I thought I'd make this thread to see how it goes.
If you got any info, tips, or experiences from owning a shiba post them here.
I thought since there's a lot of new shiba inu owners and owners to be this would be a good thing to have up.
Shiba inu tend to be more mouthy as pups, but with work they can become nice dogs.
Shiba inu are not good off leash dogs there are a few who do well, but I don't think it's worth it you just never know one day a cat is across the street your shiba goes after it and bam!
Saya is pretty good with her recall with me working on it everyday, but I still don't trust her she gets some freedom on her 50 foot leash and she gets trips to the dog park some for her offleash time..
Shiba inu have high prey drive too they were originally used to hunt and they still got the instinct to chase..
Saya at 8 or 9 weeks old chased after two rabbits luckily she stopped when she got to the edge of the forest.. Saya also loves to chase leaves, birds, snakes, and deer.. Well I don't let her chase them, but she looks like she wants to go for them.
Shiba inu tend to be allergic to grains some can be allergic to a protein source or something in the kibble, or pollen and a few other things.
Fish oil is good for shiba inu I give Saya a squirt of grizzly salmon oil once a day.
Shiba inu tend to be clean dogs. Saya never needs a bath really dirt goes right off of her once she dries and she still smells nice.
Shiba inu blows their coats two times a year which is a lot of fluff for such a small dog..
Furminator is a great brush, but be sure to not brush too hard and too often you don't want to get the live hair..
Shiba inu tend to be more aloof to strangers.
Shiba inu pups needs lots of socialization puppy kindergarten, obedience classes, and lots of good experiences with people of all age, sizes, color, and dogs. Be sure the kids they meet listen well and that they are calm and don't make too much of loud noise.
Shiba inu are active and smart dogs be sure to provide them with enough toys, chew toys, and interactive toys, and exercise.
Shiba inu tend to show their affection in different ways there are some cuddlers out there, but most don't care to cuddle, but they still show their affection.
This blog has some good information and fun to read too.
http://shibainus.ca/tms-in-a-nutshell-or-blast-from-the-past/
If you got any info, tips, or experiences from owning a shiba post them here.
I thought since there's a lot of new shiba inu owners and owners to be this would be a good thing to have up.
Shiba inu tend to be more mouthy as pups, but with work they can become nice dogs.
Shiba inu are not good off leash dogs there are a few who do well, but I don't think it's worth it you just never know one day a cat is across the street your shiba goes after it and bam!
Saya is pretty good with her recall with me working on it everyday, but I still don't trust her she gets some freedom on her 50 foot leash and she gets trips to the dog park some for her offleash time..
Shiba inu have high prey drive too they were originally used to hunt and they still got the instinct to chase..
Saya at 8 or 9 weeks old chased after two rabbits luckily she stopped when she got to the edge of the forest.. Saya also loves to chase leaves, birds, snakes, and deer.. Well I don't let her chase them, but she looks like she wants to go for them.
Shiba inu tend to be allergic to grains some can be allergic to a protein source or something in the kibble, or pollen and a few other things.
Fish oil is good for shiba inu I give Saya a squirt of grizzly salmon oil once a day.
Shiba inu tend to be clean dogs. Saya never needs a bath really dirt goes right off of her once she dries and she still smells nice.
Shiba inu blows their coats two times a year which is a lot of fluff for such a small dog..
Furminator is a great brush, but be sure to not brush too hard and too often you don't want to get the live hair..
Shiba inu tend to be more aloof to strangers.
Shiba inu pups needs lots of socialization puppy kindergarten, obedience classes, and lots of good experiences with people of all age, sizes, color, and dogs. Be sure the kids they meet listen well and that they are calm and don't make too much of loud noise.
Shiba inu are active and smart dogs be sure to provide them with enough toys, chew toys, and interactive toys, and exercise.
Shiba inu tend to show their affection in different ways there are some cuddlers out there, but most don't care to cuddle, but they still show their affection.
This blog has some good information and fun to read too.
http://shibainus.ca/tms-in-a-nutshell-or-blast-from-the-past/