Meet 2 year old Laika, who we are advertising on behalf of another rescue to help find her a breed experienced forever home.
Laika is a typical Akita who absolutely loves her people. She can be aloof with new faces and sometimes a little over the top when meeting strangers, but once she gets to know you, her fun and affectionate personality really shines through. She enjoys her walks, loves to play, and will make a loyal and rewarding companion for the right person.
Since arriving with the rescue, Laika has made lots of friends and continues to build her confidence. She is still working on being comfortable with handling in certain areas, particularly her feet, so she will need an Akita savvy home that is confident, experienced, and willing to follow guidance on training and management.
Laika loves having off lead time in a secure dog paddock where she can enjoy her zoomies with a favourite toy. If there’s an opportunity to dig, she may well take it! She can find veterinary handling stressful, so she has been fully muzzle trained for vet visits. She also wears her muzzle on walks due to her extremely high prey drive and dog reactivity, although she is making excellent progress and learning to remain calm when passing dogs on lead.
Laika is looking for adopters with previous Akita experience, or a strong understanding of the breed, who are prepared to embrace her unique and quirky personality.
Laika will require:
An adult only home with no visiting children
To be the only pet in the home
A private, secure garden with 6ft robust fencing
No visiting cats to the garden
Preferably no dogs in adjacent gardens
Laika is up to date with her flea and worming treatments and vaccinations. She will need to return to the rescue at a later date to be spayed. Laika also has a Grade 1 patellar luxation. This is not currently affecting her movement or gait, and no treatment is required at present. However, potential adopters should be aware of the condition, as it may not be covered by pet insurance policies.
If you have the experience, patience and understanding to give this wonderful girl the home she deserves, Laika could be your perfect companion.
