Dave, Sounds to me like you need to spend more time watching the Shiba Cam .
Kyla, Thanks for your tips. I didn't realize that by crate training Ichi for 5-6 hours (from noon lunch until I get home from work), I am actually pushing his ability to hold his bladder. I learned something new (yesterday).
Cherie: Welcome! That John Lennon song, "Beautiful Boy", comes to mind! Now, not sure there's a name suggestion in that, though! What a cutie! Agree with all the training ideas above. As to the leash and harness, our Josephine chewed up a harness and more than one leash when she was a puppy. So, be prepared for that --- I'm sure that's not unique to a breed! The best thing to do (for the harness) is to remove it when it's not needed. Just like little people, he will be at the stage of life for awhile where you need to "puppy"-proof your house and keep a close eye and correct him when the chewing begins of things other than his toys (the voice of experience--- having lost a few shoes and other treasures of mine along the way). I found that coating with that red hot pepper sauce kept Josephine away from some things like my screen porch "fake" wicker that she took a fancy too (be careful --- it might stain some things).
As to the method of acquisition, thanks for giving a beautiful puppy a loving home! My husband has a knack for finding lost puppies in the wilderness (literally), so we suffered no angst over the earlier life of our doggie, only joy from having her in our life! Perhaps a purchase from a store is a rescue of another sort for a beautiful puppy needing a wonderful home!
What would happen if Petsmart does not sell these puppies? Do they throw them out in the garbage like yesterday's lettuce in a grocery store? Do they have an option to "put" the dog back to the puppy mill breeder? Perhaps they go to a "doggie discounter" or "puppie liquidator" for awhile, but if not sold, what then? Humane Society or puppy pound? Well, I don't know the answers to this and I understand the economics at play here. But its hard for me to see a happy outcome for a puppy by attacking the "distribution" end of the chain --- seems like the front-end of the process needs to be stopped through legislation, education and all the usual method and unusual methods we can muster. Then those willing to be compassionate and provide happy homes for the pups at the end of the chain should be thanked, rewarded, educated to the joys of owning a loving doggy so they can see past the "puppie accidents" and hang in there for the joyful life thats bound to be the result of owning these wonderful pets.
So again, Cherie, you have a beautiful little guy! Enjoy him --- it will be a rewarding experience, and I know you will gain lots of practical hands-on wisdom from this forum. Can't wait to see pics as he grows!
The decided name is Toki, he actually is doing very well with his harness and leash, but its raining here in oregon so all he does is sit on the porch.
He is very smart and very stubborn, he likes chewing on shoes, and so far i feel like I could tell him "no" forever and he would still try again and again for the shoes, so i'm just working on blocking him
My friend has a couple of maltese puppies 8 weeks old and he bullied both of them till they cried...
here is a pic of him in a shoe
I like Tokie, Yes, my cat Francesca insists on chewing anything wool, cashmere or really thick cottony, it has become expensive, the only thing we have been able to do to lock up the clothes so she can't get to them.
Captions: "Mmm. The smell of feet first thing in the morning!" "This looks like a comfy place to sleep!"
Glad to hear that Toki is doing better with his leash! Instead of using the word "no", try using a distinctive sound such as "ah ah" or "aht". My pups do not respond to the word "no". Shibas have this hearing thing that prevents them from hearing the word no! And it only gets worse with age.
get some binaca and spray it in his mouth when he bites or chews on something he shouldn't. It worked with my puppy. he still will try and bite or chew until i pull it out and he immediately stops. he hates the taste. my yorkipoo is crazy and seems to like the taste. he runs from it and she comes running licking her lips. crazy dogs.
Spraying a 9 week old puppy is rather harsh. I would not recommend that even in older dogs in most cases. Remember Puppies need to chew!! Remove the unacceptable object you pup is chewing on and replace it with an appropriate toy or toy bone. This early in the game a gum bone would be a good idea.
Keep shoes and unacceptable items out of the way. If you can not watch your pup, use the crate.
It is far better to prevent a problem than to use such harsh tactics
Socialization and good experiences are what's in order for quite some time.
hahaha, "its me or the dog", I used her method of teaching the dogs how to lie down, the one where you put your knee up and have the dog crawl under you knee so its lying down. It worked
I usually say "eh" to scold him, when I had my golden retriever I trained her a little too much to be nice to my cat so that she was afraid of it or maybe the cat jumping on her and biting her made her afraid, but she always let him do it and would look at me like "you need to do something about this cat"
any advice on teaching the dog not to cry while in the cage, I've just been standing next to the cage and ignoring him when he cries and then turning around and praising him when he stops does that work?
I've also been trying to own the things I don't want him to bite, like blocking him and standing in front of it and then trying to give him another toy
I can tell he gets frustrated when he doesn't get what he wants, he grumbles, prances around and then runs the entire length of the house
thanks for all the good advice guys, i think its working
fyi, I'm trying to take two pictures a day while he is a puppy to see his growth and changes in his ears/coat, so there will be lots of pics
I think you hit all the nails on the head. Crying in the crate: just ignore it and only allow him to come out of the crate when he's quiet and patient. You might even start walking away whenever he cries and approaching when he's calm. Claiming objects that you want for yourself is perfect, especially if you "trade" him for something he's allowed to have.
Great job, keep up the good work! And please post the spam.
Congrats on your new shiba puppy! You have gotten great advice...so nothing really for me to add! Just keep up the socialization and make sure to keep up with daily exercise!
"you lookin' at me? you lookin' at me? Well you must be lookin' at me, cuz I'm the only one here!" There's no mirrors at floor length here so any reflective surface fascinates Ichi when we go for walks.
He's too cute!
My advanced sympathies and condolences on your shoe:)
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Sounds to me like you need to spend more time watching the Shiba Cam
Kyla,
Thanks for your tips. I didn't realize that by crate training Ichi for 5-6 hours (from noon lunch until I get home from work), I am actually pushing his ability to hold his bladder. I learned something new (yesterday).
Thanks,
Jesse
Start early manipulating his feet, ears, teeth and tail, especially for nail cutting ...
As to the method of acquisition, thanks for giving a beautiful puppy a loving home! My husband has a knack for finding lost puppies in the wilderness (literally), so we suffered no angst over the earlier life of our doggie, only joy from having her in our life! Perhaps a purchase from a store is a rescue of another sort for a beautiful puppy needing a wonderful home!
What would happen if Petsmart does not sell these puppies? Do they throw them out in the garbage like yesterday's lettuce in a grocery store? Do they have an option to "put" the dog back to the puppy mill breeder? Perhaps they go to a "doggie discounter" or "puppie liquidator" for awhile, but if not sold, what then? Humane Society or puppy pound? Well, I don't know the answers to this and I understand the economics at play here. But its hard for me to see a happy outcome for a puppy by attacking the "distribution" end of the chain --- seems like the front-end of the process needs to be stopped through legislation, education and all the usual method and unusual methods we can muster. Then those willing to be compassionate and provide happy homes for the pups at the end of the chain should be thanked, rewarded, educated to the joys of owning a loving doggy so they can see past the "puppie accidents" and hang in there for the joyful life thats bound to be the result of owning these wonderful pets.
So again, Cherie, you have a beautiful little guy! Enjoy him --- it will be a rewarding experience, and I know you will gain lots of practical hands-on wisdom from this forum. Can't wait to see pics as he grows!
He is very smart and very stubborn, he likes chewing on shoes, and so far i feel like I could tell him "no" forever and he would still try again and again for the shoes, so i'm just working on blocking him
My friend has a couple of maltese puppies 8 weeks old and he bullied both of them till they cried...
here is a pic of him in a shoe
Yes, shiba's are very stubborn and STRONG willed little puppies...and just wait till they hit the teenage years...oh the stories that have been told!
Just keep up the training. I just started reading "Don't Shoot The Dog" by Karen Pryor and it is very helpful. Worth the $$ to pick it up for sure!
"This looks like a comfy place to sleep!"
Glad to hear that Toki is doing better with his leash! Instead of using the word "no", try using a distinctive sound such as "ah ah" or "aht". My pups do not respond to the word "no". Shibas have this hearing thing that prevents them from hearing the word no!
And Casey you are SO right. The word 'NO' is undetectable by Shiba ears.
Jesse
Keep shoes and unacceptable items out of the way. If you can not watch your pup, use the crate.
It is far better to prevent a problem than to use such harsh tactics
Socialization and good experiences are what's in order for quite some time.
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I usually say "eh" to scold him, when I had my golden retriever I trained her a little too much to be nice to my cat so that she was afraid of it or maybe the cat jumping on her and biting her made her afraid, but she always let him do it and would look at me like "you need to do something about this cat"
any advice on teaching the dog not to cry while in the cage, I've just been standing next to the cage and ignoring him when he cries and then turning around and praising him when he stops does that work?
I've also been trying to own the things I don't want him to bite, like blocking him and standing in front of it and then trying to give him another toy
I can tell he gets frustrated when he doesn't get what he wants, he grumbles, prances around and then runs the entire length of the house
thanks for all the good advice guys, i think its working
fyi, I'm trying to take two pictures a day while he is a puppy to see his growth and changes in his ears/coat, so there will be lots of pics
I will not touch the pet store thing, I think it has been covered and we should all move on.
All I will add, and I know it's been said but it is sooooo important:
SOCIALIZE YOUR PUPPY! <- You just can't do it enough!
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Great job, keep up the good work! And please post the spam.
TAKE CARE and Good Luck!!!
Here's a good site with alot of information http://www.shibainus.ca/index.html goodluck with the little rascal..
Had to caption that.
He's too cute!
My advanced sympathies and condolences on your shoe:)
Jesse
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