Training & Behaviour
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hey does anyone know of any rallies for huskies that aren't KC reg? i want to enter kira into one when shes old enough and has had more training but all the one i can find are for KC reg ones :mad: also does anyone know of any new/2nd hand equipment going on the cheap??
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Scootering in the torrential rain - pic added Had some friends from the East coast over visiting mutual friends only an hours drive from me today, so we loaded 4 dogs up, 2 scooters and went to meet them. Now it is August isn't it? Pouring down with rain, cold enough for a jumper under my not waterproof coat, very dark, trails were all soaking wet and muddy, but what a fantastic time we had. I usually live in my work trousers, green combats, but thought I'd be a bit girly today, so put my white, flowery 3/4 length combats on instead big mistake. I don't know if anybody got a picture of me, but they certainly were nowhere near white by the end. …
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We are starting up a club here in Southern Ireland for scootering, backpacking, cani-cross etc but cannot find anybody willing to cover us for public liability insurance. If anybody knows of a company in the UK that might cover us, please let me know. We don't expect them to cover people personally, we can all get individiual insurance no problem, thru a UK company, but they won't do the club public liability insurance! Please help, we really want to get this club up and running properly.
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Summer's coming! Woo Hooo!!! For their safety, you might want to check out this link on taking your dogs boating: http://waterski.about.com/cs/safetyresources/a/pooch.htm Quite a bit is common sense, but worth looking at anyway.
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Have come across this PDF file about working your dog and thought would post it on here, it's an EXCELLENT reference and gives lots of vital information. I've printed this off and will read again and again to make sure it all sinks in http://www.huskyracing.org.uk/pages/Downloads/Running-huskies.pdf
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we were on the way back from milford on sunday with the boys, we had just run them with the bikes , when we passed a gentleman with two sibes, so we turned around and went to tell him all about husky owners lol, yes we r obsessed, and it turns out hes the bloke in charge of the permits for the chase lol and he had just got the e-mail i sent him, he said there are only 25 permits issued a year, they r all taken and there is a waiting list :0(, but he said we could go see him or he would come see us to see what other options there are for us , so hopefully we will find somebody to take us under their wing and help us train the boys properly woop woop and he also runs the do…
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Brilliant day for our Dreamcatcher Kennel yesterday at Bath: these are the full results (Dreamcatcher dogs in blue): BEST OF BREED : 5357 PLATT Ms J Skimarque Silver-Sno Kenai at Wightflight Dog CC : 5357 PLATT Ms J Skimarque Silver-Sno Kenai at Wightflight Res Dog CC : 5340 MARRS, Mr S & HARRISON Mrs D Coldasice Dubehe At Coldkingdom JW Bitch CC : 5318 GILLMAN Miss T Dreamcatcher Prosecutor JW Res Bitch CC : 5356 PATRICK Mr M Ch Coldasice Cebalrai JW Sh.CM Best Puppy : 5345 MCKEAN Ms W Acryse Wyanet At Yawren Best Veteran : Best Breeder : Jenny Manley Class 1112 MPD (6 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 5321 HELLEUR, M…
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Any body in the Leeds area that work there Huskies
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Just stumbled across this and thought i'd post it for those who have younger children who want to get them move involved in working the sibes http://www.ultimateiditarod.com/teachers.htm http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/iditarod/
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Found this link, some of it looks quite interesting...and if you're struggling with ways to stuff your kong, there's a link on there that has a lot of ideas...but with what you put in it, i think you need to be wary due to Huskies having sensitve stomach which we all know. http://www.k9station.com/mentalstim.htm
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What To Expect When House Training Unless you can monitor your puppy 24 hours a day, don't expect the house training process to be completed until your puppy is at least 6 months old. It's normal for a young puppy to be a little 'input-output' machine. Since puppies are growing and developing rapidly at this stage, they eat more food, burn up more energy and seem to need to eliminate constantly! They also have not yet developed bowel and bladder control, so they can't 'hold it' as long as adult dogs. House Training When You Are NOT Home Confine your puppy to a small, 'puppy-proofed' room and paper the entire floor. Put his bed, toys and fo…
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After reading through some discussions on the shout box, thought i'd pop this on, just like to point out that i'm describing here what I have done personally, not telling people what to do, just giving ideas - please feel free to add your own experiences / ideas to this The topic came up about clicker training and whether or not a clicker should be used. I think they are a good idea but as i have not used one personally, i can't really comment lol. When i was training Kimba, say for example, SIT. I stood with a piece of food in my hand, raised it above his head and said SIT, moving the food over his head - his bottom automatically hit the ground i…
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Are ALL huskies supposed to Howl? I've tried getting Kimba to do it even played him videos from you tube but he just looks at me as if to say "what??!" played him this but still nothing - does your husky howl and if so did he/she need teaching or did it come naturally? Also, is it mainly mles that howl or females or is it not gender specific?
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Get them crated its not fair not to, mine have always had them and dont mind one its its there little home in our home Our dogs are 2-4 years and will always be in there crates when we are out or in bed, as soon as we turn off the tv of they run to see who can get in there bed 1st lol
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Recently, Ive been trying to get my 3 to walk on the lead without pulling my arm out of socket! Before I used to permantly be trying to hold them back, hoping that they may learn to calm down but I found out, by watching the dog whisperer the other day, that this can actually make them stronger! I was looking at his techinque of making a quick, sharp pull back on the lead and at the same time do that "shhh" thing that ceasar does and then relax my arm back down and carry on. It didn't work with Marley or Gizmo but it worked wonders with Bandit! It has taken a while but yesterday when I took him out he did walk next to me with no pulling for about 5 minutes…
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How to Measure Your Dog For A Harness Important: If you are unsure that your measurements are correct then, always add a little to the measurement, I.e., 0.5" or 1". It's always easier to take the harness in, rather than trying to make it bigger, when there is little or no material left to do anything. Note: 1 When measuring the dogs neck, please give this measurement as half of it's true size, I.e., "if the neck measures 30 inches in total" then please write above the Red coloured arrows 15 inches. Please note : some dogs heads are larger than their neck size. Note: 2 This measurement should be taken from the back of the neck (Shoulder bl…
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After all this slippery snow during walking my boys it has made me realise just how strong and how easlity they can pull me over as Ive been slipping/falling over nearly every time Ive taken them out! Im thinking of getting a head collar for each of them but I did get one a while ago and they didn't like it at all! All 3 of them were forever trying to get the head collar off so I never tried again after that. Im thinking maybe I never really gave it a chance and didnt introduce them to it properly. Anyone got any tips on how to get them walking with the head collar? I would take them to a trainer but they all advice that they go to separate classes w…
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Kaiser's having problems passing his puppy poop He has just gone now, in the middle of my front room !!:eek: And then run around screaming still trying to poop...a little bit of what looks like string has come through but he has not toys at all that have been eaten and nothing with string in my house so am confused?? I think he's eaten something he shouldn't have done my poor boy
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found this intersting bit of help.. Written by Chris Smith Separation anxiety is an enormous problem in the canine world. This article discusses ways us dog lovers can ideally prevent separation anxiety or at least treat it effectively. One of the greatest joys of dog ownership is the tight bond we experience and encourage with our dogs. However, if your dog becomes too reliant or dependant on you, dog separation anxiety can develop. Dog Separation Anxiety is an enormous problem to an estimated 10% of all puppies and older dogs. Somewhat ironically, it is the major cause for dogs ending up in animal shelters. I wish I coul…
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Alaskan husky: a northern dog of mixed breed, usually used to denote those bred for racing. Basket: the main body of a sled, where passengers or gear may be carried. Booties: slippers for dogs, worn while working under certain conditions to prevent ice forming between their toes. Made of a wide range of fabrics, including fleece and Gore-tex Brushbow: the curved piece out in front of the main body of a sled, designed to stop brush from damaging the sled. Dog Bag: a fabric bag carried on a race sled, used to put a sick or injured dog into in order to carry him to a place where he can be cared for. Dog Box: a carri…
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Adding to the last thread I added (Is the Siberian Right For You). Again if there is anything you want to explain in more detail or add anything please do so Other considerations to take in before getting a Siberian 1. Children Before getting any dog, your children or any children that may come over to visit must be taken into consideration. Fortunately, many siberian huskies are good with children and very few are not. A big factor can depend on what the children are like with the dog. Children who are cruel and careless with dogs should not be kept with a siberian husky as this can cause behavioural issues with the sibe. If you hav…
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Thought this may be useful for new owners. Information from the Siberian Huskies for Dummies book. Have put it into own wording and a few little bit I added too. If anyone else want to add anything or explain anything in more detail please do so Is The Siberian Right For You? Most people nowadays will look at a Siberian husky and think straight away I want one but this breed is not an easy breed to keep as many Sibe owners will say from experience and it is essential to research about keeping this breed before getting one. One factor of keeping a sibe require you to be a well adjusted and happy person and to be part of a stable famil…
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What do you / did you pay when/if you took your sibes to training classes? I pay 5 per hour within a group or 30 for a one on one session
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I was thinking last night at how quiet and calm the house is every Sunday as Gizmo, Marley and Bandit are tierd from all the running they get when we take them out together on Sunday and when they just get a long walk they aren't even close to being tierd (apart from me, lol) as they haven't been able to run. So I then had a brainwave of buying this: http://www.snowpawstore.co.uk/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=260&cat=85 Before I do commit to getting this or something similar I wanted to know if anyone here knows anyone who could help me train them and me to do this? Or if anyone knows any good website where I can find out more information about…
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(Prob best of using in house or secure area only as sibes are not great off lead as i'm sure you all know already lol) Begin inside the house, with you and your dog in the same room. Have some dog treats on hand. Facing your dog, back up a few steps. Call the dog by name, followed by the simple command "Come." (For example: "Kimba, come.") Reward your dog with a treat after he approaches you. Slowly increase your expectations for your pup by calling him from another room. Gradually move into the backyard, front yard on a long leash and so on. Praise and encourage your dog as he comes to you…
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