Comments on: AAAUUUUUUGH!!!!! (otherwise entitled “Oy! Shibas!”) http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2008/02/oy_shibas.html Jenna Gates Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:16:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: alice http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1022 alice Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:49:47 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1022 Being fairly new to the shiba breed, but learning fast...I am working hard on the dog agression problem...my first boy is from, dare I say it, a puppy mill and is the sweetest boy he could be, he is 10 months and I had him neutered at 5 months...our second boy is from a reputable breeder and is 5 months, he will be neutered in a few days...he is more aggressive and less friendly with other dogs and people though he has been socialized as much as Kadan. We will see how he does after surgery. He and Kadan are great pals though. Though I am new to this breed, I grew up working with rescued wild animals and these dogs have many traits in common with wild. Boy did I get off the subject...what I wanted to say was, I think you deserve that pat on the back whether you were looking for it or not...this is not an easy breed to undue or overcome the damage that humans cause. Hang in there, Being fairly new to the shiba breed, but learning fast…I am working hard on the dog agression problem…my first boy is from, dare I say it, a puppy mill and is the sweetest boy he could be, he is 10 months and I had him neutered at 5 months…our second boy is from a reputable breeder and is 5 months, he will be neutered in a few days…he is more aggressive and less friendly with other dogs and people though he has been socialized as much as Kadan. We will see how he does after surgery. He and Kadan are great pals though.

Though I am new to this breed, I grew up working with rescued wild animals and these dogs have many traits in common with wild.

Boy did I get off the subject…what I wanted to say was, I think you deserve that pat on the back whether you were looking for it or not…this is not an easy breed to undue or overcome the damage that humans cause. Hang in there,

]]> By: bibby http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1021 bibby Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:59:30 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1021 jenna, could you write a blog about how you got Snickers out of his aggressive phase. It would certainly help Bear and me, as well as plenty of others who regularly check this site. jenna,
could you write a blog about how you got Snickers out of his aggressive phase. It would certainly help Bear and me, as well as plenty of others who regularly check this site.

]]> By: prajantr http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1020 prajantr Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:41:18 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1020 No worries - you do a lot of careful consideration to make sure the dogs in your care get the best possible chance for the future. It's bound to be frustrating. Shiba's also have that agression as more a part of their nature than other breeds so that particular frustration is compounded for you. It's all good. you are doing wonderful work with the shibas and that's what matters, you're entitled to a bit of venting. :) Also...tag! :) http://nighttrekkersguild.org/prajantr/?p=532 No worries – you do a lot of careful consideration to make sure the dogs in your care get the best possible chance for the future. It’s bound to be frustrating. Shiba’s also have that agression as more a part of their nature than other breeds so that particular frustration is compounded for you. It’s all good. you are doing wonderful work with the shibas and that’s what matters, you’re entitled to a bit of venting. :)

Also…tag! :)
http://nighttrekkersguild.org/prajantr/?p=532

]]> By: nycgadgetgirl http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1019 nycgadgetgirl Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:43:56 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1019 All - I hope I didn't sound like I was looking for a pat on the back with this post. I was just venting about having to shuffle dogs around so much. Kristine - I haven't had time to check shibainufree4all for a couple weeks. :( Marianna - Sometimes it isn't that easy unfortunately. Snickers, for example, was a major handful as a puppy. He got in a lot of fights the first couple years and just walking him a lot would NOT have been enough to turn him into the tolerant boy he is now. It took a lot of careful socialization and management. All – I hope I didn’t sound like I was looking for a pat on the back with this post. I was just venting about having to shuffle dogs around so much.

Kristine – I haven’t had time to check shibainufree4all for a couple weeks. :(

Marianna – Sometimes it isn’t that easy unfortunately. Snickers, for example, was a major handful as a puppy. He got in a lot of fights the first couple years and just walking him a lot would NOT have been enough to turn him into the tolerant boy he is now. It took a lot of careful socialization and management.

]]> By: bibby http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1018 bibby Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:32:11 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1018 One of my shiba's' is dog aggressive and despite socializing at the dog park and play dates AND neutering at 1 yr old a switch flipped and he will not tolerate new dogs in his dog run. I am working really hard to correct this but if he doesnt stop this behaviour we still love him. Understanding the breed is huge and our city here actually runs classes for problem pups, this has cut their pound admissions enough to continue this program. If only other cities would do this, good people like Jenna would not be overwhelmed. But sadly this does help when there is an idiot on the opposite end of the leash to the shiba One of my shiba’s’ is dog aggressive and despite socializing at the dog park and play dates AND neutering at 1 yr old a switch flipped and he will not tolerate new dogs in his dog run. I am working really hard to correct this but if he doesnt stop this behaviour we still love him. Understanding the breed is huge and our city here actually runs classes for problem pups, this has cut their pound admissions enough to continue this program. If only other cities would do this, good people like Jenna would not be overwhelmed. But sadly this does help when there is an idiot on the opposite end of the leash to the shiba

]]> By: rachel http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1017 rachel Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:57:04 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1017 J- I feel your pain. It seems as though this is a very common problem with most primitive and prey driven breeds, and the shiba is no exception. It brings us back to the whole pet store problem and overall lack of education on most people's part. The excuses for giving up really get to me the mst I think. Sigh. I've always got a shoulder to lean on when you need it... J- I feel your pain. It seems as though this is a very common problem with most primitive and prey driven breeds, and the shiba is no exception. It brings us back to the whole pet store problem and overall lack of education on most people’s part. The excuses for giving up really get to me the mst I think. Sigh. I’ve always got a shoulder to lean on when you need it…

]]> By: Marianna http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1016 Marianna Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:15:54 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1016 I can't believe people let their dogs become agressive to other dogs, the only thing you have to do is let your puppy meet other dogs frequently. When I'm walking my Shiba (5 months :) ) she can't wait to go and nuzzle the other dogs we encounter. I always ask the other dog owner if it's ok, and then she can go play... But hang in there, you're doing a wonderful thing. I can’t believe people let their dogs become agressive to other dogs, the only thing you have to do is let your puppy meet other dogs frequently. When I’m walking my Shiba (5 months :) ) she can’t wait to go and nuzzle the other dogs we encounter. I always ask the other dog owner if it’s ok, and then she can go play…
But hang in there, you’re doing a wonderful thing.

]]> By: Bonnie & Sushi http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1015 Bonnie & Sushi Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:22:13 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1015 I know exactly how you feel.... I know exactly how you feel….

]]> By: Janet http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1014 Janet Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:15:22 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1014 I agree with Lachlan!!! I agree with Lachlan!!!

]]> By: Lachlan http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1013 Lachlan Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:50:53 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2008/02/oy_shibas.html#comment-1013 I have a hard time believing that dog-on-dog aggression is not a problem for EVERY rescue. That said, I understand your frustration. But I can't think of anyone else more capable than you. Take a few breaths, maybe have a glass of wine, and try to get perspective. The road you've chosen isn't easy, but I think you put way more good into the world doing what you do. I have a hard time believing that dog-on-dog aggression is not a problem for EVERY rescue.

That said, I understand your frustration. But I can’t think of anyone else more capable than you. Take a few breaths, maybe have a glass of wine, and try to get perspective. The road you’ve chosen isn’t easy, but I think you put way more good into the world doing what you do.

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