Comments on: Shiba Inu Personality -Good, Bad, & Quirky

By: Christy

Christy — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 02:28:02 +0000

So true!
My current Shiba, Scout is 8. I call him my Shiba Devil. He thinks nail trims are evil torture, a close second to all forms of water including rain. Although he adores playing in snow, rather attacking it as he’s convinced there’s something hidden underneath.
He prefers to potty out front or away from the house but if he must will go out back. Unless it’s raining and then he refuses to move, but will vocalize his upset frequently.
He screams out the window every time we reenter our neighborhood after a car ride… he knows. He refuses to sleep in his bed for days after it’s been washed. His favorite place to sleep is alone in an office that’s rarely used (except by him). I’ve taken the hint and moved his bed in there.
He is extremely dog aggressive. His prey drive for anything non human is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. We’ve spent years training but nothing has changed at all. It started with my female Shiba that was 8, he was 2 (yes, neutered) and seems to happen out of nowhere. Ultimately she ended up going to live with a trusted friend who still gets to love her. It was so hard. Our cat was later diagnosed with an illness but I’m sure it could have become a problem also. He’s killed opossums, raccoons, rabbits, & rodent. Now he no longer gets let out by anyone unsupervised (the kids are adults). He’s a mess.
All that said. I adore him to pieces. Except for when he thinks I’ve ignored him and decides the best punishment is to poop or pee on my side of the closet. Just once it’d be great if he’d punish my husband.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 22:49:05 +0000

My Shiba Inu was easy to house break.
She cuddles my legs at night, but growls when she is pet by me if she did not approach me first.
She loves walks, car rides, and to play ball/fetch.
She does not like to be “contained”, kenneled, or held for more than a minute.
She is aggressive with my other dog and attacks him if he is around people who are eating.
She is very possessive of anything & everything.
She is beautiful & loyal & easy to groom & never smells.
She is agile & funny.
She is NOT an escape artist at all.
She is stubborn & strong willed.
She gets spooked occasionally by strangers.
She is very sensitive.

By: shibashake

shibashake — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:59:02 +0000

In reply to Grumpet. Hugs, thank you, and congratulations on your new Shiba girl. She sounds absolutely wonderful. :D

By: Grumpet

Grumpet — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:09:45 +0000

Hi, we are owners of a now 6 month old Shiba girl and I just wanted to thank you for all the helpful info. She is my first “difficult” dog breed but honestly, it’s so rewarding to see her grow up confident, playful and smart. With this website I knew what we were getting into and thank heavens for that, because she did almost drive me mad at some point. I’d like to point out that the part with “challenging behavior” is very on point, she had phases where she consistently misbehaved – just to get a rise out of us … Luckily, she’s the best thing that happened to me in the last year 🙂

By: shibashake

shibashake — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:06:21 +0000

In reply to Valerie Robertson. I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our Shiba last year. So very painful but I will always be grateful for all the wonderful moments we had. Hugs!

By: Valerie Robertson

Valerie Robertson — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 07:13:39 +0000

In reply to kblover.

I’ve owned 14 dogs in the last 60 years, all strays or rescue. All wonderful not raining classes just let them be dogs.. they all learned me which was so very interesting to watch our bonds grow while respecting each other.
The last dog I’ve had was a rescue, She was 5 they said and came from an end of the line shelter. Had to board her that’s when I found out she was a gorgeous long hair faun color Sheba. Her name was Lucy Girlwho had to be housed in an enclosure with chin link rook roof. Didn’t know they climbed. Found out stacked stone walls were no problem particularly if a chipmunk on top, scared me first time, scream a surprise first time. Lucy Girl left me September 9, 2022.
She was completely unique and we loved her decision making, fascinating.
The information I read in your article was so true, funny and made me cry again. I could never have any animal that could measure up to her.
Thanks

By: T.Veres

T.Veres — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 20:50:28 +0000

As a Shiba owner and lover, many times over.
I can tell you from experience, they are all very different from one another. That’s regardless of their breed ‘standards’ or ‘inherent behavior’, for lack of a better term. It’s all in their upbringing and training that they learn very early, how to adapt to our world. Otherwise, you will be living in theirs! Trust me. The ‘Shiba’
behavior is inherently in their DNA, so they are unlike other domesticated breeds. It’s ancient, and it’s stubborn. Not necessarily ‘aggressive’, as I have had Shibas that are stubborn, be exceedingly sweet natured. I’ve raised them from puppies, and adopted as adult rescues, young ones and seniors with ‘life challenges’.
The rescues were the ones that were happiest,
just to be in a loving home. I wouldn’t trade one day for any of them. They have enriched my life beyond all measure.
The Good, The Bad, and Every Moment In-between! But, Seriously. Life with a Shiba is All Good! As Any True Shiba Owner Will Tell You.
☮️💖Shiba🦊

By: shibashake

shibashake — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:50:52 +0000

In reply to KarA.

Congratulations on your new Shiba! My Shiba was standoffish with new dogs at first, but he warms up to them after a few weeks. Here are some of my experiences with helping my Shiba form healthy bonds with my other dogs – https://shibashake.com/dog/second-dog-introducing-a-second-dog/

Big hugs to Tuna and his Akita brother.

By: KarA

KarA — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:07:55 +0000

I brought a male 2.5 year old Shiba named Tuna into my home with a 2 year old Akika male.
Tuna was living a very undisiplined life with undisiplined Pomeranians. He has learned to sit stay since 2 weeks with me. Very stubborn.
Any advice I will take.

By: shibashake

shibashake — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 23:27:04 +0000

In reply to Rose. Big hugs. Dogs really make life wonderful.