Top 10 Things for a Shiba

We recently rehomed a pretty Shiba to a very sweet couple, which inspired me to write a Shiba "wishlist". Although she went to a Shiba-experienced home, there were some items that they were happy to get when she went to them. Apparently, there is so much that is changing in the canine world, and I helped open up their eyes to an expansive world of canine goodies. This list is for you, Miss Caylee. May you find great happiness and love in your new furever home.

Caylee's Shiba Top 10 List

1. Medium sized, dual door crate (perfect for any area, since there are two doors that can be utilized!)
   
2. ZiwiPeak Deer Hooves (these kept her busy for hours!)
   
3. Taste of the Wild dog kibble - Pacific Stream (I suspect she had some type of food allergy, so to get her to stop scratching, TOTW is where I usually like to start them off.)
   
4. Squeaky toys (we ended up with a bunch of holiday toys for her - 'tis the Season!)
   
5. Chuck it Balls (These are the BEST balls available. They are bright, so they don't get lost easily, and they are sturdy and maintain their bounce. They are fantastic! Not to mention, they are pretty much indestructible.)
   
6. Sherpa Crate Bed (nice, soft, and comfy... She loved to sleep in her crate with her soft bed.)
   
7. Leather lead 5/8 inch wide and matching rolled leather collar - Like many Shibas, she had a tendency to pull a bit on walks. So, why punish your hands with an uncomfortable lead?
8. Plato Smart Dog Pet Treats - Duck, Kangaroo, Salmon (and Chicken if you're not allergic)
   
9. Flea "Bite Me" plush toy - I don't know why she liked it, but she did. It's so ugly, it was cute.
   
10. The Taz-Lab fold up silicone bowl
    

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Wishing you all a very happy holiday.

Lost and Found Shibas

There have been so many times where my Shibas (excluding Winnie) have made a bid for freedom. I feel so sad to hear about Shibas that get out and aren't reunited with their owners. There aren't many shelters that recognize the Shibas (they often get them confused with Pomeranians, Jindos, Akitas, etc.) So, it's important to go to the shelters and look for yourself, or check their websites for photos!

Breed rescue organizations such as Shiba Inu Rescue Association (SIRA) has a few lost/found Shibas posted on their site.

Pet Safety Blinkers Red And White Flasher - Dog Supplies

The other night, we went to a Shiba Inu Yappy Hour meetup and saw that a few dogs there had some flashy lights on! It kinda freaked out Winnie since all she could see is the flash coming towards her, and since she's so fond of the laser light toy..... Well, needless to say, she was quite intrigued by a laser light flashing her way....

With the sun setting earlier and our "dark" walks at night, it might be cool to pick up a Pet Safety Blinkers Red And White Flasher.

Shiba Inu Wallet

The Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue is doing their Shiba auction (on Ebay) to benefit the rescue work they do for Shiba Inus. Up for auction, a very adorable wallet created by our favorite custom leash/collar/harness creator Mixie (at rawdogleather.com).

This red Shiba Inu wallet was inspired by Miss Winnie! There are a ton of other great shiba items up for auction...! Your support is always welcome.

MSIR - 133 - Shiba Inu Wallet--Red - eBay (item 220500269048 end time Nov-01-09 07:17:18 PST)

Dog People? Non-Dog People?

Winnie's a bit skittish when there are people coming over to the house, but even when we're out and about - she's sometimes very happy to see some people and will bark nervously at others. Can our Shibas tell who's a dog person and who's not a dog person? So far , it seems that she can sense a non-dog person and will do a little dance and short barks at them. For dog-people, she greets them with wags, playbows and short barks...

Any of you other dog owners seen anything like this?

A first time for everything...

First time in a hammock...!