Akita Behavior Question
Hilo seems to get a little bit of anxiety when he travels in the car with us. He is always really stoked to go out and even excited to get in the car, but he gets in the back and will not sit still and sometimes even whines a bit.
I've notice that all the Akita I have shared time with do tend to show a level of in-ward thought, as if they are observing what is going on around them, and if there is a situation they feel they may need to be part of they seem to get a bit anxious. I have only spent time with 4 Akita tho (not including Hilo), so my impression may be incorrect.
Does anyone else experience this type of anxiety with their Akita? Do your Akitas like to travel?
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Jack hated care rides. Tasha loves them, but only recently will she lay down when told. When she was young, she whined, too. Over excitement?
The other Akitas I transported while in rescue exhibited a variety of behavior, so it's hard to say. Tasha was certainly the most active while in a car, though. Jack the most nauseated. Drooling, pacing, going from window to window wasn't uncommon. I did have a few that were just gems, though - quiet and relaxed.
All Akitas are 'deep' thinkers and rather stoic.
MY AKITA INU WOULD DO THE SAME HE DID NOT LIKE TO TRAVEL ,HE WOULD STAND UP AND THEN SIT DOWN AND WOULD ALSO DROOL ALOT , BUT SADLY HE IS NO LONGER WITH US
For there first travel in car, sometimes anxious but after, they have to sit be calm.
But, I 've make lot of travel with them: to canine club, to dogshow... so they're accustomed.
Take time to Hilo for his adaptation in car
;-)
Hilo does well in the car now, tho he gets a bit excited and if we don't take him out before we get going he leaves a little present for us in the car <- gross!
Lani is the same way, she was a bit nervous at first but does well now... tho she too left us a little gift in my car after a long trip. :c(
Keigo is a pretty confident dog - except when it comes to his footing. Wooden stairs and grates bother him. He'll jump over them. Ever walk a 110lb dog on a short leash and have him jump in another direction?? The first time nearly tore my arm off and put my face in a brick column. FUN. Car rides are nothing to him. He looks around a bit, but isn't all too interested....unless a motorcycle is involved.
Mika is a much more fearful dog, but LOVES car rides! All the different sounds and smells makes her happy.
But I definitely agree that Akita's are a more pensive breed. Though I've only had a cocker spaniel to compare them to and well Alexis just wasn't very smart, let alone thoughtful.
~A