Mya Underfoot

Though her cat-like manner makes me think of her other than canine many times, there are things she does that remind me she's canine afterall. One I always see is her denning instinct.  Every morning, she keeps us company at breakfast and after her 2 pieces of scrambled egg, she always settles under the table and sleeps. So I'm pretty sure she's not just waiting for scraps to fall.

She has been given the name "Mya Underfoot" because she is very good at putting herself in the likeliest of places to be accidentally stepped on. But just a slight touch to the fur on her tail can send her jumping up in no time.  And then she's back again! Funny girl!

Conversations with Mya

The shibanunu is quite a good listener, but  there are some topics that she finds most engaging...

1. her harness- as in "where's your harness?"
2. her leash- as in "where's your leash?"
3. Pup Culture
4. "Walk" which I dared not to mention to avoid funny whimpering noises that might follow

PS. Don't mind the chopping noises from the background.  That's the sound of Mya's lunch being prepared.

Ladies at Morning Coffee

Weekend morning coffee made extra special with good company...

She patiently sat on her chair, looking on while I was eating my ensaymada.  But of course she was rewarded (actually, more of bribed) with small cheese shavings

Shibanunu Meet-Greet-Walk-Play

After a year in the making, Mya finally gets to meet her first shiba inu pal, Samu.  He is also a red shiba inu and is a year older than Mya. Here are a few photos of the 2 shibas interacting.

Checking each other out

Mya inviting Samu to play: "Pounce on me!  Pounce on me!"
Samu: "Uhmmm...not today, Mya."

Mya: "Then I'll pounce on you instead!"

                                         

Mya, he's just not that into you!  :D

After a being rejected a few times, shibanunu keeps a watchful eye for any sign of play opening from Samu.  And in turn, Samu keeps a watchful eye for any sign of an impending "play-attack" from the nagging Mya.

"Don't even try."

It was a fun and tiring day for both shiba inus.  Mya got to practice adjusting her very rough play style to her playmate's preference and Samu got to see that chaos can be fun too.

Both shiba inus in Ezydog Quickfit Harness.  I think Samu is liking it.

Favorite Part of the Day... Walk-walk!

First Shiba Inu Encounter

The shiba inu paw-rents took so long in planning Mya and Samu's "playdate".  About a year in the making?  But like what usually happens when it comes to human adults organizing coffee-dates or let's-catch-up-dates, this one happened when it was quite unplanned.

What was unexpected too, was the aloofness of both parties toward each other.  At least, that was how it was relayed to me. Rear-sniffing here and there, some circling, and that was it.  I was probably being silly, half-expecting a reaction like those in the cartoons when they would see another one of their species for the first time.

Getting a good sniff... a real good sniff!

But for now, it's good...no scream...no growl... Let's see what happens tomorrow.  Mya has been kind of the "life of the party", always taunting other dogs to play, while from an outsider's point of view, Samu is of the reserved character, at least in the beginning.  Like a traditional dignified Japanese man.  Then Mya would be a... geisha?  Let's see if this girl can bring out the playfulness in the serious pal.

Respectable Elizabethan Nunu-Collar

A much needed surprise upgrade! A kind soul took pity on the impoverished look of Mya's old lamp-shade collar and gave her a new one which fit her perfectly. No need for home-made extensions anymore.  Good bye to daily masking tape re-touches! Yes, I can sleep better now as Mya will not wake me up in the middle of the night anymore with her shiba shake sound aggravated by e-collar extensions flapping. Dr. Leo is curing the canine hot spots gone not so wild, as well as the humans' sleep deprivation.  Check out the before and after shots.

Mya seems to know she looked sad in the old collar.

BEFORE UPGRADE

 And she also seems to know she looks much better now.

AFTER UPGRADE

Unrelated to the topic...Here's a simple pre-walk photo. Enjoying the lowered sofa- no legs for now while renovation is on-going.

Shiba Inu Puppy-Pangs

Shibanunu's furmom has been getting the shiba inu puppy pangs for months now and this is not helping!

http://www.ustream.tv/sfshiba

I blame you, shiba inu puppy cam!

I have been watching these little cute critters for a month now and can't keep my browser off them for too long.  One day they are like "6-blind-mice" and the next day they are walking around and pouncing on each other.

I want a black and tan shiba inu brofur for Mya!  (ahem... actually, for me! )