How long does it take a Shiba Inu to warm up to a new owner?
This might not be an easy answer for you to hear, but I'll share it anyhow. The honest truth is that some shibas are one-person dogs. My 5-year-old shiba, Toshi, has been with us since he was 10 weeks old. He does love every member of our family, but he is clearly bonded with me over anyone else. Nothing is likely to change this, because he's made up his mind that I'm his Chosen. That doesn't stop him from enthusiastically greeting other members of our family when they come home, though--he loves them very much. But he loves them in his own way. The shiba way.Keep in mind that shibas are independent, sensitive, and don't like to be pushed. Odds are that if you're actively trying to win your shiba over (trying to pet her, picking her up, pursuing her in order to give affection)... you're doing it wrong. Much like cats, shibas tend to shy away from anyone who's too eager to be near them. My advice would be not to push your shiba girl--let her come to you. When she does, be calm and quiet and give her some affection. Also, being the Bringer of Good Things can help. Be the one who feeds her. Take her for long walks. Teach her a trick or two with some high-value treats (the good stuff, like cooked bits of chicken or liver.) Be the guy who gives belly rubs.If your wife is Chosen, you may always come second to your shiba. I hate to say it, but... that's the reality. Still, if you provide a stable, calm presence in your shiba girl's life, and you respect her individuality and preferences, you will also be her Person, her Family. Shibas are very unlike other dogs who are eager to demonstrate affection; they're content just to be in your company. But there will come a time when your shiba will demonstrate the huge capacity for love and empathy and loyalty that this breed possesses... and you'll feel it as long as you open your eyes to all the things the shiba is, and let go of all the things you wish she'd be.
Puppy Name for Shiba Inu girl?
Soo...we have a boy red shiba inu named Sullivan and he goes by Sully, tomorrow we will be bringing home a new baby black and tan shiba inu girl and want a name to match Sully's....any ideas??? thanks so much!!!!
Japanese honorifics and phrases?
1. I wouldn't call my boss chan at the work place, but if we were familiar outside of work, I might. Never at work, though. 2. You can talk to Chie about Naomi and use "naomi-san." or you don't have to use -san at all. If you're very familiar with a person, they probably don't expect you to use a suffix at all or use it seldom. 3. You can probably use "chan" or "kun" to insult someone. Especially if it's a man and you use chan. I dated a Japanese and I called him Kacchan and he hated it, especially if I said it around someone else who knew Japanese. 4. I've never heard of a woman as a Lord in any language. And Japan is pretty sexist, so I don't think tono would be used for a woman. 5. Dog is said as "inu" Akita-ken implies the Akita prefecture in Japan. 6. Konnichi wa. The wa can be pushed into konnichi or be seperate. But there are two "N" because there is a ん and a に which the ん is "n" and theに is ni. so "nni" 7. Sayounara is used if you're not going to see someone for a long time or ever again. You can say dewa mata, mata ne, ja ne, to a close friend/family. Shitsureishimasu is formal way of departing.
How can you make a Shiba Inu more affectionate?
Thank you for the a2a :)The short but unfortunately true answer to this question is: You can’t.No matter what you do, and for any length of time, you cannot cajole, coerce, or entice a Shiba Inu to give affection if it doesn’t want to. It’s up to the individual’s breeding background and personality. And this breed is far less affectionate than most others. If you have a Shiba and it doesn’t want to cuddle, my sincere advice is to accept what they give you.The key then is to find a Shiba that is more affectionate. Which is the topic for an entire question.The AKC purebred Shiba Inu tends to be very aloof; especially males, BUT there are exceptions. My female Shiba Inu is affectionate as they go, she will sleep at the foot of the bed, but will not cuddle on the couch.Part of the problem with the breed IMHO is the AKC Shiba Inu is bred for appearance and not personality. And we end up with beautiful dogs with perfect curly tails and golden/white coloration, but with aloof “skittish” personalities.I cannot speak to the Shiba Inu breed still maintained in Japan and only have experience with the AKC breeds.If you don’t yet have a Shiba and want to find one that is likely to be more affectionate, look for a female mixed breed Shiba Inu. Where there is Shiba and presence of other breeds, even in small amounts. It might not have all the perfect visual characteristics of the Shiba Inu breed, but it might have a much more affectionate personality!I wish the the best of luck in your search and training!Reference: Shiba Inu Dog Breed Information
What's it like to own a Shiba Inu?
I got my Shiba (Yoshi) when he was eight weeks old. He'll be turning 7 next week. It's been a wonderful experience.As a breed, Shibas get a lot of attention. If you're walking down the street people will usually comment on how cute these dogs are, or ask any number of questions ranging from "Is that a fox?" to "How much bigger is your dog going to get?" For me, the biggest drawbacks are the shedding, aggressiveness towards other dogs and inability for them to be off leash. None of these were deal breakers though. If I had to do it over again, I'd still get the same breed. The pros far outweigh the cons in my opinion: Shibas are a very fastidious breed. They don't smell, are very clean, rarely need to be bathed and tend to housebreak themselves. My Shiba gets a bath 2-3 times per year.Shibas are intelligent, but very strong-willed. Yoshi, my Shiba, has let himself out of his crate multiple times. When people approach the entrance to my home, he can tell if it's a stranger by the noise and cadence of the footsteps. When it comes to training, they're smart enough to learn commands and tricks, but can lose interest unless incentivized (e.g. treats).Beauty is subjective, but Shibas are gorgeous in my humble opinion. From an aesthetic standpoint, the thick coat, sharp features and medium size make them a very desirable breed to many.The stereotypical Shiba Inu is aloof and catlike. Having met many Shibas, I've found their personalities to be all over the place. Some are very affectionate and some aren't, but it wouldn't be fair to say that all Shibas are catlike.
How do you say beautiful eternal life in Japanese?
美しい永遠の命 utsukushii eien no inochi composition: 美しい(utsukushii) = beautiful 永遠の(eien no) = eternal 命(inochi) = life
Shiba inu vs Korean Jindo?
I've done A LOT of research on the shiba and came to the choice that it is a pretty good dog for me but maybe a bit too small. What are the differences between the two breeds besides the obvious height and weight? And preferably if you own/owned the Jindo.