robke Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 7 hours ago, Luna the husky said: I get the feeling that was a dig at me... Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I'm confused [emoji848] this whole thread is basically about not letting them offlead , why would any comment be a dig at you ? Sent from my [device_name] using http://Husky Owners mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepsky5 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Hi Luna, Yes the first time I joined this forum, the FIRST thing people said to me was, "No Offleash"! I don't think it's anything personal...it's like a blanket caution that they give to all new husky owners 🙂 I have seen why... my Rumo is such a smart and obedient dog - great leash manners, great house manners. I can bring him into petstores, to cafes, anywhere. BUT every once in a while when we are out, he will see a running deer or a running cat, and it's like he loses his mind. He forgets I even exist, and would he run across oncoming traffic to get that animal? YES. There is part of his brain, some kind of primal instinctive hindbrain, that is devoted to the HUNT and it's like his normal "higher thinking" just shuts down and he takes off on pure instinct. I'm sure this instant full reaction is what would make him a successful hunter - but I see clearly that is not safe to let him go offleash. With intense e-collar training, I might have a chance at breaking his mindset... but I'm not an experienced dog trainer who understands how to use all the thresholds, etc. Easier just to keep him on a long line (25') or let him free in fenced areas. Since he generally prefers to stay close by, the long line doesn't really bug him at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Hi Luna, Yes the first time I joined this forum, the FIRST thing people said to me was, "No Offleash"! I don't think it's anything personal...it's like a blanket caution that they give to all new husky owners [emoji846] I have seen why... my Rumo is such a smart and obedient dog - great leash manners, great house manners. I can bring him into petstores, to cafes, anywhere. BUT every once in a while when we are out, he will see a running deer or a running cat, and it's like he loses his mind. He forgets I even exist, and would he run across oncoming traffic to get that animal? YES. There is part of his brain, some kind of primal instinctive hindbrain, that is devoted to the HUNT and it's like his normal "higher thinking" just shuts down and he takes off on pure instinct. I'm sure this instant full reaction is what would make him a successful hunter - but I see clearly that is not safe to let him go offleash. With intense e-collar training, I might have a chance at breaking his mindset... but I'm not an experienced dog trainer who understands how to use all the thresholds, etc. Easier just to keep him on a long line (25') or let him free in fenced areas. Since he generally prefers to stay close by, the long line doesn't really bug him at all. He sounds like my girl Skyla, she's crazy obedient and does everything I ask her to but put a cat or squirrel in front of her and I'm glad she's on a lead , you see a switch in them when they go into 'the zone' lolSent from my [device_name] using http://Husky Owners mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna the husky Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Luna chases squirrels but it’s over a very short distance so there is no harm in it imo. Hell shes not long learned that they run up trees... used to see her looking about as if to say where the hell did that go... grey squirrels are the cause of the demise of red squirrels so...Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners We also have 2 cats, one that has almost no tolerance for her (or me unless she wants fed) the other gives her a lazy swipe as if to say beat it, I’m trying to sleep here. Luna just wants to sniff them. From a very young age I have watched her get better and better and sneaking up on squirrels until she caught her first one so I let her have it, it’s her reward for progression. I know most of u won’t agree but it’s every day life for prey and predators alike.Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna-tic Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 I've learnt the hard way twice, fortunately there weren't any dire outcomes but there could have been the second time had it not been for a dog proof fence. Even on the lead she can bolt, another dog walker I was chatting to threw his dog a ball, I didn't see him do it and Luna shot off after it, pulled my arm nearly out of the socket and the lead just went with her. Fortunately she came back when called. She also pulled me right over when another dog ran past and she took off after him despite him having already run past once and been ignored by her. Luckily only my ego was a bit bruised as there were several dog walkers all standing and talking lol. Today was her first time in an enclosed safe space, she wasn't impressed or terribly interested in doing anything more than wandering round and sniffing, I did more running than she did! There was some agility equipment, she managed to go down one tube but to sniff the insides, coaxed up and over one apex with treats and over an almost flat jump twice. I'm not sure it's worth trying again unless I can find another dog who would run round with her. The people had a huge great Harlequin Dane but he wasn't let out which was a shame lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan-Meeko Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Wow, I've been pretty fortunate, my fur ball will hang out in the garage with me and the door is open to the street and not once has he tried going out. Even if another dog walks by he will just watch and barking. I wont try walking him in leashed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna the husky Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 I too am fortunate Luna doesn’t know her jumping potential, in fact down the woods there is pieces of old trees that have fallen over and cut up with a chainsaw, these things are at most 4ft high and I’ve always given her a hand up so I could photo her. Same with garden she’s never once tried anything, if she’s not playing with my daughters old furby which she loves coz it talks etc etc, I took off any bits that hung off, she can sit with her head between fence slats. What I have also noticed is 90% of dog walkers have their dogs off leash and there is sometimes one person shouting on their dog( a beagle) they all chase each other and their sticks/balls.Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Huskyfun Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 I have never had a dog that I could not have off leash. But they were every breed but Husky. LOL I don't even trust our dog parks (I stopped going to them 10 years ago because of past experiences with bad dog owners) But I even worry when they are at daycare. Luckily their daycare has a double fence and my pups are flagged so they are watched very carefully. My neighbor's kids came by one day and opened my front door. Just stood there with the door open. Before I knew it, the pups were out the door and down the street having the time of their life. I started door training them. It's taken awhile but they are getting better. After that day, seeing how they had no recall when ADD sets in, I will always keep mine on a leash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna the husky Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 I’m pretty sure I got lucky when I got Luna. She has never been a dog trying to bolt at every opportunity. When we get deliveries she likes to be at the door to help rummage through the bags to see if we got her anything. When we get a takeaway she’s right there to get a biscuit from the driver. There is a dog trainer walks his Alsatians and they are so well behaved where we go and he told me Luna was the best behaved husky he’s ever met.... but that’s luck I think, has to be.Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Huskyfun Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 It may be partially luck. But I believe that dogs will follow and not run from a true leader. (Pack dogs in the wild never run away from the pack leader and non of them are leashes to the leader. LOL) In other words, I know I have to keep working with my pups. Right now they run the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted October 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 I’m pretty sure I got lucky when I got Luna. She has never been a dog trying to bolt at every opportunity. When we get deliveries she likes to be at the door to help rummage through the bags to see if we got her anything. When we get a takeaway she’s right there to get a biscuit from the driver. There is a dog trainer walks his Alsatians and they are so well behaved where we go and he told me Luna was the best behaved husky he’s ever met.... but that’s luck I think, has to be.Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Just be careful because you might not be so lucky one day, Astro’s mum and dad were perfect off lead they always came back, until one day his dad didn’t and was shot by a farmer [emoji22]Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outcast Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 I run my two Huskys off leash with e-collars and GPS. 4-5 times a week, around 5 miles each time. I ride electic scooter. Yes, they chase other animals. They were born to run, and they are magnificent at it. I will take the risk to let them live the way they were meant to. I see no way your Husky can develop full health and strength if he/she is not permitted to run off leash on a regular basis, unless you're a distance runner with them. Walking them all day is still inadequate as they were bred to RUN all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 Hi, I know this is an old post but I'm writing this in the hope that I can help someone else. I am that idiot who thought it was OK to let my dog off lead. He was a husky/viszla cross breed. His recall was fine or so I thought until my friend took him for a walk to the countryside, imagine vast open space. I won't go into detail about what happened but he ran away, miles away and didn't make it home. He was a wonderful dog and I know its my fault. I'm absolutely devastated. Please please please, DO NOT let your husky off lead unless in a secure area. When I say secure area I mean 6 foot fence. A regular fence will not cut it with a husky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 9 hours ago, Anonymous said: Hi, I know this is an old post but I'm writing this in the hope that I can help someone else. I am that idiot who thought it was OK to let my dog off lead. He was a husky/viszla cross breed. His recall was fine or so I thought until my friend took him for a walk to the countryside, imagine vast open space. I won't go into detail about what happened but he ran away, miles away and didn't make it home. He was a wonderful dog and I know its my fault. I'm absolutely devastated. Please please please, DO NOT let your husky off lead unless in a secure area. When I say secure area I mean 6 foot fence. A regular fence will not cut it with a husky. I'm sorry this happened to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outcast Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 One of the first things I learned about Husky's is they have a huge exercise requirement. If you don't have a large yard or a dogpark conveniently located, some other arrangement is necessary. I let my two run off leash in a wildlife conservation area about 5 miles/day while I ride an electric scooter. If they go out of sight in the woods, crops, or weeds for more than about 15 seconds, I "tickle" them out with a vibrating e-collar. I also have a GPS on his collar. Their exuberance is undeniable, and they are magnificent. They are 18 months old and transitioning into strong healthy adults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outcast Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 On 2/16/2017 at 1:12 PM, Rachael_Astro said: It baffles me how people think that a few months or years of training with override thousands of years of instinct! If you want a dog you can let off lead, get a Labrador. Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app It baffles me how people think human affection is an adequate substitute for exercise, after thousands of years of breeding to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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