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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Chapter One: Shiba Inu Facts and Descriptions 3
  • General Information 3
  • Brief History 4
  • Dog Breed Characteristics 4
  • Chapter Two: Choosing and Acquiring a Shiba Inu 7
  • Choosing Your Puppy 8
  • Where to Get a Shiba Inu 10
  • Identifying Good Breeders 15
  • Who is a Good Breeder? 16
  • Questions to Ask a Shiba Inu Breeder 20
  • Questions from a Shiba Inu Breeder 23
  • Chapter Three: Preparing for Your Shiba Inu 27
  • Supplies and Equipment Needed 27
  • Dog-proofing Your Home 34
  • Chapter Four: Feeding Your Shiba Inu 37
  • How Much Food Does Your Shiba Inu Need? 38
  • Essential Nutrients Needed by the Shiba Inu 39
  • Protein 39
  • Healthy Fats 40
  • Carbohydrates 41
  • Fiber 41
  • Other Essential Vitamins and Minerals 42
  • What the Shiba Inu Diet Should Not Contain? 42
  • Basics of Feeding the Shiba Inu 44
  • Is it Safe to Feed a Shiba Inu Human Food? 47
  • Chapter Five: Grooming Your Shiba Inu 51
  • Skin and Coat 51
  • Brushing and Combing 53
  • Bathing 55
  • Teeth 57
  • Nails 59
  • Eyes and Ears 61
  • Chapter Six: Training and Behavior Modification 63
  • Housebreaking Your Puppy 63
  • What to Expect 64
  • How to Housebreak Your Puppy 65
  • Crate Training 66
  • Umbilical Training 68
  • Using a Bell at the Door 69
  • Teaching Your Puppy to Follow Commands 69
  • Basic Commands 74
  • Sit 74
  • Stay 75
  • Down 76
  • Come 77
  • Off 78
  • Drop 79
  • Leave 80
  • Gently 80
  • Speak 81
  • Putting the Basics Together 81
  • Separation Anxiety 82
  • Causes and Signs Of Separation Anxiety 83
  • What To Watch Out For 86
  • Why Punishment Won’t Work 87
  • Preparation and Socialization 89
  • How To Leave And Return 93
  • Leaving When Using A Crate 95
  • Some Other Useful Tips 96
  • The 10 Steps To Help Separation Anxiety 97
  • Common Behavior Problems 98
  • Jumping up on Other People 99
  • Destructive Chewing 101
  • Pulling on the Leash 103
  • The Puppy Doesn’t Want to Walk on the Leash 105
  • Too Much Roughhousing with the Puppy 106
  • Fearfulness 108
  • The Escape Artist 109
  • Too Much Whining and Barking 111
  • Being on the Furniture 114
  • Digging 115
  • Chapter Seven: Vet Care for Your Shiba Inu 119
  • Signs of Illness 120
  • Bad Breath 120
  • Drooling 120
  • Loss of Appetite 121
  • Excessive Thirst 121
  • Changes in Urination 121
  • Skin Problems 122
  • Lethargy 122
  • Common Diseases/Illnesses 122
  • Finding a Good Vet 128
  • Vaccinations 129
  • Educate Yourself About Common Canine Diseases and Viruses 131
  • Be Aware That Allergies Can Adversely Affect Your Dog’s Health 131
  • Spaying and Neutering 132
  • Pet Health Insurance 133
  • Chapter Eight: Showing Your Shiba Inu 135
  • Showing Shiba Inu Dogs 136
  • What to Know Before You Show 137
  • Preparing Your Dog for Show 139
  • Chapter Nine: Breeding Your Shiba Inu 141
  • Choosing Dogs To Breed 142
  • Health 143
  • Clearances 143
  • Registration 143
  • Temperament 144
  • Bloodlines 144
  • Age 144
  • Physical Traits 145
  • Breeding your Shiba Inu 146
  • The Heat 147
  • Natural or Artificial? 148
  • When to Breed 149
  • The Act of Breeding 151
  • Is She Pregnant? 153
  • Whelping your Pups 155
  • Whelping Supplies 155
  • Before Labor 158
  • First Stage Labor 158
  • Second Stage of Labor 159
  • Third Stage of Labor 160
  • Raising Puppies 162
  • Puppy Development 168
  • Conclusion 173
  • Glossary of Terms 175
  • Index 181
  • Photo Credits 189
  • References 193

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