Do Those Invisible Fences Work with Akitas? Invisible electric fences can work with some akitas. However, they are not a good substitute for an owner's supervision. There are several reasons for that. An American foxhound became one of the most amazing mothers in the dog world when she set a record for the largest litter of puppies in 1944. She had not one, not two, not even ten, but twenty-three puppies! First of all, most invisible fences work because they detect a signal from a special collar on the akita. If the collar falls off or the batteries in the collar die without the owner's knowledge then the akita can easily escape. The Dalmatian is the only breed of dog that gets gout. Gout is an arthritic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. Gout is usually a human condition, but, for some reason, our dalmation friends get it too. This is commonly thought to be due to inbreeding. Another problem is that some akitas may see something outside the fence line that gets them overly excited, such as a small animal. The akita might break through the invisible fence line when they are in an extremely excited state and then, after the feeling wears off, they might not want to come back because of the invisible fence. While most dogs shed, poodles are actually incapable of shedding. That fact makes them excellent house pets, since they don't get the furniture covered in fur. Also, due to the nature of their fur and the fact that they do not shed, most people with dog allergies aren't allergic to poodles. Believe it or not, the most common problem with electric invisible fences is not trying to keep the individual akita in. The biggest problem is actually trying to keep other things out. Since the invisible fences work based on an electric impulse from one particular akita's collar, they do nothing to keep other neighborhood DOGS out of the yard. For that matter, they also don't prevent wildlife, such as raccoons or coyotes, from coming into your akita's environment either. If you want your dog to win Westminster then you may want to get a Fox Terrier. Why? The winningest dog in Westminster history is Ch. Warren Remedy, a Fox Terrier, who won best In show in 1907, 1908 and 1909. Some places don't allow standard fences, such as wood or chain link. In those instances, an invisible fence may be the only alternative. If your akita is going to be supervised in the yard then an invisible fence may be fine. However, there is no substitute for a standard fence when it comes to keeping other animals out. If you can have a standard fence then you should have one. That will protect not only your akita, but also the rest of the family. German Shepherds have incredibly sensitive noses. They have over 225 million cell receptors in their noses, making them ideal for police work, such as bomb and drug sniffing, finding missing children and tracking criminals.