Bathing your Shiba step by step tutorial

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Shiba Inu bath time for for some Shiba Inus (and their owners) can be quite an unnerving experience. Shibas are known to be dogs that are not big fans of grooming rituals; from nail clipping, tooth brushing and the necessary bath some Shibas are just not havin’ it.

Some may scream, some will screech and others will try to run.Basically not the greatest experience for all parties involved.The first and most important to thing to remember is to not get frustrated; losing your temper, raising your voice, and reprimanding your Shiba will only make the situation worse.

Shiba Inus are more primitive compared modern dogs like Labradors, and therefore are not as accustomed to excessive handling.
So you musn’t compare your Shiba to these dogs. But of course you already know that



Why Do Some Shibas Hate Bathing So So Much?

Shiba Inus are a basal dog breed which means they are basically a very “old” or primitive dog breed. Other primitive dog breeds that you may be familiar with include the Chow Chow, Basenji, and Sharpei.

Primitive dog breeds retain more of their “wilder” instincts compared to other dogs that have been domesticated by man for a longer period. You can basically think of your Shiba Inu as a true foxlike dog which is how many describe Shiba Inus anyway. Just like wild foxes, some Shibas just are not fond of handling or being introduced to new people or situations that they are not accustomed to.
However, just as with wild foxes, proper socialization and desensitizing can work wonders for your Shiba Inu.


Here are some bath time tricks of the trade, that in conjunctions with patience and persistence will help your Shiba manage a stressfree bath time.
Or at the very least, a less stressful bath time