Kuna’s foster family have been working with Kuna to get over his separation anxiety. Recently, they had to leave him alone for a full work day and Kuna was very unhappy. He became upset and they are trying to confine him in a small room away from the other dogs because he has a tendency to play too rough and needs supervision. However, Kuna is a playful and good dog overall.
He’s becoming very comfortable with his foster family and is friendly towards other dogs he meets on walks, and the ones he lives with in the house. He’s also been very good with meeting strangers, children, and likes to go for car rides. He enjoys playing retrieve with toys and shares with the other dogs. He has shown food aggression in the past with the other dogs but at present he seems to be OK.
Kuna is also their new alarm system! He makes a variety of noises, not quite barks, to let them know someone may be walking by the house, delivering mail, or anything that needs to be brought to their attention. Kuna is also learning to “come” when called but as with many Shibas, this seems to be more dependent on their mood than reinforcement!
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He looks gret and the cat thing is a big plus. As you’ll see from our website we’re on 6 secluded acres. I work 9-5 but my husband is home most days and works a few nights. If our application is approved is Kuna near NW CT so we might be able to visit 1st – how does that work?
Hi Alice,
once our adoption team has reviewed your form – they will contact you. we look at applications in the order they were received. please feel free to follow up in a couple of days if you’ve not heard from us.
Thanks
Kathy
You are describing my “Samauri” aka Sami to a T! Except for the “good with cats” part. I don’t set an alarm any more, because Sami wakes me every day to tell me the paper is being delivered–at 6:00 a.m. !!! My Sami has really become a well adjusted dog since I added Saki, who is 10 and a very well behaved, laid back dog. Sami is still the “problem child” but what a personality! Worth every minute of extra effort! I’m sure Kuna is the same! Be patient! This is the most wonderful breed of dog if you take the time to understand them! Thanks for all you do for the breed!