Shiba Inu Forum:
Barking Shiba

Does anybody have a annoying barking shiba inu, I have one who is outside alot and barks for apparent reason alot like he will bark for hours and hours and I dont understand why can anybody help me, he is almost 2 years old.

My shibas actually don't make any noise other than when they are really excited or really scared. They are normally a fairly quiet breed. I'll let you know if I find out anything.

maybe I got a different shiba inu, one that likes to bark, I dont know he is almost 2 so maybe it will calm down after a while he will bark for like 45 mins out of hour, not straight through but pieces and pieces like he will bark for like 5 mins wait 10 mins bark again and so and so forth

Sounds like a little noise maker! I was thinking of two things...he might have alert and sensitive ears and just be responding to outside noises or want more attention. I feel like mine can't get enough. They're always around me. I try to divert their attention, usually with toys. Pay attention to what type he likes, soft, rubbery or hard like a bone. It works for a bit. It might reduce his barking time.

I used to own two shibas. Sake was as quiet as a mouse. Only "spoke" when someone was outside or such. Blade, well he barked constantly. Unfortunately, I had not researched his pedigree like my first Shiba. It was a case of bad breeding. I did some training with a bark collar and it did help, but had to place him in a home with lots of outdoor space. I am in a condo, and barking dogs are not appreciated.