. Your Akita will get enough exercise charging around your garden, so we would recommend that you concentrated on socialising your Akita puppy by taking them either to puppy classes and or maybe sitting on a park bench and watching the world go by. You will find that a lot of people will take the time to come over and stroke your puppy. This is all good socialisation, but remember to keep the situation as a positive, you do not want your Akita to associate any bad experiences at this age as their brains are like sponges and thy will not forget easily. Other great places to go are children's football games, parks, your local town centre, wildlife parks and basically antwhere that allows dogs in a public place. Make sure you have access to somewhere to rest rest your puppy comfortably. Another good idea is to take your Akita puppy on short trips to the vets to say hello and not to be treated, making the visit a positive one early on will help you and your vet control your Akita so they can examine them successfully without your pet getting stressed. It also offers a good opportunity to get your puppy familiar to car journeys. Most vets have scales and when they have been vacinated we go to the vets every 2 weeks to weigh them and say hello to everyone. Walking/Exercise... House training doesn't have to be difficult. If you have made the decision to crate train your puppy you should find it relatively easy, as Akita's do not like to mess in their beds. House Training... When your puppy is resting offer them the crate to sleep in, every so often take your puppy outside to go to the toilet. You will find that as soon as you take them outside they will go to the toilet almost straight away. You must praise them for doing this and your puppy will learn that going to the toilet outside is a good thing that makes their master happy and gets them attention. If your puppy has an accident indoors just ignore the incident completely and take your puppy outside. Giving your puppy attention for doing toilet inside can make them think that this is the right place to go, even if it is negative attention. Remember dog's live in the moment so telling a puppy off or any dog of any age a while after they have done something wrong will do no good, as the dog will not know what they have done to upset you. 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