Trust is earned. Fight for what you want (treats). Fight against what you don’t want (baths). When you see/smell something you like, throw your whole body weight into it. Always stare blankly at an incredulous request (cuddling). If you think someone is going to take food out of your mouth, chew faster. If someone has…
T has been trying very hard to get Shio to cuddle. However, Shio will have no part of it. Even though his tolerance has increased, he is still not happy when held for too long (i.e. more than 1 minute). He will growl, snare, and push away. See exhibit 1 below: Photo taken with Nikon…
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Shio turned 7 months old yesterday! The single major change that we’ve seen in Shio is his change in willingness to cuddle with us. He used to struggle and jump out of our arms but lately, he’s stays in our arms… that is until he finds an opportunity to escape! Lately, he’s been fascinated with…
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I have a 5 month old shiba named Kumo that looks a lot like your Shio! And he did the same thing. I’m used to dogs that loved to cuddle and keep my feet warm so naturally I was disappointed when Kumo preferred his independence over me. In the last few weeks he has started to jump up next to me on his own and snuggle up beside me or lay across my lap for little cat naps. 
yay!
I love the site, by the way, great shots of your adorable shiba and the stories are so shiba 
love it!
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Oh those eyes! Shiba puppy eyes! He looks so sweet and cute and afraid! I guess there was a vacuum?
I think the videos of Shio in Sephora’s perfume section are so funny– they always make my day!
“all of the above!”
He would be fiercely attacking our vacuum if it were out!
If I remember correctly (old picture from old apt) he was under the couch trying to retrieve his Kong toy. It’s really just his pathetic “I can’t get my toy so will you pls help me” puppy eyed look!