Hello evreyone,
I'd like to put this out there and see if anyone else has this problem or can offer me some insight. I own 2 wonderful loving Akita's one brindle female 85lbs. and one fawn male 105lbs! They are big dogs with a lot of voice. My problem is that they bark at everyone. I simply can not have strangers in the house and people in the street passing by. They simply will not tolerate their presence. Well, they will quiet down if they can not see or hear the person at all. They like maybe a handful of people. These people they have known since they were puppies. The female will snap and pursue if a stranger tries to pet her. The male can be very friendly, he is just very vocal. Their bark has an outragous volume, if I put them outside they annoy the world, if I keep them inside they intimidate the visitor and drive me up the walls. They seem unable to discern the difference from friend or foe. Can I get them to accept visitors? I have no real problems with my dogs except this one. I mean they will bark FOR HOURS! I don't believe in those bark collars, their efficacy or the pain they bring. I really wish they can learn to enjoy others I feel the quality of their life will be improved if they can make friends with well meaning strangers. I am fearful of these introductions. Can anyone offer me any suggestions. It is nice to hear the opinions of experienced Akita owners. Have a good day and thank you.
Andrew
