Best products from r/akita
We found 16 comments on r/akita discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 16 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Espree Dead Sea Mineral Mud Bath, 16 oz
- Tranquil Mint Fragrance
- Conditions Skin with Valuable Minerals
- Exfoliates Skin to Remove Impurities
- Hydrates with 100% Certified Aloe Vera
- Made in the USA
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2. Flying Pig Grooming One Purple High Velocity 4.0 Hp Motor Dog Pet Grooming Force Dryer w/ Heater
- Constructed with steel shell and the motor is design for hard use for years
- Equipped 10 ft. flexible Hose/two different nozzles & filter/1 Year Warranty
- Air Volume: 240 CFM/Air Speed: 28000 FPM/Watts: 1400/Volts: 110V
- Heats: None, Low, High Temperature: 81F to 160F
- Powerful motor/12.72 amps/Voltage 110V/60 Cycle
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3. DELE Dog Massage Brush, Curry Comb for Dogs, Pet Bath Brush with Memory Gel Shedding Tools for Short to Long Smooth Hair, Blue
- Provide your dog or cat with a cozy massage all the time, especially at bath time to get the shampoo all over the pets’ furs. Making bathing easier and let your pets enjoy bath massage.
- Soft and less sharp than other brush tools and will not hurt pets' skin, but is also firm to deeply clean pets' coats and skin, removes the loose fur, dead undercoat. No metal that could rust. Gentle enough for pet grooming and massage.
- Ergonomical non-slip handle, comfortable to hold. Good for long term use.
- Silicone based and easy to clean. Just rinse it in clean water and let it air dry.
- Other usage: Good for fleece bedding cleaning with the nice and thick tips. Great for keeping the soft sheep blankets nice and soft if running it over after washing and then air dry.
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4. Furbliss Dog Brush for Grooming Med/Large Pets with Short Hair, Great for the Bath Deshedding and Massaging Your Pet - by Vetnique Labs
- DESHEDDING, BRUSHING, MASSAGING, EXFOLIATING, RELAXING, ALL IN ONE multi-functional two-sided brush for dogs, cats, & small pets!
- 100% PREMIUM MEDICAL GRADE SILICONE & patented design provides comfortable & safe brushing unlike harsh metal or steel brushes
- VETERINARIAN & GROOMER RECOMMENDED for all pets & coat types, stimulates the circulation & nourishes the skin & coat
- MASSAGING & CALMING ACTION relaxes your pet while brushing leaving your pet feeling pure bliss with Furbliss! Easy to clean, rinse under water
- USE WET OR DRY, PERFECT FOR BATHS cleans & shines the coat, back side of brush removes fur & lint from clothing, furniture, & auto interiors!
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5. Poodle Pet Dog Grooming Rake| Dematting Tool with Stainless Steel Shedding Comb for Pets | 2 Rows of Pins Gently Remove Loose or Tangled Hair from Undercoat | Purple Handle
- DOG UNDERCOAT RAKE BY POODLE PET CAN BE USED ON A WET OR A DRY COAT. To relieve tangled knots from dense undercoats, this dog rake is the best option. The specially designed pins pull out the loose hair from the undercoat without hurting the dog. 2 rows of precision tapered pins gently remove mats and loose undercoat without tearing out other hair.
- TO USE: It is important to get the brush down to the skin as massaging action helps loosen and remove dandruff flakes. Start by gently grooming down the back & towards the tail, being careful not to harm eyes or ears. Smooth your dog’s neck brushing downwards. If your dog has long hair on the back of the legs (feathering), comb it out as it has a tendency to tangle. Lastly, brush gently on the soft underbelly to remove any remaining loose hair.
- REDUCE SHEDDING BY UP TO 90% AFTER ONE SESSION: The Poodle Pet rake features smooth, rounded pins that penetrate deep into your dog's coat to remove loose undercoat. While you cannot stop a healthy dog from normal shedding, you can reduce the amount of hair in your home by brushing your dog regularly with the Poodle Pet Dog Rake.
- POODLE PET’S UNDERCOAT RAKE WORKS WELL ON MANY COAT TYPES including double coated breeds, heavy coats, and rustic coat types. They work exceptionally well on any breed that is hand-stripped like many of the Sporting or Terrier breeds. Just be sure to monitor your progress as you work this tool over the dog.
- POODLE PET’S PROFESSIONAL GROOMING BRUSH IS GOOD FOR dogs, cats, rabbits, or equestrian horses that have short, medium or long hair. On shedding breeds, they can remove dead, fuzzy undercoat in minutes, while leaving the top coat shiny and healthy. On harsh-coated dogs, they mimic the hand-stripped look quickly and easily.
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6. Carlson Extra Tall Walk Through Pet Gate with Small Pet Door, Includes 4-Inch Extension Kit, 4 Pack Pressure Mount Kit and 4 Pack Wall Mount Kit
- EXTRA TALL: Expands to stairways and openings between 29-36.5 inches wide. Stands 36 inches tall. Pressure mount design that is quick to set up. No tools required and is gentle on walls
- SMALL PET DOOR: Patented small pet door is 8 x 8 inches. Let’s small pets pass through, while keeping everyone else out. Includes locking feature
- ADJUSTABLE: Includes a 4-inch wide extension kit. Perfect for doorway, hallway and bottom of stair use. Gate can quickly be removed out of the opening for easy storage
- DURABLE AND CONVENIENT: The all steel design is durable and convenient with a walk-through door. Easy close door feature included. Sturdy, all metal frame
- SAFETY: Includes safety-lock feature, non-toxic finishes and wall mounts for added security
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7. Trixie Dog Activity Flip Board Strategy Game (9.05 inch) (Multicolored)
Suitable for small dogs.Dog gets the treats by using different techniques for opening indentations.Board game with 2 cones and indentations with hinged lids and sliders.Plastic.Non-slip due to rubber base ring.
8. Canine Friendly Bark Notes Patch for Collar or Leash, 1" Width
- Multiple cautionary and vanity messages to choose from
- Stretchy neoprene backing allows the product to easily slide over collars and/or leashes
- Soft, flexible and durable waterproof label
- Bold and Large Font that is easy to read from a Distance
- Available in 3/4" and 1" collar and/or leash webbing widths
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9. RUFFWEAR - Front Range, Everyday No Pull Dog Harness with Front Clip, Trail Running, Walking, Hiking, All-Day Wear, Twilight Gray (2016), Large/X-Large
EVERYDAY HARNESS WITH A CUSTOMIZABLE FIT: The Front Range is an everyday harness that is is easy to put on and comfortable for dogs to wear. It offers 4 points of adjustment that allow you to create a customizable fit specifically for your dog, allowing for full range of motion.PADDED CHEST AND BEL...
10. Real Meat Air Dried Beef Pet Treat, 2 Lb
- Air-Dried
- Dehydrated
- Free-Range
- Grass-Fed
- Natural
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11. Oster Dog Rake and Shedding Brush, 18-Tooth Coarse, Wide (078928-300-000)
- Good for cats or dogs
- Sturdy, well-made tool
- Helps remove the dry undercoat
- Great for Terriers, Spaniels and Setters
- Works best on medium breeds
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12. Hugs Pet Products Arctic Freeze Bone Chew Toy
- Chew toy filled with 100% purified water
- Designed to be frozen, to keep your dog cool
- Perfect for teething puppies
- Holds your dog's favorite treats
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13. Safari by Coastal Dual-Sided Shedding Blade with Stainless Steel Blade De-Shedding Tool for All Dog Coat Types
Reduces shedding to keep your dog and home CleanStainless steel blade stays sharpCovers large surface area with handles apartBest suited for medium to large breedsTwo-sided blade with coarse and fine edges can be used straight or looped to safely remove loose hairDo not apply too much pressureOnce l...
14. Dreambaby Chelsea Extra Tall Auto Close Security Gate in Black
MEASURE YOUR OPENING BEFORE PURCHASING - This gate ONLY fits openings 28-32 inches. It will not fit any opening smaller than 28 inches. If your opening is larger than 32 inches you will require an additional purchase of an extension.QUICK AND EASY OPERATION- With the Chelsea extra tall pressure moun...
15. Regalo Easy Step Extra Tall Walk Thru Baby Gate, Includes 4-Inch Extension Kit, 4 Pack of Pressure Mount Kit and 4 Pack Wall Cups and Mounting Kit
PROVEN, SAFE, CERTIFIED: A real brand you can trust, sold for over 20 years. Regalo Baby is award winning, tested to the highest safety and quality. Double certified by the American Society Testing Materials and Juvenile Products Manufacturers AssociationUS BASED CUSTOMER CARE: Not outsourced. Direc...
16. Furminator Undercoat Deshedding Tool for Large Dogs – Long Hair
- For Large dogs with long hair: designed especially for dogs that weigh more than 50 pounds.
- Removes loose hair: reaches through the topcoat to remove loose undercoat hair without cutting skin or damaging the topcoat (when used as directed).
- FURejector button: just push the button to release hair with ease.
- Ergonomic handle: for comfortable, easy grooming.
- Guaranteed: guaranteed to work or your money back – see product label for details.
- Packaging: ships in own, easy to open, sustainable packaging.
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I'm a professional dog groomer and this is what I do on clients' dogs and my own:
This overall combo of steps works far better than any one method alone.
Hope this helps!
Also, disclaimer: I'm not sponsored by any of these brands, lol. All links posted are just examples of tools you can use/specific things that work well for me.
We brought a 5 year old Akita home to our 12 year old cat last year. We live in an older home with lots of doorways, so we got this baby gate that separated our back living area with with the front. We were very cautious most of the time. Sometimes the dog would be on a leash around the house in case we would need to restrain him. The cat ate and had her litter box upstairs in a room with one of these on the door so the dog couldn't get in. We just took it very slow and never trust them alone together. My dog is crated when we're not home.
We also watch for any triggers the dog seems to have and act accordingly. He doesn't like when the cat sneaks up when he's in his crate. He always jumps up and barks at her which he literally NEVER does in any other context. He gets a bit defensive when his toys are around and the cat is there so we make sure to always pick them up when he's done. They don't really try to play together so rough play isn't an issue.
We haven't needed the baby gate or door stop since around Thanksgiving and the house is very peaceful now. :) It's possible but it definitely involves knowing your pets and reacting accordingly to keep everyone safe and happy! Luckily we've never had any incidents or close calls.
I live in a house without garden but with garage and my akita loves to stay in the front door watching the neighborhood, we walk him everyday usually 40 to 60 min, sometimes more sometimes less. Just don't over walk him since they grow to fast for their articulations.
If you're worried he doesn't get enough stimuli you can buy him a intelligence toy like Trixie Dog Activity Flip Board Strategy Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076MGW9RM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_as7HDb8DYMGWB
There are lots of them and my akita loves them
From 4 to around 6 MO they chew everything they can, walls, furniture, etc, that's normal since he's changing teeth.
I think you should be good, but it's up too you
Actually it’s a tag that you can insert in the harness. I’m in Canada, I got it in a local pet store in Montreal, and I know Ren’s carry those in Ontario, but outside of that, I really don’t know. I’ll check the brand when I get home.
They are really nice, there are plenty of different tags like “training”, “energetic”, “anxious”, and “aggressive”, so people can see the dog’s character and interact accordingly. And since it’s something you add to the harnest, the dog never outgrows it.
EDIT: Amazon Link 😁
Ruffwear harnesses have been worth the money over a generic one on Amazon in my experience. We normally use the Front Range for day hikes or camping trips, it's simpler then some of the others so it's easy to get on him but it's been strong enough to hold his ~120lb weight briefly to help him up/down a steep ledge. Not sure what you mean by good in the water but he swims in it pretty regularly and it dries out overnight no problem.
A little late to this post...
We might have twinsie Akitas behavior-wise. Mine will be 1 yr in just a few days, and she is now at 3 cup+ daily. We feed 2 cups kibble (1 at breakfast, 1 at dinner), and give the additional cup via treats, positive reinforcement and "snacks" (like frozen kongs w a combination of kibble, Real Meat jerky, peanut butter, canned pumpkin).
At ~85 lbs, the vet says she looks great and will be a big dog. Also acts like she has never seen food before at each meal.
That's normal, just like us dogs lose their baby teeth to make room for their grown up teeth. He'll probably want to eat them back or has already done that, that's not a problem either and every bit of calcium can help. But judging by the pointy ears your boy has, calcium does not seem to be an issue.
You can help him by providing toys to chew, you can even put his favorite toys in the freezer, the cold numbness will help the small amount of pain he has from teething. Avoid toys like those, akitas usually go through those in a matter of seconds.
Sweet buddy! - Looks like he needs some brushy brushy - this is my weapon of choice (only thing that ive found that takes down the undercoat shedding)
I did nearly all of this with my Shiba Inu and he is very well behaved. People give me compliments on him a lot. I recommend all of the above, especially socializing and having food available for them all the time. I leave a bowl of dry food out for my dog and he never has issues of overeating or food aggression. Don't bother with a crate, if needed to stay out of specific areas of your home use a walk through baby gate that is tall enough to deter the dog from jumping over. I use this type of gate.
I use a furminator brush which is life changing.
Furminator Undercoat Deshedding Tool for Large Dogs - Long Hair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZMLZZ3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PsWtDb29P10T6