Grooming for the Shiba

edited May 2008 in General
I take Jake to the groomer, always have, once very 2.5 months or so. A groomer I have known for years and who kept my yokie/westie groomed for years. I always asked her to make him look like a scottie, I liked that.

Anyway, she is well-versed in the Shiba, having a mother who raised them for years. "Why did you get a Shiba" and my reasons explained. I could tell she was not truly fond of them

In any event, she is growing to love Jake, or at least accept the fact that I have one and she will be his groomer. At the same time, I can sense she knows he is not the type of Shiba she has known for the years her mother raised them. Her thought process has changed with Jake.

I wanted him to be nice and groomed for our meetup tomorrow and to rid of all excess hair. He hasn't yet 'blown his coat' but seems to shed a hair here and there.

Beforehand, we went to petstuff to purchase some 'greenies' that he loves. Every time I pass the cupboard he stops as if to say 'anything for me?' I pull out a pigs ear, or another treat and he is so disappointed so I knew I needed some greenies. Before the groomer we went to PetStuff and got some so he will be pleased when I pick him up. He loves them. Anywho, while at PetStuff, a woman stopped me and inquired about Jake, with full interest, noting she only has 'rescues'. I briefly explained the breed and how they are not for everyone, but at the same time, I was glad to share and thankful for the true interest. At the same time, I always feel guilty talking to those rescue folks as if I had done the wrong thing purchasing from a breeder, but I did look and explained that to her while also letting her know that a 15 year commitment was how I looked at it and I needed the right dog for me. She understood.

I will pick Jake up at 1:00p. I don't think he needed nail clipping, doesn't grow as fast as Jazz', but they will do that do if needed.

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  • edited November -1
    Scarlet - I was looking at buying from a breeder originally - then I had the opportunity for Jazz and well the rest is history. I spend a fair amount of time discouraging other people from getting shibas - especially after they meet Jazz. My favorite comment - she seems so calm, that's the kind of dog I want. I quickly add - she's a rarity.

    I'm excited to see you guys tomorrow (providing I can walk). Jazz and I did our first 5k this morning on mixed surfaces. I did something to my knees/ankles - even though we finished the walk, my knees/ankles are killing me. I've taken my meds, but the pain hasn't lessened. Jazz's nails were ground last week and she's due again - it was my intention to do it this afternoon - doesn't look like it's happening.
  • edited November -1
    LJ, let us know. We will gladly stop by for a playful visit as that is our biggest purpose in the meetup. The Jake Man loves Jazzer and wants to see her and they will have so much fun together. Jazz will not allow him to be the biggest and he must have that! He loves her dominance and independence and is not threatened by it but revels in the makeup.

    I hope you feel better. Do let us know.

    E
  • edited November -1
    In other words, I think Jazz is the only one Jake will allow to kick his butt and he not have a problem with it. All this alpha talk but Jake is just one who defends hisself and won't take it from just anyone, 'cept Jazz can put him in his place. She has the power :-)
  • edited November -1
    I'll know more in the morning.
  • edited November -1
    LJ...are you still planning to go the dog park after the hike?
  • edited May 2008
    Yes - I can sit there and it shouldn't be too bad. I'm thinking Graves Park - 1540 Graves Rd Norcross, Georgia 30093 - it's relatively easy to get to from Stone Mountain Park. Are you going to try and make it there with Lucy and Joey or just Joey?
  • edited November -1
    i'm just reading this now.. why would you feel guilty for getting Jake from a breeder?? a responsible pet owner is part of the rescue solution - its not a bad thing to be responsible in either realm of dog ownership!
    In fact, after our two rescues are a couple years older, we're considering purchasing either a Kai Ken or another Shiba from a breeder. I feel no guilt in making that decision.. whether the future will allow it is another thing, but I'm staying positive!
    Great dogs can come from responsible breeders and rescue!
    I'm sure Jake looked incredibly handsome after his pampering!
  • edited May 2008
    Okay - I'm walking with crutches this morning and while it's not too painful yet, I'm not sure how it will be in a few hours - I'll see how it goes at church - I'll be back at 10:30 and will post then. If I'm able to go, I won't be doing the hike, though. I'll meet you guys at Stn. Mtn. and hang out - I still plan to go to Graves Park.
  • edited November -1
    I'm not going to be able to make it - my left ankle is about the size of a softball after limited pressure at church - I'm sorry.
  • edited November -1
    No worries LJ...I slept in the morning and decided against the meetup for selfish reasons. We should plan our own meetup another weekend.
  • edited November -1
    I'm good for that - just let me know where & when. The only major thing I have coming up on the weekend is my niece's graduation next Saturday morning.
  • edited November -1
    We missed you guys. I had no idea how to find the doggie park but enjoyed the mile hike, other than twisting my ankle and scraping my leg :-P
  • edited November -1
    I'm so sorry I ended up not making it.

    E-I've emailed you my number - it's at the bottom of my email - as Dave suggested we need to plan a meetup on another weekend. I'm assuming that you guys probably live closer to one another since that's how you found out about the meetup group. Let me know where to meet on your side of town and I'll be there.
  • edited November -1
    Same here, via meetup e-mail. I understand about your not coming. Hopefully next weekend, maybe Sunday after graduation, we can get together. I've got a large fenced backyard, maybe you guys can come here and we'll grill some burgers...
  • edited November -1
    That's fine with me
  • edited November -1
    Sounds like a plan.
  • edited November -1
    Handsome Jake with his friends at the meetup
  • edited November -1
    I saw the pics that Ned posted on flickr - it looks like a good time was had. Jake looked like he enjoyed Yumi's company - Jazz will be jealous.
  • edited November -1
    I thought that picture showed the perfect Shiba intro stance!
  • edited November -1
    There's handsome! Sorry I missed you guys. Yumi looks so cool in her little backpack. Poor thing had her tail down though. :-( Did she ever pick it up?
  • edited November -1
    Yumi picked up her tail as soon as Ana took off the backpack :-)
  • edited November -1
    Yumi is so funny!
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