Shiba Inu dogs generally do not recognize new owners when they are four years old. Because the Shiba Inu is a very smart animal with a good memory, it can remember the owner's voice and smell to identify the owner. But if the previous owner was not kind to the Shiba Inu, and the new owner treats the Shiba Inu better, the Shiba Inu may recognize the new owner again.

Performance of a Shiba Inu recognizing its owner

1. A Shiba Inu that recognizes its owner will be extremely clingy. It will wag its tail to show goodwill to its owner and lick the owner with its tongue. These are all signs that it likes the owner.

2. Failure to protect food is also one of the signs that Shiba Inu recognizes its owner. When it is eating, if the owner takes away its rice bowl, it will not show anger. Even if they have something they like to eat or something they like to play with, they will take it over and share it with their owner.

3. When the Shiba Inu recognizes its owner, it will know the time when the owner comes home. At that time, it will run to the door in advance and wait for the owner to come home.