Shimi’s Back, Back Again
Well, it’s been a hell of a ride due to COVID, but Shimi is back and healthy (even if she lost all her coat) and has a good weight on her. I’m happy to have my little girl back, even… Continue Reading
Badass Tattoos
So, the pups got tattooed today. The video shows just Charlie, but the other two handled it just as well. Does It Hurt? Short answer: No, it doesn’t hurt. Long answer: Like microchipping, that requires a needle larger than your… Continue Reading
Stress and Puppies
So, these are last Tuesday’s weights. All the pups are doing well. Alpha: 15.3 oz. (she is over a lb now) Bravo 9.2 oz. (small but feisty) Charlie 13.6 oz. (getting towards the 1 lb mark) So, in the video,… Continue Reading
Mini-Shimis
So, this happened. Ch. Sunojo’s Pai Azyuu Go X Sunojo’s Giving You The Gears = Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie (until they get new names from their new people – they were spoken for before they were a flirtatious play-bow). Alpha:… Continue Reading
Maturity
When I look at a lot of I-have-a-problem dog posts, I see a lot of the same themes. My dog is no longer friendly with other dogs/is now selective My dog is resource guarding My dog is too rough My… Continue Reading
When You Struggle, But The Dogs Still Need To Be Walked Because They Won’t Shit In The Yard.
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
OFA GOOD
You can see Shimi’s OFA results here.
Wanted: Hot CHICs
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
GUEST POST: “Stubborn Shiba” by Malley Bragg Heinlein
“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, Shassi
Happy birthday to the first Misanthropic Shiba. Sunojo’s Aka Shasta CGC – 27 August 1993 – 6 January 2010