I have heard they are aggressive and strange. That their behaviour is more like a cats
They are barely trainable, stubborn, hyperactive little fucks.
For advanced dog owners only.
>>2118614
they're not like cats. just very stubborn, get bored easily. will ignore your commands if they don't get anything worthwhile from it.
>>2118614
cats
>>2118614
fun fact, I actually saw one this morning, he was really cute... and was bawing like a dumb fuck, it didn't even look like a puppy anymore
>>2118625
Certified dog trainer here, totally agree with this.
I really like Shiba dogs that are owned by serious owners though. By which I mean people who work with their dog every day and never falter. If you want a Shiba follow the "nothing is free" method, make everything a training exercise. Not to dominate them, but to keep them engaged and not bored.
Also best as a single dog, not in a multi dog home.
>>2118663
Also, shibas do best if they have purpose. Give them a job of some kind, something to engage them, and they are great. Best behaved and happiest shiba I have met was owned by a farmer who had the dog help him out with chores all day; carrying small loads, pulling a cart, accompanying him when he rode his horse around the acreage.
>>2118614
>I have heard they are aggressive and strange.
sometimes yes
>That their behaviour is more like a cats
no they are faithful to the master basically
only they sometimes show stubbornness, because of their wild nature
http://www.ashibaforyou.com/OurShibas_AboutTheShibaInu.html
I think this covers quite a lot. Keep in mind this is a reputable breeder breeding Shiba Inus with Shiba personalities, not some hick randomly breeding a look alike memedog for the sake of making more dogs.
I've always owned both cats and dogs, and I love cats, but any dog breed that is described as 'cat like' is a huge turn off for me(despite my cats are very lovely, cuddly and 'dog-like').
It basically means they are independent, stubborn, bitchy and a pain in the fucking ass who also don't give a shit about you.
>>2118614
Very stubborn and independent
Like to be pet / cuddled on their own terms
Very loyal and affectionate to their owners
Wary of strangers (humans and dogs alike)
