As a puppy, I have always examined my dogs' feet, ears, mouth and anything else they seemed sensitive about on a daily basis. I also took them by my vet at least once a week (after all shots had been given) to socialize them, not only to the other animals, butt to the vet her/himself. The result is Akitas that I or my vet can completely examine without fear of the least growl.
(This was not the case with my 1st Akita, where I had to place myself between him and the vet everytime he needed looking at. Live and Learn)