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• Hey everyone, I just wanted to update to say that we've made a lot of progress, especially after an experience meeting another dog. We ran into a Jack Russell terrier named Eddie, and we knew the owner. We could tell right away that Koya was on high…

  in Our Shikoku corrects other dogs, but also us. Comment by Sekoya December 2017
• To everyone who has replied to this thread, again I just wanted to say thanks. WrylyBrindle and a number of other have underlined a key take-away which is about being more aware of Koya's comfort zone, and about not trying to make Koya into a dog th…

  in Our Shikoku corrects other dogs, but also us. Comment by Sekoya November 2017
• Thanks for the comments everyone. I do fear I gave the wrong impression of the class--it is not a class of harsh correction. We don't use pinch collars, but we do use a haltie, and all good behaviour is rewarded with toys, praise or treats. Bad beha…

  in Our Shikoku corrects other dogs, but also us. Comment by Sekoya November 2017
• I want to thank all of you for your comments and suggestions, and the time you took to provide so much valuable information. This makes us feel a lot better, and gives us plenty to work with. Prior to getting our Shikoku we had done a lot of researc…

  in Problems with aggression and dominance. Help appreciated. Comment by Sekoya October 2017
• Thank you for that, very good information there. We're keeping an eye out for any digestive issues/blockages. He passed a stool today that looked normal & healthy, but I'll take a closer look the next time. He burns a ton of energy as he lives o…

  in Our Shikoku is an extremely finicky eater. Is this normal for the breed? Comment by Sekoya September 2017