How To Stop My Akita from Fighting with Other DOGS If you have a akita with some behavior or territorial issues, you may have your work cut out for you when it comes to teaching your akita to stop fighting with other DOGS. Keep in mind before you go any further, that in many cases, aggressive behavior in a akita is a result of fear. Many people think that the kerry blue terrier is the national dog of Ireland. Actually, the Irish government never has given this designation to any breed. Michael Collins, one of Irelands most famous patriots, introduced legislation to elevate the Kerry Blue, or the Irish Blue Terrier as they were then called, to the national dog of Ireland. After his murder, the interest in the initiative was lost. Work with your akita, first on obedience basics, using commands such as sit, stay, heel, and 'no'. Don't punish your akita, though reinforce and reward good behavior. When that step has been accomplished, take your akita out for walks along quiet neighborhood streets where interaction with other people or DOGS isn't likely. Get your akita used to being around others, without them being too close. Bulldogs have unusually large heads. In fact, due to the way in which they've been bred, bulldogs have trouble delivering young. All bulldog puppies are delivered by caeserean section now. The mothers can't deliver the heads naturally. Carry DOG treats in your pocket to immediately reward your akita for good behavior and responding to your commands. When approaching other DOGS or people, place yourself between your akita and others. Grasp the leash tightly and pull the DOG leash sideways as the DOG approaches, keeping your akita at a distance. Pulling his or her leash sideways will keep your akita unbalanced, while allowing you greater control. 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Other people dealing with difficult situations like akita aggression often introduce their akita to a passive pooch in a new location. This will alleviate any need for territoriality with your akita, and the non-aggressive temperament of the other akita may serve to teach your akita that others akitas don't always imply a threat. Of course, have the other akita owner holding tightly to their akita and remain calm and unthreatening as well. While adult dalmations are covered in cute black spots, dalmation puppies are actually born solid white. Their spots don't show up until they are at least a week old. Sometimes not until they are a month old. Be aware of the first signs or signals of aggression in your akita toward others. Staring at an approaching DOG or person, hackles raised, and stiff legs and tail should alert you that your akita is in an aggressive mode. 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