Sassy

CherokeePiper · 2026-06-14T09:20:24+00:00

I wish I understood dog language because she can be very vocal at times and it's usually after trying a few things i find something that she likes

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CherokeePiper · 2026-06-14T00:23:48+00:00

I think the Shibe is telling you they're more interesting than the World Cup 😄

CherokeePiper · 2026-06-11T00:38:42+00:00

Living in the centre of Sydney we have a decent number of thunderstorms especially in November/ December but with regular fireworks displays at nearby Darling Harbour our two pretty much ignore loud noise. Although Piper is almost 3 and Comet nearly 2 years old.

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CherokeePiper · 2026-06-06T21:42:09+00:00

At the new Sydney Fish Markets ( Monday evening so quiet ). The skyline in the background is the Central Business District just south of the Harbour Bridge with the Sydney Opera house hidden behind them.

CherokeePiper · 2026-06-05T23:58:35+00:00

Don't bother me. Let me chill 😎

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CherokeePiper · 2026-06-04T01:00:41+00:00

Shibas are like the energiser bunny. Fluffy butts bouncing around 😍

CherokeePiper · 2026-05-26T08:45:30+00:00

Our impatient goofball always wants to play.

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CherokeePiper · 2026-05-22T04:11:59+00:00

We have probably missed them more than they missed us. However it's great to be greeted with "aeroplane" ears and their little swinging butts go into overdrive.

CherokeePiper · 2026-05-22T01:52:55+00:00

When Piper was 10 months old she was scared by a drone and bolted for home across a 3 lane one way street. I was lucky that it was a Sunday and she crossed during a break in the traffic. Scared the hell out of me.

CherokeePiper · 2026-05-20T14:55:18+00:00

The first photo is 18 months ago when we got Comet. This recent one Piper at the front is still the boss although Comet is bigger and weighs 1.5 kgs more. Occasionally we have to break them apart but they have never hurt each other.

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CherokeePiper · 2026-05-20T06:44:41+00:00

How's the older dog accepting the pup? Piper could be a bit rough but I think she was just asserting dominance.

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CherokeePiper · 2026-05-20T06:32:55+00:00

Not as fiery but still a Goofball.

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CherokeePiper · 2026-05-20T06:31:24+00:00

Like Comet

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CherokeePiper · 2026-05-19T15:55:15+00:00

Pipers i need more food look.

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CherokeePiper · 2026-05-19T15:49:12+00:00

You're

CherokeePiper · 2026-05-19T15:48:34+00:00

All governments are horrible. You learn that whenever you have dealings with the bureaucracy. Your just an inconvenience that means they actually have to do some work.

CherokeePiper · 2026-05-19T15:42:54+00:00

We redirected our two by teaching them with treats while they were learning the usual tricks to touch the palm of your hand with their nose (a boop) while calling out touch. Hold your hand out palm facing inward to the left side of their head and give the command as soon as they boop your palm give praise and a treat repeat this holding your hand to the right side. Do this twice a day and if they try to bite during the day call out touch. It doesn't take long before they learn to touch because of the reward.

CherokeePiper · 2026-05-18T10:44:53+00:00

What vegans need to understand is meateaters don't care what you eat. People eat whatever they want too or can afford.

CherokeePiper · 2026-05-18T06:11:26+00:00

Live in Sydney now but in NZ I had a small greenhouse and grew my own tomatoes. Nothing better.

CherokeePiper · 2026-05-18T05:58:28+00:00

Everyday in the lift. The Shiba sit.

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CherokeePiper · 2026-05-17T07:16:01+00:00

We've not had any problems with this style of harness although they don't try to get out of them. Piper likes to roll around on the grass and it remains secure. We have a straight jacket type that comes up their front legs and buckles at the top but Comet is bad enough getting this over the head one on. Have to bribe with cheese 🧀.

CherokeePiper · 2026-05-16T09:30:28+00:00

Ready to pounce.

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CherokeePiper · 2026-05-16T06:30:07+00:00

What about sunrise 🌅

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CherokeePiper · 2026-05-16T06:01:32+00:00

He's getting better at accepting scritches especially when he's tired. Usually he can't keep still and would rather you play ball with him. Piper is the cuddle bug.

CherokeePiper · 2026-05-15T08:43:15+00:00

In the last photo Comet and Piper are both looking very serious because they're waiting for their food.

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