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The Shiba inu breed is one of the oldest of its kind. spitz. They are very popular in Japan and are gradually gaining more popularity in the West. It is a very loyal breed to its owners and adapts perfectly to any environment, both in the city and in the countryside.
These are very independent, intelligent and firm dogs. Although your education does not require great efforts, you should devote time a day to get the best results and get a great partner.
If you are thinking of adopting a dog of this breed and are wondering how to train a Shiba inu, keep reading this from PeritoAnimal because we'll explain everything you need to know.
Shiba inu's personality
If you want to know how to train a Shiba inu, this breed of dog that looks like a bear, you must first know its behavior, because depending on the character of the dog, its training will have to be one way or another.
Some of the peculiarities of this breed are its independence and nervousness. As a general rule, they are silent dogs, although they are afraid of strangers they can bark if someone they don't know approaches their territory. This demonstrates that they are good watchdogs as well as protectors.
It can be a little naughty if they are not educated correctly. In addition, you will need to spend time socializing the dog both with other dogs and with other people, to avoid becoming a frightened and aggressive dog. Don't forget that socialization is fundamental to dog training.
The use of positive reinforcement
As mentioned, he is a very suspicious dog, so the first thing we should do when we take him home is to show him that can trust us. You can do this approaching little by little, leaving it its own space and showing affection with caresses and some treats for puppies. this breed is very loyal and affectionate and when he gains their trust, he will become a faithful and protective companion for life.
Despite showing your affection, to train a Shiba inu must be authoritative since the first moment. This is a very self-assured and very independent breed, so you will have to make it clear who is in charge from the start. but must do this without using violence or force, as your puppy can become skittish and aggressive. Always use positive reinforcement to train your puppy.
You will get good results being firm and reasonable with the defined rules, always rewarding your puppy whenever he does something well. Remember that, instead of punishing, you should guide your pet with a positive attitude that pleases him.
Train the Shiba Inu
As a general rule, this breed is not particularly difficult to educate, but you should devote sufficient time daily to dog training sessions. It is a very independent breed and has tendency to ignore their owners until you're not trained, so you should first focus on recognizing your name and learning the basic "come here" order so you don't run away when you let it go.
Once he has learned to come when you call him, he can continue with the basic obedience orders such as sit, lie down, be quiet, etc. You can increase the difficulty of training little by little.
Socialization is key. Shiba inu tend to have a strong character and don't tend to give in to other dogs. In order not to become aggressive, you should get him to socialize and play with other dogs on a daily basis, to get used to your company from a very young age.
Likewise, you should get your puppy used to the presence of people other than you. As already mentioned, this is a suspicious breed, so if you don't get used to dealing with different people, you could become scared.
If you don't have enough time to teach your puppy or simply can't do it, you can always turn to a canine educator who will help you turn your Shibu inu into an obedient, balanced and happy puppy.
