Leading Your Akita to Obedience Although akitas have been touted as �man�s best friend,� canines require conditioning for a good relationship to develop. Have you ever seen a akita that joins their owner for dinner or just takes charge of the house? Domineering akitas take charge when they are not trained who is the subordinate in the relationship. The springer spaniel breed is well-known for having very high energy levels. In fact, the "spring" in "springer spaniel" referred to this dog's ability to spring out at, or startle game. They are excellent hunting dogs. So, what does it take to demonstrate to your puppy or canine that you are the top DOG of the house. Verisimilar to children, akitas try to get away with what they think their master will overlook. Neglecting to seize control of a dominant puppy can lead to many adulthood traumas, socialization issues and problem. Showing a canine who is the leader early on, ensures that an owner will always have control over their akita. Rhodesian ridgebacks have an actual ridge along the top of their backs. The ridge is made up of forward-growing hairs. This ridge gives the rhodesian ridgeback a unique and easily recognizable look. But, the enforcement of leadership is a touchy issue with akitas. Too much authority may promote stubborn behavior. Teaching a puppy who the leader is � is easier than training an adult akita. Like old expression states �you can�t teach an old DOG new tricks, it applies to training an adult akita. Enforcing leadership with a akita should be executed by praising a akita with a reward and praise when he or she is obedient. The first living being to travel in space was a small mixed breed dog named Laika, who gave her life orbiting the earth in the Russian Sputnik in 1957. John F. Kennedy's terrier, Charlie, sired 4 puppies with Laika's daughter, Pushinka. Here are a few ways to demonstrate or exercise your leadership with your akita: Rhodesian ridgebacks have an actual ridge along the top of their backs. The ridge is made up of forward-growing hairs. This ridge gives the rhodesian ridgeback a unique and easily recognizable look. -- To demonstrate your authority, remove your akita�s food from time to time during training. Use the food to reward your akita for good behavior. 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. -- Exit through doors first to show that you�re the �top akita� Beagles are known to be extremely social and cheerful dogs. They are expected to be so friendly that, even in dog shows, the judges expect them to be happy. They have points removed in the judging if they look to be unhappy. -- When you have to maneuver around your pet, have it move to show dominance. Chow chows were originally bred as food, just like cows. However, in some cases, they were also used as hunters and helpers. They were also used to keep people warm under cold conditions by cuddling up to people with their soft, warm fur. -- Anytime, your akita begins to show signs of aggression directed towards you, seek the advice of a licensed veterinarian or a canine behavioral specialist. There is a grammar debate about the Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound). The plural, "Borzois", may be found in dictionaries. However, the Borzoi Club of America asserts that "Borzoi" is the preferred form for both singular and plural.