Dave, your pup sounds just like our akita. Ours will run around the yard too. I know the frustration of trying to get her in when you are trying to go somewhere. It is especially frustrating if you have to be at a particular place at a particular time. You answered my curiosity on whether obedience training might be an answer. Maybe someone out there has some good suggestions to help with these over-stubborn akita's. Sorry to hear you & your wife lost your other pet of 11 yrs. That is always difficult. I'm hoping your new puppy will bring you much joy after working through these stubborn issues.
