This boy is having a hard time getting adjusted to his new home.

[geffrey@id.geff.re]

This boy is having a hard time getting adjusted to his new home.

Although their aloof nature, shiba are super sensitive to overstimulation. He’s always ‘on’, clingy, and fears even the most mundane things; like the sound our new electric stove makes.

Moving places is for a dog as much an adjustment as it is for us. It’s common and likely to pass in weeks to months with routine and gentle help.

What I’ve been told:
⁃ Most Shibas settle as they adjust; track progress over 4-6 weeks.
⁃ Use neutral voice or brief pats when he’s relaxed, not desperate.
⁃ Avoid petting on demand (no picking up/pawing rewards); redirect to play/training to avoid reinforcing neediness.
⁃ Build confidence: Lure into the scary room with treats/toys gradually; add exercise, consistent schedules.

But man, it does hurt to see him like this. #dogsofmastodon #dogs

EDIT: Clarification, we moved house. From a village to a city.