DbRast Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Hello, All! We are soon to be the proud family of an adorable husky pup. Well, he's actually my son's dog, 😉 I have raised 5 fur babies from puppies over the last 31 years, so I am experienced in crate training, house training, click-training, loving on, you name it with puppies. I've also been doing some research on Huskies because we've had large dogs in the past (husky/shepherd mix and a Great Dane) but I want ot be ahead of the game when he comes home to us. I have a crate that was perfect for the Sheltie, but obviously Luke will outgrow this pretty quickly. What size crate do I need to get for him as an adult? I plan on getting one with the "grow with it divider" so that I don't have to do the Russian Doll Crate game and have a bunch of extra crates and expense. We are also going to be way ahead of the game in that my mom, who is one of the best dog trainers I have ever met, is coming two days after we bring Luke home. She got her Border Terrier puppy at 8 weeks of age and by the time she'd had him a week, she'd taught him to sit, spin, and lie down. He had a large repertoire of over 150 behaviours and was an amazing partner of hers until his passing about 4 years ago. If she sneezed, he'd go find a tissue. He could turn the space heater on and off. He'd bring her her slippers or shoes, depending on what she asked, for, and he loved to get the laundry out of the dryer. I know how to use the clicker and train, but having her expertise will be a PLUS (and that way she comes to visit too) and we can make sure we get Luke off to the best start. I like the idea of clicker training because I love that the dogs learn to think and problem-solve vs just do whatever we push them around to doing. I know Huskies are very intelligent and want a job, so I know that clicker training will be an awesome way to work with him. I have a good vet lined up, and the yard is fenced. Tia for the advice on the crate. -Db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Welcome to husky owners! PICS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Welcome to pack I'd get the biggest size crate u can lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DbRast Posted April 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Baby pictures. 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KimHuskyMom Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Wow! It sounds like you are well-prepared! I hope you enjoy the new pup! As far as crates, I have the "Large" size crate. My husky is about 60 pounds and it seems to fit him just fine. It is the kind with a divider. I don't remember the measurements on the crate though. Let me see if I can find it real quick; that may be more helpful to you. Ok, I just looked it up on the Petsmart web site. I think the brand is Top Paw/ 36 inches long, 23 inches wide, and 25 inches high. It has a front door and a side door. Of course, zip lock all the seams, and put clips or something on the doors to keep them closed. (You may already know that.) Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 I love them when they are little furballs like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Welcome to husky owners 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseafan Posted April 21, 2018 Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 Hi, gorgeous puppy 😀 it sounds like you are more than prepared! Good luck with everything else 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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