Grooming a Shiba Inu -- lots of undercoat!

[@SuperNoseFace]

She’s actually really tame for a shiba tbh

[@michaelo1929]

I agree. My wife took our Shiba to a doggie wash station here where we live, and our pupper didn't like the water, but she really disliked the dryer and she had a meltdown when my wife tried to dryer her. People thought my wife was abusing our our pup because of that insanely loud high pitch scream that Shibas do! Needless to say, we never took her there again.

[@tinacatz4217]

Agree! Although I got very lucky and my Shiba is so well mannered and isn’t very loud

[@lordsathariel4384]

my friend has/had a shiba and a hokkaido the shiba loved making a show of being washed@@michaelo1929

[@loafofchihuahua]

Shiba Inus are so dramatic, it's like they think they're being murdered

[@shadowtheshibe]

My shiba Inu came from a Amish family that left it outside in a cage with his siblings and mom for most of its 8 week life. He didn’t know how to react to the toys we got him, but after patience and lots of playtime outside. He is the best decision I have ever made.

[@Texas-Chris]

She is really well behaved for a young Shiba. I have two Shibes, and neither of mine behave that well.

[@jonathanvandagriff7515]

Where did you get them if you don't mind me asking? :) I really want one but am having a hard time.

[@Texas-Chris]

@@jonathanvandagriff7515 It’s hard to find a reputable breeder. My older one came from a couple who where breeding to learn more about the Shiba, she does not have any papers, but she is pure blood and she is a wonderful Shiba. My younger one came from Anderson Shibas in Oklahoma. We were on a wait list for a long time, and she is a great Shiba also, but we paid a premium to get a pup that can be a bit silly. I love them both, and if I’m able I’d love another one, my daughter wants a cream one. If you look, you can find them, just be willing to travel.

[@jonathanvandagriff7515]

@@Texas-Chris The price is definitely bumming me out too 😅 I've known about the Shiba Inu nreed a for a very long time before they ever got popular due to these dumb meme coins. They've always been no more than $1000 and now they're easily $4,000 everywhere I look. Just sucks because I've wanted one for so long and I'm finally able to get one and only now they're crazy popular lol. And a lot of people getting them don't know what they're getting into but the Shiba Inu is literally the perfect breed for me. It'll probably take me 6 months to a year to save up that kind of money but will probably have to wait that long anyways so I'll give it a go! you can find them for $600-$1200 on puppy listing sites but from what I'm seeing it's not a good idea to go that route no matter how tempting it may be. So I'll wait, hopefully they go down in price maybe 😅.

[@deranged_dragon9471]

@@jonathanvandagriff7515 definitely do not go to puppy sites. Best would be good dog sites. But still you have risk of running into someone who might not know what they are doing. They are expensive but the way I saw it was i would rather pay that amount for a healthy shiba than a sickly shiba and still pay that much for health bills. Look for a puppy with a full face. I nearly did give into someone who I was so desperate I almost just got a backyard shiba because i had wanted one for 5 years. but pulled away the last moment. Much to the dismay of the person lol. But I kept looking and found someone who was 2 states down and selling my baby for 3k and I hopped on it. She has been great. And with the amount of stress and headaches she does give me. She also has filled my life with laughs and a lot of happy kisses. So definitely do wait. It's worth it

[@fobfan17]

Im doing a ton of research before getting a dog in the next year or so. Im greatful for the information. I didn't know that over brushing was a thing.

[@Timpon_Dorz]

My Shiba loves his groomer. Scared the first time, but now he's a champ at it!

[@InfinitePawsShop]

Shibas are so rewarding to have . Love my Shiba mix

[@triclamite]

calmest shiba

[@deye8348]

Unless this was intentionally done for the sake of recording a video a Shiba owner should brush him/her every night. This simple task keeps the excessive shedding at bay and makes life easier for both the owner and the dog. We brush our shiba every single night before or after brushing his teeth. He just loves the attention. We do the same before and after his bath as well. It reduces the number of times the house gets vacuumed.

[@dannggg]

mine is 7 and he's he is a pain when giving a bath. but out at the beach he has no problem getting into the water

[@iluminuz]

She is such a good girl 😍

[@EllieRileyShiba]

She's beautiful! Good job

[@Rhiles44]

What kind of food do they eat?! I have three Shibas and all of their hair comes off in clumps

[@carolinecarruth2778]

Mine is doing the same thing… he’s losing clumps around his butt. I was told that it’s normal for his breed, but it’s still odd.

[@sarkaztik3228]

Almost positive it has nothing to do with food, not sure why she said that. That's just how spitz breeds blow coat. It's completely normal.

[@deranged_dragon9471]

Shiba inu's are like huskies and have double coats. They will blow these coats out when it gets hotter and it will shed a lot...but. this only happens 2 times a year so it's not that big of a deal.

[@JAHLEZ]

Oh man I need a furmiator... I have those other brushes but my Shiba Sheds so much. That Furmiator worked wonders😱 My Shiba is fairly calm for grooming even though he hates it too.. he is not much of a barker so he doesn't even make a sound... I try to make it quick for him especially during baths since I know he gets scare of water. I wish he enjoyed it more 🤣 I took him too the beach the moment his paws got wet he was like yaaah Nope and backed away from the water😅

[@bstrutton]

Looks like a Guantanimo detainee with that hood and strap, lol. Good looking Shiba!

[@86LukeM]

Surprised so many are saying their Shiba’s are drama queens. Mine will kinda squirm and be uncomfortable with his front paws touched. But mine isn’t nearly as bad. He might do a “help I’m being water boarded” in the bath. But he’s not one to freak out.

[@GoneGrooming]

I recommend a groomer teach you, than online.

[@sarkaztik3228]

Dogs are individuals, after all. Of course they're not all the same.

[@86LukeM]

@@sarkaztik3228 you’d be surprised. Shiba’s can be looked as the worst. Kinda like most breeds. All depends on the owner.

[@mikejozefowicz888]

I used to groom my shins myself. I could get pillow case full of undercoat in one sitting. And another one week later

[@InfinitePawsShop]

Great video!

[@FreshlySnipes]

Anyone know where this Shiba was born? I’ve been looking for a black & tan but they are difficult to find

[@mbee6256]

I have one coming as a rescue from Korea. Could look into rescues

[@Pkafa]

Wow!!!!! Just wow

[@20blackbags]

The link to the face mask is not working. Are there other dog face masks you recommend?

[@GoneGrooming]

Thank you ! We have fixed the link

[@krakyen8536]

My sheeba be acting up bad :( i have a problem grooming him :(

[@shibainumilkteamocha770]

We just like to see our hooman spending whole day to take bath and blow our hair, that’s how his off day gone.

[@mrbrian826]

I am seriously considering owning a shiba. I like their independence and their personality. However, i am very concerned about their shedding. We had a dog a few years ago that would constantly shed. It made my mothers life a living hell. However, i beleive with daily brushing it will not be that bad?

[@raeechil]

Go with a shiba/lab mix

[@NoReplyAsset]

get a hairless dog

[@mrbrian826]

@@raeechil Ended up getting a Cavapoo (Cavalier king charles and poodle mix). Very good dog. Easy to train, full of energy and affection. Couldn't be happier. Perhaps some day when i am more experienced i will get a Shiba. Thanks!

[@raeechil]

@@mrbrian826 they're a lot of work, mines a mutt but from what I've seen about pure breads all of her personality comes from shiba. Not sure I'd go that route again!

[@mrbrian826]

@@raeechil Thanks for the info! Good luck with your mutt ^_^

[@mjallen1308]

My Shibe hates the bath. He puts up with it but he’ll whine and scream like he’s being murdered. He DEF doesn’t like blow drying.

[@ShahabSheikhzadeh]

That dog is like "what the heck is that near my butt?! I need an adult!"

[@incognitohuman8942]

my shiba will scream like hes witnessing a murder when bathed. Michelle you're lucky.

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Dogs don't act out around their owners they are more scared without them and as such they are more likely to freeze and be compliant. Totally different and the main reason I'll do my damnedst to do all grooming myself. Plus I want honesty and it seems like most groomers lie.

[@andreil1313]

But also, every dog can be trained 😅 It’s not a “all Shibas are like this”. Only Shibas that were not introduced to blow driers etc.. in the first weeks of their life are scared of it. And there’s always a good and a bad way to introduce them.

[@GoneGrooming]

ty andreil13! yes!

[@sarkaztik3228]

That's not always true. My dog loves people and pretty sure he gets tired of being around me all the time and loves being around other people. He's extremely well behaved when he's getting groomed by someone else, but fights me most of the time when I try to do it myself. Dogs are individuals, not some sort of hivemind.

[@MarcyMarcy]

My Shiba is perfect. I have been told many times that she is the calmest Shiba ever.

[@xSoulCreationx]

Shiba Mama here… definitely typical haha. 😂. DRAMA QUEENS of the doggo world

[@lucid9448]

Just saying she spelled it “Sheba” but it’s actually Shiba

[@ksmith0290]

This is actually a really poor job for grooming a Shiba… you want to make sure you groom them before you bathe them. This was so cringe. Clip their nails and groom them befor washing always