I was surprised by this Rex dog because he was so kind to my dogs when he came to visit me. They seemed to get along very well. I wanted to know more about the Shiba Inu. I had to do some more research on this breed of dog. I asked my brother because he has 2 of them.
I was wondering why he always jumped over the fence. He would also ask me why he ran away when they called him back home.
I found out that a Shiba Inu will bolt if given the chance. This is a breed of dog that is very attached to its human family members and cannot bear to be isolated from them. Thinking of keeping a Shiba in the backyard or garage is a mistake because that bold and bright character dog will make a lot of noise and be destructive in that situation. He will be charming and affectionate with his human family, but has a sense of humor when it comes to human commands. A Shiba Inu is very difficult to raise and train. A lively, independent spirit must always be tied up. He has quick reflexes and a prey drive that wants to chase anything that moves. Don’t try to chase him, as he can and does run away from any human and often. Shibas are true runners.
Because my son faced a ticket with the city for a stray dog, Rex was turned over to another family member and was in that home for 4 years. The daughter of this family kept him with her after that until he went to college. She had to leave him alone too long for a dog. Rex was getting lonely. He ate less and played a lot less than usual. She regularly returned home to find things chewed up and trash strewn around the house. Rex was trying to tell her that she was lonely. Her destructive behavior was the only way she could communicate her loneliness and boredom to him.
She felt so sorry for Rex that she asked us if we could take him home forever. My husband and I went downstairs to take him home with us. Bringing our RV along for the trip, Rex rested comfortably sleeping one night with us before we got home.
Both of my dogs seemed to remember him and welcomed him into our family. Being semi-retired and working every other weekend, I have plenty of time to keep him company and he seems to be settling in pretty well right away. My husband is home most weekends and the nephew, who lives downstairs, also takes part in his care.
My dogs are Miniature Schnauzers. One of them named Zeke, 14, was diagnosed with spleen cancer over the summer and was in remission when Rex arrived. Sparky, the other one is 10 years old. They have been together since they were puppies. So now we have a three dog night, I’m just being funny now.
Rex is 9 years old and had his vet visit. He is up to date on all the “shots” of him and is beefy for his age. He seems more relaxed and may be his age. With an adult dog, you can easily see what you have, and he, like an adult Shiba Inu, has already done it. he proved to have no negative characteristics.
Rex has a hot temper. Shiba Inus are very bright but have an independent mind of their own. He loves squeaky toys and raises his right paw to shake it for a treat. My son said that he taught him that. The only thing I had to get used to was a huge shedding. These Shiba Inus shed quite a bit throughout the year. According to my brother, for about three weeks during the spring and three weeks during the fall, these dogs shed a lot. We found out that was true when we brought Rex home. I had to make sure the hair and fur on the clothes and furniture was okay because my miniature schnauzers don’t shed. Rex is brushed regularly by his nephew. I’m already attached to Rex. We had a wonderful Christmas when the other members of our family came and brought their dogs. That weekend went very well.
After Christmas, in mid-January, Zeke passed away from a stroke. He is missed, but Sparky has Rex for company and that’s called joy.