The Complete Guide to the Shiba Inu: Selecting Preparing For Training Feeding Raising and Loving Your New Shiba Inu

Product Description

"The Shiba Inu: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide" by Vanessa Richie is an essential guide for both new and experienced Shiba Inu owners. This book provides a deep dive into the breed, offering practical advice, tips, and insights on how to successfully live with, raise, and train a Shiba Inu. Drawing from interviews with top breeders, the author covers everything from the breed's unique characteristics and early training strategies to health care and grooming. This guide not only helps you understand the adorable yet challenging Shiba Inu but also prepares you to tackle the responsibilities that come with owning such a distinctive dog.

Product Specification

- Title: The Shiba Inu: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide - Author: Vanessa Richie - Focus: Breed-specific care and training for Shiba Inus - Features: Interviews with top breeders, practical tips, health care advice, grooming tips, and training strategies

Key Topics Covered

- Unique characteristics and quirks of Shiba Inus - Early training and housebreaking strategies - Selection of supplies and food for Shiba puppies - Socialization techniques with other dogs - Comprehensive health care throughout the Shiba Inu's life stages - Grooming essentials and productive bonding - Genetic health concerns common to Shiba Inus - Care tips for aging Shiba Inus

Additional Insights

The book emphasizes the importance of a firm and consistent training approach due to the Shiba Inu's headstrong nature. It also discusses the breed's history as a Japanese national treasure and its remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction. With an average lifespan of 12 to 16 years, a Shiba Inu can be a long-term, energetic, and affectionate companion that requires and rewards equally engaging interaction.