Shiba Inus are commonly described as independent dogs. My Shiba Inu is very independent when it comes to independent thought and action. However, he is also very dependent on his people, more so than many other dog breeds. A Shiba Inu needs a lot of people time to keep him well occupied, both mentally and physically.
Archives for June 2009
My Dog is Lassie, Your Dog is Cujo
It does not matter whether others think our dog is a Lassie or a Cujo. What matters most is making sure that our dog has a good quality of life, and is safe, healthy, and happy. If a collar and leash is sufficient, there is no need to use a shock collar.
Just Slap Him on the Muzzle
The other day I was walking with my Shiba Inu when I came across one of my neighbors. He is a very pleasant fella, so we got to talking about our animals (he is really big into cats). Both my dogs (Shiba Inu and Siberian Husky) have pretty high prey drives, so I was explaining to him […]
Exercise Your Shiba Inu
The good news is that Shiba Inus are not extremely energetic dogs. My Siberian Husky leaves my Shiba Inu in the dust in terms of daily energy. However, Shiba Inus are easily bored. They need a fair amount of both physical and mental stimulation every day or they will get frustrated and will likely become destructive […]
Pack Leader to a Shiba Inu
Shiba Inus can be very dominant dogs. Shibas are a lot more primitive than many other domesticated dog breeds, and their instinct is frequently to fight rather than flight or appease. As a result, training a Shiba Inu can be more difficult than training other dog breeds. Nevertheless, training a Shiba Inu is very important […]