Northern California · since 2019
Shibas only. Always.
Rehoming Shibas who need a new family. Boarding and training for the ones who already have one. Northern California, since 2019.
250+ Shibas placed since 2019 · Bay Area · Vet partner on every intake
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Trusted since
2019
What we do
Three ways we show up for Shibas.
Rehoming
Match Shibas in need with the right home. Adopt one, or rehome yours. Either way, we do the vetting and the matching.
- 250+ placed since 2019
- 1-year health guarantee
- Lifetime adopter support
Boarding
In-home stays for Shibas while you travel. Small groups, five walks a day, never a kennel.
- From $85/night
- Daycare from $45/day
- Vet transport from $40/trip
Training
Long-term behavior work for the Shibas who need it. Stubbornness met with patience.
- 1-on-1 sessions
- Board and train
- Behavior modification
Breed truth
A Shiba is not for everyone.
Stubborn. Independent. High prey drive. Will escape if given the chance. Needs 2 to 4 hours of real engagement every day.
If that sounds like a deal-breaker, this is the wrong breed for you, and we'd rather tell you now than at handover. If that sounds like the dog you've been waiting for, you're in the right place.
Read the full breed truth →
What clients say.
Real Shibas. Real owners.
20 reviews · 4.9 average across rehoming, boarding, and training.
250+Shibas placed since 2019
2019Founded in Northern California
120+Dogs boarded a year
Rehoming $2,300 to $2,950 · Boarding from $85/night · Training from $150/session. Honest pricing on every service page.
Alumni
A few of our happy Shibas.
Click through to follow our alumni on Instagram and see how they're doing in their new homes.
In their words
What adopters say.
Prince has been the sweetest, most wonderful dog ever. He is so awesome with the kids and absolutely a joy to take with us to camping trips, walks, stores, even to work.
They went above and beyond, and you can tell that they do genuinely care of all the dogs they help re-home. Thank you NorCal Shiba staff for guiding me to my new best friend.
The entire adoption process was so smooth and effortless. Communication was always prompt and courteous. Having Blake home makes us excited to run home after work every day.
Honesty about fees
Where your money goes.
The rehoming fee covers vet care, vaccinations, microchipping, foster supplies, transport, and placement work. Boarding and training are paid services that fund the rescue side and pay the team. When the fee is a reach for the right family, community gifts close the gap.
Support the work →NorCal Shiba is privately operated, not a 501(c)(3). Contributions are not tax-deductible.
Get in touch
Let's talk.
Tell us a little about you and we'll be in touch within one business day, usually much sooner.