At seven weeks of age Kensho already mastered the SIT command. I’m using a nonverbal command using my right hand and not my voice. It’s very convenient to teach a puppy this SIT command at an early stage. This way I can get Kensho to sit down before crossing the street or tell him to [...]

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Today is the day I get to take my Akita puppy ‘Kensho’ home. It’s a long drive but Kensho just falls asleep. When we stop for a break I take him outside and he does a little peeing. When we arrive at home I lock my cat ‘Tommie’ in a separate room. This way Kensho [...]

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The Akita puppies are now 7 weeks old. Current scientific knowledge dictates this is the best time for a puppy to leave the nest. It’s the perfect balance between spontaneity and healthy fear. Puppies are very susceptible to new impressions between 3 and 5 weeks of age. Before the third week puppies are blind, deaf [...]

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Today is the day I had to pick Kensho. There are four male Akita pups to choose from and I had to pick within the hour. What to do? What to look for? Which pup is going to be my dog for hopefully many years to come? All four Akita puppies are healthy, though two [...]

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