New here with a question.

  
Kimba

I'm a momma's- girl, Kimba
 
 
Purred: Tue Apr 24, '12 9:50am PST 
Hello. We are new here and I have a question to ask. I have had Kimba for 6 years and we got her fixed right away. The other night we were watching a tv show and there were pups on it and Kimba sat in front of the tv and just kept looking and cocking her head from side to side. Never barked, or showed aggression towards the tv. The question is....my husband and I thought it may be a good idea to get another akita, a puppy, in hopes that Kimba would mother it? Does this sound silly? We are thinking maybe she is lonely and would like the company. I'm just afraid that she will be aggressive towards the new pup and I would have to find a home for it. Kimba doesn't play well with other dogs, but do you think she would be okay with her own kind?? Sorry for all the questions, and I hope this post makes sense! Thanks in advance for any advice given! smile

Karma

The Boss
 
 
Purred: Wed Apr 25, '12 12:26pm PST 
Your dog is responding to the sound, not sight or smell, from the tv. Even though your Akita gets along with other dogs, you must introduce your dog and the dog you're thinking of adopting in neutral territory. But, as you've admitted that your dog, Kimba, doesn't play well with other dogs, I think it is best you don't get another dog or puppy, because, even if they do seem to get along in the future, should you bring an Akita puppy or any other puppy or dog home, there's a good chance that there will fights between the dogs or aggressive behavior towards the puppy, and it only takes a split second for this action to occur.

So, my advice would be not to adopt another puppy or get an Akita puppy at this time. I've worked with Akitas and own one myself who also displays similar behavior your Kimba is displaying when they hear puppies on television, however, bring another puppy or dog here, mine most likely will show some aggressive behavior toward it. That's why I won't get another puppy or dog at this time. frown

Kimba

I'm a momma's- girl, Kimba
 
 
Purred: Thu Apr 26, '12 7:34am PST 
Thank you so much Karma for your advice. We have decided not to get another dog at this time. We also have 4 year old twin girls and adding another dog would make me more crazy than I already am! LOL Thank you again!