Why 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 ArticleOwning a Dog v 8 hour work days -- opinions?
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...
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Questions from someone who has never owned a Shiba
(I'm sorry if this is in the wrong thread, I really hope it's not :( )Hello everyone,Last November my labrador named Haven passed away. We had 'rescued' (we got her from my fathers co-worker and later...
View ArticleAny advice on adding a new dog
So as I mentioned, Foxy is getting a boxer/English bulldog sister. Her new sis is coming from a loving family who are expecting a new baby in a couple months and with 2 kids and a cat and a small...
View ArticleAny dogs getting really dry/dandruffy skin?
I've noticed that Severus skin has gotten really dry and I think it has to do with the weather not too sure. When I brush him I see flakes come out and also his patch of fur that was shaved off you can...
View ArticleHelp finding puppy
So I'm trying to find a puppy from a reputable breeder or maybe rescue but the only problem is rescues wont approve me cause my backyard is not fenced in which im not planning on having a fence put up...
View ArticleMy Shiba pup shedding already?
Hey everyone! I realize there are a lot of shedding threads already but I'm concerned. Kinji literally just turned 4 months old yesterday (3/28/15). I've noticed he has begun to shed like crazy - lots...
View ArticleAny luck with cable runs?
Hi all! Prospective Shiba owner here. Has anyone had any luck with using a cable run with a Shiba? This would be linked between the house and the detached garage (there's a large amount of space...
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Black & Tan Coat Color
I was just curious if your black & tans were always lighter in coat or if they grew into it? I notice my pup has an extremely dark coat in comparison to other black and tans. He has almost a...
View Articleshiba inu and dog parks
I'm thinking of bringing Saya to the dog park to see how she'd like it would a shiba be best in the small dog side or the large dog side? She weighs 20lb a bit smaller in weight compared to say a GSD...
View ArticleLeaving Shiba at home for how long?
Recently got a new job, my She-Ra is about 5 months, She will be home alone for most of the day in a play pen, Anybody have a similar experience and if so, how did it go? I work like 1 mile down the...
View ArticleHow much will a shiba inu grow after 6 months?
Hello,My shiba is currently a few days away from 6 months old. He's currently 14 lbs. I'm wondering how much do shiba inu puppies generally grow from say, 6 months to a year, in terms of weight and...
View ArticleSo many questions...
I wasn't sure where to post this because I have so many questions.I'm hoping to get a Shiba in the next year (either in January or March). This is the first time I will be getting a pure-bred dog and...
View ArticleKinji won't potty
Holy guacamole I am posting a lot, aren't I? hah.So we all love how fastidious our Shibas are. Kinji pretty much potty trained himself the day we brought him home. Never had an accident inside, maybe...
View ArticleWater Dog
So I am just wondering if anyone else has a water dog? We got Winnie during the winter and she loves the snow. Now I have been brining her out on docks and fishing docks. My aunt has a golden retriever...
View ArticleRecommendations for keeping shibas cool during the summer?
Its only spring, but in the 80's. Halo seemed really miserable today and just panted while lying on the floor for hours, so I stuck her in the shower (which she didn't enjoy), and then sat with her in...
View ArticleHow big is your Shiba?
I was wondering what size everyone's Shibas are. My boy is very big. He is 40 lbs, and while he could probably lose a couple of pounds, he'd be quite thin at 35 lbs.My girl is 35 lbs and is a thin...
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My Sammy listens at home but when we go to the dog park its a whole different...
Sammy is 15 weeks and 13lbs right now but before I bought my Sammy to the dog park I did my research on what I need to know before i bought my dog to the dog park. I taught him the come command and...
View ArticleConstant blow coat type shedding
How long do coat blows last? Happy is 8 months and has been shedding profusely since 6 months after I got him neutered. I brush him everyday, when you think it's less, comes back again. First it was...
View ArticleCan your Shiba reach its tail or butt?
Koji has been trying to groom his tail lately and he's having a really hard time reaching his tail. Sometimes he can get a bit of his tail and groom it a little. Usually the only way he can get to his...
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