An introduction to the shiba inu part 1 general information on the shiba inu shiba brochure written by jacey holden introduction if you are already this far, you have probably caught your first glimpse of a shiba. What is it like raising a shiba inu compared to other dog breeds. World war ii almost extinguished the shiba inu breed. I have a retriever and i wanted to know more about other breeds which lead me to this book. With fluffy red fur, this japanese pup grows up to be 16. If youve done some research on the shiba inu breed, one thing youve certainly heard and read over and over is how hard they are to train ive done my share of breed education, both online and at special events such as pet expo and meet the breeds, and, yes, i do tell people shibas can be difficult to train, arent recommended for first time dog owners, are too smart for. Shiba inu book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and. They characterized shiba inus as one of the most difficult breeds to train. While they may be stubborn and hard to train in many other ways, potty training is really not much of a challenge. Shiba inu dogs, shiba inu puppies and kennel flooring. There are so many dog books on the market today, it is a daunting task to find a good one. A comprehensive guide for the shiba inu personality and how to train your clever shiba. With over 10 years of experience in translation and small business importexport, my passion is the japanese dog nihon ken.
Click download or read online button to get shiba inu book now. Shiba inu training and puppy training, by michele welton, dog trainer, breed selection consultant, author of 15 dog books dog training is much less about the teaching of commands and much more about how you live with your dog. Speak to any shiba owner and i bet the flexi lead is their lifeline. Use reward obedience training, and always be firm but fair. I am a first time owner and would like to get a shiba inu. The 8 best foods to feed your adult and puppy shiba inu in. I have been involved in showing, breeding, and working the nihon ken for several years now.
Shiba inu training for a happy obedient pet shiba inu puppies are beautiful spitz dogs that look a lot like a fox. Great book for someone wishing to purchase or train their shiva inu puppy or. Shiba inu dog breed information, pictures, characteristics. This book will help those dog lovers specially for those who wants to have this. Inu, there are several pages of information on the shibas relatives in japan. Pat krzykowski, i own a dog, pet sit dogs, hoping to rescuetrain. Well after his death, he continues to be remembered in worldwide popular culture, with statues, movies, books, and appearances in various media. This dog weighs no more than 25 pounds at maturity but he is full of spunk and a lively sense of humor. Of course a shiba is stubborn and strongwilled, but then so are many other breeds, including the siberian husky. The breed spread to the united states in 1954 and progressive breeding documentation came to be established in the late 70s. The shiba inu, you see, is very challenging to raise and train. Find out even more about this popular dog from japan.
Sammy is an independent, active, and sometimes stubborn shiba inu. Shiba inus are small, attractive dogs that resemble foxes. Dogs dont come with instruction manuals, but the best dog training books from famous trainers and authors can certainly help you figure out how to teach and. References edit 1988, kokugo dai jiten, revised edition in japanese, tokyo. Finally, you can avoid some negative traits by training your shiba inu to respect you and by following the 11step care program in my book, 11 things you must do right to keep your dog healthy and happy.
The breeding of the shiba inu began in the japanese kennel club, founded in 1948. Shiba inu book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health. Are they easy to train and are they friendly towards other dogs as my neighbours have two dogs. Clicker training is the best method for these strongwilled pups, along with early socialization. Weighing 20 pounds, such japanese bred dogs are unique and need to be trained with patience and. My gsd dogs i could let off leash and not worry at all about a potential bolting incident. After reading this book, i realized shiba inu is not the right dog for me. You may get lucky and not experience these traits with your shiba but these are common traits you should know about so that they dont come as a surprise to you. Their shiba inu training book triangular shaped head who weighs about you and to your dogs teeth everyday. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The shiba inu gets its name from the brushwood bushes in which it used to hunt, shiba being brushwood inu being dog. Guide for the shiba inu personality and how to train your clever shiba strauss. They are very popular in japan and are gradually getting more popular in the west.
Shiba inu dog breed information american kennel club. A smalltomedium breed, it is the smallest of the six original and distinct spitz breeds of dog native to japan a small, agile dog that copes very well with mountainous terrain and hiking trails, the shiba inu. The shiba inu was entered in dog shows starting in the early 1930s. This book walks readers through what owning a shiba will entail. The shiba inu, also called the japanese smallsize dog and the brushwood dog, is a japanese nonsporting dog. The shiba inu is a smaller breed of dog originating in japan. People who fall in love with shiba inus because of their spitz looks are warned to prepare themselves to deal with their larger than life personalities. It is based on a true story, which originally took place in japan, in shibuya, tokyo. The characteristics of a shiba inu puppy and dog 2. Karen lunde hertzberg, shiba inu owner with professional experience grooming and training dogs. Weighing 20 pounds, such japanese bred dogs are unique and need to be. On the bright side, potty training is often easy for a shiba inu. The shiba inu was used primarily as a hunting dog to flush.
In many ways, this breed has a foxlike appearance with pointed ears and a bushy tail hes also intelligent and always up for a game. Though terribly adorable, the shiba inu can be notoriously difficult to train and is quite stubborn. I worked in administration and marketing for an all breed dog grooming. A shiba will probably never be a lassie, or perfect dog.
The fact is, there are no miracle cures for training a shiba inu. The more behaved childrens books and referenced in. Breeders worldwide will get a lot out of this book, although it was written by a british breeder. This breed was almost wiped out in the 1950s because of a distemper outbreak. My mom got me a japanese book called how to train a shiba inu loosely translated after i got my first shiba. How to order a shiba inu puppy from japan and have it. However, with consistency and patience, you can train your shiba inu to follow basic commands, go to the bathroom outside, and obey your rules about behavior. This instinct is very strong and once a shiba gets a scent, no matter how much shouting you do it will fall on deaf ears. Most of these dogs came from the yamanashi or san in areas of japan, brought down from the mountains, and they were rough and variable in type and temperament. In her book, stephanie strausss love for the breed stands out like a beacon, but the book is a realistic appraisal as well as a training and care manual which allows us to evaluate this highly intelligent former.
Training a shiba inu is more about forming a partnership with them. The japanese shiba inu has an affectionate and loving personality. A special breed of dog that has brought much joy and wonder into our lives. If you get a puppy i recommend the book how to raise a puppy you can live. Shiba inu temperament, personality, training, behavior, pros and cons, advice, and. The japanese shiba inu a detailed study of the shiba from the original translation of the japanese. The shiba inu does bear some resemblance to the akita in a smaller frame. Why are shiba inus one of the most difficult breeds to train. So popular was the breed that three separate regions of japan developed their own types. Despite their good looks and popularity, they are independent, notoriously stubborn and hard to train.
Here are the shiba inu training secrets that helped me turn my devil dog into a model citizen. Shiba inu book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training. Just curious as my experience is i can let them off leash but i remain very wary and subsequently diligent when they are. Japanese akitas need a lot of discipline to maintain the obedience. Shiba inu information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. Shiba inus were originally working dogs, not just pretty house pets. A breed native to japan, the shiba inu is a little slice of heaven. The shiba inu originated in japan along with the akita, shikoku, kai dog, hokkaido and kishu, all of which are larger than the shiba inu.
The shiba inu was declared to be a national treasure of japan in 1936, and in personality is a good match for the old samurai. It is very challenging to raise and train a dog but it is fun and exciting. Its original role was to hunt in dense jungle terrain. How to potty train your shiba inu puppy my first shiba inu. While shiba inus can be more difficult to train than other breeds, learning about their temperament and training can make the process seem much less daunting. Sammys owners would like to find an activity for him that is complementary to his natural abilities, and to give him a physical and mental challenge to engage in.
They typically stand about 15 inches tall and only weigh around 20 pounds. A smalltomedium breed, it is the smallest of the six original and distinct spitz breeds of dog native to japan a small, agile dog that copes very well with mountainous terrain and hiking trails, the shiba inu was originally bred for hunting. The shiba inu, often described as a miniature akita it isnt, is a beautiful curly tailed japanese dog. An ancient japanese breed, the shiba inu is a little but wellmuscled dog once. Shiba inus wont go in confined spaces the crate where they sleep and eat. If i was considering a shiba inu, i would be most concerned about. However, after the first world war the population was dangerously low and in 1928 a survival programme was developed using dogs from all. A dogs tale is a heartbreaking movie of the great loyalty between the dog and its owner. I had actually spent quite a while researching this myself, but for shikoku inu japan dog export that site is an export site for finding japanese dog breeds, including shiba inu, but as others mentioned, it would probably be easier to find one in. It may have been at a dog show, walking in a park, or just a picture in a book.
Hachiko is known in japanese as chuken hachiko faithful dog hachiko, hachi meaning eight and the suffix ko indicating affection. The secret of shiba training, is simply to exercise extreme patience, and find humor in our shiba s antics. The rumors are that you can use this book to train anything and anyone, even your spouse. I am very impressed with the information outlined in this book. In her book, stephanie strausss love for the breed stands out like a beacon, but the book is a realistic appraisal as well as a training and care manual which allows us to evaluate this highly intelligent former hunting dog. Is the myth indeed fact and are shibas not to be trusted off leash. It looks similar to and is often mistaken for other japanese dog breeds like the akita inu or.
Success in house training your shiba inu puppy using crate training can be boiled down to two main points. Learn about the smallest of the six original japanese breeds and find out whether or not this foxylooking dog. My first shiba inu began as a simple website building project dedicated to the shiba inu breed of dogs. If youve done some research on the shiba inu breed, one thing youve. However, ours is the only web site that offers shiba inu information specifically, from a renowned panel of experts because as you probably know, shiba inus have.
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