Shiba Inu and Children: Adaptability

The Shiba Inu is a proud dog with a unique Shiba Inu personality. They honor their master (and will suffer only one), they obey and respect, and they remain loyal for life. And they rarely yield to or tolerate children.

At least, that what we read and experienced with our own Shibas and our own children--early on. But once again, our Shiba Inu has surprised us: it no longer snarls and growls at our children at every turn, it no longer runs away at the first chance, and its fur no longer crawls when our children pet it.

Our Shiba has adapted to and happily accepted children - ours and our friends. She has gone from being snappy and growly to happy and bouncy, even playful, with children in general. This is, according what what we know and read, contrary to Shiba Inu aggressive behavior.

But apparently the noble Shiba Inu has more tricks up its paw than we suspected--and the ability to adapt may be one of the Shiba's best.

If you have or plan to have children, and want or plan to have a Shiba Inu, don't despair. The two can go together like peas and carrots. The caring relationship that can develop between the Shiba and children just takes time, a little patience, mutual respect, and (as always with Shibas) a commitment to making things fun.