Originally Posted by leashedForLife

just a small quibble - it is AKITAS plural not "Akita's", the second is a possessive as if the breed 'owned' it, as in the phrase,
"the Akita's possessive nature makes territorial and resource-guarding behaviors very likely, unless the dog is carefully taught with positive-reinforcement to tolerate strangers, and to trust people near treasured objects."

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