Due to the nature of the character, raising a Shiba Inu is not an easy task. It is important for the owner to assert and constantly maintain authority. A branded smile can melt the heart of even a very strict owner.
#1 Age up to a year is the most important period of a dog’s socialization. In the first year of life, the owner must have time to lay the basic habits and skills of Shiba Inu.
#2 Training is reduced to three tasks: cleanliness, education, communication with other animals.
The cleanliness of the Japanese Shiba dog
Shiba Inu are clean by nature, but puppies need time to get used to the toilet.