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Dog Threat Down – Ripgut, Foxtail, and Bromus Malus

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If you plan on bringing your dog to the park or on hiking trails, make sure to look out for some of these evil weeds. During the hot summer months, the seeds dry up and become extremely sharp. When a dog passes through these dry weeds, the seeds hook onto his fur, and can easily pierce through skin, paws, ears, and even eyes. If inhaled through the nose, they can cause havoc in a dog’s nasal cavity.

Shiba Diary – Visit to the Vet

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Shiba Inu Diary – Sephy’s first visit to the vet. The vet had to muzzle Shiba Sephy in order to give him his shots and a physical examination. At the end of the visit, the vet told us to return Sephy because he had a very unbalanced temperament. I later learned that many Shibas are very sensitive to restraint/handling. In addition, their natural mouthiness and stubbornness make them poor patients during visits to the vet.

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Shiba Diary – Sirius Puppy Class

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Shiba Inu Diary – Sephy’s exciting first day at puppy class. There were some fun puppies around that Sephy really enjoyed roughhousing with, but best of all there was another Shiba Inu pup! In addition to play, Shiba Sephy also learned to have play-breaks and follow some play rules so that he does not lose control, as puppies so often do.

Shiba Inu Sephy’s Diary

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The very beginning of Shiba Inu Sephy’s story. Today, we met Sephy for the first time and took him home with us. Shiba Sephy was very stressed and worried. After all, he had to leave his siblings, mother, and the home that he was born in.

Socializing a Shiba Inu to Other Dogs

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Shiba Inus are a primitive breed. They tend to be stubborn, dominant, independent, and possess a strong instinct to guard. As a result, it can be a challenge to socialize a Shiba Inu to other dogs. Here we consider some of the dog-to-dog socialization challenges of a Shiba Inu as well as how to help our Shiba become more comfortable and tolerant of other dogs.

New Puppy Supplies – What a Puppy Needs

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Congratulations on your new puppy! Some important starter supplies for a new puppy include an adult sized crate with dividers, good quality puppy food, lots of interactive chew toys, grooming supplies, and potty training supplies. Puppies grow up very quickly, so remember to have fun with your new fur ball and take a lot of pictures.

A Dog’s Guide to a Happy Life

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All other things being equal, I think that dogs are happier than people. One key reason is because dogs live in the moment and do not hold grudges. Dogs also do not let emotions like embarrassment or envy get in the way of being happy and living life. Here are the 5 most important things I learned from my dogs on how to live a happy life.