Quote Originally Posted by freedan
Hi all, and much thanks to anyone who responds. My name is James and I recently (last night) got a Shiba Inu from a local petstore (I know, not the best place to pick up a puppy, but still) she's 12 weeks old and a little under the weather, my vet diagnoised her with a small puppy fever and a mild case of kennel cough. I'm more worried about the tempermant of the pooch than anything. She seems so.... distant, as if she doesn't even want to be around me. I understand it's the second day, but I had other dogs that have at least licked me within the first day, I try to cuddle with the dog and it goes straight to the floor, I try to pet her and she walks away. Is this a normal way for shibas to act at first? Is it possible the illness that she has is making her act this way? Or is this just a usual attitude for Shiba's? I appreciate any light you can throw in my direction. Thank you.
Here's a link to the parent club website. Many of your questions can be answered there. Be sure to read "How much is that doggie in the window". It will provide tremendous insights into what the poor little girl has been through in her first 12 weeks of life. She's frightened, and sick; give her time to adjust. National Shiba Inu Club