Akita, the Latin name Canis lupus familiaris. Akita Inu is a kind of large dog native to Japan. It was originally used as a working dog bred by humans to help people hunt. The Akita dog is named after the place name. The Akita dog is loyal to its owner, has a good personality, and is quite alert to strangers. So it is very popular in Japan. The price of Akita dogs has experienced large fluctuations over the years. It can be owned at a low of 200 yuan and a maximum of 200,000.

1. Are Akita dogs easy to raise

1. Akita puppy feeding

Dry food is the first choice for Akita dogs to feed, and the nutrients must be stable. Dogs can clear dental calculus and relieve itching by chewing. If there is a problem of secreting stones, it is necessary to avoid eating dry food, except for prescription diets for stones. Do not give the dog a snack that people eat, it will easily spoil its appetite. After eating too many desserts, the biggest impact is that the dog has no appetite for the main meal.

You can start puppy dog food after two months. During the feeding process, calcium powder and bone meal can be added to the main meal, and pay attention to step by step.

2. Adult Akita dog feeding

Adult Akita dog is mature in all aspects, can eat a small amount of meat, pay attention to more exercise, and have it once a week For more intense exercise, dog owners should not be lazy. Avoid fat accumulation. Most Akitas have poor gastrointestinal function, so avoid feeding them raw meat to avoid all kinds of bacteria and parasites.

The Akita Inu will also reveal its hunting instinct in daily life, and will chase and even attack small animals. The bigger the size, the more aggressive it will be. When two Akitas are together, they are bound to fight. When dogs fight, it should be stopped, not to develop such a habit. If you don't do well, you should reprimand, if you do well, you should praise, but you should follow the principle of less reprimand and more praise.

In training, both adult Akitas and puppy Akitas should do brisk walking. The purpose of this is to inhibit the aging of the body and the decline of reproductive function, generally about 5 kilometers. A 20-minute walk is advisable. More free exercise on the hills in the park, where there is a slope can better exercise the dog's body and achieve the purpose of health.

2. Akita Inu IQ

Rank: 54

Description: IQ and obedience are moderate The dog, in the learning process, will have a basic understanding of the task after 15-20 practice sessions. It may take 25-40 repetitions to get a satisfactory performance, and if you don't practice, you may forget what you've learned. They have a 50% chance of responding to the first command, but the prerequisite is that the training must be repeated first.

They perform better if the owner is standing close, and the dogs perform worse if the distance from the owner increases. Advanced trainers can train these dogs as well as smart dogs, but inexperienced people, or the impatient, may not be able to handle these dogs.