lynnmw1208 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hello everyone! I just joined the forums today. My husband and I have had our husky puppy for 4 weeks now and he's 11weeks old! his name is Pongo and he's a goofy dog. I joined because I'd like to talk to others who have experience with huskies. I have a couple questions already about some things that he's been doing if anyone is willing to answer: 1. How to I get him used to warm weather? He puts up a temper-tantrum when I try to take him outside to do his business when the sun is out. It's not really that warm out either since I live in Ohio. 2. Any suggestions on getting along with cats Thanks! It's great to meet everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice and Cripton Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hiya, Firstly Welcome to the site, i do hope you find it helpful!!!! - Warm wheather, he will get used to it in time,. nothing you can really do, giving attention to a tantrum will only woresen the situation. If your out and about carry water with you to not only give him a drink but to spray him with some to cool him down. A kids paddling pool can offer a nice cool place to lie and play in. - Im affraid unless you have a cat to socialise him with, this may be rather testing. As i have no cats and my two look at cats as pray i cannot help - soz, but there are members on here who have sibes and cats so i hope you get some advice. Anyway, enjoy and do post some pics of your lovely boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hello !! Welcome to the pack My two live with a cat - and I would say never leave them alone together - do you have a cat or are thinking of getting one? Looking forward to seeing you around the site and getting to know you xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbb23 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hiya, Firstly Welcome to the site, i do hope you find it helpful!!!! - Warm wheather, he will get used to it in time,. nothing you can really do, giving attention to a tantrum will only woresen the situation. If your out and about carry water with you to not only give him a drink but to spray him with some to cool him down. A kids paddling pool can offer a nice cool place to lie and play in. - Im affraid unless you have a cat to socialise him with, this may be rather testing. As i have no cats and my two look at cats as pray i cannot help - soz, but there are members on here who have sibes and cats so i hope you get some advice. Anyway, enjoy and do post some pics of your lovely boy Hey ya, Welcome to the site!!! everyone on here is really nice so im sure you will make lots of friends I would defo suggest to try what Ice & Cription has said and see if that works and I would also take sarah's advice in not leaving cat & sibe alone!!! Reaaly look forward to chatting to you and hope to see some pics!! Any more questions feel free to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidjk Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hello everyone! I just joined the forums today. My husband and I have had our husky puppy for 4 weeks now and he's 11weeks old! his name is Pongo and he's a goofy dog. I joined because I'd like to talk to others who have experience with huskies. I have a couple questions already about some things that he's been doing if anyone is willing to answer: 1. How to I get him used to warm weather? He puts up a temper-tantrum when I try to take him outside to do his business when the sun is out. It's not really that warm out either since I live in Ohio. 2. Any suggestions on getting along with cats Thanks! It's great to meet everyone! 1 pick him up and put him outside, your the boss not him let him know that 2 cats, leave them 2 it, he will probably try to play with them. they will swipe him across the nose. after a few swipes he will get the message. best to do it now while he is younger. we have 5 cats and 2 huskies, they ignore each other so no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Sibe Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Integrate him slowly with the cats whilst you are there, check him if he's being overly aggressive, hopefully the cats will stand up to him anyway and he'll see they won't take any bullying. Who said huskies didn't like cats Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi - welcome to the site! Definitely ignore his tantrums - and as said above show him who's in charge by placing him outside - thee paddling pool is also a great way for a sibe to cool down, Isis is never out of hers once its filled up in a morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 awww Steve - love the pics of Ishka! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hiya, welcome to the forum I agree with the above 1) show him who's boss but have a pool there where he knows he can go to cool down, 2) definately introduce him to cats while he's young or they will be seen as prey as he grows older, but I'd stay with them until you are confident of both animals, like David & Steve (sonic sibe) are with theirs look forward to seeing loads of pics & watching him grow up around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 hi welcome to the site not much advice i can give really every1 elses advice is great ur pup looks gorgeous in ur picture cnt w8 2 c sum more (we r mad about pics here) hope u enjoy it here and make many friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hello everyone! I just joined the forums today. My husband and I have had our husky puppy for 4 weeks now and he's 11weeks old! his name is Pongo and he's a goofy dog. I joined because I'd like to talk to others who have experience with huskies. I have a couple questions already about some things that he's been doing if anyone is willing to answer: 1. How to I get him used to warm weather? He puts up a temper-tantrum when I try to take him outside to do his business when the sun is out. It's not really that warm out either since I live in Ohio. 2. Any suggestions on getting along with cats Thanks! It's great to meet everyone! Hello welcome to the pack Heat Tolerance: One thing to get very straight is NEVER shave/clip a huskies coat as it is very likely not to grow back properly. Do you have a solid paddling pool that you could fill with water for him to play in. Or maybe turn it into a sandpit for him, especially if he loves to dig You want to avoid strenuous exercise with him when its hot and avoid things like running or long distance walks (as a puppy running and long walks should be kept to bare minimum anyway) and only take him for a few short gentle walks during the cooler parts of the day. Ignore his tantrums. Sibes are very good at training you to get their own way and it will be upto you to show them you wont give in and if you want him outside, he must go outside, if you say its dinner time its dinner time not play time, etc etc. As for sibes and cats, I cant help you as I only have my boys with no cats as partner is not a fan of cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnmw1208 Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Thanks for the advice everyone! I do have 3 cats right now and he chases them a lot. He doesn't seem to be aggressive towards them. He does get mad at them for running up high or popping him on the nose (they're declawed) and barks/yowls at them (hilarious) Hopefully since he's growing up with them he'll learn to love them and vice versa. He definitely knows which one runs that's for sure! sometimes he'll creep up slowly behind them too, I'm not sure if this is predatory or he just doesn't want them to run while he gets a good sniff in. Thanks for the help! I posted more pics in the member gallery. I've been trying to take as many pics as I can so I can see him grow every week. he's already at 12 lbs!!!:corkysm21: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskyluv Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Welcome lynn and congrats on your husky pup! He's a cutie! Give him time with the cats, it's good that he's growing up with them and testing his boundaries but I would definitely never leave them alone together even if they get along most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Welcome to the forum. As far as keeping him cool, as others have suggested, a pool is a wonderful thing for them. I've also seen huskies who prefer to run through or play in a lawn/garden sprinkler. We have a mister for Bo (like those you purchase for hummingbirds to fly through - it keeps him cool without soaking him -- he's never been one to "muss up" his fur by getting to wet. He thinks he's much to pretty to do that! LOL) We got a cat when Bo was about eight. They get along quite well. We watched them carefully and introduced them slowly. While they aren't best friends, they often sleep on the sofa near each other. Kat still has his claws, so was able to defend himself (in fact, quite often chases our 86 pound lab/rottie mix around the house) But he and Bo live together without any incidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Ok am gonna ask no-one else as the balls I dont think WTF you get a name like Pongo from the poor dog ffs Am called Duncan and hated it all my life especially at school how I wanted to be a Marc Chris John even Dave I could of lived with, you called your dog Pongo now I stopped laughing each to there own he looks a happy little fellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 awww I like Pongo LOL It reminds me of 101 dalmations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieK9 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hi Lynn and Pongo lol- he's very cute. Ours have a paddling pool too although they dig until they've emptied it. We have shaded areas under the trees they like to lie in. If we are out when it's hot they wear cooling bandanas made by Outward Hound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira26 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hello there I just thought I'd have a quick say about cats lol I do not have much experience with huskies but I would say the best thing to do is to leave them to it - it will just take time for each of them to adjust to each other. You shouldn't leave them alone together or that may be asking for trouble (In my case for the fear of my pup getting hurt by my 15 yr old cat lol). It also depends on whether you already have the cat or whether you are getting one. Ive had my pup for three weeks now and the cat has only just started adapting to everything and showing everyone exactly who the boss is (once she realised the puppy wasn't going anywhere ha). It can take quite a while! Good luck with it all and all the best for you and your husky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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