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But what is most disturbing is pet stores in shopping malls that sell dogs like Akitas and Rotties. They are fine dogs, but only with an educated owner, I see Akita pups at stores and I can only imagine what kind of person would buy it.

Impulse buy. I got a 4 mo old Akita pup in through rescue a while back. The owners bought it because their old Akita had just died and they wanted a replacement. Total impulse buy. The people were afraid of him, and he was just a little guy.

The pup was a terror. Even my brood bitch didn't like him, and the little monster managed to draw blood on me.

What people don't realize is that pet store pups are typically separated from mama and siblings at 4 or 5 weeks, then shipped off. Well, they never got the socialization and training they needed in how to be a civilized dog - mama teaches that best! And all the puppy squabbling has a purpose in teaching doggie manners.

Never buy a pup from a pet store.

My friend has one, he got it from someone who couldn't handle it. He sent it to a trainer for 3 week boot camp. She is old and mellow now, but if she didn't like you, you were out of luck, and she had a great memory. They are wonderful dogs, in the right hands!