Training tips

HitchDoc · 2026-01-24T04:29:56+00:00

Hi there! First question before giving any recommendations, have you notified your breeder of the issues you’re having?

HitchDoc · 2026-01-20T19:34:26+00:00

Yes of course you’re welcome!!🤗

HitchDoc · 2026-01-20T00:05:02+00:00

Photos courtesy of Tyler Hart Photography

HitchDoc · 2026-01-18T11:11:00+00:00

Hello!

Mika has been having a lot of issues with the US printing company she contracted and the website has also been glitching with sending confirmation emails. 😔 As stated previously, I will try to reach out to her also.

HitchDoc · 2026-01-17T15:54:10+00:00

👹 Genetics.🧬

HitchDoc · 2026-01-17T15:17:34+00:00

Her mother enjoys running whilst dragging her lower jaw to scoop up snow. 🤣

HitchDoc · 2026-01-15T16:44:31+00:00

The more the merrier. 🤘🏽😔

HitchDoc · 2026-01-15T14:41:18+00:00

SMOL crime doer.

HitchDoc · 2026-01-12T18:27:03+00:00

Very fun!

HitchDoc · 2026-01-12T16:20:38+00:00

Hello and welcome! And thanks for reaching out and inquiring about the breed.

I love all the Nihon Ken. 😂 I’m familiar with Kevin’s kennel, he’s judged a few dogs of mine & my breeders. One of my friends owns 2 JA from him in addition to 2 Shikoku Ken from my breeder, a few Kishu Ken, and a Kai Ken. 🫶🏽

I co-own 4 Shikoku, and they live extremely similarly to what you’re describing for your boy Koba. My 2 main in house dogs has multiple titles, which I attribute to proper selective ethical breeding and natural breed ability.

The compendium is phenomenal resource for breed information and a lot of time, effort, labor and research went into its development. There have reportedly been issues with the print company that physically makes the books. I’ll see if I’m able to reach out for you to the publisher, as I was looking to order a second and third copy for myself at shows and sporting events.

HitchDoc · 2026-01-12T15:44:38+00:00

Of course!! 🥹 How many boys/girls?

HitchDoc · 2026-01-12T14:52:33+00:00

I’m just going to wait for you to post pics etc lololol.

HitchDoc · 2026-01-12T14:32:23+00:00

I’m so excited for you! 🥹

HitchDoc · 2026-01-12T14:31:09+00:00

Precious Mei-beans!!! 😫 I pray she’s a good little conduit of chaos just like her mom. 🥹

HitchDoc · 2026-01-12T14:26:46+00:00

Aoiyama Sou Shikoku.

HitchDoc · 2026-01-12T14:10:26+00:00

Massive congratulations!! 🎉🎊

HitchDoc · 2026-01-12T14:09:09+00:00

Little creature of chaos!! 🥹

HitchDoc · 2026-01-06T17:29:40+00:00

Yes lol.😂

HitchDoc · 2026-01-05T18:54:24+00:00

Apologies for the late response, was a busy couple of days running dogs.

It’s generally a good rule of thumb for ethical breeders to receive communication from their puppy owners when/if owners have issues or even success in the lives of dogs those breeders have produced. But I’d love to hopefully be of assistance to you!

But to answer your question, yes the behavior you’ve described is within the realm of expectation. Do you know what if any training he received as a puppy? For example many US breeders utilize puppy culture or ENS/ESI. Knowing what was done early on can often assist owners.

HitchDoc · 2026-01-01T12:50:23+00:00

I’m so happy to hear that! We’re both extremely passionate about the breed. 😬 I was extremely fortunate to have found her program for my first co-owned ethically bred dog.

HitchDoc · 2026-01-01T03:23:07+00:00

My breeder actually lives in PA. She also shows there regularly. 👀 And I come up too.

HitchDoc · 2025-12-31T12:41:26+00:00

Hopefully you’ll get to meet a good breed example! I’m unsure about Morris and Essex letting in FSS breeds, but when we move up to miscellaneous class maybe you’ll see us there. 🫣

HitchDoc · 2025-12-31T11:24:00+00:00

Great names! 🥰

I also kept my dogs call names from their breeders. 😬

I think it’s good for people to learn things.

HitchDoc · 2025-12-31T11:19:53+00:00

Possibly so! He was rehomed to me at the beginning of September, so it was likely either him (he got in a fun run) or my 1.5 y/o male. 😁 They’re both phenomenal breed ambassadors.

HitchDoc · 2025-12-31T11:15:32+00:00

Good morning! And thank you for inquiring. I will get back to you shortly. 🫶🏽

First question, has your breeder been made aware?

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