The IQ ranking of Akita dogs

The "IQ" of Akita dogs ranks 54th among dogs. This ranking seems to be relatively backward, but the IQ mentioned in this ranking is not the intelligence of dogs. Ranking, but the dog's obedience and trainability. So we can only say that the obedience of Akita dogs is not particularly good, and they are not very domesticable. After all, Akitas like Hachiko are in the minority. But dogs are malleable and can be greatly improved if they are trained from an early age.

To train an Akita dog, you need to understand the dog’s character

First of all, we need to understand the dog’s character. The Akita dog’s character is calm and docile, with keen senses, strong body and bravery. It is usually very quiet and does not bark randomly.

And the dog has a natural guarding instinct, so they do not need special guarding training. Akita dogs are very wary of strangers, so strangers are generally not easy to approach this dog, but they will behave very docilely towards their owners.

The Akita has an independent personality

Strong independence is also a major characteristic of the Akita. Unlike other dog breeds, the Akita will always be around your feet or shake in front of you. Basically, this kind of dog rarely sticks to its family. They always look independent, but at home, they can always accurately determine where their family members are. In addition, in ancient Japan, Akita was often used to hunt bears, so Akita dogs have a strong hunting habit.

Of course, Akita dogs also have many bad personalities. They are generally not very friendly to other animals, so the chance of getting along with them is low, so it is best to keep them alone. The Akita Inu was originally a hunting dog with a somewhat bad temper and a certain wildness. Therefore, Akita dogs should wear a collar and a leash at ordinary times, and should be held by their owners when going out to prevent wild attacks.

How to train Akita dogs

When feeding Japanese Akita dogs, you should pay attention to the character of Japanese Akita dogs. Because this dog breed is a large dog, it must be trained from a young age. Dogs can become docile as adults. If you train your puppy well from a young age, you won't need to tie it with a thick rope when it grows up. Although it has strong nursing abilities, it also has a strong desire to dominate. The Akita dog has a good personality.

After understanding their personalities, it will play a considerable role in the future training process. We can decide how to treat them based on their personalities. Although the Akita dog itself is not very easy to get close to people, if you have good contact with it from an early age, it can have a great impact on it. When it grows up, the Akita dog will have a much better relationship with its owner, so that it can also be used during training. It can become easier. In fact, the Akita itself is a very smart breed. If the owner uses the correct training methods, he can turn an Akita into a dog.Well trained. Training dogs is mainly based on encouragement, but if they persist despite repeated admonitions, then appropriate punishment is still necessary. Clear rewards and punishments are the correct way to train dogs.