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Now that you\u2019ve learned a great deal of body language, how can you use these movements to converse with your Shiba?<\/span><\/p>\n

Whenever possible, you should use the signals to show your Shiba Inu that you\u2019re not a threat or trying to challenge them in any way.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For example, if you are coming up to a dog, you might want to interact with a calming glance away to show that you\u2019re not staring.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

You might want to yawn around your Shiba Inu to prompt relaxation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of coming straight at your Shibe, <\/span>walking in a C-curve around them to the midpoint of their body and see if they react in turn.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dog’s prefer to  greet from behind instead of face to face<\/em><\/p>\n

If your Shiba Inu doesn\u2019t do the C-curve or raise their tail or bow down for play, they might just want to be left alone\u2014especially if they look away. <\/p>\n

When you want to pet a new or unfamiliar dog – don’t just go straight for the top of their head – they can see that as a threat.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Instead, try to invite yourself first by offering your hand for the dog to sniff.<\/p>\n

If the dog looks relaxed and receptive, you can continue to pet the dog on their chest below their mouth.<\/p>\n

When you pet a new dog below their mouth instead of on top of their head, you are showing that you trust the dog and you do not want to threaten him or her.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you are dealing with an anxious or fearful Shiba Inu, try doing your best to help disassociate the stimulus with the fear reaction.<\/p>\n

For example, if your Shiba Inu is noise fearful you will provide needed reassurance if your demeanor is calm, positive, upbeat, and confident.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

You can try changing the mood by pretending your having the time of your life thereby visually informing your Shiba Inu that all is well and dandy.<\/p>\n

Whatever you do, don’t react fearfully or negatively to the stimulus as that will make the Shiba Inu all the more fearful. <\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Just like going to another country and trying to speak the language of the locals, the more your encourage the use of the calming signals, the more your dog will trust and respect you.<\/p>\n

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Hopefully, you should be able to decipher your Shiba Inu\u2019s body language a little better now.<\/span><\/p>\n

 As you start to read this body movements and use them, too, you might see a difference in how your Shibe interacts with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, it might take some practice to accurately read what your furry friend is trying to tell you, but your relationship will grow because of it!<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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