Older Akita Playing Rough With Puppy

Avoid playing rough or running on hard surfaces with an Akita until he is at least 2 years old. The breed grows rapidly as a puppy and can suffer from bone and joint issues early on. So save the rough stuff for when he is older and his joints are solid.

Older akita playing rough with puppy. As a Puppy it is wise to remember that I NEED to go potty after: Eating, Sleeping, Playing, Drinking and around every 2-3 hours in addition. A crate will help me learn to housebreak easier, and will avoid you being mad at me. I am a puppy, accidents WILL happen, please be patient with me! In time I will learn. I am a Puppy, I like to play. Behaviors that tell you this is not a game. The dogs’ bodies get very stiff. Hackles (the hair on a dog’s upper back) are raised. You may not be able to see this if the dog has long hair. I have a 10 week old Wheaten puppy that we just got. I am about 99% happy with the amount he is learning and his progress, however I have two questions. I have noticed when he is outside playing and having fun he gets to a point that he is just 100% wide open 100 mph. When your puppy bites you or another puppy too hard, put him in a large box or shut him away in isolation for a minute or two. This associates excessively rough play with an undesirable outcome, which helps him develop better habits. Allow your pups to play fight until they are about 4 months old.

4. Do not allow the older dog to harass the puppy. 5. When dogs are playing the play is over as soon as the adult walks away or otherwise turns its back to get away from the puppy. This is GAME OVER for the puppy. The human must walk over and stop the puppy from continuing. The puppy must learn to respect the other dogs around it. They can sniff and interact, and when the older dog becomes playful, make sure the puppy does not get injured by accident. If all goes well, the puppy’s leash can be dropped but be ready to quickly move in if necessary. This stage should last about 2-3 weeks. Then the puppy can be let off lead in the yard, with the adult still leashed. Any puppy needs to be taught not to bite. The method I used was to say "ow" really loud and high, like her puppy mates would do if she was playing too rough, any time she put teeth on me. It's important that you do this with everyone capable, so she learns that it is unacceptable to touch skin with her teeth at all. Teach your puppy that teeth and skin just don't mix. It's normal and even cute when your puppy nibbles and even lunges at your hand. Since your puppy has been exposed to only other puppies in the litter who naturally play with mouthing and biting, it would make perfect sense why he would assume that playing with you wouldn't be different.

He plays rough. So I got him a playmate, a female Akita. He was about 18 months when I got her, she was 4 months old, so she was a bit older than your new addition. He was rough with her at times and she would growl at him to back him off. Inside the play is more gentle with him often laying down and letting her climb on him. Worried your puppy is playing too rough? Find balance between being overprotective and providing your puppy with a safe place to let his personality develop. Puppy play biting is directly linked to excitement. The more excited your puppy gets, the more and the harder he will bite. And the harder it will be to interrupt and distract him. Rough play excites puppies and noisy play does too. Children tend to squeal when they play and get very physical with puppies. Saying “Ouch!” The next time your puppy becomes too exuberant and nips you, say “OUCH!” in a very shocked tone and immediately stop playing with them. Your puppy should learn - just as they did with their littermates - that their form of play has become unwanted.

If the dogs are truly playing, it should be approximately a 50-50 exchange of chasing, wrestling, etc. where each dog has equal opportunity to be the chaser or the chased. However, when you see the power shift to one dog being the dominant aggressor, it is time to stop. If she starts playing too rough, pick up the leash, snap back, and say “Ep, Ep.” If you’re still having trouble, buy a long-distance squirt gun or plant mister and fill it with water and vinegar, and spray your dog discreetly when she starts getting riled up. If all else fails, give the puppy a time-out attached to you, stationed, or crated. Play games with balls and other dog toys, with your Akita pup. Teach him how to play properly by not playing rough with him to encourage rough behavior or aggression. Don’t rough and tumble, push him around or other types of aggressive type play, using your hands around his mouth, or play that creates frustration in your puppy. 7. Leash train The puppy may squeal in surprise and/or run off. If the puppy comes back harder, jumping back up into the adult’s face, your older dog may need to make his point more firmly. All normal exchanges are brief and to the point. A very tolerant older dog may walk away the first few times but then may lose patience. This is also normal.