Akitas are generally loners and can be quite stand-offish. They usually do not bark unless there is a good reason. They are silent hunters who hunt low to the ground without growls or noise, similar to cats, and unfortuneately a small dog can be initially considered prey.The same is true for cats, rodents, birds, and small wildlife. In is likely that your Hank is confused. Seeing that you like and play with what might otherwise be he prey, he has chosen to avoid the intruder - in hopes that maybe "he will just go away".
Akitas can be raised to accept animals in residence, but it will be a bit harder introducing a new member into an adult's domain. It is, however, imperative that the Akita be closely watched around the other animals until you have established a peaceful co-existence.I would "NOT" put them in the same crate until you have "seen" some bonding beginning. Otherwise, you may be asking for trouble - and by the time you may be able to "re-open" your crate and intervene, you may end up being very sorry.
Male Akitas show aggression toward other male dogs, and female Akitas usually will not tolerate another female. Akitas can live peacefully with a dog of the opposite sex, though some Akitas prefer being an only dog! That said, with the proper attentiveness and persistence, Males can learn to tolerate and coexist with another guy, but usually will not ever be "best buds".
Akitas are also VERY food possessive. You will want to be certain the Hank keeps his "own food bowl or treats/toys" and that the new guy "gets his own". When feeding, keep the new guy away from Hank until all of "his food" is gone... and then feed the youngster.
When giving treats (especially if Hank has learned any tricks for his treats). Call them to you together - but keep pup away from Hank - even if you have separate them with hands/forearm. Ask for a trick and give Hank his treat first - and right away. DON"T make "him" have to work very hard. Make the pup earn his and always gets seconds.
Good luck.
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