Teenage angst. That what we call Shio’s little fits. However, he’s been acting up and out more so now than usual. We chalk it up to the move but only time will tell. Most of his acts of defiance fall into these categories: – Barking in circles at people outside and inside the dog run…
Uhhhhh… do we own the only Shiba that barks? They are short and loud sporadic barks that give you mini heart attacks in the middle of the night. That’s so not cool puppy. Tweet This Post
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hah we were told shibas do not bark either- lie. Our shiba babes has completely learned to mimic our dog boo’s bark- its crazy. When we were one of them barking we do not know which one it is. Does Shio do the shiba scream? Babes has also mastered that too.
His bark started as a small hiccup to a full on bark now! Drives me bananas!
He hasn’t Shiba screamed in at least 6 months. Been told that they grow out of it.
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Your move with Shio kind of reminds me of this post over at Hyperbole and a Half about when Allie had to move.
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/11/dogs-dont-understand-basic-concepts.html
Thought it would be a funny read. Luckily, your move with Shio sounds like it went a lot smoother!
*pat*pat* Shio.
Aw, poor Shio. I think you’re right. A lot of it is probably due to the move…
When we had to move overseas & across the country, Bowdu was a mess for about the first six weeks. Which I think is understandable, given the magnitude of the changes! Consistency and routine was all that we could offer him, until finally he was able to settle into a new comfort zone. And so were we.
Hahah – That blog popped up in my head while I was typing out this entry! Thanks for the link – I couldn’t remember where the post was from.
PS – I LOVE Trader Joe’s too! It’s my happy place along with Target.
Aww. Thanks Gina.
Thanks for the advice!
We are definitely keeping to the same schedules. We have construction occurring in the home that it probably lengthens the adjustment period. I’ve noticed that the days that the contractors are over are worse than others. I guess I will have to give it time.
I agree! Routine means everything when you move or something big changes in their life.
Routine, yes.
The issues I’ve learned about:
food possessiveness, had one rescued Siberian (maybe malamute cross) who was very food possessive… on advice from friend, used this approach: hold bowl, remove bowl while giving something else (tasty treat) give bowl back (keep holding it), remove (give treat)… you control the Bowl.
Dog-aggressive: my first team (rescued Siberians, one Lab cross) tended to become a wolfpack when someone else came doewn the trail. Instead of making it an ordeal of correction, distraction with something they like more than the other dog (tasty treats!), making the appearance of another dog a good thing.
I’m guessing the issues with people walking in and out, and outside the dogrun are the guardy element of the breed (Siberians make great watch dogs, they watch the burglar come in, and watch him carry stuff out… so this is not part of their issue list). Maybe distracting him with something else, toys, treats or something he will do readily, (a job, “tricks”). If you look at the extras in the DVD “Hachi” you’ll note that the Akita trainers mention it took several months to break through, and get the dogs to a level of obedience where they would perform on cue. patience and positive reinforcement. My friend gets a newsletter called the Whole Dog Journal which has some great training articles.