Candis.a Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hello all, My husband and I are first time husky owners, for lack of better word. Our babies are just over 17 months now. We have two female sibes, Ava and Brynn from the same litter. (Yep two female littermates was difficult at times, but we've worked through it). We live in Alberta and it is currently -27C with almost a foot dump of snow. Well, we've had the girls since they were 7 weeks old and have not looked back since. They have been quite a challenge, and yes we researched about their "special" needs and characteristics, however experiencing those and reading about them are two separate things Huskies are definitely not for everyone, but they are for us. Currently, we have a very picky eater. This has been on and off for the past year now, but I'll post this issue in a separate thread. Both girls are energetic, loving and gentle. We have done basic training and have worked with them from day two of their time with us. However, they still don't walk, they pull and we've tried everything except shock and choker collars. So now, we put their hiking packs on full of weight, put their pulling harnesses on and try keep up. They also go on the treadmill at least every other day for some good miles. I look forward to connecting with other husky owners and getting insight to challenges we are having. Thanks, Candis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hi Candis, welcome to the world of huskies, ideal weather for your girls. If they enjoy pulling so much why not train them up to pull a sled/rig or skis/scooter? Huskies are born to pull that's what they are good at. You are not alone with having a picky eater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresmum Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hi and welcome to the site. Wish we had snow here, ideal for the dogs. Can't wait to see some pictures of your girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hi welcome to the pack cnt w8 2 c sum pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hello and welcome to the site. A foot of snow and 2 17 month old Huskies???? C'mon where's our piccies and videos??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 awww come on!! We need pics LOL Welcome to the pack!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Welcome to the pack. Yes, we'd love to see some pics of your two girls. Our last Husky did not stop pulling until she was about 4 years old. We had a terrible time with trying to walk her. Zoya pulls when my wife takes her for a walk, but for me, she walks fine. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly_larkin Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 hello and welcome to the pack can you send your snow our way please as we all want some snow, we all want some fun in the snow with our husky's i have a picky eater as well nut he is a grump as well he has the best name for him bear and he is a bear with a bad head at times lol can we have some pic's of your babys in the snow please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Welcome to the pack, Candis, Aw, we'd love to see some pics of your two girls, especially in the snow as here in the UK, we only get a sprinkle of sludge! Look forward to chatting with you around the forum, xxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candis.a Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Thanks for the welcomes everyone, I've been busy posting pics:) Enjoy! I still have yet to figure out about posting videos, but I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 to post the pics - upload them to you tube and copy the link in the address bar and add it to your post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hello Belated Welcome to the pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emo kid Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 hi welcome to the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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