Comments on: Should I Get a Dog? – 10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog

By: MrsMoe

MrsMoe — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:16:24 +0000

Hi Shibashake – (Sorry for the delay) My friend has had several GSDs and I have now become familiar with something I didn’t know about them: They can suffer from an intestinal disorder that killss within a day. She lost TWO of them (different breedings) that way. It was so sad. The vets could do nothing to save them it comes on that quickly. Other things to consider: notorious for hip dysplasia, prolific shedders. On the other hand: she had the most devoted dogs ever! They have great personalities, trained well, and were devoted to her family. They are very quick to guard their homes, so care must be taken in how they’re trained.

By: shibashake

shibashake — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:15:24 +0000

Thanks explorer
Hi MrsMoe – yeah I fell in love with the Shiba look as well. They also have a very interesting and funny personality. However, they can be very difficult dogs to train and live with – stubborn to the n’th power and always such a rogue Would love to hear more about your dog. I am thinking of getting a GSD – but still thinking …

By: MrsMoe

MrsMoe — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:14:24 +0000

I LOVE Shiba Inus. I have a Boxer/Shepherd cross right now, but have always been partial to the look and size of the Shiba Inus. Adorable Hub!

By: explorer9360

explorer9360 — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:13:24 +0000

Very cute

By: Rina15

Rina15 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:12:24 +0000

Ill be getting a Shiba and actually also considered having the crate in my room at night then in another room durring the day.
I don’t want to traumatize the poor pup by leaving him completely alone the first night but I do understand the thoughts on routine.

By: shibashake

shibashake — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:11:24 +0000

Hello Rina,
Thanks for visiting my blogs and thanks for the lovely comment
With regards to moving the crate, it really depends on the dog. In general, dogs like routine, so it may be best to get them used to the standard routine right from the start.
When I got my Shiba, I would move the crate into the bedroom at night, and during the day, have the crate out in the living room. Later on, I just got another crate so that I wouldn’t need to move things around so much.
If the crate does not fit well into your bedroom, you can also consider having it outside your bedroom door, and then just leave the door open. However, decide where you want him during the day and night and then start training him on that right from the start. In this way, he will get used to the routine, and there will be no need for any large changes later on.
Some dogs handle changes in routine better than others. My Siberian for example sometimes chooses to sleep outside in the backyard. My Shiba, however, always wants to be in the bedroom.
Congrats on getting a puppy soon! Post us some puppy pictures.

By: Rina15

Rina15 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:10:24 +0000

Hello id like to say i adore your blogs.
But i was wondering if you could help me with a question. I am getting a puppy in a few weeks and i know its a good idea to keep the puppy in your room at night when they sleep. We will be crate training him and the crate may not be ideal to have in my room but we could have it there for a while, would it be possible to start out with the crate in my room then move it down to the area where he is when we are gone?

By: Kenzilover :)

Kenzilover :) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:09:24 +0000

thanks

By: shibashake

shibashake — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:08:24 +0000

Kenzi is really lucky to have found you Always so glad to meet people who save dogs that are really in need and put in the time and patience to give them a good life.
Hugs to Kenzi! Cool name too

By: Kenzilover :)

Kenzilover :) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:07:24 +0000

HAHA, this is lol funny, when i first got my dog, Kenzi (she was a pound puppy ) She was almost dead, to the point when they didnt want to give her to us because they were sure she would die, and she had ALL of these habits, but now with some kindness (and a few treats) she is a very happy, playful, well behaved girl (although shes still a stalker ) GREAT ARTICLE