People always say that
the Shiba Inu is a dog that is more like a cat.
I thought it would be fun to look at why Shiba Inus got their cat like status, as well as consider how they are different from cats.
Shiba Neko 1. Independent, Aloof, and Stubborn
Probably the most important way in which a More ...
Kawaii!
Dusty is an awesome Shiba who actually comes when called – Imagine that!!
Here is a comment excerpt from awesome Shiba parent Brendan –
“Just a quick note to offer hope to others that read that you can’t take your Shiba off a lead.
Well we have had Dusty a while now and after getting her More ...
Many Shiba Inu owners will tell you that “mine” is the first and most favorite Shiba word.
Shibas think that everything, including food, toys, the house, the neighborhood, and even their supposed owners, belong to them.
If not properly handled, many Shiba Inus, and indeed dogs in general can get aggressive about guarding their resources. Shibas More ...
I really like Spitz type dogs, so I am owned by a Shiba Inu and a Siberian Husky. They are both great friends, but have somewhat different personalities.
Which is better – Shiba or Siberian?
You decide – a cookie is at stake!
1. Pretty Face
Shiba Inus look like foxes and Siberian Huskies look like wolves. More ...
Sometimes it can be difficult to find a good dog trainer that is knowledgeable, fits your personality, fits your dog’s personality, understands dogs, and is a good teacher.
I had a difficult time finding a good dog trainer for my Shiba Inu.
He is not an easy dog to handle, and most trainers that I More ...
If you look at the personality, temperament, or breed descriptions of Shiba Inus, they are always listed as independent dogs.
Are they truly independent? and what does independence mean here?
According to Dictionary.com there are 17 different meanings to ‘independent’. Many of them describe the Shiba Inu well, especially the definitions pertaining to independent thought and action.
Indeed More ...
Is your kung fu no match for your Shiba Inu’s kung fu?
How can you improve your Shiba kung fu and become a Shiba master?
To learn the answers to these questions, we turn to the book of Kung Fu Panda. What can a panda teach a dog? Not much – unless the panda is the More ...
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 or More ...
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 because More ...
Is it a dog? Is it a fox? Is it a cat?
The Shiba Inu has many names, and many faces.
The Shiba Inu is a trickster, a prankster, a devil dog, a ‘not for everyone dog’, and a ‘honey, why did you get this thing?!’ dog.
Indeed, Shiba Inus are read-heads for a reason – they have More ...
