Hi folks, We have a 14 year old Shiba, Tommy, who has a scratched cornea. The vet prescribed eye drops, but we are having a terrible time getting them in. He...
Hi Annalee, My 10 yr old Shiba has Glaucoma and yes the drops were a battle in the beginning, especially as she was in soooo much pain. I would constantly miss...
Hi Holly, Thanks for the suggestion! Our Tommy loves Puparoni, so I will try distracting him with that. It's interesting that your dog began to associate the...
When my 2 year old Shiba had an eye infection he had to have drops and it was absolute hell to get them in. We found that it took a couple people. We would lay...
Is there a website that has ways to read shiba body language. I always wonder what my 16 month old puppy is saying except I want a treat! One body action that ...
Brian- I'm not sure if there is Canine Body Language specific to shiba's or not- but there is a book out on Canine Body Language by Brenda Aloff (or Aluff)....
Hi Brian, That is so adorable!! Jindolyi does that too. I think it's a cautious thing. I play with it and will be very still then abruptly jerk forward a ...
I don't have a Shiba just now, but I specifically recall my little female's body language. Be very wary when they act "non-challant," especially when you are...
I have a 5 month old shiba. I've had him in the crate at night with it locked and he is OK with that because I started it when he was brought home. I am in...
Brian- My rule of thumb- if there's any doubt- than keep him crated at night. Are you free feeding him? (I do mine)- but I know some people when they...
I came across an online community for individual seeking age gap relationships. Here all the people are seeking age gap relationships. Age is not important in...
Dear everyone, hi I'm new My husband and I have a year old black and tan Shiba Inu. He had been sleeping at night and only getting me up once a night. Now it...
I have a 5 month old and I used to have to wake up and take him out but now he sleeps through the night from 10pm - 7am and then still sometimes doesn't need...
Hi Michele- How long have you had your little guy? My thinking if he's relatively new to your home- than it could be anxiety of the newness of everything....
We had him since August and he does not go when he whines and wants outside. He wants to run and explore. So we may have to organize walks again. God Bless ...
Hey all. I have to vent and ask for suggestions and advice. I have a two year old Shiba, he will be three years old in September. I got him as a puppy and had...
David, I can't offer any brilliant training tips besides crating your friend at night, which I'm sure you've thought of. The other is to perhaps install a...
Thanks. I am working on it. ... friend at night, which I'm sure you've thought of. The other is to perhaps install a separate dog run along the side of your...
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Hello Shiba Friends, I have been having some problems walking my 6 month old Neutered Shiba lately. He normally runs away when I bring out the leash to take...
Brian- My opinion only- find a new trainer that doesn't use corrections. I'm not sure your pup understands what you are trying to convey- you want him to...
I correct him by ... First off if you are using leash corrections they should be to the side to off set his balance and get his attention.? Collar should be...
Hi, I discovered with my Shibas that, while they were smart and sometimes even "cocky," they were easily discouraged and could become saddened if they didn't...
Michelle- Very good post! The Training Levels Group- is that based on Sue Ailsby's training levels? Anne On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 11:11 AM, Michelle Schmidt...
... levels? ... Hi, Yes, it is. I just love the fact that all the steps are not only broken down into the simplest forms (for the human!), but also that the...
Dear Members Just wanted to say a quick hello to the group, and send you a FREE gift link I just recieved...enjoy! My friend works for a big company and he...