People always say that the Shiba Inu is a dog that is more like a cat. What properties make the Shiba Inu be more like a cat? Does the Shiba Inu also have more dog-like qualities? Here, we consider both the cat-like and dog-like nature of Shiba Inus.
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Kawaii! Dusty is an awesome Shiba who actually comes when called – Imagine that!! Here is a comment excerpt from awesome Shiba parent Brendan – “Just a quick note to offer hope to others that read that you can’t take your Shiba off a lead. Well we have had Dusty a while now and after [...]
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Shiba Inus are known for having food aggression and resource guarding issues. In fact, all dogs can get protective over their food and resources if we inadvertently teach them the wrong lessons. We consider why dogs become aggressive over resources and how we can prevent resource guarding.
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Shiba Inus and Siberian Huskies are two of my favorite dog breeds. Both breeds have some very endearing qualities, and also more than a few challenging quirks. Here, we examine the good and bad of Shiba Inus and Siberian Huskies.
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Finding a good dog trainer is often more difficult than it sounds. What should we look for in a dog trainer? What can we expect from a dog trainer? What should be do if things do not work out? What about boot-camp?
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The Shiba Inu is a very beautiful dog. However, behind that foxy face, is a dominant, stubborn, intelligent, and extremely mischievous Shiba Inu personality. This makes them extremely challenging to care for. Indeed Shiba Inus are not for the faint-hearted and they are not recommended for first-time dog owners. Despite this warning, my heart was [...]
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The Shiba Inu is a trickster, clown, charmer, and one of a kind. We describe the very special Shiba Inu breed, including Mame Shibas and Jomon Shibas.
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The Shiba Inu is a striking dog that looks a lot like a fox. However, the Shiba Inu has a quirky personality that may challenging to dog owners. We present the good, bad, and quirky aspects of the Shiba Inu personality.
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Shiba Inus are commonly described as independent dogs. My Shiba Inu is very independent when it comes to independent thought and action. However, he is also very dependent on his people, more so than many other dog breeds. A Shiba Inu needs a lot of people time to keep him well occupied, both mentally and physically.
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The good news is that Shiba Inus are not extremely energetic dogs. My Siberian Husky leaves my Shiba Inu in the dust in terms of daily energy. However, Shiba Inus are easily bored. They need a fair amount of both physical and mental stimulation every day or they will get frustrated and will likely become destructive [...]
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