Your narrator has a galloping case of depression, anxiety, self-hatred, and possible ADHD. In my sojourns in the dog world, I’m beginning to think mental illness is a prerequisite. A lot of us are struggling and can’t kill ourselves because… Continue Reading
You can see Shimi’s OFA results here.
Shimi had her hips X-rayed and her patellas checked. Everything looks good from the vet’s point of view; next step is to send the forms into OFA. Next thing we need to do is to get Shimi’s eyes looked at.… Continue Reading
“Stubborn Shiba.” It’s a big internet meme that has filtered into the dog world and causes some toxic results. Originally it was meant as a joke, from Western owners who try to train their Shibas as if they are Lassie… Continue Reading
Happy birthday to the first Misanthropic Shiba. Sunojo’s Aka Shasta CGC – 27 August 1993 – 6 January 2010
Does this look a little ‘off’ to you? Wow. Much rareness. Very healthy guaranteed. You know I had to fuck with them. Okay, so look. Not every breeder is going to be Oscar Wilde or my English professor. You don’t… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Phoenix has found a home! If you’re in the Vancouver, BC region or even on Vancouver Island and want to bring a Shiba who is definitely a Shiba into your life, take a look at Phoenix. Phoenix was adopted… Continue Reading
It’s over. Punky is dead. The four-year-old Australian Cattle Dog was the subject of a years-long fight in Vancouver, BC, by his owner, Susan Santics, to keep him from being euthanized. On Thursday, January 23, 2020, Punky was euthanized. Santics… Continue Reading
We’re currently working on the #100DaysOfDogTrainingChallenge! Goals: To post photos or videos of training my dogs to the group linked above for 100 days. I realized at day 3/100 that I’m going to have to pick some things to work… Continue Reading