How to Train and Akita to Stay Put Off Lead?

Posted on June 19, 2009 by jane

She is 15 months old. I just adopted her two months ago with no prior training.

I have taught her to sit, stay, and come.. though the come's success rate is only like, 50 percent.

so, how to do it with an akita? I have a big open 5 acres and can i trust her to stay on the property if she gets trained? how? my blue heeler mix stays right on the property and wouldnt DARE leave. he was trained before though.

As an Akita owner I will tell you that this is a breed that I do not let off leash, except in very controlled situation- like an exceptionally well trained Obedience dog doing off leash healing in competion, and only after being compltely proofed.

Akitas as a breed are known to be extremely animal aggressive. The last thing you need is to have her get away and harm another persons pet. Also, after only two months and no prior training, there is no way this dog can even begin to be reliable.

An Akita is not a "farm dog" that can be trusted to just hang out and not get into trouble.

I love this breed, but understand the limits of them.

I live on a horse ranch, and my Akita is only out on a leash when not in his fenced yard.

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  • tantelindar

    No and no.
    Akitas are guard dogs. They will run after and run off anything that trespasses. They are NOT Golden Retrievers; obedience is not their strong point. The breeder with whom I discussed getting an Akita told me that only the most unusual Akita was even suitable for obedience competition, because they were also bred for dog fighting, therefore taking one to a show and letting it off leash for the competition was always a huge risk. You could never leave an Akita loose and expect her to stay anyplace.
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  • DJL

    As an Akita owner I will tell you that this is a breed that I do not let off leash, except in very controlled situation- like an exceptionally well trained Obedience dog doing off leash healing in competion, and only after being compltely proofed.

    Akitas as a breed are known to be extremely animal aggressive. The last thing you need is to have her get away and harm another persons pet. Also, after only two months and no prior training, there is no way this dog can even begin to be reliable.

    An Akita is not a "farm dog" that can be trusted to just hang out and not get into trouble.

    I love this breed, but understand the limits of them.

    I live on a horse ranch, and my Akita is only out on a leash when not in his fenced yard.
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  • ~American Akita~

    she would have needed early socialization to avoid types of aggression. the breed was bred to hunt bears and they are very strong willed and aloof youd have a hard time getting her back if you let her off and she didnt want to come back. no i dont recommend off leash training for her.
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  • Jhay Chiong

    Be aware the Akita's strong personality can be overwhelming. He is not the dog for a first-time owner, and he is not for the timid. He needs an owner who can provide firm, loving discipline.

    Activity is essential for this active breed. He needs plenty of exercise to keep him from becoming bored and, in turn, destructive.

    The naturally protective Akita has a propensity to become aggressive if allowed, or if he isn't raised properly. Training the Akita is essential, and so is proper socialization from an early age. Keep in mind that this breed is stubborn, so extra patience is necessary to teach him proper canine manners.

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