Shiba Inus can be very dominant dogs.
Shibas are a lot more primitive than many other domesticated dog breeds, and their instinct is frequently to fight rather than flight or appease. As a result, training a Shiba Inu can be more difficult than training other dog breeds.
Nevertheless, training a Shiba Inu is very important because More ...
My Shiba Inu is the most mischievous dog I have ever met.
His favorite activity seems to be figuring out how to push the “right” or in this case “wrong” buttons, and getting a reaction from everyone around him, preferably a negative one.
If you ignore him and are not affected by his “test”; he More ...
Shiba Inu Sephy
Land of the Happy Cows.
Education
SIRIUS puppy class I and II.
Basic Obedience II at the EastBay SPCA.
C’mon Let’s Go at the EastBay SPCA.
Experience
Terrorized first vet at 10 weeks old. Vet technician had to put on a muzzle. Later perfected the art of preventing forced muzzling.
Defeated and embarrassed experienced dog walker/trainer with high-quality Shiba screaming and leash More ...
It is inauguration day, and there is much excitement and anticipation in the air.
While listening to the chatter of 24 hour news, I started wondering if my Shiba Inu would make a good President – I don’t think so.
First of all, he is very self-centered and would just do whatever he wanted regardless More ...
What a fun holiday season.
Everyone is together, there are lots of fun activities, especially with the dogs, and some very enjoyable group movie watching.
I watched a fair number of movies this holiday season, including some old favorites. One movie that I always enjoy is Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove.
It is a very More ...
This Shiba Inu puppy cam thing is extremely addictive!
They are so cute, and their mannerisms are so similar to my 2 year old Shiba.
Shiba Inus, however, are a difficult breed to care for.
Shibas are aloof, naturally dominant, and do not generally like being handled, hugged, or held. They are not lap dogs.
Shibas are energetic, extremely intelligent, and need a More ...