Akita Inu Intelligence: Care & Training Tips

Section 1: Raising Akita Inu Dogs

1. Feeding Akita Inu Puppies

It's best to provide your puppy with a wellbalanced puppy food that is rich in nutrients. This not only supports their growth but also helps in maintaining their dental health as they chew on the kibble to remove tartar. However, if your dog has urinary issues, avoid feeding dry kibble, unless it's a prescription diet designed for stones. Human snacks should be given sparingly to prevent upset stomachs, as indulging in too many sweets can significantly diminish their appetite for regular meals.

Puppies can start on puppy food at around two months of age. When feeding, you can add a small amount of calcium and bone powder to their meals, but be cautious not to overdo it.

2. Raising Adult Akita Inus

Once fully grown, adult Akita Inus have matured physically and can be given small amounts of meat. It's important to ensure they get plenty of exercise, such as a daily walk, to keep them healthy and prevent obesity. While owners should avoid laziness, it's crucial to note that Akita Inus often have sensitive stomachs, so it's best to avoid feeding them raw meats to prevent bacteria and parasites.

In daily life, Akita Inus may exhibit their natural hunting instincts, sometimes chasing or even attacking smaller animals. Pairs of Akita Inus may also occasionally fight. It's essential for owners to intervene promptly to discourage such behavior and to teach their dogs right from wrong, rewarding good behavior and correcting mistakes.

Both adult and puppy Akita Inus should undergo brisk walking training to prevent agingrelated issues and maintain reproductive health. Aim for walks of about 5 kilometers, with a duration of 20 minutes. Walking on inclines can be particularly beneficial for this training.

Section 2: The Intelligence of Akita Inus

Ranked 54th in the world, Akita Inus fall into the moderate intelligence category. With proper training, they can be taught to follow commands. It typically takes 1520 repetitions for them to grasp basic tasks, and to achieve perfect training, 2540 repetitions are needed. Without consistent practice, they may forget previously learned commands. Their response rate to the first command is about 50%, but this is contingent upon repeated training sessions.

Akita Inus tend to perform better when close to their owners and may struggle when they are further away. Highly skilled trainers can achieve impressive results with these dogs, but those with less experience or patience may find it more challenging.

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