The ancestors of the American Akita were used for hunting bears and unfortunately, later they were used as fighting dogs, which warns us about their robust structure and resistance, however, the This dog's behavior should also be highlighted, as it is Absolutely faithful, loyal and protective of its human family
If we use ourselves properly in the education of our Akita, we will achieve a faithful dog like few others, sociable and friendly with all the inhabitants of the house, also with other pets that live in the home, as long as the socialization occurs at the earliest possible age.
In the education of a dog with these characteristics, physical exercise will be essential, which, although necessary for any dog, is especially important in this breed. For this reason, in this AnimalWised article we talk about the best exercises for an American Akita
The walk of the American Akita
Many people have questions about how long they should walk their dog. Obviously that will depend on the animal itself, its age and its state of he alth. Observing our dog during the walk will be essential to determine what the ideal time is.
American Akita puppy walk
The American Akita puppy is in the process of socialization and his bones are forming, for this reason it is very important Do not force him to exercise or walk excessively. We recommend short outings of 10-15 minutes three or four times a day to stimulate him without runs out
Adult American Akita walk
The adult American Akita is a very active dog and will therefore need long walks of 30-40 minutes, three times a day The We will combine it with exercise (which we will talk about next) and letting it move freely through a controlled area such as the pipi-can or your garden. What you should be very clear about are the typical mistakes of the walk, you should avoid them at all costs.
Benefits of physical exercise
Dogs exercising regularly is a habit that gives them multiple physical and psychological benefits, and these benefits go to be especially important for the American Akita. This dog will obtain multiple benefits from practicing physical exercise, but we can highlight the following:
- Physical exercise facilitates proper and balanced behavior
- It will improve your dog's he alth, stimulating the immune system response, improving cardiovascular resistance, increasing muscle tissue and protecting bones and joints
- Physical exercise is the best preventative against obesity
- Facilitates the dog's socialization
- Strengthen the bond with the owner
- The dog will sleep better and have a calm behavior at home because he has been able to expend all that energy through sports practice
- Improves learning processes and obedience
The American Akita needs physical exercise more clearly than any other dog, because he possesses great energy and a well-manifested tendency toward dominance and territoriality
To balance this behavior and educate it without major difficulties, the American Akita needs discipline and to all the benefits that we have exposed previously, we must add one more, which is the one that is especially important for this breed: physical exercise will act as a disciplinary method, being even more important that our pet be disciplined enjoying.
Exercises for an American Akita puppy
The American Akita puppy is very energetic and we need to provide him with physical exercise that allows him to manage this energy and not suffer any type of stress, obviously, it should be exercise adapted to this life stage.
Also, the Akita puppy loves to play, however, we must always keep two things in mind: it is a dog with a very powerful bite since childhood and should not perform sudden activities or activities that require jumping until they are one year old, as this could cause serious damage to their joints and tendons. We propose two ideal activities to do with your American Akita when he is a puppy:
- Throw him the ball: You will need a small, sturdy ball that is suitable for dogs. Throw the ball to him and ask him to bring it to you. In addition to exercising, your Akita will learn to respond to your call and obey you.
- Pulling the rag: This game is passionate for the Akita, you will need a soft cloth, pull one end preventing your puppy from take, he will shake and shake it, straining and trying to get the rag out of your hand. The most important thing in this game is that your watercress obeys the "stop" order, stopping biting the cloth. If you don't perform this command at the end of this game, you will notice that over time your Akita can show aggressiveness and dominance.
Exercises for an adult American Akita
Your dog will need daily physical exercise that allows him to manage all his energy and balance his character, below we show you various activities that you can do with an adult dog:
- Walking and running: The Akita loves walking, jogging and running. Get used to taking at least one long walk every day, you will be the best companions with respect to each other. It is better that the Akita does not run on asph alt, due to its large bone structure, which could be affected by joint impact.
- Follow you on a bike: If you like to ride a bike, your dog can be your best companion. It is important that you get him used to it progressively, so that he follows you instead of pulling the bike, it requires patience, but the Akita is an intelligent dog that will learn as long as its owner is constant and behaves like a leader.
- Agility: Agility is a sport that both you and your dog will greatly enjoy, you can search for the club closest to your city and get started with your dog progressively, in addition to strengthening the bond between the two, it is an exceptional way of disciplining him. The Akita should not perform high jumps until he is at least 1 and a half years old.
Obviously you can keep the puppy games, the one with the ball and the one with the rag, remember that in the latter it is important that your dog obeys you and lets go of the rag, without showing resistance or aggressive behavior.
