The breed Shiba inu is one of the oldest of the spitz type. They are very popular in Japan and are gradually gaining popularity in the West. It is a breed very faithful to its owners and adapts perfectly to any environment, both in the city and in the countryside.
They are very independent dogs, intelligent and firm. Although your education doesn’t require much effort, you should spend time every day to get the best results and find an excellent partner.
- If you are thinking of adopting a dog of this breed and wonder how to train a Shiba inu.
- Keep reading this one from Animal Expert because we will explain everything you need to know.
If you want to know how to train a Shiba inu, this breed of dog that looks like a bear, you must first know its behavior, because depending on the character of the dog your training must be done one way or another.
Some of the peculiarities of this breed are its independence and nervousness. Generally, they are silent dogs, although when they are afraid of strangers they can bark if someone they don’t know approaches their territory. This shows that they are good guard and protective dogs.
They can be a little unpleasant if they don’t get the right education. In addition, you should spend time socializing the dog with other dogs and other people, to avoid becoming an aggressive and terrifying dog. Remember that socialization is fundamental to dog training.
As we mentioned, he is a very suspicious dog, so the first thing we should do when we take him home is to show him that he can trust us. You can do it by slowly approaching, leaving your own space and showing affection for pets and dog treats. This breed is very faithful and affectionate and when its trust is gained, it will become a faithful and protective companion for life.
Despite his affection, to form a Shiba inu, he must have authority from the very first moment. It is a very confident and very independent breed, so you will need to specify who is in charge from the beginning. But you must do so without using violence or force, as your dog can panic and become aggressive. Always use positive reinforcement to train your puppy.
You’ll get good results by being firm and reasonable with the established rules, always rewarding your puppy every time he does something right. Remember that instead of punishing, you should guide your pet with a positive attitude and please him.
As a general rule, this breed is not particularly difficult to educate, but you should spend enough time on daily dog training sessions. It is a very independent breed and tends to ignore its owners until it is formed, so you should first focus on recognizing your name and learning the basic order “come here” so as not to run away when you let it go.
Once you have learned to come when you call, you can continue with basic obedience commands, such as sitting, lying down, shutting up, etc. This can gradually increase the difficulty of training.
Socialization is essential. Shiba inu are generally strong and generally do not give up on other dogs. In order not to become aggressive, you must take him to socialize and play daily with other dogs, so that he gets used to his company from an early age.
Likewise, you should get your dog accustomed to the presence of people other than you. As we mentioned earlier, this is a suspicious career, so if you don’t get used to dealing with different people, it can be scary.
If you don’t have enough time to teach your dog or just can’t, you can always turn to a canine educator who will help you make your Shibu inu an obedient, balanced and happy dog.
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