Weird fur....transitional stage maybe?
Hello everyone, Toshi has this weird fur thing going on right now and I wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this same issue with their growing shiba. When I got him at 8 weeks he had his...
View ArticleShibas with Babies
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...
View ArticleDealing with off-leash dogs and their owners
I'm sure there is another thread on this topic, but I didn't find it this morning. I'm curious, how do you all deal with off-leash dogs and their owner? Yoshi is the type of dog that must be on a leash...
View ArticleHeight for exercise pens
I am in the process of getting an indoor exercise pens for times when I need to sneak out for a couple hrs. Can anyone suggest a height? I am looking at either the 30" or 36". I would like to use it...
View ArticleHow to Bond with Shiba Pup
Hey guys!What are some ways you bonded with your Shibas as puppies? Was it instant or over time?[mod edit: changed category and closed thread due to duplicate topic]
View ArticleHow much does your 4 month shiba weigh?
Hey guys!! I was just wondering.. Do you guys remember what your shiba was weighing at 4 months??? Thanks!!
View ArticleNever Met A Shiba. What Do I Do?
Okay, here's the deal. My boyfriend and I are planning to get a Shiba puppy next year. I am not a first time dog owner, I have grown up with dogs my whole life. However, both of us have never seen a...
View ArticleBreeder Standards: 1 Person w/Dog Experience and 1 Person w/No Experience?
The title makes this question simple. My boyfriend and I want a Shiba Inu and we're waiting until next yesr to get one. I know that many breeders don't want a Shiba going to a home with first time dog...
View ArticleTeacher lifestyle and a Shiba
Hey guys! I'm still doing research and I didn't find any posts regarding this question. Are any of you teachers? I'm a high school teacher and I'm concerned about the teacher schedule and taking care...
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Is Ranto small?
Ranto is 2 months and 2.5 weeks old here. He weighed 3.6 lbs today. The pet shop said he was born April 9th, so he's just over 80 days old. He seems very small to me. What do you all think? Can I...
View ArticleThinking about a second Shiba
Me and my wife have found a breeder in our area with a female Shiba available and we have been looking for some time now, the only problem is our current shiba is now 3 years old. Is he too old to...
View ArticleTransitioning to Adult
So, this is my first puppy-to-adult transition for any dog, and I am really curious---what kind of changes might I expect and about when? I have read some things online and talked to a few owners in my...
View ArticleLearning to jump?
This might seem like a dumb question, but no one has seemed to ask it that I can find. When do shibas typically realize that they can jump? I’ve read all over the place and seen videos that they can...
View ArticleHow to introduce a second shiba to your pack?
YAY! I just got a phone call to confirm that we're getting a second Shiba!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy and can't wait to share this great news to everyone. Saku's going to have a sister! Many questions...
View ArticlePuppy feeding question
Hello, We finally got our girl, Mochi, last weekend. She is 11 weeks old now. She seems to be getting used to crate training well so far. Currently, I am following this schedule- Wake up @ 6 take her...
View ArticleCompanion puppy
We have put a deposit down for a red female shiba, and I’m wondering what would be a good companion puppy, besides another Shiba, that I could get to be with her. Now this ain’t my first rodeo, as we...
View ArticleWhy does he hate his harness?
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....
View ArticleHow vocal is your shiba?
I'm asking out of curiosity. When I was first looking into the breed, I read that they tended to be on the quiet side, with the exception of the infamous shiba scream. But I don't think I have ever...
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