I have a very dear friend who also shares her life with Shibas.  She has a handful and is very experienced with their quirks and uniqueness.  As a major bonus, she has worked for many years as both a professional groomer and a trainer. She does private training for me when I need it, and she does all of my grooming.  She has graciously agreed to provide private lessons to my Starfire families!  The fee for the basic, beginner 6-session course is $200.  She lives in the Puyallup area, so it may not be geographically feasible for all of our families, but for those of you who are interested I would be happy to share her number with you.