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It is extremely common for male dogs to show dominance and/or aggression with other male dogs until they are properly trained. And especially at this age. This is NOT to say that your dog is a bad dog or even an "aggressive" dog in the sense that he's an "attack dog!" Instead, it's something that a lot of us with male dogs go through and technically, at 7 months he is no longer a baby and by 1 he will be like a teenager as far as behaviors go--testing the limits of what he can get away with with you! So the other commenters are right that the first practical step here is to neuter him. The only reason not to neuter is if he is a registered dog and you are planning on showing him to get him championed and thus breed him. Otherwise, any professional vet, breeder, or animal trainer or behaviorist will tell you to neuter. (And as a bonus there may also be less "marking," too!)

Neutering may help quite a bit but it still won't substitute for training so in addition to neutering you and he should be taking some obedience classes together. It will help your relationship with your dog, too, and you can have fun with it! Maybe try agility or fly ball or something once you've taken a basic intro course. Has he been in any puppy obedience and socialization classes? Early puppy socialization is of paramount importance, too, even if you have other dogs in the family. A lot of people think it's silly but the research is clear: socialization makes a major difference with behavior and is one of the best things you can do for your dog.

So, talk to your vet about neutering (unless you are planning to show and breed, as I mentioned above, in which case you should consult with your dog's breeder) and in the meantime search around for recommendations of good kennels/obedience schools in your area. Be sure to choose a place that uses _positive reinforcement_ training only! You may want to check the ACK site for any Akita breeders or rescue groups in your area/state and see if they have advice about kennels and obedience schools. The earlier you get going on this the better because this problem could unfortunately get worse quickly and that could spell big trouble for both of you, and it's totally manageable/preventable by getting started now.

You obviously care about your dog or you wouldn't be posting, so you're on the right track! Good luck to you, and have fun with him! Akitas are a great breed.

Get training for him. This is the only way. The dog needs to know that your the boss and that you decide if he can attack another dog or not. Dogs feed off our emotions. When you begin training him (with the help of an obedience trainer ) make sure you dont feel insecure because the dog will sense it and attack.

Check her backside to make sure it's not stuck up w. dried..... well you know... If so a warm soak in a bath will help... if she's not visibly stopped up... give her some canned pumpkin... NOT the pumpkin pie mix... 100% pumpkin... it will help with constipation and diareah... and it's extreamly good for them... start with a couple of table spoons... My pups (back when they had the problem, Loved it and it did help) At the first availble time you need to get your dog to the vet to make sure there's no blockages from the inside... But with my experience a few doses of 100% pumpkin helps... P.S. Lots of excersize helps a lot! Besides fiber, excersize is a backsides best friend! Gets the insides moving around... play some fetch or just run around with her a while.

I just watched a show yesterday called "it's me or the dog" on animal channel. It was an akita and mean.Look up that show on-line and just read about that story.. They gave the dog a shot of some hormones to calm him down..The couple didn't want to have him fixed,so now they have some kind of shot..

It worked...

get him fixed he prob. thinks that the other male dogs are gonna get to the females first ...... just get him fixed ASAP if he still attacks ask the vet or keep him away from male dogs

he is probably just trying to be dominate maybe you need to show him that you are dominate over him and other dogs already Or he needs to go to dog social training.....alot of males are agressive with other males its common......getting neutered should help my west highland white terrier was kinda like that but he got neutered last Monday...he was like that with an older and bigger dog who is 11 months that dog wasn't like that...he was neutered at 8 weeks...

Maybe he is jealous of the other male dogs.

He could be like some men and hate other guys.

GET HIM NEUTERED NOW!!!!!! Get a shorter leash.