Comments on: Questions & Comments http://shibashake.com/dog Dog Tips, Care & Training Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:54:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: shibashake http://shibashake.com/dog/questions-comments#comment-18795 shibashake Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:58:20 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-18795 That is a great way to crate train a puppy! Go slowly, always make crate experiences positive, get them used to a routine of sleeping in the crate, and very quickly they will be doing it themselves. I should post something about this. Kuma is a very lucky puppy! :D That is a great way to crate train a puppy!

Go slowly, always make crate experiences positive, get them used to a routine of sleeping in the crate, and very quickly they will be doing it themselves. I should post something about this.

Kuma is a very lucky puppy! :D

]]> By: shibashake http://shibashake.com/dog/questions-comments#comment-18779 shibashake Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:34:10 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-18779 Hello Marnie, When I got a new puppy (Lara) last year, Sephy was pretty stand-offish with her and would guard certain toys, especially toys that he is working on. In the beginning, I put a drag-lead on puppy and made sure that she does not bug Sephy when he is chewing on his toys. I also supervised puppy closely to make sure she does not steal from my other dogs. If any dog steals, it is a timeout offense and they also get what they stole confiscated. On the other hand, the victim gets whatever is stolen back, plus additional treats and good stuff. I am the one that steps in to resolve conflicts over resources, so the dogs learn to let me handle it. If any of them shows aggression with each other, then nobody gets the resource. I will take it away. If they continue showing aggression afterward, the one that continues goes to timeout. In general, I have found that what works best is to set everyone up for success. It is better to prevent stealing, than deal with the results of a theft. After some time, Sephy learned that puppy is not going to steal his stuff so he learned to relax more. I also did a lot of group obedience exercises with puppy and Sephy. This teaches him that when he works together with puppy, everyone gets rewarded. In this way, he sees puppy as part of his family rather than as a competitor. I made sure that puppy follows the same rules, and does not get any preferential treatment. Sephy got to see that puppy goes to timeout just like he does when puppy acts-out and does not listen. After about 1 week, Sephy accepted puppy into his circle of trust. Sephy views new dogs differently from dogs that are in his family. I am sure that if a new dog comes to the house, he would be more protective of his belongings, and he would also be protective of his family (Shania and Lara). I would likely have to retrain him and supervise him for each new dog I bring in. Here is more on my experiences with introducing puppy to my other dogs- http://shibashake.com/dog/second-dog-introducing-a-second-dog Hope this helps. What does your trainer say about this? Big hugs to Penny! Hello Marnie,
When I got a new puppy (Lara) last year, Sephy was pretty stand-offish with her and would guard certain toys, especially toys that he is working on. In the beginning, I put a drag-lead on puppy and made sure that she does not bug Sephy when he is chewing on his toys.

I also supervised puppy closely to make sure she does not steal from my other dogs. If any dog steals, it is a timeout offense and they also get what they stole confiscated. On the other hand, the victim gets whatever is stolen back, plus additional treats and good stuff. I am the one that steps in to resolve conflicts over resources, so the dogs learn to let me handle it.

If any of them shows aggression with each other, then nobody gets the resource. I will take it away. If they continue showing aggression afterward, the one that continues goes to timeout.

In general, I have found that what works best is to set everyone up for success. It is better to prevent stealing, than deal with the results of a theft. After some time, Sephy learned that puppy is not going to steal his stuff so he learned to relax more.

I also did a lot of group obedience exercises with puppy and Sephy. This teaches him that when he works together with puppy, everyone gets rewarded. In this way, he sees puppy as part of his family rather than as a competitor. I made sure that puppy follows the same rules, and does not get any preferential treatment. Sephy got to see that puppy goes to timeout just like he does when puppy acts-out and does not listen.

After about 1 week, Sephy accepted puppy into his circle of trust.

Sephy views new dogs differently from dogs that are in his family. I am sure that if a new dog comes to the house, he would be more protective of his belongings, and he would also be protective of his family (Shania and Lara). I would likely have to retrain him and supervise him for each new dog I bring in.

Here is more on my experiences with introducing puppy to my other dogs-
http://shibashake.com/dog/second-dog-introducing-a-second-dog

Hope this helps. What does your trainer say about this?

Big hugs to Penny!

]]> By: Kassie http://shibashake.com/dog/questions-comments#comment-18718 Kassie Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:22:28 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-18718 He is way to clever for only six weeks. I started kennel training him the first night to get him use to being in it while im away and at first he didnt want anything to do with it but after about 2 days he realized it was harmless and recently i would place him in there after he had fallen asleep but leave the door open so he would know he is in there because he wants to be instead of him having to be. Now when he falls asleep on me i pick him up and put him by the door and he walks in and falls back to sleep. its only a mater of time before he goes in it to sleep on his own:) he certainly has the cunning of a shiba inu thats for sure :) He is way to clever for only six weeks. I started kennel training him the first night to get him use to being in it while im away and at first he didnt want anything to do with it but after about 2 days he realized it was harmless and recently i would place him in there after he had fallen asleep but leave the door open so he would know he is in there because he wants to be instead of him having to be. Now when he falls asleep on me i pick him up and put him by the door and he walks in and falls back to sleep. its only a mater of time before he goes in it to sleep on his own:) he certainly has the cunning of a shiba inu thats for sure :)

]]> By: Marnie http://shibashake.com/dog/questions-comments#comment-18685 Marnie Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:23:33 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-18685 Hi there. Your site is great! I have a beautiful 15mos old Shiba girl named Penny. She is headstrong but the strides we've made due to consistency and hardwork with a trainer have been extra rewarding because we're doing it together. My question has to do with her aggression inside my home. She loves all dogs at the park, on walks and at her shiba meetup. However, I didn't socialize her at home. I thought that since she was fine with sharing bones and playing outside, she'd be fine inside her castle. :) I was wrong. if there are NO toys, bones, food/water bowls down, she is okay. However, she will fight if there is anything out. How can we work on this? At some point, I'd love to foster and maybe even adopt another Shiba. This is not possible now. thanks for your help! Hi there. Your site is great! I have a beautiful 15mos old Shiba girl named Penny. She is headstrong but the strides we’ve made due to consistency and hardwork with a trainer have been extra rewarding because we’re doing it together.

My question has to do with her aggression inside my home. She loves all dogs at the park, on walks and at her shiba meetup. However, I didn’t socialize her at home. I thought that since she was fine with sharing bones and playing outside, she’d be fine inside her castle. :) I was wrong. if there are NO toys, bones, food/water bowls down, she is okay. However, she will fight if there is anything out. How can we work on this? At some point, I’d love to foster and maybe even adopt another Shiba. This is not possible now.
thanks for your help!

]]> By: shibashake http://shibashake.com/dog/questions-comments#comment-18673 shibashake Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:01:40 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-18673 That is awesome Kassie! He sounds like a really clever and good boy. Definitely put up more pictures, they grow up really quickly. :D That is awesome Kassie! He sounds like a really clever and good boy. Definitely put up more pictures, they grow up really quickly. :D

]]> By: Kassie http://shibashake.com/dog/questions-comments#comment-18547 Kassie Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:17:37 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-18547 hello again, just an update i got kuma on the 8th and let me tell you its been a whorl wind of an adventure. the first night was the longest night of my life lol the second was so much better! he is only six weeks and he already understands that outside is the place i want him to do his business:) he is such a sweet little boy:) hello again, just an update i got kuma on the 8th and let me tell you its been a whorl wind of an adventure. the first night was the longest night of my life lol the second was so much better! he is only six weeks and he already understands that outside is the place i want him to do his business:) he is such a sweet little boy:)

]]> By: shibashake http://shibashake.com/dog/questions-comments#comment-18252 shibashake Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:13:49 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-18252 <blockquote>I’m taking Shiva to the vet for her yearly checkup in a week</blockquote> Let us know how it goes. Would love to learn more about heart worm medications, and the paw thing. <blockquote>When I was petting her after i got home from work, she snuggled against me as close as she could get and leaned into my hands. I can’t even describe how good it feels to have her do that. It was like a doggie hug!</blockquote> That sounds awesome. Shiva sounds like a big time sweetie! My Sibe Shania does something similar, and it is the best thing ever. Shania also senses when I am upset and she will come over and give me hugs and licks. Dogs are the best! :D Have you tried 3D art? There are some really fun things that can be done with the 3d tools available nowadays. Anyway, would love to see more of your art. Please share a link with us when you have the time. Bigs hugs to Shiva!

I’m taking Shiva to the vet for her yearly checkup in a week

Let us know how it goes. Would love to learn more about heart worm medications, and the paw thing.

When I was petting her after i got home from work, she snuggled against me as close as she could get and leaned into my hands. I can’t even describe how good it feels to have her do that. It was like a doggie hug!

That sounds awesome. Shiva sounds like a big time sweetie! My Sibe Shania does something similar, and it is the best thing ever. Shania also senses when I am upset and she will come over and give me hugs and licks. Dogs are the best! :D

Have you tried 3D art? There are some really fun things that can be done with the 3d tools available nowadays. Anyway, would love to see more of your art. Please share a link with us when you have the time.

Bigs hugs to Shiva!

]]> By: Sarah http://shibashake.com/dog/questions-comments#comment-18164 Sarah Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:18:27 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-18164 Shiva's name is actually from the Sanskrit word (and the Hindu god). I picked it cause it means "kind" & "pure" in some translations, and because she's pure white, except for little red tips on her ears!!! I Also have a bit of a thing for anything Indian. The friend I adopted her from introduced me to Indian food, which then inspired me to really learn about their culture, instead of just eating their amazing food, so it seemed appropriate! I'm taking Shiva to the vet for her yearly checkup in a week when I get paid again, so I will definitely bring up my concerns then. I think there's a good possibility I am just being an anxious mommy because Shiva is the first dog I've had since I moved out of my parents home back in '08. I really want to do what's best for her. Her paw pads look fine thankfully. I was worried that maybe it was a grass allergy, but I discovered she does this even if she's off the grass. She 'grooms' herself in excess of thirty minutes most times and one one of her paws has done it enough to thin the fur causing pink to show through. Any who, I will definitely bring it up to the vet. Also, I tried that treat thing you mentioned on part of your blog on new years - where you stuff a kong with wet dog food and freeze it. Shiva looooved it! I didn't expect such a great reaction from her, but i was very pleased. Shiva also did something that she's never really done before yesterday. It kind of melted my heart into a puddle. When I was petting her after i got home from work, she snuggled against me as close as she could get and leaned into my hands. I can't even describe how good it feels to have her do that. It was like a doggie hug! As for the other picture on my photobucket, yes i did draw it. Art's kind of a thing of mine. I used to draw in a more anime-style but after I went to an art program at SCAD a few times I incorporated a few of the realistic tricks I learned into my character drawings. =) Thank you for getting back to me! I really appreciate the advice. Shiva’s name is actually from the Sanskrit word (and the Hindu god). I picked it cause it means “kind” & “pure” in some translations, and because she’s pure white, except for little red tips on her ears!!! I Also have a bit of a thing for anything Indian. The friend I adopted her from introduced me to Indian food, which then inspired me to really learn about their culture, instead of just eating their amazing food, so it seemed appropriate!
I’m taking Shiva to the vet for her yearly checkup in a week when I get paid again, so I will definitely bring up my concerns then. I think there’s a good possibility I am just being an anxious mommy because Shiva is the first dog I’ve had since I moved out of my parents home back in ’08. I really want to do what’s best for her.
Her paw pads look fine thankfully. I was worried that maybe it was a grass allergy, but I discovered she does this even if she’s off the grass. She ‘grooms’ herself in excess of thirty minutes most times and one one of her paws has done it enough to thin the fur causing pink to show through. Any who, I will definitely bring it up to the vet.
Also, I tried that treat thing you mentioned on part of your blog on new years – where you stuff a kong with wet dog food and freeze it. Shiva looooved it! I didn’t expect such a great reaction from her, but i was very pleased.
Shiva also did something that she’s never really done before yesterday. It kind of melted my heart into a puddle. When I was petting her after i got home from work, she snuggled against me as close as she could get and leaned into my hands. I can’t even describe how good it feels to have her do that. It was like a doggie hug!
As for the other picture on my photobucket, yes i did draw it. Art’s kind of a thing of mine. I used to draw in a more anime-style but after I went to an art program at SCAD a few times I incorporated a few of the realistic tricks I learned into my character drawings. =)
Thank you for getting back to me! I really appreciate the advice.

]]> By: shibashake http://shibashake.com/dog/questions-comments#comment-18127 shibashake Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:53:24 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-18127 Hello Sarah, Congratulations on your new Shiba! She is absolutely beautiful. I really like her long legs and body proportions. 4 paws up for rescuing her! 1. In terms of heart-worm all my dogs are on Heartgard. According to my vet it is very important to get dosing right, and as you say, it is also important that it does not conflict with other medications. It is definitely a good thing to discuss with your vet. My vet is the one that recommended Heartgard so that was what we went with. I haven't done any in-depth research into it myself, so I can't say if it is the best. However, I have not encountered any problems with it so far. 2. In terms of paw licking, Sephy does a fair amount of that as well. Sephy is pretty fastidious and spends a fair amount of time grooming. I think it is a common Shiba trait. They are very clean dogs, which is one of the reasons many people liken them to cats. How often does she do it per day? How does her paw look and feel? Does she allow you to touch her paw? Is her paw sensitive? Does she walk comfortably? Depending on frequency, it could just be a grooming thing. To be safe though, it is best to get the vet to check her paws when you go back. I am sorry I can't be of more help, but with health issues it is best to consult with the vet. I usually just call them up and chat with the vet tech. They are pretty good about giving advice on what it could be, what to look out for, and whether it is an emergency situation. Btw. did you make the drawing on the photobucket gallery? It looks very good, very anime-ish. Hugs to Shiva. Great name - is she named after Final Fantasy Shiva? Hello Sarah,

Congratulations on your new Shiba! She is absolutely beautiful. I really like her long legs and body proportions. 4 paws up for rescuing her!

1. In terms of heart-worm all my dogs are on Heartgard. According to my vet it is very important to get dosing right, and as you say, it is also important that it does not conflict with other medications. It is definitely a good thing to discuss with your vet. My vet is the one that recommended Heartgard so that was what we went with. I haven’t done any in-depth research into it myself, so I can’t say if it is the best. However, I have not encountered any problems with it so far.

2. In terms of paw licking, Sephy does a fair amount of that as well. Sephy is pretty fastidious and spends a fair amount of time grooming. I think it is a common Shiba trait. They are very clean dogs, which is one of the reasons many people liken them to cats.

How often does she do it per day? How does her paw look and feel? Does she allow you to touch her paw? Is her paw sensitive? Does she walk comfortably? Depending on frequency, it could just be a grooming thing. To be safe though, it is best to get the vet to check her paws when you go back.

I am sorry I can’t be of more help, but with health issues it is best to consult with the vet. I usually just call them up and chat with the vet tech. They are pretty good about giving advice on what it could be, what to look out for, and whether it is an emergency situation.

Btw. did you make the drawing on the photobucket gallery? It looks very good, very anime-ish.

Hugs to Shiva. Great name – is she named after Final Fantasy Shiva?

]]> By: Kassie http://shibashake.com/dog/questions-comments#comment-18118 Kassie Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:33:59 +0000 http://shibashake.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-18118 Given that was his first bath his sisters complained more than he did. as long as i was holding him or talking to him he was alright. He absolutely hated the blow dryer though so we had to stop. other than that he didn't seem to mind it. Given that was his first bath his sisters complained more than he did. as long as i was holding him or talking to him he was alright. He absolutely hated the blow dryer though so we had to stop. other than that he didn’t seem to mind it.

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