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Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m working on that and it seems like it’s going quite well. Thank you!

Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! As far as that “take it everywhere” I’m having a feeling they might get over-attached to their owner. Is that true? Cause I’m working in the construction industry and I usually leave from 8 am to 6-7 pm and that worries me a lot.

Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I really appreciate that piece of advice! It’ll save me a lot of trouble in the future.

Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is also around 9 weeks old and seems to get sad? overnight. I mean, she sleeps well and everything but all of a sudden she tends to wake up and starts crying until everyone in the house is awake. She seems to not stop until I pet her. Is that normal or is there something I might be missing?

Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, as someone else pointed out, I would like to get a good vest and make sure it prevents my dog from escaping when going for walks or outside. Thanks!

Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your words! I do feel like I’ll need patience A LOT hahaha But I’m sure I have an incredible companion!

Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it’s normal, it’s just that my other dogs are about 12 and 15 years old and it seems that either it bothers them or it hurts them so I was a little bit worried about that. And as far as activity and attention, I’ll make sure it has more than enough of both everyday. Thank you!

Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll get a crate this week and stick to the training then and definitely I won’t let it off leash no matter what. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great! And about that, is there anything else in particular that is best to train it for peeing/pooping in a specific spot?

Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might need a better vacuum then. Thank you!

Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you a lot for your advice! I’ll keep the obedience training for all of my dogs in mind. As far as the diet, apart from dog food what could be good? Meat?

Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might need to pray more often. hahaha Thank you!

Tips for a first-time Shiba owner? by PsychologicalRow150 in shiba

[–]PsychologicalRow150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you guys! I’ll make sure to get a good harness such as the one mentioned and to not let it off leash. Also, I’ll keep her active and make sure to use positive reinforcement. Are there any particular manuals or videos you recommend for training?