when I was sitting in a lounge chair would crawl up to mys shoulder and nuzzle my neck.

That is so adorable!

You can’t even say the word hug w/o him rushing to join the hug fest.

LOL! I also love group hugs. Dogs really are the best!

Happy Holidays and a big standing-up hug to your furry one. 😀

lol – During thunderstorms *I* am the one running to my dogs for hugs.

Shibas can be picky about their food. Sephy really likes bacon, cheese, and chicken, in that order. However, I only give him very little bacon and cheese because of the salt content. The chicken, I microwave it plain and then cut it up into little pieces. He gets more of that.

For commercial treats, I use the Innova EVO treats and chicken jerky. You have to be really careful with commercial treats because many of them have a lot of fillers (e.g. wheat, corn, corn hull, etc.) as well as additives, including salt, which may not be great for a dog.

Finally, a word of caution; Shibas will always try to manipulate you into giving them the good stuff rather than eat their regular food. Save the good stuff for when you need it (e.g. grooming); don’t let them trick you — too much 🙂

Here is a detailed list of Sephy’s favorites.

What type of treats (brand & description if you could) to you typically use for positive reinforcement/training?

I’m looking into getting a Shiba Inu sometime this year and am particularly interested in what Sephy likes to be treated with.

Thanks!

“i also got them use to being touched as a young puppy”

I think that is really the key.

Also there are some dog breeds that are more aloof, and does not like hugging as much as others. My Shiba Inu is like that, so I just let him be. Sometimes, he will seek me out, and those times are special 🙂

I suppose people are like that too, some are very physically affectionate and some less so. I try to respect my dogs’ boundaries and appreciate that my Sibe is a “love-bug”. But, I also love my Shiba who is frequently too cool to touch 🙂