If Dogs Could Speak...

Sleepy Time

Simba is a stubborn young Shiba. He can't just go to sleep. He has to know what is going on around him at all times. He loves taking naps in the car but will only do so when he has fully inspected everything to make sure no remnants of treats are lurking about. Then he peers outside, scratching at the window. The other day he even tried to commit suicide by sticking his head out the window and opening it further. I had to pull him by the collar to drag him back in. After he has gotten his fill of the assorted scents he begins to feel euphoric enough to settle down. However, Mr. Simba does not go to sleep so easily. He holds his head up high and fights it. Then the eyes begin to flutter and the head bobs as he struggles to hold himself up. It always makes me chuckle because he can't just relax. If he is trying to nap at home, he always finds the best location so that he can see where everybody is located at all times. Forget doggy beds! Simba wants human beds and he doesn't particularly like to share. He will leave you high and dry. So if you're thinking of cuddling you better hold on tight because he will use all of his strength to get out of the Kung Fu grip!

Shiba Inu meetup

Simba had the opportunity to meet up with some family members of his. Well, they weren't really related but they are of the same breed. It was lots of fun to see all the pretty Shiba's running around. So many different colors and sizes. They are a fun loving breed and they don't really bark either. There is something called the Shiba scream and you have to hear to believe it. Regardless, there was a lot of sound at the meet up and I noticed that Simba was not the only dog who made such a nasty "bitch" face as we call it. When Shiba's play they look really mean and are very vocal. It does not look like play to the naked eye and I always have to reassure people that there is nothing evil about it. Just because some dogs don't want to be hugged, kissed or smothered all the time doesn't mean that they are not good dogs. I force my little Simba to give me hugs and kisses. He sighs deeply because he rather be left alone but I say it's OK for him to suffer just a little!