Training & Behaviour
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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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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 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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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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Share your tried-and-true DIY remedies for common pet issues like minor injuries, skin irritations, and more.
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Share your insights into decoding your pet's body language and vocal cues. How do you communicate with your pet?
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Discover and discuss technological advancements that enhance pet care, from smart feeders to pet tracking apps.
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Share your favorite ways to stay active with your pet, whether it's jogging, hiking, or even doing yoga together.
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Hello, I’m January 2023 we adopted a rescue husky. She was in a really unfortunate situation at a breeding/hoarding home. She never had any affection from humans. Before she was 1 years old she was a mom. We adopted her and have been giving her the best life we can. We got her spayed, got her a great trainer and have seen HUGE improvements. But she has nipped my son 3 times now and I don’t know what to do. This time she broke skin under his eye. He and I were both sitting and petting her when it happened and then with no growl or warning she just whipped her head and got him. Any suggestions? We all love this dog and would be heartbroken if it didn’t work out, especially …
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So we've had a husky in the family for years, she was originally my sisters dog and ended up with my dad due to my sister not being able to look after her. My dad managed well for a while then his health deteriorated and he passed away this year, long story short she's now been with my brother and sister in law since the end of January and generally has been okay (typical rule pushing as she had none towards the end with my dad). We took her to the vets etc and they said she needs spaying and we hoped she'd be calm down. She had a bad experience with a dog as a puppy so hasn't been socialised with them since really due to her unpredictability but she's always be…
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Share activities that have helped you build a deeper bond with your pet.
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After tons of research and talking with other husky owners we were told that bringing a new cat into the house with an adult husky is a very bad idea. We did it anyway lol. We've had this little tabby since December and at first kept them completely separated. After one month of this we got our husky a muzzle and let him coexist with the cat under supervision. After one month of that starting in late February we removed the muzzle and to our surprise he was not aggressive with the cat at all. In fact, after 2-3 weeks with no muzzle he doesn't even acknowledge the cat exists half the time. That said - we still do not let them roam together unsupervised. I'm posting some pi…
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I have a husky, whom I love to pieces, got him with 2 months old, he was the cutest furball, he was never aggressive to us nor anyone really, until my mom came to spend a few weeks and he bit her hand. I was quit shocked mostly because I wasn'texpecting obviously, nor could I understand why he did it. Basically he follows her wherever she goes in the house or in the garden (to the point she stopped watering the plants coz he would go straight for her hand). I have 3 cats, a 5 year old and a 2 month old and he never ever showed any aggressive behavior. I do not know what to do.... He is 1y and 7 months old. He is playful, and plays rough but stops when we say, but not…
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Hello everyone,I am a bit concerned about my dog's recent behavior. Lately, I have noticed that he has been pooping meat type poop, and I'm not sure what to do about it. I've been feeding him a raw diet for a while now, but I have never seen anything like this before.Has anyone else experienced this with their dog? Is this normal, or should I be worried? I'm not sure if it's something that will go away on its own.
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We need help. We have an almost 14 year old female husky. Our 12 year old mail husky died about 9 months ago. We adopted a female husky by mix 4 months ago. The meet up between the 2 dogs was fine. I had never heard anything about 2 females being the worst combination. the new dog was fine for awhile. Maybe she wanted to play longer and more aggressive than the older dog did. We have lived with huskies for a lot of years. We know husky play. The new dog has attacked the old dog 3 times. The last time she would not let go. My old dog has no fur on the back of her neck and is afraid to come in the house. We have baby gates and closely supervise when they go past each ot…
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Hi guys. I have a 16 month old female Husky. She is the only dog in the house and when I walk her she goes crazy to meet other dogs. I can't let her off lead to play because we don't have recall. I don't mind her playing with other dogs but she has to be on lead so it can be a bit of a battle and I want to avoid lead pressure unless its necessary. I'm particularly concerned that she tries to pounce on smaller dogs and if we are passing a small dog in a narrow alleyway its always a struggle. I try to distract her attention but she's not food driven and is laser focused on any dog that comes close. I have been working with her a lot and trying to build our bond, b…
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Harry has been a bit of a handful of late, he's started mouthing on occasion and I wouldn't exactly call it a growl but he's definately making grumbling noises. He hasn't been like this with me but more with my hubby and sons (who are teenagers). This has been going on since before I went away, so it's not because I left him. Harry has also become mega antisocial, I mean I only see him when he needs feeding or a walk. He's also not happy unless he has access to my sons bed. Just before all this started he seemd a lot happier. He appeared to have finally accepted Maiya, would play with both of the other dogs and seemed generally happy. Prior to this he was such a g…
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Hello! We have a beautiful husky/malamute mix who was rescued about three months ago and is three years old. She likes to hang out by herself, lay on the cool floor, and look out the window. The rescue said she was one of the most calm, chill huskies and we see it! After a month went by, when both me and my boyfriend left the home for an hour or two we would find things chewed sometimes. It's not every time either but has figured out how to open the pantry doors and use her nose for the storage trunk... Lol. Last weekend, she was fast asleep so I went to bed as per usual. I woke up to one of my books chewed, her likely thinking no one came home and that she was alone. I g…
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Our Husky is going to turn ONE next month, and all in all he has been in training since he was 7 months. He has improved a lot but there is just one thing that we can't get a handle on. He has a tendency while we are walking him to jump on us and bite on us. A couple time it has happened mid walk, and other times it happens when he is sniffing a dog that he's walking next too and they can't play with each other so he starts jumping and biting on me. Usually 9/10 it happens when we are in the middle of walking, and he bites down its not a nibble anymore and begins to jump on us. It seems like it can go on forever, but once you start walking while he's jumping on you (w…
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As Chula is getting older, I am realizing that she is not sufficiently exercised by the walks and games of fetch that she is getting. I am in the process of looking at doggie day cares. There is one that is on my way to work that seems like an interesting concept, but was wondering what you all think. One of the things they do is a "training session" with your dog during the day. Do you think it's a bad idea for your dog to be trained while you aren't present? Will it confuse the dog as to who the trainer is vs who you are? Chula could definitely use some additional training, but I am concerned about me not being present to be trained as well! Anyway, it is expen…
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Hello! New to the forum and in need of advice please Back story: my boyfriend has a 5 y/o male, Jack, and we’ve been dating for 3 years. So during that time I’ve got to know Jack and have formed a good bond. He’s a great boy. My boyfriend did all Jack’s training before I arrived in the picture. Last week we took in a rescue male. He’s about 10-12 months (we can only guess and mostly likely closer to a year old). We don’t know his back story at all. All we know is he was adopted from the local humane society and shortly after found on the streets by my boyfriend. When the owner took him back, they quickly asked my boyfriend if he would take him. So we did. At t…
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I was taking my one year old husky "Bloo" out for a walk. As we were walking past a parked car, she suddenly dove her head under it and grabbed a puppy between her jaws! She immediately started shaking really hard with the poor puppy crying the whole time. The whole ordeal lasted around 5 seconds but it felt like the longest five seconds of my life. She's affectionate towards me and my family and she's really friendly with strangers. What should I do? Should I get her trained? I need help..please Edit: I had to break them up by grabbing the puppy and pulling her out of her mouth
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Hi, What works for one may not work for another. I have a rescue he's a puller and strong. He's reactive in lunging at other dogs if they are off leash and run over 🤨. However i have difficulty with his reactivity if he sees another dog. He had a real bad time before i adooted him. I've had him a while and it's been slow process but it would be nice to go on a walk minus the reactivity. I'm thinking of trying a slip lead this is due to his size and he's strong. Any advice on a brand of slip lead that's good quality. I want to stop the pulling and lunging as he's big. I do have a muzzle . He's good on commands accept when he's sees another dog or person that's due…
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Hi! I just adopted a six month old husky. I’m really happy with how she is settling in and the progress she is making in such a short time. But I am stumped - she keeps having accidents inside and I don’t know what to do. We take her on multiple long walks a day and not once has she used the bathroom outside. Because if she did I would just positively reinforce that behaviour and I feel like we would have some progress. But not once has she gone outside. I’m thinking maybe with her old owners she was punished too many times for having accidents now she is hesitate to go at all...? The accidents are not that often because she seems be holding it a long time until she just …
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I've just joined, so my apologies if my issues have been covered before, but mine are slightly different because I don't have a pure Husky - he's apparently half Malamute - and he's not behaving the way I've seen some members talking about how their huskies do. Anyway, I rescued a 6-year old husky/malamute cross at the beginning of February this year. As you can see from the pic, he's a unit. He's been with us 4 and a bit months now. I got him from the Dog's Trust (the UK's biggest specialist dog rescuer, if any non-Brits are reading who haven't heard of it; genuine apologies for patronising those who do know) who recommended him to me due to my specific home conditi…
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