The variety of dog species is so great that sometimes it's better not to think of them all as part of the same species at all. Biologists do because they can interbreed. Dog owners have different purposes, so it can be better to emphasize the differences over the similarities.
The Shiba Inus is a small spitz type dog from Japan, the Shiba Inu is known for its cat-like behavior and endless energy. They are very clean and like to groom themselves. They look very much like short stocky foxes. Visit for several photos and videos of these adorable puppies.
A Shiba Inu looks, thinks and behaves much differently from a Great Dane. The latter are generally very calm. A Golden Retriever is a very different animal than a Collie. Golden Retrievers are fun loving, but excitable. A German Shepherd and a Chihuahua have little more in common than the name 'dog'.
Your Shiba Inu is a special and wonderful breed, they are happy, energetic, joyful pups that need lots or attention and should be handled according to their unique needs.
As a result of these differences, training should be tailored to the breed you're attempting to train. Patience is required for training all dogs, but more is required for the Shiba Inu than for others. German Shepherds are intelligent and take to obedience commands readily and with pleasure. Shiba Inu's are also very smart, but much more willful and will require a different technique.
With the Shiba Inu, for example, distraction techniques are very handy. Shiba Inu's are high energy, highly active dogs. They have evolved to spot movement in an instant and go after the animal producing it. Keeping them focused is a real challenge, so make sure at all times that their eyes are on you. Use treats, toys or other objects and wiggle them to see that the Shiba's eyes are on you.
Collies are equally trainable, but much more mellow. They're extremely loyal and protective, which is great. But it presents its own kind of challenges. A collie will spontaneously bark and chase any stranger who appears to threaten the family. That can be desirable for a watch dog guarding the house at night. But it can be annoying if carried out every time a child walks by along the sidewalk during the afternoon.
Bark collars are sometimes necessary under these circumstances, but remove the collar when the sun goes down. That way the dog may only associate the discouragement with daylight and still continue to function as a watch dog when it counts. Shiba Inus make for excellent companions, but they are ultra-energetic and very strong. That can be a troublesome combination for one that spends all its time in a small backyard with no one to play with. If you plan on owning one of these excellent dogs, be prepared to spend time working off some of that excess vitality.
The Shiba Inu needs a large area so they can run at top speed - the only speed they know. They'll work best with someone who can toss a ball far away, and has the presence to command them. They can be extremely loyal, but they need a strong hand. Being the alpha dog when faced with a Shiba Inu requires a forceful owner.
Tailor your training regimen to the actual nature of your dog, including both those aspects derived from the breed and the unique characteristics of your specific dog. Just like humans, dogs are individuals.
Visit Inu.com to learn more about this adorable fun-loving breed. I Love My Shiba Inu
Dorothy Hime
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