Comments on: Zen Dog Training Tips from Kung Fu Panda

By: shibashake

shibashake — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 04:52:21 +0000

In reply to daniel.

Weight: Dogs, 45 to 60 pounds. Bitches, 35 to 50 pounds.
~~[The Standard for Siberian Huskies]

http://www.dogster.com/forums/Siberian_husky/thread/605498/1

By: daniel

daniel — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 06:44:52 +0000

Anyone could tell how much weight should for Siberian Husky Male 9 months old Weights? mine only 26kgs. the food is only science diet for puppy healthy development.

Thanks broo

By: shibashake

shibashake — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 03:46:02 +0000

In reply to kini izzard. I am not sure I can add anything that will be new. When potty training my dogs there are two things that are key - consistency and supervision. My puppy usually needs to go when she wakes up and after any heavy playing or activity, so I always take her out (or put her in their potty area) during those times. I try to observe her carefully, and set up a fixed daily schedule, so that I can predict when she has to go, and can take her out during those times. In the beginning, I err on the safe side and take her out more than is needed. In addition, when she is freely roaming the house, I am *always* there to supervise her. As soon as I see her showing any potty signals, I take her outside, and give her the "Go Potty" command. After she goes, I make sure to reward her *extremely well* for doing the right thing with her favorite games, affection, and treats. If I am unable to supervise, for even 1 minute, I put my puppy in her enclosure with puppy pads. For potty training to work, it is important to not only maximize successes, but also to minimize mistakes. Here is more on what I did to potty train my dogs.

By: kini izzard

kini izzard — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 08:58:29 +0000

Thank you for your wonderful philosophy and your wisdom about puppies and their mindset. I’ve read many boring repetitious articles about puppy training. I aborted them midway. Don’t have the patieance to weed through all the “fluff” for the authors need to say what needs to be said with embellishment. I’m a chihuahua owner. I have two puppies that I love so much. There isn’t a damned thing wrong with either of them. I’m the problem. I spend all my time with them and still the potty training is “whipping my butt.” I’m in a condo and want to part rain them. I have artificial grass tray. That’s my latest effort. Let’s see that is after newspaper, pads, blanket in a playpen. Still they look at my carpet as a free for all. My apt. Is filled with bottles of puppy cleaning potty solutions and playpens. Now I’ve had a present on the “grass” twice. Don’t know who is the giver. So I praise the effort to all of us. Why I’m the problem is that I’m older and because of my health I’m inconcistent with scheduling. I’ll walk them outside and nothing. Come inside and voilà. Can you help?

By: shibashake

shibashake — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:10:13 +0000

In reply to Kelly Schlenker.

Thanks for your kind words Kelly. I am going through a pretty horrible flu right now, and reading your comment made me feel better. 😀

Sounds like you have gone through a lot with your Terrier girl. She is a very lucky girl to have found you. Big hugs to you all!

By: Kelly Schlenker

Kelly Schlenker — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:47:22 +0000

This article literally brought tears to my eyes..:) Thank you for the wonderful encouragement in this post. I have struggled with the need to feel I have total control over our dogs, too. Our 3 year old terrier mix SPCA rescue has grown in so many ways, but still when we are off leash basically comes when she decides, and loves to chase deer and flush birds. She has a very high prey drive, and will come when we call when it works for her, on off leash walks. In the house and at home she is the best little girl. We have worked very hard on her fear issues with other dogs and that has improved a great deal. We recently acquired a Shiloh Shepherd pup who is completely mellow and laid back. I struggle with how much he will pick up from her, although at 4 months he does listen better than she does. You have no idea how much I appreciate your articles, as I am trying to incorporate many of your suggestions to better understand our puppies, and bond with them instead of fear-based trying to control every outcome. Thankyou again.

By: shibashake

shibashake — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:11:16 +0000

In reply to Georgina.

Congratulations on your upcoming Shiba puppy! They can be really great dogs if properly handled. 😀

Make sure to take lots of puppy pictures and post us some picture links.

By: Georgina

Georgina — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:46:59 +0000

Thank you for your article on “Zen Training”; we are about to get our Shiba Inu Puppy (Katana b. April 14th, 2013) the second week of June. We have read a lot about Shibas and your article resonates, it is concise and honest. I will share these with my two sons and daughter and of course my husband; we are all very excited about receiving Katana (me a little bit worried) into our family , they can’t wait to play with her; I’m sharing your article with them. Thank you.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 05:07:19 +0000

I’ve read almost all your articles! You’ve been very helpful and answered many questions for me and I appreciate it. Thank you. This is one article i very much needed. Filled my heart with joy and hope. Especially after the events that took place at my home yesterday with my 1 year female pitbull. She is a fearful dog and aggressive when she plays. Last night my husband, son, and I were playing ball with her but she gets too excited and as she jumped up for the ball she jumped up at my husband and punctured his skin. He was extremely upset since our first dog is the complete opposite of her. I was quite sad last night because I felt helpless and if i felt that way she must have felt worse. My husband kept saying how he is going to get rid or her and she will bite someone one day and I would be at fault. Of course i will i am her owner after all. I am doing my best to socialize her I was too protective of her as a puppy which made it worse (I didn’t know what i know now). I know i must have patients and I will because she is a good dog. She has never bitten anyone and although she is aggressive at play shes very lovable . I won’t give up on her and soon i will get professional help when my budget allows. Thank you so much.

By: shibashake

shibashake — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:08:19 +0000

Hello Vanessa,
Your dog is a very lucky girl to have you on her side!
In terms of playing, I find that it helps when I have strict play-rules with my dogs. Just like when they play with each other, I also have many obedience breaks when they are playing with me. This helps to refocus them on me, and prevents over-excitement.
My Sibes are very high energy, so sometimes, their excitement can result in accidental bumps and bites. Here are some of the things that I do to help manage their play-excitement.
http://shibashake.com/dog/dog-play-fun-games-to-pl
Let us know how it goes. Big hugs to you and your furry gang!