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Shiba scream

December 13, 2007, 5:13 pm
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Got this idea from the vaccination discussion and Brad and I have had this discussion before.



When was the first time you heard that infamous scream? 



I picked Niko up from the breeder and the whole way home she was screaming.  Now I have read and heard about it but NOTHING prepares you for it.  I was in between laughing and crying.  I was alone and Chad was our of town.  Then I put her right in the kennel to expose her to it and she screamed and screamed.  I thought it was because she was freaked out...no she had to pee.  That was the only time she ever peed in her kennel.  Now it is a regular noise I cant imagine living without. 



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6 months weight and adult weight

May 27, 2013, 5:22 pm
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This topic has been beat like a dead horse I know, but I still couldn't find a similar comparison.

Kiba is a week away from being 6 months and weights 22 lbs currently. His mother is 21 lbs and his father is 26 lbs. Is there anyone else that has a shiba that grew at this rate? I'm wondering what size he might become if your shiba weighed the same at his age. Looks like most of the people on this forum have shibas that weighed approx. 13-16 lbs at 6 months and 19-22 full size.

Here is a photo of him a couple days ago.
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How much does your Shiba sleep?

February 6, 2008, 12:25 pm
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Lucy has been sleeping a lot lately. When I say a lot, I mean basically all the time. I'm a little concerned about it and I have a call in to the vet, but I thought I'd get other people's input as well.



Our typical daily routine consists of a 50-60 minutes brisk walk first thing in the morning, followed by her breakfast around 20 minutes later. After breakfast, she usually either curls up on the floor or next to me on the couch and goes to sleep. At some point, when I go to shower to leave for work, she'll come up to the bedroom and we'll play with a toy for 20 minutes (sometimes more enthusiastically than others). She's usually asleep again by the time I get out of the shower. If I stay home and work, she usually sleeps on the couch most of the day unless I'm playing with her. Recently, she won't play with a toy by herself, only if I throw it or tug on it. If I do go to work, when I get back, she usually does a couple of really big stretches like she has just woken up from a long nap. If I'm home early enough, she'll usually sleep on the couch before we go for our evening walk which is generally 20-30 minutes. Dinner follows the evening walk by 20 minutes or so. She's usually back on the couch asleep within an hour or so after dinner. She seems to sleep though the night as well because she's generally in the same spot when I wake up. 



 If she is stimulated by something like another dog visiting or a leaf blowing by she'll play energetically, but the rest of the time she just seem lethargic.



I have two theories: 1) She's bored. If she had a playmate (which is coming is six weeks) she would be more energetic and show more interest in stuff. I wish I could make her the center of my attention all the time, but I can't. 2) Her food isn't working well for. She's been on a very restricted diet lately and I'm wondering if she isn't getting something that she needs.



Any thoughts, suggestions, sorries, slaps in the face for complaining about a clam Shiba would be greatly appreciated! 



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Help please?? What's your crate size?

March 15, 2009, 3:20 pm
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I've done so much reading my head hurts.....

Shiba books and sites say get a 'medium' crate size, but what 'medium' is varies by maker. I've read through the threads here an I'm reading things like 36" L is too big or just right.

Most sites/retailers say that medium is 30" or 36" L (although a couple say 24"L is medium), but they also say 30" or 36" L can be an intermediate.

People have also said "get the size for a beagle". Depending on the maker BOTH sizes say "for a beagle" (although many more say it for the 36" )

Our boy might be on the smaller size for a shiba since his dad is, but I am still afraid to get one to small or to big.

I THINK I'm leaning towards the 30" L crate, but not sure. Any suggestions from experienced owners?? I, and my headache, would super appreciate it.....

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Why does he hate his harness?

February 10, 2012, 9:40 am
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So my dog hates his harness. Or more specifically, he doesn't want it put on him - once it's on he's fine and happy.

Basically, when I figure it's time to go for a walk, I go get harness & leash. Dog realizes this and goes and positions himself around the other side of the dining room table where he's figured out it's easy to avoid me by just keeping the table between us. He won't listen to sit commands, stay commands or anything else - it's basically an attempt to keep as far away from me as possible.

Eventually, I manage to herd him somewhere where I can get ahold of him and the harness on him (it's an Easy-Walk harness by the way). He turns his head to avoid it, but eventually I get the harness on. He then goes over to the door where he's willing to wait/sit etc. for me to attach the leash so we can go out.

This is really annoying. I thought dogs were supposed to be doing back flips out of excitement when it was time for a walk.

We introduced the harness with lots of treats. We treat him when the harness gets put on. He doesn't ever go outside without the harness, so you'd figure I've covered all the positive reinforcement bases for this thing. Yet he tries to avoid it whenever it comes out. And, once it's on - all is well.

Any suggestions on how to fix this neurosis?
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How much is that doggy in the window?

November 13, 2008, 1:39 am
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Call me a sucker, but the shiba has totally reeled me in.

After talking about them for a couple years now and dropping subtle hints (i.e., youtube videos, borrowed library books, and all things shiba related), my dad's gotten serious about adding a pup to our family. Up to now, I've just been lurking around the forum, but now that owning a shiba seems likely, I have a few questions of my own.

The debate my dad and I are currently engaged in regards price.

He thinks that a puppy (regardless of breed) should not cost more than $1000. The breeder I've been in contact with let me know that for a limited registration, companion pup we should expect to pay $1200 and for an open registration, companion pup we should expect to pay $1800. Based on the prices I've heard of at pet stores and those from other reputable breeders, plus the cost of early vaccinations, testing, etc., I could see the breeder's price being quite reasonable.

So my questions are: How much (a ballpark number will suffice) did you pay for your shiba? and What was the breakdown of the cost?

This forum's been pretty key in getting my dad on the Shiba Inu train, so any feedback would be much appreciated.

***Just for clarification, we ARE going through a breeder and NOT a pet store...please no hate responses--I just needed a catchy title.***

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New Fur baby?

June 18, 2013, 10:23 am
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So in the next month or so we will have a new addition to our house.
He will be an Alaskan klee kai (a miniature husky so it will look like a puppy forever)
and since he will be much more of a baby than Ginger is (who is 4 months now), I was wondering how to introduce them without her just trampling him in an attempt to play?

She is pretty socialized so when she sees other dogs she is happy, but I don't think she knows the difference between a baby and an adult. Her instant reaction is to sniff for two seconds or so, and then pounce to play.
Im sure there is no magical thing I can do, but some thoughts would be nice.

(and a belated Fathers day to all the Fathers to Sassy shiba babys! )
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Name thread

September 2, 2011, 9:36 pm
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Why did you name your dog that name? Where did it come from and does it mean anything?

Saya is the name I wanted my female shiba to be and luckily it fitted Saya's personality.

I got the name from the anime movie and TV series Blood plus/ blood the last vampire.

I've been told the name also means me or I. forgot which..

That does fit shiba personality.

I think it means swift arrow which Saya does run swiftly and she's sharp like a arrow! :D

Bella short for Isabella is named by my mom she liked the name. I ask why she named her that and that was her response.

People always think she named Bella after twilight character she didn't know till people started asking her that. We didn't read the book or watch movies till later.

My next dog depends on gender and if personality fits her or him..

Female I'd love to name my next female dog Blue from wolf's rain anime..

Female name #2 is Ammy short for Amaterasu the sun goddess..
Male names I'm still unsure I'm thinking Tsume or Hige.

Tsume means claw and Hige means Beard or whiskers.
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Puppy to Adult color progression

December 2, 2008, 2:55 am
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Hi,

I will be getting my Shiba Inu puppy in a few weeks and would like some help to determine the adult Shiba Inu's coat color.

I noticed on a few of the member's puppy/adult pictures that the Black markings on the sides of the muzzle disappears as the puppy grows older. Has anyone else's Shiba Inu demonstrated this? Does the majority of the darker colors fade?

I know this may sound picky, but I would perfer not to have the black markings on the cheeks and underside, but rather Urajiro. I have three dogs with a black mask and would like the Shiba to be unique.

Before and after pictures would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

-Joe

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Using the advanced search function on the Forum

February 3, 2013, 11:07 am
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When getting ready to start a new thread, please make sure that there is not already a tread on a similar topic that you can post in. But how do you find out of there is already thread on the topic?

Use the advanced search function! It's a little different than it was before the upgrade. This is how you do it:

Enter something in the search bar and click "go," or just click "go" with a blank field. On the next page, right beneath the search box, you'll see the link for advanced search. Click it. Then you can select more specific features for searching by title, category, who it was posted by, when it was posted, etc.

It's even better than the old search function--so please use it! You'll love it!
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Shibas with Babies

July 16, 2013, 10:00 pm
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Hello everyone! I'm expecting to have my first baby in March of 2014. Everyone around me is pressuring me to get rid of my 2 Shibas, and it's driving me crazy. I've read previous posts and tips, but a little encouragement from some of you who had newborns will help me build up my case to have my Shibas from these people. Thanks!
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How to post a video

July 16, 2013, 11:13 pm
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Can someone help me with instructions on how to post a video here? I want to show Django resource guarding, and ask for advice. It's just short, but I am not sure how to do it.
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What determines "Fluffiness"?

July 16, 2013, 7:14 am
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As I view the threads in this forum, something has me a bit puzzled. I notice that some Shibas are rather flully and some have a short coat. So I am curious... What determines which way they turn out? I have heard multiple ideas as to why this may be, mainly that the climate plays a role in determining fluffy or unfluffy. Does any one have any input on this? Being how Bear is only about 5 months in age and we have not had a winter with him yet, I am just wondering what to expect.

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Thanks!


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Good fencing for Shibas

March 25, 2012, 3:08 pm
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While I haven't seen this question asked a lot, it does seem like an important question: what kind of fencing is good for Shibas?

I thought I'd share a story of what happened today--and has happened in the past--as examples of what is NOT good fencing, so hopefully others can learn from my mistakes.

We have a 1/2 acre which is fenced in with typical fencing for rural NM: stock fencing, which is basically this: image While I would love to have a wood privacy fence, we can't afford to have this rather large property refenced, so we make do.

The problem is, the squares of the fence are big enough that dog with a small head, like a Shiba, can get her head out. And Bel did, and was rather badly injured a few years ago by coyotes. She was bit on both sides of the neck by coyotes.

Since then, we've reinforced the fence with chicken wire and a smaller gauge of stock fencing (smaller holes) so she can't get her head out. But she can still get her muzzle out in places, and today, after fence fighting with some loose dogs, she came in with pretty big wound on her muzzle. Whether she was bit by the dogs from the other side of the fence or whether she caught her muzzle on a piece of wire is not entirely clear, but either way, this happened because she COULD get her muzzle through the fence.

Anyway, I wanted to just warn other people so this doesn't happen to them. Make sure your Shiba can't get their head or muzzle through the fence, especially if you live in an area where there is a lot of wildlife or where there may be loose dogs. If you can afford other kinds of fencing rather than stock fencing or chain link, I'd really recommend it.

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Difficulties with the Walk

July 27, 2013, 3:48 pm
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My Renji tends to pull a lot and isnt content walking at slower paces. As soon as I get him through the door it's like his attention scatters to everyone and everything but me. He pulls me down the stairs sometimes often choking himself on his collar. My ideal walk would be having him beside or slightly behind me , especially since I often walk with friends, but im running out of ideas to achieve this and he seems to believe himself the leader even though I am constantly reinstating my dominance over him inside and outside.

Ive tried using treats as a motivator but outside he's simply too preoccupied with looking and sniffing to even care that I have his favorite snacks.

Ive had a bit more luck with a different technique but he just doesnt understand what I want from him I think. Every time he pulls I stop and ask him to sit. I line us up side by side and wait for him to calm down. As soon as he does I say "lets go" and we try again. This usually causes me to stop about 10 to 15 times a block but its slowly improving. I do the same with the stairs. After every flight I get him to stop so I can catch up although this doesnt stop him from charging down the stairs as soon as I give him the go ahead.

How can I teach him to keep pace with me? Any ideas?

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Raccoons, Possums, and Skunks

September 5, 2010, 12:53 am
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We live just outside of Chicago, and we periodically see raccoons, possums, and skunks in our backyard. We will be bringing home Hunter, our Shiba pup in a couple of weeks and have some concern with him going after these animals.

We're guessing he will go after them given the natural prey drive we have read about. We don't mind him doing this as long as he does not get hurt (or sprayed). Raccoons and possums can get violent and the skunks obviously spray if they feel threatened. Does anyone have experience with their Shibas and these types of animals?
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What is your Shiba afraid of?

January 27, 2012, 11:01 am
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I'm asking just for fun...does your Shiba have any weird phobias or is scared of certain situations/objects? I just got Koji a month ago and aside from the normal skittishness here and there, I haven't noticed anything that he goes exorcist over EXCEPT for steel plates on the cement and cutting his nails. He is great on walks, doesn't pull (even when he sees another dog, bird, etc) but he just FREEZES right before we are about to walk over any kind of steel plate on the ground. I have been trying to desensitize him to them because they are unavoidable during our walk and sometimes I will nudge him along to walk over it slowly and he does okay, other times he just jumps or runs over it as fast as he can!

Does anyone have any tips for cutting his nails and holding him down because he goes CRAZY and has left scratches on both of us. Luckily he hasn't bit.

What's your Shiba afraid of?
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Question about Creamie Shibas

January 7, 2009, 8:08 am
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Do all cream shiba's noses turn pink?

When does this happen?

Sake's nose is all black, but she is only 5 months old. Just wondering.

:)

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Catlike Shibas

August 14, 2013, 1:16 pm
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What are your thoughts? Do you think shibas really are cat-like? I came across this and thought it was pretty accurate. From my experience thus far, it was like someone was explaining my dogs personality and characteristics to a T. I think it would be a great read for people considering a shiba for the first time.

http://www.shibainulovers.com/2013/08/shiba-inu-vs-cats.html

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Owning a Dog v 8 hour work days -- opinions?

September 21, 2011, 8:23 am
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One general pet peeve of mine is that most sites you look at, for any breed, tell you that if you work about 8 hours a day, you should probably reconsider getting a dog, and I feel that this is pretty unfair. I don't really know any average adult, really, that works 6-8 hours a day most days, and I will probably be doing the same thing one time in my life. I feel as though it's a pretty unrealistic expectation that every dog owner can only raise a dog properly if they aren't working on the weekdays.

Can someone elaborate this statement for me please? I could understand if someone literally worked 20 hours a day, every day, and had no time whatsoever to raise a dog, but an 6-8 hour day by itself cannot be all that detrimental to most puppies, or no one would own dogs...

right?
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