Is A Shiba Inu Right For You?

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Dogs need walks everyday no matter what the breed is.

Lots of shiba's end up in shelters when their owners find out they are not 'cuddly toys'. When people go 'ahhh, what a cute dog, what is it?', I always tell them to do research before they take a shiba. Very focused and smart. Aka dominant and stubborn. To frighten them a little I tell them they are closest related to the wolf of all dogs. And that they are a primitive breed of bear hunters, not cuddly toys for the kids.

Your shiba Inu is very young, once their turn 3 years old they will calm down. Yes it's a difficult breed but as long as you show that you are the alpha they will understand that they are not in charge. Once they get your trust the rest of the things they do you just need to have a great personality along with them to lough and enjoy your shiba.

Aw my Shiba is the exact opposite lmao, she's a lazy girl and very calm. She's very cat-like, likes to nap a lot and isn't too hyper. I'm very lucky she was never the type of dog to chew on things, I've actually never once had an issue with that! Phew. But maybe thats just the fact that I give her a lot of discipline. But I agree that they are very stubborn, if you don't have the patience and knowledge to train this type of breed you will have a Shiba that's very feisty and out of control lol. The only issue I have with Kitsune is she's not very social with other dogs. Anyways Kyoto is a cutie!

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My shiba keeps bringing all the shoes upstairs... its actually pretty convenient lol! 😂

very true. My Shiba used my phone as a chew toy one night as I took a bath. I had been on the phone quite a lot that day, so obviously the item distracting me had to be destroyed. phone was 2 months old. I had no warranty. she was so proud of herself. she's lucky she's cute.

Me: I want a shiba inu! Wallet: hell no

My shiba is always doin' these super cute yawn sounds, so adorable ^^ He's 16 months and my life has turned from depression and feelings of hopelessness. He is my everything. I no longer need medication that relieved me from previous anxiety and in general bad mood. He's my medicine. I am very thankfull to maybe recieve any good tips from anyone of you guys.. I feel that he already, quickly have settled down. 2 weeks now. Commands as sit, lay down, stay, come are fine but he can be very distracted and not listen to "come here ", always. Guess he's so excited around his envirement, ;P.. I am very happy if I can manage to teach him prover way to be my real best friend. I want to speak with him to his language. They are learning very fast I notice, ^^ Dogs are amazing, why precribe antidepressants? He's my only antideppresant.

He's gorgeous

He is so beautiful I want to cry

THEY RHINK EVERYTHING IS A GAME crucial in order to have a shiba inu

Hi! I have a 3 1/2 years shiba inu. He is indeed a dog with a big personality and can think for himself, witch I love. I do agree that that they do chew a lot (shoes, paper even walls) when home alone, but he stopped with this at 4 months old. But chewing is part of being a puppy, I guess. Manage staying home alone up to 14 hours now (rarely this happens), no crating. "Homeclean" after 4 days when he came home to me, always slept through the whole night, quick to learn tricks and commandoes. Rarely barks, "talks/talks back" sometimes. Energetic when outdoor, harmonic and playfull indoor. Can easily live with maksimum 45 minutes of walk a day for a long period. Patient and calm with kids and old people. Can be aggressive to other male dogs, when his ladyshiba friend is around. Shedding is a nightmare. "Come" command outdoor is a sure fail. Independent outdoor, shadowing indoor but also aloof. * walks around water pits, dont like getting paws dirty * loves snow, dipping his head as far down as possible * ear flattens and screams out of joy when meeting someone he knows * hates bath/showering, but learned to tolerate it * thinks he´s a cow, and eats a lot of grass in summertimes. * Ignores barking/aggressiveness from small dogs, but no mercy on bigger dogs. * Often mistaken for a fox

While I appreciate the warnings, I really feel like you are making very broad generalizations that simply are not true. I have been a Shiba Inu owner for 11 years. The puppy stage is the most challenging, but if owners will be very patient and loving during the puppy/teenage stage: this darling dog will reward their owner a hundred-fold with affection, respect and whole hearted devotion.

i didnt know how 'talkative' shibas could be until ours started a few months after getting her. ive used it to train her to bark for what she wants where she used to silently sit and stare until i figured out what she wanted. we love her 😊

My two Shibas were rambunctious in their early years (before 2 yo) and destroyed a lot of things in the house. However, reaching puberty helped calm them down and now they don't touch anything and they're both really good indoors. They're really easy to litter train due to a fastidious tendency. They shed like crazy, you will need to brush them often and vacuum all the time. Do not cut their hair! It regulates their body temperatures for the seasons. Just get the furminator brush and brush them daily. Cutting their hair will only get rid of their top overcoat then you'll get stuck with the undercoat and the top coat will not grow back like normal. These dogs need people with patience, positive reward obedience training and asserting your position as the leader since they are an ancient breed and have wolf like traits- they will test your leadership over and over in which you gently but firmly teach them over and over. I love them because they are super loyal, smart and beautiful to look at. They're so clean! Minus the constant shedding. They never have accidents once they're litter trained. No doggy odor for their fur either. And they're pretty quiet unless here is something awry to catch their attention. They are independent so do not expect them to be following your every command. I don't recommend them for novice dog owners. I've cared for dogs for over 20 years and I've had Shibas for 7 years. Do your research on them to see if they are right for you and your family. They are gorgeous but these dogs aren't for everyone. You will need to socialize them like crazy as they are naturally shy dogs. And touch their paws and ears often to desensitize them as they are prone to disliking anybody near their faces or body- otherwise you're going to have a hard handling them for baths, nail trims, etc. They're naturally mouthy, so bite inhibition training is recommended as well so they don't bite your children or you later on which will lead them to being dropped off at the shelter. Do your research on the needs of specific dog breeds before getting them based on looks alone. These are common things a Shiba owner needs to be aware of.

My Shibas shed a lot and blow their coats 2 times per year grooming is a must which you will find out in about 6 months (coat blowing usually happens after their first year. Yes they are a difficult puppy to raise, they are very stubborn and if you let them the will rule everything and you cannot allow it. They (not all but most are constantly throughout their life trying to be the Alpha whether they are male or female. If you do allow it they can be a very aggressive dog and many people are not aware of it.....most vets will tell you they have been nipped or bitten by a shiba if they have ever dealt with one. What most north americans don't get is the wild side of the dog has not been removed from it like many other breeds. One of my Shibas comes directly from Nara Japan and although he came from a famous breeder and top parents who were show dogs...on the dogs time off the owner still took them out in packs and allowed them to hunt...his first day off leash with me, he came back with a dead duck. There are not enough new generations of this breed yet to remove that instinct and if not heavily socialized with smaller animals and dogs they can and will go after them if not trained properly. Believe it or not they are actually very skilled at going after mice as well. Training them is difficult and it is constant and if you do not keep up with it they will walk all over you...my shibas are off leash dogs..but this is rare...let me make this really really clear, they will run and it is hard to train them to be off leash. Please please please do not think you can just go out and do this....I had a great advantage as my mother was a dog trainer and had show dogs and my uncle bred and trained police dogs, so I have been around this all my life and as many dogs as I have been around I have never seen such a stubborn, more independent, difficult dog. They are also incredibly smart. They are a problem solving type dog and don't think a gate will work...they can climb like you would not believe, but if they want something they will work to try and get it. My dogs have shocked me at their skill levels of solving problems....but it is also a great training tool and a way to keep them busy. Also if you have a puppy touch their paws often...they do not like their nails clipped or paws touched and they act like they are dying when they get their nails clipped...it is actually pretty funny, but not so fun for the person clipping them.....they can and do talk a lot and talk back often...they are nick named the cat of the dog world because of their aloof attitude, their independence and stubbornness. They are not a cuddly dog and they do not want your constant attention...they will come to you when they want to be pet or played with. They are also a one person dog more often than not...they pick their person and will be loyal to a fault to that person. I would never ever ever recommend this dog for a first time dog owner. All of that being said I will never own another type of breed again in my life....I love them because if you can get them trained they are one of the smartest and most loyal dogs I have ever come across. My shibas go every with me, can do every trick you can think of, they go hiking and climbing with me, camping, out on the boat to go fishing (just don't leave the fish were they can get it because they love fish and will eat it), people ask me to bring the dogs along because they are well behaved and have been taught to listen to children as well...this is important they are not super fond of kids...they like to sleep in the same area as their person, they don't like to be dirty, they have a long life span, few health issues and are really really funny. They do not like being left with other people and will often not eat for days if I go away, even though it is my son, who they grew up with, that looks after them if I go somewhere. He also has trouble getting the to listen to him if I go away. This is common among shibas so you have to be willing to be dedicated to them. They have big personalities and love to let them shine and definitely believe they are a big dog in a small body. They are a great deal of work but if you put the time in and stay consistent and on top of them they are really worth it. But if you don't have the time or are not willing to do training this is not the dog for you. Many trainers and even reps from registration agencies such as CKC or AKC will tell you not to get a Shiba unless you have owned dogs before and are wiling to put in constant time.

I've had my shiba Inu for almost a month ( 12 weeks now) and everything you said could not be more true!!!! Like literally to the tee described him lol. They are so cute but omg a handful and constantly need supervision

They are hard to train but when the training is done, they become the most wonderful dog.