Breed training guide
Akita
62Overall
Trainability
65
Energy level
70
For beginners
20
Sociability
38
Independence
78
Behavior problems
What Akitas struggle with most.
Most Akitabehavior problems trace back to the breed's original purpose and drive levels. Here's what to look for and why it happens with this breed specifically.
Aggression Toward Dogs
Very Common · Difficulty 9/10
Very Common→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Excessive Barking
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Jumping on People
Occasional · Difficulty 7/10
Occasional→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Reactivity
Very Common · Difficulty 9/10
Very Common→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 9/10
Very Common→
Resource Guarding
Very Common · Difficulty 9/10
Very Common→
Separation Anxiety
Common · Difficulty 8/10
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