Looking for a reputable Shiba breeder on the east coast, NYC and up (we live on the Vermont border). Reputable to us means answers questions honestly, will allow us to visit, has real certificates of testing of dogs against glaucoma, dysplasia and anything else, sends photos of the actual puppies not stock photos, breeds for temperament (playful, social and socializes puppies even before they go to a new home), as well as looks. Anything else experienced shiba owners feel I should ask? Any recommendations? Any breeders to steer clear of? we do not want heartbreak.. Thank you for the opportunity to ask and for all the cute shiba photos..

My shiba boy hates brushing, bathing, and even being wiped with a pet wipe to the point he will bite me for real for real. I have been trying to regularly groom him since 8 wks he is 7 mnths now but its only getting worse. Any advice? Just know i have trying lick mats, treats, diferent types of brushes.

Hi everyone,

My first post! I have a 2.5 year old female shiba who is anxious in general, but especially at the vet. Before the last attempted visit a year ago, I gave my pup gabentin and trazodone, night before and 2 hours prior the visit -- and her anxiety cut right through it!

The vet said it's because she wasn't given a high enough dose, so they sold me more trazodone and gabapentin yesterday. When I got home, I realized my dog had taken the maximum dose previously -- and the vet can't go any higher.

Has anyone done the chill protocol with their dog? Gabapentin, melatonin and acepromzine orally. I've read not-great things about the last one.

If anyone has had success with any other method/s, please let me know!

Thanks so much!

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Stinky sleepy girl taking her 5th nap of the day

Does anyone know of any shiba inu breeders or anyone that sells them around washington and oregon area? I have been wanting a little shiba of my own for quite some time. 🥹

Any grooming advice for my lovely lady Tofu.

Good Morning!

I was wondering if anyone knew of reputable Shiba Inu breeders near Michigan. Would love to be able to drive and see the pups before buying, but everyone I find is 8 hour drive away.

Any help is appreciated as I almost drove 8 hours already but found out the seller was a scam.

Thanks,

Hello! I'm looking to adopt a Shiba Inu again. My Shiba recently passed away, and I had her for a good 13 years (she was almost 15) and I think I'm ready to start another journey with a puppy or young Shiba. Since I haven't looked in a while, I'm wondering how others are adopting their Shibas lately, specially in Southern California. Thanks.

I am going over potential new dog breeds.

I have experience with dogs from vizsla's to Italian mastiffs to shepherds, to huskies in dog walking/training. I owned mostly APBT, and terrier adjacent type dogs all being rescues.

I typically walk 8-12 miles a day (I have a lot of time on my hands) except for colder winter months (Why shiba's are high on the list, my next dog HAS to be winter friendly and preferred to be smaller/medium sized ) I have training experience with high energy dogs as well aloof dogs.. I am fairly confident in those abilities and my knowledge on socialization etc.. However I would love to have a companion i can take all over, and go on many loong walks a day regards of hot or cold, and possibly teach to run by a bike for times when i am going to town to drop of mail or something.

I don't care really about them being dog friendly (I do not do dog parks and the dogs that I allow to interact with my dogs have to be of a certain standard, I don't set my dog up to fail) And I am as a rule a loner, I am home all day and I walk and jog a lot as stated above.

I kind of ranted and expanded my question, but basically, I hear, and read that these dogs do not run out of energy, however most of the time when I read this they are puppies. How much energy do they have say 3-6 years into their life? Would they be good with that much walking and traveling beside bike for several several miles? I am basically just looking for a cold friendly smaller dog that has a large output of energy throughout life. I am trying to decide between a shiba and a collie (I truly want a Jindo but that's just impossible to find) I know collies are great easy dogs and have high energy, but if i can I think I prefer to stay little smaller and shiba's seem to be the highest energy in that size range, and I don't like the way collies look but that's a very small factor in my decision.

Anyways to anyone who managed to get through this disaster of a question and reply thanks so much :)

This is my handsome boy Bambino. He’s getting much better at not going potty in the house but if he’s not in his crate, he won’t bother to hold his pee. It’s not that he can’t, he holds it when he’s in his crate, but if we let him walk around he’ll just pop a squat wherever he is and pee.

How do I discourage this behavior?

My 19 week old Shiba will look at me this way every now and then. I find it hilarious as hell. Anyone else’s shiba do this?

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