if crates are the issue... you might consider getting a "gorilla crate". completely impossible to break out of, to chew up, to cause any descruction when in the crate. they're expensive but tested & approved by akita owners with big, strong, stubborn dogs! 
http://www.petedge.com/jump.jsp?item...ID=2233&KICKER
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