New Tricks

I recently taught Hiro how to "speak". I thought it was hard to teach him, but actually it was really easy! He's a fast learner.

New Friends

This past Sunday I took Hiro to the Cabin John dog park so he can play with his fellow Shibas. I've never seen so many Shiba Inus at a meetup before. It was awesome!! Here's a video of Hiro being chased by Phelan (Shiba) and Katie (Welsh Terrier). Hiro met Katie for the first time a couple weeks ago at Cabin John.

Don't Mess With My Turf

During the day when there's no one to watch Hiro, he's in his pen. Hiro knows to go in when it's time for bed. He knows when I'm heading out so he'll go inside his pen. This past weekend, I took Hiro to New Jersey. I had to break down his pen. Boy! Was Hiro not happy about it. He kept pouting at me and nibbling my feet. He didn't put too much pressure but I can tell he was upset! I thought it was kinda funny at the same time. Ahhh..the Shiba scream. Funny when I was setting the pen up, he also did the same exact thing. Has your Shiba done anything similar?

Hiro Meets Pika

A friend of my recently got a Shikoku puppy. His name is Pika. His owner's last name is Chu so his full name will be Pika Chu. HA! For those of you who don't know what a Shikoku is, they're related to the Shiba Inu. They will weigh about 50 lbs. This is my first time meeting a Shikoku. Pika is 12 weeks old. He is about 2/3 the size of Hiro already! Lemme tell you, this dog is very vocal! At first, he kept growling and barking at Hiro. I guess this breed can be a little territorial. We went on a short walk together and then we had them play in the backyard after they got acquainted. We eventually realized that Pika wasn't aggressive towards Hiro, he's just super vocal!

I took a couple videos of them playing together.

Hiro's Birthday Party

Last Monday was Hiro's 1st birthday. He had a party at Unleashed by Petco. 3 of his friends came too! Here's a video of him playing with Abbey.



Here's a picture of Hiro's Birthday cake. The best part was that it was free!! Thanks Unleashed!!!

Birthday Party

Hiro will be 1 year old on October 17th. I've planned a Pet Party for him this coming Sunday at Unleashed (by Petco). The best part of it is that it's free!! So I ordered a Puppy Cake for him. The cost wasn't too bad. 9.99. It feeds 2-4 dogs. So far 3 other dogs have RSVP'd. I will post videos and pics! =)

Fish Skin

I frequently shop at Bark in the Kentlands. I remember they used to sell Dried Fish skin. They've been sold out for awhile. Yesterday I went to Bark and they actually had them! I bought two "sticks" of them. When I got home I realized they charged me for 3. I was a little peeved. I call them and they said that I can go back and they well refund me. Here is a video of Hiro munching on his fish skin. =D