Does anyone here have a Shiba Inu?

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The discussion revolves around the decision to adopt a dog, specifically a Shiba Inu, and the experiences and advice shared by participants. The original poster expresses a desire for a Shiba Inu after researching breeds, highlighting concerns about their temperament, training challenges, and nutritional needs. Participants share insights about Shiba Inus being independent and sometimes difficult to train, with some cautioning about potential dominance issues. There are discussions about the importance of discipline and proper training, with anecdotes about past experiences with dogs. The conversation also touches on the option of adopting from shelters versus buying from breeders, with some advocating for rescue dogs. Ultimately, the original poster decides against the Shiba Inu after a meeting with a potential dog, citing hyperactivity and poor training, and instead adopts a Bichon/Maltese mix, sharing positive early experiences with the new pet.
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It sounds adorable helixe, my ex sister-in-law had Bichon Frises and you had better not call it a poodle if you didn't want a lecture. We'll be waiting for pictures!
 
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HeLiXe said:
[..] "strict discipline" needs to be given. This is a major drawback for me because I do not know how to give strict discipline to a dog...nor do i want to really. Do you know if your friend had any issues with this? There are several obedience schools around here, I don't mind going if it is needed.
I was going to say: don't get a dog if you don't know how to discipline it.
HeLiXe said:
He is not aggressive and obeys commands but other than that he is terribly trained and extremely hyper.
This is why.
HeLiXe said:
The first day I got him I actually had to sleep on the floor with him to stop him from crying. Poor babe.
Not a good idea to comfort a dog like that, better to ignore it and let it come to you. Realize that dogs need a leader and that leader needs to be you, make sure they get proper discipline. Of course you should enjoy each other, it's exciting that you've found a new mate and I hope you'll make an excellent pair :smile:

I grew up around many different breeds: German Shepherd, Chow chow, Poodle, Bouvier, Leonberger, American Eskimo, Samoyed, Springer Spaniel. They were great friends.
 
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Evo said:
It sounds adorable helixe, my ex sister-in-law had Bichon Frises and you had better not call it a poodle if you didn't want a lecture. We'll be waiting for pictures!
lol they are cute. His mom is pure bichon and I got to meet her. Oddly she is as big as he is at 11 weeks! I thought maltese was a small breed.
Monique said:
I was going to say: don't get a dog if you don't know how to discipline it.
This is why.
Not a good idea to comfort a dog like that, better to ignore it and let it come to you. Realize that dogs need a leader and that leader needs to be you, make sure they get proper discipline. Of course you should enjoy each other, it's exciting that you've found a new mate and I hope you'll make an excellent pair :smile:

I grew up around many different breeds: German Shepherd, Chow chow, Poodle, Bouvier, Leonberger, American Eskimo, Samoyed, Springer Spaniel. They were great friends.

Thanks Monique. Yes my encounter with the Shiba Inu let me see how important discipline is. I have been reading a lot of literature on dog discipline and have been using methods on this one. Wow you really have been around a great variety. I have been around german shepherds, rottweilers, pitbulls, and poodles.
 

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