Filed under: dog socialization — Tags: , , , — shibashake @ 5:39 pm

The Butt Sniff

I made many mistakes with my Shiba when I first got him, but one thing that I did from the start was try to socialize him to other puppies and dogs.
Shiba Sephy seems to really like interacting with other dogs but greetings do not always go well.
After carefully observing how Sephy meets dogs, I More ...

How to Greet Dogs

People often make the mistake of meeting dogs in the same way that they would meet a long-lost friend.
They move into the dog’s space and try to give the dog hugs. Some people have even tried to pick up my Shiba Inu because they think he is so cute and so much like a More ...

Filed under: dog socialization — Tags: , , , , , , , , — shibashake @ 5:25 pm

Dogs, Kids – Preventing Dog Attacks

Health officials say dogs bite or attack more than 4.5 million people each year, killing an average of 20 people.
Young children are often the most vulnerable to these attacks.
~~ [Excerpt from CNN.com Health]
Why areĀ kids more vulnerable to dog attacks?

KidsĀ are smaller, and tend to move faster and more erratically than adults. This may trigger a More ...

Filed under: dog care, dog socialization — Tags: , , — shibashake @ 5:54 pm

What Does Your Dog Smell Like?

Ok, I’m not talking about the wet dog smell during rainy days or the pungent aroma that occurs when they decide to just let it go.
What I am talking about is their every day musk –
the smell that they naturally exude when strutting around the house, playing in the great outdoors, or on More ...

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