Retirement planned for Fall 2026.

Age: Turns 4 years old in July 2026

Special considerations: 

• Is used to being allowed on furniture and beds. If you desire a dog that doesn't get on the furniture, Journey 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. 

Retirement planned for 2027 (or later, however long it takes for her perfect home to find her). 

Age: Turned 4 years old in Jan 2026

Special considerations: 

• Asuka does not trust people. She is not rude or growly, she is avoidant. She will take a long time to warm up to you. Once you gain her trust, she will be 100% devoted to you, but she may take months to adjust to her new home and family. For this reason, I am only willing to accept a very LOCAL home (preferrably within 30 minutes of Graham) for her. She will need multiple visits to transition- both at my home and yours. 

• No children under the age of 12 living in the household. When children visit, Asuka should be allowed to remain in a quiet, safe, familiar space (such as your bedroom) for the duration of the visit. Although she doesn't nip or growl, children cause her unnecessary stress.

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

• One male dog companion is fine. Must be either free fed (dry kibble available all the time) or 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. Asuka also gets along well with her female Shiba roommate, so she may be able to integrate fine with another female.

• Asuka will not do well in a daycare or boarding environment. If traveling without her, you will need to have someone stay at your home with her, or bring her to stay with me for the duration of your trip.

What Asuka brings to her perfect home:

• Will snuggle with you in bed.

• Has absolutely impeccable house manners. Can safely be left unsupervised with free run of the home.

• Doesn't have separation anxiety, is respectful of cords, furniture, etc. Only barks (occasionally) if she thinks she's being excluded from sharing your dinner.

• Is obsessed with walks, and would love to go on all of your adventures that don't involve being in close proximity to strangers. Asuka will consider tolerating strangers (as long as they don't want to pet her) if it means she gets to go for a walk. She likes to ride in the car and loves exploring new (people-free) places.

• Is happy to have a dog roommate/ sibling.

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

• Gets along well with cats.

• Can be free-fed.

• Will tolerate nail trims.

• Does not perform surgery on her toys.

• Highly food motivated.

• Because of Asuka's nervousness around strangers, she will do best in a home with a fenced yard. She does not dig or climb.

Asuka is very sweet and snuggly with her family. She is an extremely well-mannered, elegant, graceful girl.