Retirement planned for Fall 2026.

Age: Turns 4 years old in July 2026

Special considerations: 

• Journey is used to being allowed on furniture and beds. If you desire a dog that doesn't get on the furniture, she is NOT the dog for you. No, you cannot "train" her differently. She has spent her entire life being allowed on the furniture.

• Cannot be placed with other female dogs. She is fine being around other dogs (male/ female) on leash/ with respectful space (no issues at all at dog shows, for example), but off-leash with other females will result in fights.

• One male dog live-in companion is fine, as long as he doesn't have a reactive temperament. Must be fed separately from a companion dog to prevent food disagreements. High value chews should not be available when other dogs are present. Nylabones are fine.

• Cannot be free-fed (will gain too much weight).

• Should not have toy stuffies unless you want to pick up stuffing. Crinkle toys/ balls/ toys without stuffing are fine.

• Dislikes having her nails done. It may be best to take her to the groomer for nails.

What Journey brings to her perfect home:

• Will snuggle with you in bed.

• Great temperament for apartments (friendly, outgoing, potties well on-leash, doesn't bark incessantly, doesn't have separation anxiety).

• Is crate trained, but does not require being crated for daily living, and should be crated infrequently and only as-needed. Can safely be left unsupervised with free run of the home

• Is respectful of cords, furniture, etc- great house manners.

• Is ok with being an "only child" of the dog variety.

• Gets along well with cats.

• Does not dig or climb.

• Doesn't mind children (please note- I do not place any of my Shibas with children under the age of 5).

• Is absolutely obsessed with playing fetch. For this reason, a fenced yard would be ideal for her, but I will consider apartment homes that are looking for an adventure buddy and can dedicate lots of indoor play time to her.

Journey is a super sweet and snuggly girl. She loves to play and has a bright, happy personality.