Blog - My First Shiba Inu

Best Water Toys For Dogs [Doges!]

With summer quickly approaching, there are plenty of ways to prepare to keep your four-legged friend happy, entertained, and cool in the warm months ahead. Granted some dogs, like Shiba Inus may not be the Michael Phelps of the dog kingdom - it's always fun to try and...

Shiba Inu Vs. Pomsky

Pomsky. Shiba Inu. Such interesting but foreign words to a lot of people. So it's easy to see how these two popular dog breeds can get confused with one another. The dog world is changing rapidly. With the addition of a variety of “designer breeds”, the choices for...

How To Draw a Cute Dog [A Shiba Inu Doge]

Not everyone has natural artistic talent. Including me. I would say I'm a so-so drawer if I had something to copy. But, if I had to create something from scratch. Nope. Terrible artistic talent. However, I really want to learn how to draw cute style dogs. So cute! And...

2018 Is The Year of The Dog [The Shiba Inu Doge That Is!]

With summer quickly approaching, there are plenty of ways to prepare to keep your four-legged friend happy, entertained, and cool in the warm months ahead. Granted some dogs, like Shiba Inus may not be the Michael Phelps of the dog kingdom - it's always fun to try and...

Best Dog Backpack Carrier For Shiba Inus

There's nothing cuter than a Shiba Inu in a backpack.Seriously, it's the cutest thing!But aside from looks, these dog backpack carriers are very useful in a variety of situations.They're great for carrying very young or older Shiba Inus on outings that they might...

[ 21 Actionable Ways ]To Extend Your Shiba Inus Life

We love our Shiba Inus like we would love our own children. That's why we'd do just about anything to ensure them a long, happy, and healthy life. We are responsible for all the choices we make for our four-legged family members. Are we making the right choices? What...

Should I Get Pet Insurance For My Shiba Inu?

Nowadays, just about everything can be insured. Everything. You might have coverage on your home, car, health, camera equipment; but aren’t you forgetting someone? That’s right, you may want to think about pet insurance for your precious Shiba Inu. Though at first pet...

Best Dog Bath Tubs For Shiba Inus / Small-Medium Dogs

If you’ve been bathing your dog in the sink or in the bath tub, boy do we have news for you. In the sometimes ludicrous world of doggy products, once and a while a real gem comes along. And today were going to tell you about one of those gems: dog bath tubs. A dog...

Secrets of The Elusive Shiba Inu Bath – Shiba Inu Bathing Tips and Tricks

Shiba Inu bath time for for some Shiba Inus (and their owners) can be quite an unnerving experience. Shiba Inus are known to be dogs that are not big fans of grooming rituals. From nail clipping, tooth brushing and the necessary bath - some Shibas are just not havin’...

Why Are Shiba Inus So Kawaii?

The adorable, expressive Shiba Inu. In the English language, you might say a Shiba Inu is the very definition of cute - with their large, round eyes and meme-worthy antics.But in the Japanese language, Shiba Inus are often called “kawaii.”Kawaii is often translated as...

How to Choose the Best Dog Cooling Vest for Your Shiba Inu

You might not realize that dogs don't sweat the same way as we do. Cooling down is actually a much more laborious act for our four-legged companions that you might assume. Add in a thick double-coat designed to protect your Shiba Inu from the bitter cold heights of...

The Japanese Shiba Inu Vs. The Korean Jindo Dog

Everybody has a doppelganger, even your Shiba Inu.And that doppelganger might not even be another Shiba Inu but a Korean Jindo. For those with an untrained eye, placing these two breeds side by side will result in a lot of confusion, because both breeds carry many of...

Are GPS Dog Collars a Good Investment for My Shiba Inu?

GPS dog collars which at first were mainly used by hunters with hunting dogs have become mainstream lately due to it's useful features. GPS dog collars can make the difference between locating an escaped dog in time instead of too late. Shiba Inus have earned a...

Coping With The Loss of Your Beloved Shiba Inu

Why does it hurt so much?You, like many others who have lost their dog are likely to be in a state of numbness.Completely devastated, broken, and confused. Everything seems so much quieter now that the love of your life is gone.You hesitate to remove their toys from...

The In’s and Out’s of LED Dog Collars / Harnesses

Quick Look: Our 4 Fave LED Collars / Harnesses2Illumiseen LED Dog Collar2Blazin’ Safety LED Dog Collar3Noxgear LightHound – LED Dog Harness4[Pet Industries] Reflective LED Dog HarnessLED dog collars are relatively new to the dog product scene.Many dog owners,...

Dog Socks For Your Shibes

Dog socks for your Shibes you say?Why yes, of course!You’ve seen those videos where someone puts shoes or socks on their Shiba Inu and the dog starts doing that wiggly tap dance like nothing else matters. Those viral videos make dog socks and shoes like utterly...

Waterless Dog Shampoos – Are They Safe?

While we love our canine companions, the truth is that they don’t always smell great. Even when they just smell “doggy”, canine body odor can become a real problem even for dog lovers.Proper grooming and regular bathing will go a long way in curbing doggy odor and...

Shiba Inu Mental Fitness – 3 Easy Ways To Stimulate Your Shiba’s Mind

Importance of Mental Stimulation in DogsSometimes it’s difficult enough just to keep on top of our Shiba Inu’s physical needs.Our spoiled Shiba Inus require healthy dog food, weekly grooming, the occasional medication, preventive vet care (flea and tick meds and...

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