Shiba Inu (detailed introduction) is generally a dog breed with a very good temperament. Because of their cute appearance, they are loved by many pet owners. However, some pet owners have reported that their Shiba Inu bites the cats at home, often chasing cats into corners to bite them. What exactly is the reason for this? Why does this behavior occur?

Why Do Shiba Inu Dogs Bite the Cats at Home?

          Because Shiba Inu have a strong sense of independence and self-awareness, and are very intelligent, as long as they receive scientific training methods when they are young, the training results can be achieved quickly. Shiba Inu can protect their family, but are usually very quiet, rarely bark, and are friendly to people. Their aggression is not very strong. However, Shiba Inu have strong territorial instincts. If there are other pets at home, such as cats with equally strong territorial instincts, then Shiba Inu might bite the cats.

Why Do Shiba Inu Dogs Bite the Cats at Home?

          Therefore, owners need to consciously guide their Shiba Inu in daily care to prevent such aggressive behavior. Owners should clearly distinguish reward and punishment. When the Shiba Inu behaves well, give rewards and offer more treats. If it acts aggressively, administer punishment, but do not beat or scold. Provide clear warnings so it understands that this behavior is wrong. If it does not correct the behavior, measures such as confinement can be used to gradually break the bad habit. Over time, this will result in good training. If there are children at home, let the Shiba Inu play with the children more often. Shiba Inu tend to be playful, so as long as they have something to play with, they will ignore everything else. Take it to unfamiliar environments and introduce it to strangers to reduce its fears, which naturally makes its temperament much more gentle.

Why Do Shiba Inu Dogs Bite the Cats at Home?

         In fact, if some Shiba Inu attack people or cats, it is important to first understand whether the cause is due to poor character education or because of timidity and fear leading them to attack. Pet owners must be clear about this to properly educate their Shiba Inu at home.