Every Japanese Akita dog is different. it depends who brings it up and the way it is trained. a bit like children! Loves the children, my akita is so gentle with my 1 and 4yr old kids. loyal to us. protects the garden. loves attention and fuss. can push his luck, you need to keep up strict obedience and rules to get the best out of them-its hard work showing them who is boss as they are of dominant nature, but it can be done. our dog sits,lays down,gives paw,stays in same spot when we say stay,comes back when we call him. you just need to bond properly and don't lack once. Just because it has an aggressive hunting nature it doesn't mean it will hunt your family. I would recommend a strict owner for this breed.