The Shiba Inu Blog

How to Handle a High-Energy Shiba Inu
Shiba Inus are high-energy dogs, which makes them perfect companions if you live an active lifestyle. And, even if you don’t, they are still excellent

Dog Vaccinations: Everything You Need to Know
Puppies are babies, which means they rely on their fur parents to provide them with the necessities to survive and grow into healthy adult dogs.

How to Gain the Trust of your Rescue Shiba Inu
In most cases, rescue dogs arrive in their new homes guarded with their walls up. They are scared and mistrusting after months of neglect from

How to Train your Shiba Inu to Behave in Public
A peaceful walk downtown with your Shiba Inu is an enjoyable pastime that you both would definitely love. Running errands and eating out together are

Rabies in Shiba Inu: What you need to know
Rabies is a deadly disease that affects dogs. It is a rapidly progressing virus that takes less than ten days to develop and has no

How to Keep your Shiba Inu Calm During Fireworks
Fireworks are so much fun but for your Shiba Inu? Not so much. The bright flashes and extremely loud noises can be scary for your

How to Train a Rescue Shiba Inu
Regardless of the reason why they ended up in the shelter, rescue dogs can be the sweetest companion you’ll ever have. However, since we don’t

Dehydration in Dogs: What you need to know
Humans and dogs need water to keep their body functioning. In every process our body makes, water plays a significant role. Without it, our bodies

What to do if your Shiba Inu has Diarrhea?
It’s not an exactly wonderful experience but it does come with being a pet owner and that is cleaning up a messy, brown, stinky puddle

Are Animal By-Products safe for your Shiba Inu?
If you are a consumer (well, your dog) of dog food, you are definitely familiar with the term ‘animal by-products.’ These are in the ingredient

Dog Constipation: Symptoms, Causes and What to do
When your Shiba isn’t pooping as they usually do, or not at all, they are most likely constipated. Constipation is a common health problem in

What to do if your Shiba Inu has a Sensitive Stomach
Dogs love mealtime. It’s probably one of the, if not the most, things they look forward to in their day. Sadly, not all lovable pups

How to Take Care of your Shiba Inu’s Joints
Joints are where two bones meet. They are fluid and are important factors in making your dog move. However, due to friction of everyday movements,

Exercise with Shiba Inu: How Much is too Much?
Exercise is always recommended for dogs as it has many physical and mental benefits. It helps maintain an appropriate weight, promote healthy bones, and keep

How to Train your Shiba Inu in Agility Sports
The Shiba Inu is an athletic dog breed. They are energetic, smart, playful, and enjoy physical activities. Their size, strength, and stamina make them a

My Shiba Inu Won’t Eat: How to Feed Picky Eaters
It’s no secret all Shiba Inu love food. However, not all have big appetites. If you find yourself with a dog who only sniffs, licks,

High Blood Pressure in Shiba Inu: What you Need to Know
In human health, high blood pressure is an alarming condition. But do you know your Shiba Inu is also susceptible to such a difficult health

How To Take Care of your Shiba Inu’s Digestive System
Our Shiba Inu’s digestive system is crucial to its overall health. The digestive system’s role is to dissolve food, convert and absorb nutrients to energy,

Cats and Dogs: How to Introduce your Shiba Inu to Cats
Most individuals think that cats and dogs will never get along. This is a myth! In fact, there are certain dog breeds that are naturally

How to Introduce Shiba Inu to other Dogs
No matter how friendly your Shiba Inu is, remember they are still territorial animals, and introducing a new dog at home can be challenging. Most

Are Shiba Inu Good Service Dogs?
There’s little info on the origin of service dogs, just that they’ve been around for a long time. Some historians took note of a fresco

How to Loose Leash Walk your Shiba Inu
Walking with your Shiba Inu should be an enjoyable activity, but when they are constantly pulling on their leash and dragging you to places, then
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