I dont know many akitas, matter of fact is I only known one. But I got to say - this dog may be the best natural guardian / man stopper I have ever seen. No way in hell you had a chance to get to the owners house when he was outside. He would protect his house and garden with his life, if I was the owner I would have no problems leaving my house without locking my door. And this is not just something I think because he seemed aggressive, I know of people he have stopped. And now, sadly hes been put to sleep for doing his job...