Training & Behaviour
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Ok - it's been suggested to set up a thread so we can see the percentage of husky owners here who let their dogs off lead. I've created the poll - please take a moment to vote on it - all votes are anonymous. Edited by Emma: Here is the link to the new poll. http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/topic/69275-on-lead-vs-off-lead/
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I'm sure it's a question a lot of you have asked because after all, everyone knows huskies pull! But don' be fooled by people who tell you it's impossible to train a husky to walk on a loose lead because they have been bred to pull - they are incredibly intelligent dogs, I'm sure I don't need to persuade anyone of that, and they are more than capable of learning just like any other dog. It just might take a little bit more effort to get it through to them than other breeds. There are two ways to go about dealing with pulling; using training tools to manage the situation, and behaviour modification. They are not independent of each other and can both b…
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Reading and interpreting the body language of dogs is very important; it can help you analyze behavioral problems, prevent a dog fight, or simply help you to understand your dog when it tries to communicate with you. I made this little 'guide' to help you interpret your dog's body language; if anybody would like to add anything or correct me (as I'm not perfect!), please feel free. This is just what I have learned from experience by watching dogs at the dog park interact. First of all, a nice little quote on the problem of using the 'Alpha Roll' to correct your dog's problems: Aggressive Dominance - General posture: Stiff-legged, body leaning slightly towa…
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I have to say, I'm constantly reading on Facebook about people who let their huskies offlead in woods etc. I used to let my own girl off when she was younger, brought up with 2 collies, excellent recall, then her prey drive kicked in, not now! For anyone contemplating it, against all breed advice, take a read Edited to add, this is NOT about my dog, I found the article & just sharing http://www.siberescue.com/Common/Leash/leashTRUST.html "Trust is a disease: There is a deadly disease stalking your dog, a hideous, stealthy thing just waiting its chance to steal your beloved friend. It is not a new disease, or one for which there are inoculations. The dise…
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Here is the link guys/gals, we are not using the rig but taking the bike & running kav/sisko together , sid if you can't get your bike/scooter in your car maybe someone could lend one to you, we can't fit bike & rig on the rack or would bring both. http://web.me.com/fr...nt/welcome.html
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Aloha Husky and Malamute owners! If you have signed up here on the Husky Owners Forum, You will be so glad that you did! There are people and dog lovers from all over the US and the UK. I have been a member of the forum for less than a year and everyone here is glad to help with questions and tips. The reason I have started this topic is that In Hawaii I have noticed that not only are there many litters of Huskies being born recently but there have also been many slightly older pups that are being rehomed...and i suspect that this has something to do with the fact that it is hard to find help and support in raising these fun, energetic and sometimes very naught…
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i have a 13 month old female husky and i've been in and out of 3 different training classes and pretty much ended up dropping out of all of them. my dogs main problem is being off leash and running away...its so #$%ing frustrating and i've tried just about every possible technique from treats to a shock collar. i'm constantly researching about huskys and problems with being off-leash and it seems like it always concludes as the idea of a husky off-leash is unrealistic. i feel like thats stupid and there has to be a way. i've taken into consideration she is still somewhat of a pup and is very stubborn but she doesl listen to me in all other aspects of training and obedienc…
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So because Tsunami's fear/anxiety is getting worse & worse (I cannot even take him out of the yard for a walk!) I decided to make an appointment with a local dog behaviourist & trainer.It will cost a fortune, but after talking to him on the phone I'm hopeful that he will get to the bottom of this! Actually he said he already knows! The person who referrred me said he worked wonders with her Husky X boy, so I'm hoping we'll get Tsunami back to his old self soon! Any advice on what to look out for with the behaviourist/trainer when he handles Tsunami? Anything I should do or not do there? All he said is to bring the dog and his water bowl...
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Luna's SA training 1 2 3 4 5
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Okay, I've decided to start a thread that I can keep updating to let you all know how Luna's SA training is going. Week one was very slow, we're only up to ten minutes. I've now got my OH's camera, which I can set up to film what Luna gets up to while I'm out. The first leave of the day showed that Luna runs upstairs and then goes to the window in the living room, but she's not barking. I'm going to try another leave in a minute but I'm going to close the living room blinds so she can't see out and I'll set the camera up again to see what happens. Wish me luck!
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Not a thread to start arguements so dont bother, any replys slating another member will be reported, so keep things constructive. We've managed this with the offlead debate, so we can manage it here! soooo.... what are your thoughts on the following: Check chains Half checks Prong collars Headcollars like canny collars (behind the head) Headcollars like haltis (under the chin) Slip leads and have you ever used any of them? how did your dog(s) react?
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i need help - i took Blaze out the other day wearin a half check collar - normally walk him on a harness but i was only going 2 get my lil bro from school and is only like 2 seconds away we live right across the road from the school - and he tried 2 jump up this little kid so i grabbed hold ov the collar 2 make him sit down and he growled (more like a grumbly growl rather than an agressive 1) - if i grab his harness in the same way he growls any ideas y? and what i can do 2 stop him? thnx in advance guys
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The Alpha Roll-Over. Some people believe the Alpha Roll Over to be a necessity. People believe that wolves flip one another onto their backs and hold them by their neck/pin them in order to display a level of dominance. However, footage has also recorded that wolves roll over to their alpha as a sign of respect, they do not need force because they respect you. In homes today, some people are being taught that the Alpha Roll Over should be done, for example, if your puppy isn't listening to you, you should grab them and force them to roll over in order to display your leadership. Some people full on flip a dog, and in some cases have been …
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So - as you know - Koda came to live with me tonight. And i need advice please guys He is 18 months old, not neutered, get on FANTASTIC with my boys so no issues at all there HOWEVER....he isn't crate trained He slept on a bed with his mum Issues i have: I have a cat Both Kimba and Kaiser are crate trained and never make a peep in their beds Koda will go in his crate, let me close the door, feed him treats and walk away 2 mins after leaving he kicks off and my two do the same Normally, to crate train i'd give myself time - ideally a day, where i leave him a bit more each time he goes in but tonight i can't. …
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I've heard various accounts on how they differ in temperament. One owner of both breeds claimed that malamutes are more aloof with stranger, but I've not found this to be true at all. I've encountered huskies being quite reserved/uninterested in me, while the few malamutes I've met have all been social and forthcoming, more like labradors. Mals in some places have, quite the contrary, a reputation for being sociable. I own a 75% malamute myself. As for toughness, I've witnessed huskies who are soft and those that are polar opposite, tough as nails. Just like with malamutes.. No substantial difference there either. So then, is there actually a fundamental differ…
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okay long story short. I bought jake a year and a half old siberian husky. He is very friendly, likes other dogs and people. He was never trained. UPDATE PAGE 4!!!! I hired a personal trainer and he is basically saying their is not too much that I can really do. Anyways, we have been training Jake using an umbilical training method to help him stop going in the house. We also have a crate that we keep him in at night, and a few hours during the day. However, when my father goes to the cage he starts with a small growl and it gradually gets bigger. He does this to all people, even me "his alpha". He seems to respect me and listen to …
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i´m training Balto to be a search and rescue dog, he is doing great, we´re doing area search (wilderness) and urban search and rescue, hope to try avalanche search next winter.. we know for one more sar husky in our country.. is there sar huskys in your countrys, did you ever even heard of husky doing search and rescue?
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Sabien is my first ever dog and since having him I have watched Cesar Milan and read various dog books. They all talk about the pack and one member of the pack being the Alpha. We have not had any issues with Sabien's behaviour (apart from some counter surfing when he first came to live with us but this has stopped now). What I am curious about is how I can determine by his behaviour what is affection and waht is dominant/submissive behaviour and I suppose where I fit in in our pack. I am the one who grooms him and I was told that because I do this I am (as they nicely put it) his 'bitch'. Would this be the case? Also he does not sleep sit on the sofa apart …
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Just thought that this might get people thinking.... Headcollars, haltis, check chains, no pull harnesses..... This discussion comes up quite often on the board, with members wanting to know which one is the best I used to use a halti on Kira, and I've used one on Grey, but I've changed my viewpoint after seeing the difference between them walking on a halti and walking on just a collar... Think about this, Sibes are bred to PULL, its in their genes, its hardwired into them, over hundreds of years, everything about them is designed to run and pull, its the whole reason they exist. So why stop them from doing it? You wouldnt stop a golden r…
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Prong collars 1 2 3 4
by king tyson- 79 replies
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Hey guys Im just looking for some Opinion on prong collars? I only asked because I've used the chocke collar to train my puppy however he still pulls so I'm think on my next tool I can use and prong collar seem to work, I've also read about e collars however this tool I will use for diferent type of training such as off leash training, for now im working on getting him To stop pulling...thanks
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Just found the forum, looks to be the Goods! Im the owner of a Siberian Husky, He's about 1.5 year old atm He's a very well behaved dog, Does the whole Sit, Shake and drop thing. Has lots of energy! and plays with other dogs outside 'his' territory very well. But once i let him off his lead in a public place, He just kinda runs off and wont Come on my command (or even ecknowledge im there). The only way ive basically found to get him back is to jump in the car, and drive up beside him. Any tips/advice/ links? Ive tried for a while to just reward him with treats, He isnt so bad in the backyard, I just think the excitement of being free…
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so this mourning while i was in the shower i put sasha the 1 year old husky out on the cable to go potty. After i get out of the shower i relize she is gone after some panic i get clothes on and run outside before i get in my car i yell at the top of my lungs SASHA SASHA! Now i wait about 15 seconds and nothing then while im heading to my car i hear click click stomp stomp and one naughty husky running full speed around the curb back to the house and she ran right to the door! i was so happy i almost cried. Then today i went to my grandpas out in the country left her leash on the collar but let go. ( please dont right negative comments i know its not smart but i want…
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>.> I have my friend mess around with me to try an get a rise out of Selene..so far she just runs in around me in circles. She's also horrible differentiating between 'watch' and 'get it' since she wants to get what shes watching..I mean granted someone comes over that isn't here often she starts barking or when she hears loud noises from downstairs. Considering she's the first dog I've ever had I'm not sure how to go about training her..She's gotten more protective in the past few months. She will be a year old on the 23rd..But doesn't hurt to ask
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We just got our Sibe this past Saturday. He (Jonathan) is 2.5 months old. We read about using a 'pee towel' to help him get the urge when outside. So far, so good. We're still working on getting him to learn peeing inside is bad. How can we get him to understand, we want him to poop? I have a few more questions I'll ask later, I have to run right now. Thanks in advance.
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I've seen alot of posts about how to stop pups biting and so i wanted to add a post that should help some people and explain why it is so important that your pup learns how hard it can bite a human. Lots of people dont want their dogs teeth to make contact with thier skin ever, however this is not helping your dog. Dogs must learn to use teeth properly as part of their development. By helping dogs learn bite inhibition early on, you can help avoid bite incidents involving other dogs as well as people. Dogs normally learn bite inhibition by 4 and a half months of age. I honestly think this is one of the most important thing that dogs learn. Bit…
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Aggression :( 1 2 3
by paisley&chad- 66 replies
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hey, everyone! this isn't about my huskies, really. but I was wondering if any of you had any experience with aggressive dogs and/or any advice on it. my neighbor (we live about two steps away from each other and are great friends) has two pit bulls. and no, I'm not saying they're mean because of their breed. but they ARE mean! they killed my parent's chihuahua and the older male gets in fights with the neighborhood dogs any chance he gets. they've also killed many cats, opossum, or anything they can get ahold of. today, chad escaped (thanks to my parents, I wasn't home) and wondered right over to their pen. the aggressive male almost broke it down to get to chad! …
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