Kuna is adjusting to his foster home and is still trying to figure out how to act and what behaviors are acceptable. He’s still a bit nervous and sometimes will try to nip if he’s a little startled or unsure what’s going on. However, he doesn’t bit down and it seems to be a fear reaction. His foster family is working to help him understand and trust them.
He also hasn’t fully adjusted to living with the other dogs in the house and sometimes will get into a sparring match with them. But he does love going for long walks and exploring the world around him. Kuna has also taken well to being crated and from what his foster parents, Dennis and Joanne, have told us, he’s learned that the crate is his “safe space.”
They also let us know the following:
In the evenings, sometime between 8 to 9 PM, he seems to break into a play mode. He seeks out a toy and brings it for you to toss or to play tug with, a common shiba ploy. He still is looking to bolt out the front door. We have to make sure that it is secured every time we go in or out.
Kuna is friendly wih strangers and is starting to become friends with the other dogs but it’s a slow process and he seems to prefer people over other animals. It would be best if he was the only dog in the house. He is learning to sit on command and stay as well. Lie down is probably next on the list. He is beginning to walk on a loose leash although, like most shibas, if there is prey, like a squirrel, ground hog, or something around, then all bets are off.
Kuna may change and become a bit more sociable with other dogs after he has been neutered. Stay tuned for more about this cute guy!
