Saya pictures

I've been on here since 2009 and learned a lot through the years. Saya is my first nihon ken and though she has a spinal issue she still lives a good life, good diet, and have lots of fun hikes.

She goes pretty much everywhere dogs are allowed. she even went down to Louisiana when we went down for my brother's graduation coarse she stayed at his home for the graduation. she had fun exploring their property saw some big cat fish, crawfish, Tank the hunting lab, and Louie the tiny house dog. She loved Tank.

As a semi veteran of this board I thought it would be good to post some pics of my first Nihon ken. I feel so lucky to have Saya as my first Nihon ken I've own dogs before a gsd mix, then boxer, when the gsd mix died we got a catahoula mix and another boxer.

We currently have Saya and Bella. Bella is my mom's boxer, but I do a lot of work with her so she is semi my dog too.
Shiba inu is a nice change from boxers.. I love her independent, high prey drive and aloof nature.

Saya on the way home from her breeder.
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She is riding in style in a mustang! :D mom borrowed brothers car as her's was in for repairs.
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she mostly slept the whole way every so often getting up to look around chew on her toy and lick my hand. She must gotten tired playing with her brother before I picked her up. hehe
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saya first time meeting Bella. :) Both hit it off well. It took while to get Bella to play calmly as she never had such a tiny playmate.
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she loves having a toy in her mouth she'd wag her tail and growl playfully at anyone who came by. She loves to follow people.
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She loved watching the tv when I played Okami she'd perk up when I had Ammy bark. hehe
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Coarse she loved using my legs as pillow.
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Eating meal in her temporary crate. it's mainly for the cats for vet visit, but it worked till her wire crate came. She really liked it too she still will go into this crate if I get it out and open the door she fits in it, but not enough room compared to her big crate.
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Bella is so big compared to Saya. Bella birthdate is November 20th and Saya's is Aprile 20 or 29 they're both sorta close in age.
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This was daily occurrence with Saya each night I put toys in the toy box and each morning she got them out one by one. The toys kept her happy and busy so I didn't mind. hehe
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Saya has some flower jewelry.
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Bella tired.. She is no match for Saya's crazy antics.
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Saya's bat ears.. she grew into them eventually.
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She loved laying on her back as a pup. That blue loofa dog is her favorite toy she hit me once at night playing with it. haha
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Having a nice time in her crate I used towels and later used fleece blankets as bedding.
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I had shut the door while I read a book in the same room and found her in her back position.
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The ultimate derpy picture.. both look pretty crazy. haha
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Saya going to her ambush spot. she loves hanging under the chair then she runs out and bites Bella on the leg to get her to chase her around. haha
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bella needs a t shirt that says I survived an shiba attack.. haha Puppy shiba teeth are so sharp and tiny. Coarse Bella's floppy lips made good thing to bite on. hehe
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Saya's new crate came and she loves it. I made it smaller with the dividers as it was big I got size up recommended for shiba. I figured it would be more nice and comfy for her.
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Bag all set up for our lake trip.
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Kid on left is my cousin other kid is her friend and me on right of the pic.
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Saya did good on the boat it was a july type boat parade.. We were on the water to watch people go by it was lots of fun. No fire works went off it was just few sparklers and people dressed up as disney characters, statue of liberty, gorilla and who knows what else. haha It was good socialization experience for her. she's been on that boat a lot.
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She got sleepy so I covered her up.
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she later came out of her hiding spot and cuddled by my cousin.
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Sketch I did of my soon to be pup I only seen pics from emails and doodled and research more to help pass time.
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I held my hand out to try see if she would paw at it or something. she went and set her head on my hand it was so cute. She still will do this to me if I put my hand out she loves neck massages.
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Got saya her flea/tick stuff on so we can go on walks in field instead of in yard..
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Saya's first field walk posing on the rock. :) was warm that day.
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She was so tired after the walk she took a good nap.
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  • edited October 2015
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    I put Bella's puppy coat on Saya to see how Saya would like it. coarse Saya preferred to run naked. hehe She has never needed a coat yet thanks to her natural shiba coat.
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    Here's video of Saya being vocal. Saya is not a barky type of dog, but she loves to yodel when someone comes inside or excited she also makes all kinds of crazy noises when playing, but other then that she is silent. Excuse the odd noise in background it was my old pc ready to die out any day.


    Saya meeting our neighbor's cat the cat loved Saya, but once they got a second cat it decided hanging with dogs weren't as fun as another cat. Saya had fun while it lasted.
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    Luckily we had three cats so she is used to them she never met a young cat so she was thrilled to have one which plays back with her not just cuddles with her.
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    Got the cat and dog fun on video


    One of Saya's favorite toys she loves chasing it as it rolls around. hehe
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    Saya helping answering questions.
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    Spay incisions! D: She got shaved.. Luckily it was light shave so all her fur grew back on her belly.
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    Saya got a free dog toy from the vet.
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    Sleepy from the surgery. She slept a bit, but after a day or two she wanted to play. I kept her calm with plenty of good chews.
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    We invited cousins over for candy. The dogs are now tired from all the socialization time.
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    This is her first time eating raw egg. before from 8 weeks to now I'd just give her canned sardines, salmon, or cooked egg that I shared between her and Bella once or twice a week. after this she got raw eggs as snacks and she really loved it she left the shell of coarse.
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    She loves to dig in the dirt or on dirty clothes.
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    Saya's first time on snow.
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    She thinks digging in snow is fun you find leaves by doing so. :)
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    Treats for recalling gimme yummy treat!
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    Snow didn't stay for too long still had nice walk in field.
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    leaves all over and animal scents too.
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    Buddy walking besides me. :)
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    Saya's favorite game chase.
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    Practicing some come on command.
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    Reward was a yummy treat and some play time with the ball.
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  • Oh, PUPPY SAYA WAS TO DIE FOR!!! :D And she's so pretty now. Love the photo thread. LOVE saya :)
  • Awww!! I love the pics :) She's such a cutie
  • Oh my, a lot of these I hadn't seen before! It was like going back in time with baby Saya! :D
  • Aww, baby Saya! So cute!
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    couple of fun play video




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    Posing on a big snow ball I made she needed some help getting up it.
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    saya watching puppy bowl.
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    saya napping
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    At my cousin's lake house greeting her buddy.
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    Looking for catfish
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    watching geese swim by
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    Saya at a dog walk at the park forgot how old she was in these pics. still young pup. She is checking her bag for treats and toys.. The walk is to raise money for a charity it's pretty nice usually a decent bit of vendors one or two rescues. usually get a few nice toys and treats. at end of the walk they do a trick competition and giveaway thing for items like bag of kibble, dog bed and toys, free grooming etc.
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    Saya watching the border collies do tons of tricks.
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    Saya met her first shiba inu here. :) Her name is Rukia.
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    Saya loved hanging with Rukia they kinda just stood around enjoying the day.
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    Saya at puppy class first time doing puppy class with a dog and it was fun. Saya got to meet a shi tzu or maltese type dog I forgot, boxer mix type dog, golden retriever poodle mix, and doberman. She really loved the doberman and the small maltese dog was a bit afraid of the bigger does, but did well with Saya since she was more her size it was cute to see Saya bring the dog out of her shell and they played chase and stuff.
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    The doberman was really nice Saya got along with him right away he'd sometimes lower himself since he was much bigger than Saya.
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    Saya loved the agility stuff her favorite was the jump, dog walk and teeter.
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    Previous client came by with her well socialized dog. Saya was the first puppy to go meet him.
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    Saya liked the golden mix too, but wasn't so fond of his humping.. She corrected him twice and after that he got the idea.. hump Saya and you get a snarky Saya..
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    Silly picture of Saya
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    At puppy class we worked on wheelchair some. I do think it helped some as the trainer is dog experienced and was able to show the wheelchair isn't some scary thing.. Saya has met a teen who was paralyzed to an extent and she went up to meet her and she was able to pet tiny Saya. She also meet babies in strollers which are similar to wheel chairs. My grandpa eventually got wheelchair bound and she did fine with Grandpa in it. She met him when he could still walk so she knew he was a friendly guy.
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    Saya hanging in the snow she had fun chasing us as we sled down the hill.
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    Saya trying to dance. hehe
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    Bath time! :0
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    Nice and clean now to dry.
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    Saya wearing Junpei Iori hat.. He's a character from the game persona 3 got it as pre order bonus..
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    Another trip at the lake house this time Saya tries the water..
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    All prepped and ready to swim! :D
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    Saya did good for first time swimming. Lifejacket did good job helping her. She didn't scream or whine. She swam around a bit and then found the land so she headed back to shore.
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    She got a boat ride as reward for swimming.
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    Been on the boat since she was a tiny pup so she is used to the boat noises and stuff. She rested up she was wore out from swimming.
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    Saya loves watching certain shows. She watched it for good bit she really got into it at the end of it.
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  • Saya on her woodland adventures. So nice to have woods nearby.photo DSC09561_zps89dadaa7.jpg

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    Big tree
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    semi frozen pond
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    Saya's second raw meal a chicken thigh. :) She started on chicken thighs, drumsticks, breasts, then slowly worked up to pork..
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    This was my first hare today order. I got beef lung, beef gullet, beef pancreast, small thing of beef green tripe, thing of ground mutten, bone, and organ mix, thing of ground goat, bone, organ and tripe, thing of duck with bone and organ, and thing of whole quail.
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    Saya had to investigate her haul.. she was year or so when I gotten this.
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    Saya eating one of her quails this was her third time having one. she likes them. at first she was unsure like wtf is this.. I had to cut a bit open so meat was showing then she ate half and left it for next day after that she ate it all no issues. I need to order some more soon. as you can see she gotten done shedding her winter coat so she looks bit thin currently, but she grew her summer coat eventually.
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    Stuff I get from farmer's market one beef heart, three lamb hearts, two things of beef kidney, beef tongue and thing of lamb liver and thing of beef liver
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    Another haul of heart, kidneys, and tongue
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    Had plenty of organs so got a pack of ground ewe for Saya to try and butcher had chicken heats! I bought all the bags. haha decent price too made yummy snacks and good training treats to dehydrate.
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    Lamb ribs
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    Yummy whole saury. :)
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    Goofing off.. We are at the covered bridge festival lots of people there! She loved it did well in the crowd and walked and had fun exploring. I carried her when it was too big of a crowd..
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    Me and my buddy
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    Walking on the covered bridge!
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    I got a dog water bottle type thing, shiba magnet and fleece blanket.
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    Dogs enjoying a halloween treat.. I put caned sardines, chicken foot, chicken liver, gizzards.. dogs god that as their dinner..
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    I put some veggies on Bella's pumpkin she didn't eat it.. she did eat some of the pumpkin yummy..
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    Sneaky opossum got into the garage and went in lay in the bag.. D:
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    Saya was one who found it she kept sniffing on the closed storage closet in garage.. Sure enough this guy or gal was here. We had cats so we put up the food and it got the hint and left. After that we made sure to shut the garage door before night came. luckily we don't have cats anymore.
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    Saya found a new hiding spot..
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    Snow fun. :)
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  • I LOVE all your pictures!! :D Makes me happy

    You feed her the whole Quail feathers and all? Did she have any problems with it?
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    Yeah whole quail she had no issue with the feathers only feathers she wouldn't eat are the long winged ones.. I kept those to put in a bag to have quail scent on her retrieving dummy.

    First two times eating it took a bit for her to eat, but by third quail she did fine and ate it no issue.

    hare-today is where I get it from shipping is pricey, but since I got a chest freezer ordering a lot helps with it. I try order in winter when it is cold so I get the $20shipping.. I did that last time things arrived frozen still.

    I plan to buy bunch of whole quail, sardines, and herring soon. I can get stuff like lung, pancreas, and gullet from Indiana supplier.

    I get a lot stuff from local butcher, grocery store, asian market, farmer's market and this meat processing place that sells cheese, meat, summer sausage and frozen fruit.. They have decent deals on their heart, tongue, and thymus.

    Pic of her meal on Monday. She had egg in am and this for pm meal. Next day she got lamb kidney and beef tongue piece.
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  • saya had a nice adventure in Louisiana. she came down when we went down for my brother's graduation.. She liked it sadly Bella and Dink got boarded being two big dogs would be a bit much for a trailer..
    Our view a pond and crawfish pond behind the pond.
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    Saya had fun she was hot at times, but she took early walk in am and pm and chilled in between..
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    Saya checking the crawfish for the boil..
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    Two big ones!
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    My aunt fooling around with a crawfish.
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    Saya lost her winter coat..
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    sunning in the yard enjoying the nice warm day..
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    Saya with our cat he's passed away with health issues. she loves cats
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    Gave her an whole egg to see what she would do
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    I was hoping she would use her mouth to break it, but she used her paw..
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    She ate the egg and had dirty paw kept it in the air for a bit.. I washed it was wet towel since she got egg on it.
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    Saya found a mouse nest in the wood pile, but the mouse got away
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  • I love Saya. She's got such a cute face. :)
  • Thanks. :) Saya is pretty photogenic.

    Today we went sledding, but didn't get pictures as I was sledding too. Saya had fun chasing me down the hill she'd try to catch me and play. haha
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    I made a little dog igloo by digging a hole in the pile of snow I shoveled from drive way. Saya only wanted to stay in for pics she is too busy exploring to lay down in a igloo. hehe
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    Saya is a good climber if the tree is fallen or flat on ground she wants to get on it. This one is pretty high up! She climbed herself I just held leash and followed under in case she lost grip.
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    Sun setting down made the pic look so neat
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    The wild cat creek! :D Saya loves hanging here on our walks chasing leaves floating in the water and sniffing. Amazing how warm she stays and even goes in the water! crazy girl. I always have small towel with me on these walks just in case she needs drying off, but she only goes in where she can walk and her fur repels water pretty good.
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    Tree stump caught her attention for some reason. She smelled it and digged at it she didn't find anything, but had fun getting dirty. :)
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    Saya looks so cute coming on command. :)
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    Saya knows the kiss command.. I put her at the mirror to see if she would kiss her reflection. haha She did it no problem.
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    give me a treat now.
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    saya in our woods looking back.. I have good bit of land and some of it is woods so we can enjoy field walks and woods walks. up and down hills..
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    It's winter so no green foliage. During spring and summer the woods is thick with green from all the plants.
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    Saya coming when called. We are heading down to the lower part of the woods.
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    Saya off sniffing that tree there is always some interesting scent there.
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    Some type of small animal den.
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    Saya off sniffing still
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    I was heading on so called her so she came after doing a shiba shake.
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    Exploring the ravine or whatever it is called.. Yes there is tires there.
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    Saya loves exploring this area.
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    Tires! D: We didn't dump them my guess my neighbor's or people who owned this house before us. I got rid of them properly. Took a lot of work as it was bit heavy so had do one tire at a time.
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    Saya going up there it leads to the second field where we mainly walk on the field trails she climbs up the hill like it is nothing.
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    She also comes down like it is nothing too.
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    would been nice action shot if it hadn't blurred. :\ ah well nice pic anyways.
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    Frozen pipe.. It's run off from our pond whenever the pond gets high it empties here and the water eventually goes to the wild cat creek.
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    Saya is a good fetcher.. she will fetch my cellphone, toilet, small bucket, money, mail squirrel pelt, retrieving dummy and so on. She loves it.

    Here's she is fetching a bag of coffee beans.
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    saya is good at finding mice. I set traps out which catches a decent bit, but sometimes Saya likes to help. She did found one and got it. I put it in trash.
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  • @Saya - What size does she wear for the backpack? She looks about Hades size- how much does she weigh? Just tryoing to get an estimate before I spend money :)
  • Saya's weight is 21lbs or so been while since last weighed her.

    She doesn't wear backpack she has spinal issue. Harness tend to bug her and not in a shiba dramaqueen type of way.

    Is there anywhere local that has the backpacks?

    No where near me sells them except for some stores that are 2hours away, but since back packs wouldn't be good for her I don't go there to try them on. I might get a backpack for Bella my parent's boxer eventually she is strong dog and would be nice for her to carry few things when we do camping or something.

    I sometimes go there once in while in spring and fall sometimes summer if it is decent. I go on walking trail then go to restaurant that allows dogs on outside then head to dog store for treats.. Next time I got I'll try one on her to see which size works for her, but won't be for while since it is winter.

  • Winter from this year. :)
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    Saya got a new Bell. :D It's a snow bell supposed to keep the bell ringing and not get clogged up by snow. So far it has worked in the deeper parts when it snowed and she ran in some drifted snow. She is so petite even normal snow she gets her other bells clogged. I like the ring and hear it pretty good when she is in the woods and I'm in yard.
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    Walking in the field it started to snow some..
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    Field and woods are so beautiful full of snow.
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    Coyote track I'm thinking. It was snowing some so the paw print was covered, but tracks still showing. maybe fox? I'm guessing coyote as there is coyote poop close by. full of rabbit fur..
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    Silly Bella wearing her pink dog coat. She loves the winter, but when it is 35F or so she needs coat on walks.
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    Snow weighing the plants down.
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    Neighor close to the second field has two goats and a pony
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    Saya watching the goats they used to get super excited so had be on leash, but now they learned they can't go over and meet them so they can be off leash. Saya loves horses she meet my closer neighbor's four horses and loved them.
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    Trying some snow
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    Done with walk she decided to lay in driveway while I shoveled the snow.
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    This was last year pics from summer.
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    Saya on our canoe with my mom.
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    Saya loves to yodel
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  • Oh wow, you got some really nice shots of Saya in there! She's such a good adventure shiba!
  • edited May 2014
    Also on 14th we'll be going down to Lousiana for Amelia's first Birthday! Actually her birthday was few days ago, but her dad was out of town, but he was able to get off early and surprise them so he was there for it.

    Amelia visited us for Christmas and to meet Grandpa.

    Due to snow they stayed bit more and we got to have new years with her.

    Saya and Bella loved her both had be on leash for a good bit.
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    Saya is bit more calmer then Bella and she is good excited for while, but calms down quicker. Bella calmed down over time enough she could be off the leash.
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    She has grown a lot since we saw her. She seemed to love the dogs especially Saya she would touch her fur and at one point got obsessed with trying to hold Saya's dog tags. I just removed the collar to keep her from pulling and stuff.

    Both Bella and Saya will be coming which will be interesting. Saya been to Louisiana before when we went down for brother's graduation, but this will be Bella's first time. Bella has gone to Madison WI for few days for shiba picnic event, but this will be first 16 hour car drive..

    We got plenty of poop bags in case their crates, toys, and food set up.

    I gotten pre made raw since it'll be easier to feed.

    I'm hoping to pick up some nutria dog biscuits and jerky one store near the area list as a retailer so I'll probably buy all their stuff of it. haha
    Here's site for people that are interested.
    http://marshdog.com/MarshDog/Our_Story.html

    I once saw someone who fed nutria raw and ground for dogs it was different people and on FB, but I somehow misplaced the info. :\

    Ah well. the nutria biscuits and jerky will be nice treat.

    I'm excited and hoping it will go well.
  • Aww, Saya's cute as ever! I love her face. :)
  • edited May 2014
    Going to Louisiana Today once mom gets off work.. Dad finally said we will leave when we leave.. he's type of guy who has to rush and get going. he wants to go he wants to go to a point it is annoying and stressful. :\

    I'm glad he calmed down. This weeks been rainy which sucks was hoping to gotten good long walk in Yesterday and today.. it looks like it might hold some so I'll try get a walk in. I think Bella senses something is up as she is extra clingy and worried.

    Saya she doesn't seem to mind business as usual.

    Bella being silly and playing with Saya
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    This is my fav pic of Saya digging by this stump. Nothing was there, but she had fun digging.
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    yoga shiba.
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    Various pics form last summer.
    A box turtle came by..
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    Bella and saya hangs under these trees when it's hot out good source of shade.
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    The dog meets the bear!
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    I hope our trip goes well. I got everything packed. Saya food, Bella food, treats, bully sticks, portable water container, poop bags, extra leashes, vet info, and tons more.

    Thanks @Crispy for the comment she has a nice face. :) She looks cute when greeting people.

    I'm staying at brothers place the complex or whatever is going to have a crawfish boil so that is awesome! All I want to do is relax, walk have at least one po boy, daiquiri and buy dogs nutria treats.. Plus the birthday party.
  • I had a good time in Louisiana. :) Didn't get any nutria dog treats store that is a carrier of it said they were out. Luckily the site sells them online so I'll just order it.

    Saya had fun and was calm, cool and collected as always she acted like she always lived in my brother's apartment and settled in well. Bella was bit anxious took her couple days to get used to it. She is used to going in hotels, but this was bit different for her.
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    At my older brother's place visiting him and his daughter. Bella and Saya had fun walking around the area and watching Amelia play.
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    Saya meeting her buddy Tank he's getting up there in age and his owner is retiring him from hunting ducks he's getting more old and slowing down some. He did well last season, but it's showing. He's still active dog though runs around pretty fast for his age. I forgot how old he is I think 10..
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    Saya spotted a green anole in the grass If I let her she probably would have tried to pounced on it, but then she'd be in the pond. hehe
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    Saya resting a bit and admiring the crawfish pond. Yummy little guys.
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    crawfish holes
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    Saya's favorite spot she loves sitting on it.
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    Saya and Bella following her on her car.
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    She found Bella amusing for some reason.
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    Saya spots a green anole again.
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    Second day visiting Amelia Saya resting we had a nice walk before coming.
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    Bella waiting for the toddler to come out to play she went inside for a little lunch.
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    She's like I know I shouldn't be pulling on this, but It is so much fun. lol I love how she laughs it's so funny.
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    Saya spots a black kitty
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    Both are looking at it. Saya stayed no chasing kitties today. :) The cat got pretty close it went into the trap to sniff the bait that the uncle set out to get the armadillo. luckily the cat backed out and didn't set it off.
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    Cat walked off so it is back to resting.
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    While at Amelia's birthday party I had to get couple pics of her grandpa's hunting lab she's a beautiful and friendly lab has a nice sized fenced yard.
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    Swallow at the apartment. :)
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    We gotten Beignet at a restaurant called T coons they were so good I almost forgot to get picture! I think they were much better then the cafe du monde kind.
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    We had a lot of fun. Saya behaved great as always coarse she always does she was socialized a lot from early age so she loves going places.

    I bought five bags of coffee from Community coffee place some of the coffee isn't sold on their site so I'm glad I got those. I love that coffee a lot doesn't upset my stomach like a lot other kinds I have tried..

    Saya's next trip will be in Madison WI for the shiba picnic. leaving on Thursday so we can have Friday as a day to do some extra stuff. walk around, go to stores whatever. Saturday we plan to check out the farmer's market really quickly and then go to the meet up. I love the farmers market there it's so big!
  • I'm you, Bella, and Saya had such a great trip! Looks like a lot of fun.
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