How are Akitas with other dogs?
A point to note is that Akitas can be animal aggressive, and will respond to any challenges from other surly or aggressive dogs. They are powerful, ruthless fighters, and care must always be taken when around other dogs. Leash-free zones are generally NOT the best place to take an Akita, because there will always be another dog that will attempt to challenge or dominate your Akita. Puppies and younger Akitas may be quite playful, but a mature Akita will not tolerate any threats from another dog, and, unless training and socialization have been provided during puppyhood, breaking up a dog fight will be very difficult. Even with the socialization/training, this will really only help you “read” a potential situation and take preventative measures. A well-trained Akita may be somewhat more responsive to its owner in ignoring or avoiding a situation, but if a fight does take place, nothing short of physical intervention will separate an angry Akita from its foe, and there are likely to be e
