It's to bad that more Akita owners don't socialize like you do. Socialization is the key and so many people just don't understand that. I have seen absolutely gorgeous dogs put down because of not being properly trained and socialized. not the dog's fault its the people's fault, but they refuse to take responsibility for it. and in the end it's the dog who pays for it...it's sad.
Next weekend we rented booth space at the local fair. not to sell anything...just so i can park myself and the pups some where and have the pups exposed to more sounds, smells and people....it will be an exhausting weekend but well worth it for the pups in the end.