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…
We never used to worry about Shio running out the front door into the street. Was it because we’re bad dog owners? Nope. It’s because he would have to run out the front door, down the hallway, wait for the elevator, ride the elevator to the lobby, run out the building’s front door and then get to…
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Ahhh… Shiba digging. We’ve lost a few good sheets & padding in our home because Katsumi will try to dig at anything & everything. Can you eventually get a fence or maybe invisible fence? We are dealing with the same problem and might just get a dog run… Love the photos!
Digging Shiba hineys are the best 
Anouk and I are moving soon and I’m real worried about how that’s going to go. She’s a super-skittish gal. Seeing Shio take it like such a champ makes me confident tho!
We’ll be neighbors!!!
I’ve decided to bring Shio to the backyard only when I need to turn my soil. His Shibascaping skills are amazing too! 
HAHAHAHA! That last photo is too funny! Tag team effort.
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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.