Our Akita
One Dog - Two Faces
A Guide to the Origin of the Akita,
Owning, Breeding and Rearing
Book by Gabriela S. Richard
Aton Verlag, Unna - ISBN 978-3-9813278-2-3
Table of Contents
Preface (Excerpt)
1 Akita Inu and American Akita
- Origin and Development
- Appearance
- Long-haird Akita
- Temperament
- Body language and Gestures
- Particular
- Male or Female?
- Akita in Summer / Winter
- Madness
- Hachiko
- National Monument
2 Feeding and Care
- Food
- Lack of Appetite
- Health
- Physical Care
3 Breeding
- Requirements for Breeding
- Selecting the Breeding Partner
- Color Hereditary
- Preparations
- Getting Acquainted
- Mating
- Pregnancy
- Examinations
- Feeding during Pregnancy
- Exercise during Pregancy
- Prior to Birth
- The Birth
4 Raising
- Newborn Phase
- 3rd and 4th Weeks
- 5th and 6th Weeks
- 7th and 8th Weeks
- Departure
5 Training
- The Puppy
(Excerpt)
- Collar or Harness
- Being Alone
- Socialising
- Protecting Your Puppy
- The Adolescent Dog
- Pestering
- Protection of Resources
- Coming When Called
- The Puberty
- The Mature Akita
- The Older Akita
6 Living with Akitas
- At Home
- In the Family
- Guests
- The Feeding Spot
- The Sleeping Spot
- Daily Routine
- With a Partner
- In a Pack
- With Other Pets
- With Children
- During Walks
- Leash or no Leash
- Biting
- In a Restaurant
- In the City
- In a Store
- On Travels
- At the Dog Show
- At Work
7 The Akita and Training
- Puppy Play Groups
- Dog Training School
- Dog Parks
- Dog Sports
8 Summary 40 Years of Akita Experience
Acknowledgements and Recommended Reading
About the Author see also About the Author
Picture Credits
Index
