Comments on: Shiba Inu Training Secrets

By: Shawnn

Shawnn — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:06:56 +0000

This is so ACCURATE! I just rescued my first Shiba-Inu after 20 years of rescuing Chow-Chows & Shar-Pei. I LOVE this little guy but they are definitely a challenge. Great info!

By: Kerry Baidin

Kerry Baidin — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 22:14:50 +0000

I have a 3 year old Shiba Inu (female) that is adorable. She is and has been completely housebroken since I got her at 8 weeks old. She loves to sleep in every morning, and many times after I do some chores, I must go in a get her up. She stops every time I use the word “wait”, the cutest thing is that she will back up (walking backwards) if I tell her you went to far, backup. Truthfully, I’ve not had even one problem with her. She is vocal however, and does the Shiba scream if someone comes into the house and surprises here. She understands about everything I tell her….after reading so many comments, I can see I am blessed. She is socialized, and loves greeting friends and family.Yes, she does snuggle and sleeps on her side of the bed. I am 80 years old and have had during my life many, many dogs but not one as loving, smart, and entertaining as my Sophie.

By: Katrina Hart

Katrina Hart — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:58:07 +0000

I have a 14 year old Shiba Inu that actually turned into a service animal. He was crazy for about the first three years of his life. I now have a 4 month old and a 6 month old Shiba Inu puppies. The 6 month old was potty trained in 3 days and is very calm, shy, and sweet. My baby the 4 month old is crazy like my oldest was. He bites uncontrollably, he is potty trained, he can sit, come and lay down. He does good with other dogs but I have to hold him until he calms down. He is a little wild but he loves food so it may make training easier. The 6 month old doesn’t really care about food so its taking a bit longer to take. Redirecting, walking, patience and time. Every stage of my Shiba’s life brought different beautiful things. Now he loves to snuggle and is very calm. Hang in there if you have a Shiba they can actually turn out to be lassie just takes years.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:57:56 +0000

I just rescued a now little over 5 month old Shiba Inu. He is an absolute delight and an absolute terror. The biggest problem is the nipping/biting when something doesn’t go his way. I walk him 4 miles a day sometimes 5 and this helps a lot with brining down some of his crazy energy. Is he a challenge? Absolutely, but I am up for it. For example my husband walked him for a mile today and I got home late so I gave him another mile. Needless to say, he is a total brat this evening. My question is, how long do they stay in the puppy phase? He does see a trainer 1 every 2 weeks. The other big issue is he tries to eat his poop. How do I fix this? I’ve been doing the distraction, like a snack rewarding him for doing his business.

By: Gracie-May

Gracie-May — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:11:11 +0000

and my shiba is almost a year old and her name is Mollie

By: Gracie-May

Gracie-May — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:08:59 +0000

this really helped me understand what i am doing wrong to train my shiba inu

By: Carol Farrell

Carol Farrell — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:53:39 +0000

I have a Shiba Inu/ Border Collie Mix. I am experiencing challenges, but overall she is a fun, engaging pet. At almost 4 mos. she is learning quickly, does very well with potty training and going mostly outside. My biggest challenge is the jumping and nipping in playtime activities, and her exuberance meeting new people.

By: Sabel

Sabel — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:17:00 +0000

In reply to Crystal. Please consider re-homing her to a family/person who is well equipped to care for a Shiba Inu and will give her love. She deserves a home where she can be herself, be loved, and have her needs met. They are not a breed for beginner dog owners. If you are looking for a dog, please also consider finding a trained service dog that will fit into your life and suit your needs. Do not just get a dog for the sake of having one. Look at reporting whoever sold you this poor girl, it sounds unethical, and dangerous, particularly if they gave you a different dog than what you had agreed to.

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:11:44 +0000

Great information
I love my Shiba who is 6 years old
He does frustrate my wife because he steals our son’s toys and get mouthy if our son is trying to retrieve an item

By: Glen

Glen — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 13:49:28 +0000

Excellent suggestions and advise…Our Shiba is 3 yrs. and I have a hard time still getting him to go on walks. He loves to ignore as you have mentioned. Still love the guy (Toasty) and still trying. They certainly have their own personality…