Kuna’s March Update

Kuna’s foster mom gave us an update on how life has been with Kuna these last 8 months. She said he has come a long way since he arrived in their home in July. He was a very fearful dog and had to learn how to trust people.

The following is where he is now after being with Joanne and her family for 8 months:

He is a very energetic and happy dog. We have three other shibas and he has learned to get along with them very well and feels he is one of the pack. He eats side by side with them and all four of them ride in the back of the car together wherever we go.

Kuna has taken trips as long as 7 hours without incident. He has stayed in hotels and has had the opportunity to go to a variety of places . We trial our other three dogs in Obedience and Agility and Kuna has had the opportunity to walk around many of the shows with all the dogs around and has done well.

He goes for at least two walks a day which usually are about two miles long. Kuna has many dog friends along the routes. He will heel nicely if encouraged. Although he is basically good with other dogs he will get overly excited and jump if another dog shows too much energy. If we see a dog coming towards us that is not controlled on the leash we just make Kuna sit until they pass by. This works out well.

Kuna’s been good with visitors to the house and on our walks. He enjoyed playing with my twelve year old nephew on a four day visit. He has learned to be comfortable with the crate and often goes in it to sleep on his own although he may not be good in a closed crate for long periods of time.

He initially had a lot of anxiety with the crate and has come a long way but may need a little more time to be totally comfortable in a crate alone for a long periods of time. If we leave for extended periods of time he is left in an enclosed area with his crate and has done well. We did not keep him with our other dogs since our youngest dog and him play too intensely at times and we do not want an accident to happen. Otherwise all four dogs roam the house together without issues.

Although he only did it a few times Kuna has bolted out the door. He did not run far and wanted to keep us is sight. Because of this if people come over (workmen etc, who need to go in and out ) we crate him and that works well. If the visitors are friends and family he does well.

He has become a most loving dog wanting to play fetch and be hugged. He is quite bright and wants to learn. He seems to want nothing more than to be loved.

Kuna’s an amazing dog and has a lot of joy and love to give to the right family. He’s come a long way and has become a wonderful canine citizen. We’re so glad he’s with Joanne and her family, and can’t wait till Kuna finds his forever home!