Takeo - Lots of New Pic SPAM Updated 01.10.15!
Please meet, Takeo (Supassion's Akio Shin) who I'm honored to have join my family and officially have a 'pack'. He came to me just shy of 3 months old and is now 6 months old. I have been meaning to post for a while, but it seems having a puppy again is eating up all my free time!
Takeo hit it off right away with my shiba, Grayson. I introduced them on neutral ground and they play bowed and proceeded to run around like crazy. I really lucked out, Takeo has the same personality as Grayson and they have become fast friends. They play all day, nap together, then repeat that all day. They nudge each other on walks and always glance at each other. Grayson has been a great older brother, showing Takeo how to pee with his leg up and climb the stairs, etc.
It's been so rewarding to have them both and I'm beyond excited!! Now, for some SPAM
- the really pretty pictures are taken by a photographer friend, much better than my phone pics:
(Edited to remove dead photo links)
Takeo hit it off right away with my shiba, Grayson. I introduced them on neutral ground and they play bowed and proceeded to run around like crazy. I really lucked out, Takeo has the same personality as Grayson and they have become fast friends. They play all day, nap together, then repeat that all day. They nudge each other on walks and always glance at each other. Grayson has been a great older brother, showing Takeo how to pee with his leg up and climb the stairs, etc.
It's been so rewarding to have them both and I'm beyond excited!! Now, for some SPAM
- the really pretty pictures are taken by a photographer friend, much better than my phone pics:(Edited to remove dead photo links)
Comments
So awesome~
My challenge lately is not being able to predict his reactions, so far meeting lots of dogs, he can get vocal with some, sounding like a warning escalating from initial excitement. Other dogs he meets he is completely call and normal. Any advice? I don't want to limit his socialization too much for fear it would be worse.
Try speaking in soft tones to the other dog and slowly letting your dog approach. If that doesnt seem to work try redirecting your dogs attention.
The key is to allow you dog to truly "Socialize" with other dogs. Not the most common socialization of "my dog walks past other dogs with no problems" take him to a park and let him run around and get to 'Learn' other Dogs reactions and body language (dog speech).
The above reaction usually happens 90% of the time becuase:
Either
1) One of the Dogs was being Dominate (MOST SIGNS ARE UNBEKNOWNST TO DOG OWNERS) and the other dog doesnt like being dominated
2) Your dog doesnt understand the body language of the other dog.- This usually comes from a dog not being allowed to immerse himself with other Dogs as a puppy. We have to understand dogs communicate with movements (like the Hearing impaired) so If you only know one set of signs (i.e. a middle finger- means hello to you), That means something completely offensive to me. I havent had the chance to learn that it means somethign positive.
Recap:)
Allow you dog to interact instead of following the natural "Human" instinct: Pull away.
P.S.- And if all else fails. Pepper Spray the other dog and let your dog rip him to pieces. J/K of course
Since all my photo links are dead I thought I'd start a new post with photo recap and two videos. The first three pictures were not mine. Takeo is still best buds with my shiba, Grayson - the fun never ends! I always want to film the shenanigans but they always stop when they know the camera is on (of course!).
We've made some good progress with training in the last year, of course we aren't perfect yet but we're working on it
4 weeks
6 weeks
3 months
3.5 months
5 months
Fun in the snow with his shiba brother! They play like this indoors and out.
almost 6 months
6 months
8.5 months
9 months
10 months
Takeo talking while playing with a ball
11 months
1 year old with shiba brother
With a birthday hat!
14 months
15 months
Jesse
@emi802 Thanks I'm trying to learn photography, and Takeo is a really good model! He always smiles for the camera
Some more photos..
11 months - lol silly boys
13 months
14 months
15 months - Fun in the snow!
I like how his harness has his name on it.
@zandrame This is an approximate measurement as they are so darn wiggly... Grayson is 16" at the withers, Takeo is 20" I'll try to capture a side view comparison next time.
I especially like the first picture where Grayson is sticking his tongue out at Takeo. It made me chuckle :P
Wonderful pics!
Jesse
Despite the crazy winter, Takeo has decided to blow his coat, so he's looking much thinner now. Poor thing...we're in a freeze of -40F for three days. He doesn't seem bothered by it though.
Here is a video of the usual shenanigans around my house lol Grayson, my shiba is the one that initiates play 9/10 times. If Takeo is playing with a toy (seen in video) it works out well, it handicaps him a bit so he's a lot softer in playing. Works out well.
Some recent snow pictures
We recently got another 10 inches of snow, so the dogs are hopping around, loving it:
Takeo is so handsome! The cuteness of his face kills me. And he looks so regal in the snow.
Takeo is definitely a handful shikoku male, he is full of energy, has a silly personality and loves to be in everyone's face. Because of that though, we were having difficulty with dogs across the street, dogs in view, it was all TOO exciting! After a few months of working with a trainer, we've made amazing progress and have been able to meet up with new doggie friends. I'm so proud of how far we've come! We've bonded so well, I wouldn't trade him for the world
This year has been a whirlwind! Here's a photo recap of some random moments and highlights:
Takeo likes to squish his own face, I don't know why
Takeo randomly sat on top of Grayson's booster seat and decided it was comfortable on the edge somehow lol (Grayson gets car sick, so the raised view really helps).
When Takeo sheds, he gets a bad-ass mohawk, which I love!
He has also taken to sitting underneath our shower curtain, silly boy! He likes to weave in and out...
One of many weird sleeping positions...
Takeo turned 2 this year
Looking happy
We met up with Peggy (O'Ikon Kennels) twice this year
We also met up with Sora (@dsaveriano) a few times - who's looking mighty handsome! This pic is from a few months ago, awkward friends.
Looking handsome
Some yard playtime fun!
We also met with Maggie (@ajflaco) - she is so playful and sweet!
Some frisbee fun...
Headshot
I screenprinted my own "love my shikoku" hoodie
Takeo had his first dehydrated rabbit ear. I get a bit grossed out but he REALLY liked them!
Best buddies! Grayson and Takeo still play like crazy every minute they are not napping