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Shiba Inu eating weeds during a walk
Dogs often find many things while walking. They often try to eat weeds that grow along the roadside. There are many reasons why dogs eat...


Why do Shiba Inus come to us during family quarrels?
Why do Shiba Inus come to us during family quarrels? Families having indoor dogs often have an experience in which dogs approach them...


How to deal with shedding season in Shiba Inu.
In spring and autumn, Shiba Inus go through shedding seasons and shed a lot of fur. People who keep their dogs indoors are probably...


Calming Signals in Shiba Inu
A calming signal is a behavior that a dog does to calm itself or others. Dogs often do this when they themselves are feeling anxious or...


Personal Space for Shiba Inu
Every living thing has its own area called personal space. And when something unknown enters that area, they feel uneasy or...


Dog Run for Shiba Inu
As your dog grows, just indoor spaces will be not enough as a playground. When you want to let your dog run around in a big place, a dog...


Let's Go to Dog Shows
What's the most efficient way to identify a good dog that gets a good rating at a dog show according to the NIPPO standard? The best way...


Conflict Between a Dog's Feelings and Commands
After running around freely in a dog run or a large park, the dog may pretend not to hear its owner when its owner tells the dog “we are...


Dogs can Lie, too, The Reason is …
It may come as a surprise, but dogs can lie. However, the reason why dogs lie is not from malice or for its own benefit like humans do....


Another reason why Shiba Inus want to dig holes
The reason why dogs are so good at digging holes is that when they used to hunt, except for birds and large beasts, they used to catch...


Why Do Shiba Inus Want to Dig Holes?
The Shiba Inu is a small dog close genetically to wolves. So they still retain some habits from their wild period. One of their habits,...


The Risks of dogs and how to handle that
What kind of animal do you think dogs are like? Dogs have teeth. It is a dangerous weapon. It is better to think of dogs as animals that...


To live with Your Shiba Inu for a Long Time Vol.2
The life expectancy of Shiba Inus has increased compared to the past. One reason for this is food. Originally it was thought that plain...


To live with Your Shiba Inu for a Long Time Vol.1
Generally speaking, the lifespan of a Shiba Inu is around 12 to 15 years. All dog lovers will hope that their pet dog lives as long as...


The origin of the name Shiba Inu
The name "柴犬(Shiba Inu)" is made up of two parts: "柴" and "犬". The word "犬" can be read in two ways, "Inu" or "Ken”, which mean "dog" in...


The exercise for Shiba Inu puppy ( 7 months ~ 2 years after birth)
This is when your puppy starts to get some serious exercise. This period of exercise is an important part of your puppy's future body....


The exercise for Shiba Inu puppy (3-7 months after birth)
The exercise for Shiba Inu puppy 3-7 months after birth When your puppy starts to move a lot, you should start preparing to take him...


Shiba Inu's legs Vol.2
Hind legs The hind legs are important from the point of the dog's exercise skills. It consists of the hip, upper thigh, leg, lower...


Shiba Inu's legs Vol.1
NIPPO (Japanese Dog Preservation Society) establishes the Japanese Dog Standard. The purpose of this standard is to preserve and develop...


Shiba Inu’s Tail
Shiba Inu's tail is important and represents the characteristics of this breed. Generally speaking, "standing ears and curled tail" is...
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