Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Bolt
Please read through everything carefully. We will continue updating as we learn more about this lovely boy.
Bolt is a stunning young Shiba Inu (possibly with some distant American Eskimo or Husky influence) currently in our care. He is approximately one year old, neutered, and had a full veterinary workup on 2/27 with Dr. Lozada at Plant City Animal Hospital.
Be sure to watch the posted videos. One shows how beautifully he walks on leash. The other captures his adorable habit of kneading and suckling a blanket like a kitten.
The Good Stuff
Bolt is:
• Excellent on leash
• Crate trained
• Potty trained (no accidents in our care)
• Extremely affectionate
He prefers to be near his people and is overwhelmingly cuddly for a Shiba. He welcomes hugs, happily curls into a tight ball in your lap, gives kisses, and loves playtime. He would likely enjoy sleeping near his person.
He has wonderful manners. He does not beg while you are eating and does not jump unless invited. He listens to “no” and responds quickly to correction.
He enjoys toys and interactive play. He can get gently mouthy if invited into that kind of play but does not initiate it and knows not to bite down. He was clearly socialized appropriately as a puppy.
At the vet, he showed zero fear. He greeted staff confidently and even tried to follow Dr. Lozada to the back. He is emotionally steady and socially confident.
With Other Dogs
We introduced him to our female dogs one at a time. He is playful and can get excited, sometimes attempting to mount when overstimulated, but he responds immediately to correction. His play is not rough, just enthusiastic.
He will posture and push back if challenged, so he may not be ideal for a home with another strong alpha dog unless the adopter has experience with primitive breed dynamics. He is non-reactive and settles calmly even when separated by a baby gate.
He is easily redirected and manageable, which makes future training very promising.
Routine & Daily Life
He has had no potty accidents. We crate at night and when leaving the house. He has adjusted well to nighttime crating and is no longer barking once settled into routine. He may briefly protest during transitions in a new home but does settle.
He should be crated when alone, as he is young and will chew accessible items like cords or shoes.
He rides well in the car and loves pup cups. Dog seatbelts are mandatory.
Important Safety Requirements
Bolt is a runner. This is a Shiba trait, not a behavior flaw.
He must always be secured in an escape-proof harness clipped to a martingale collar when outside of a fully contained area. We will provide both at adoption.
We strongly prefer a secure 6 ft fenced yard (not chain link). Extra caution must be taken at doors and gates. Shibas are planners and highly capable of exploiting small mistakes.
Diet
He is currently eating Science Diet kibble mixed with canned of the same formula.
GPS Requirement
All Shiba Saviors adoptions require active GPS tracking. Adopters receive a free FI Mini device and six months of service (adopter pays $20 activation fee). Continued subscription is required under our adoption agreement.
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Bolt is young, affectionate, confident, and highly trainable in the right hands. We are seeking a fantastic home experienced with flight-risk breeds who understands containment and is ready to bond deeply with an exceptional young Shiba.
Applicants will be reviewed, and interviews and meet-and-greets scheduled as appropriate. Adoption fees will be discussed during that process.
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