hisoka86 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 After waiting 2 weeks to pick him up i finally brought Thor home from the adoption center yesterday. They just did the Neutering yesterday a few hours before we picked him up ( Hence the cone. Poor guy). He seems to be getting use to the new area and the other dog in the house very well. I have noticed that he is VERY clingy to me which i know is because he is scared hes going to be left again (which will NEVER happen now that i have him). Is this clinginess normal for Huskies or am i seeing it more because he was rescued ? I'm a new Husky owner but have had few dogs in the past. I do have a couple questions if anyone out there has any suggestions or input. 1. He doesn't seem to listen to me when i call him or try to get his attention. He does have GREAT leash manners and always looks back to make sure i'm there when we walk and seems to kind of respond when i direct him ( somewhat cause most of the time he doesn't care haha). Any advice on how to understand each other better ? 2. Is it natural for them to just not care about anything or anyone else when walking and going places? 3. would training classes be recommend? ( Looking at private trainers not petsmart) He gets along well with other dogs and with my partner but doesn't seem to care at all about any other person or most of the time other dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Emma Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Welcome to husky owners. Given the fact that he’s just entered a new environment, been Neuteted so is in some pain and he’s young, all those things can make him feel unsure of things and become more ‘clingy’. As he settles and matures, he’ll most likely grow in confidence and then if he’s anything like Ice is, he’ll be quite aloof most of the time and not really care where you are, unless you have food, lol. Dogs vary in personality like humans do. So whilst some won’t be too interested in other people or animals, others will be at the opposite end of spectrum and go nuts when they see others. Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMANI & ALINAH Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 THOR is a gorgeous boy!![emoji191][emoji252][emoji4]I don't know how old he is, but I would hold off on taking him to training sessions away from the house. I would let him get adjusted to you all, your home and surroundings. It sounds like he is trained well with being on lead & going for walks. He may already know how to sit & shake, but you can teach him some tricks with training treats, which will tighten your bond with him.Since he's being clingy, he may be a bit afraid so tell him, "It's ok THOR, good boy," and pet him...stuff like that.Also, his name is probably different from what it was before so he has to relearn his new name THOR. That can take a little time, but just keep saying his name when you take him to potty & do things with him like, "THOR, do you want to take a walk??"You could buy him a few toys (a ball, unedible chew bones, a rope) because he may love toys. And dont forget to buy him a special treat like milk bones!![emoji491][emoji491][emoji4]Give him tons of love, hugs and praise, which I'm sure you're doing. You are awesome for adopting him!![emoji252][emoji252][emoji252] WELCOME ABOARD [emoji252] [emoji252][emoji252][emoji4][emoji191][emoji252][emoji294]Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Hi as above really, he will be a bit clingy and unsure in a new environment and after having surgery. Avoid comforting him though if he’s displaying negative behaviour like fear as this will only reinforce the behaviour, the dog sees it as praise not comfort. It’s not unusual for a husky to ignore you when called, they have a what’s in it for me attitude and that coupled with their high prey drive is why they can’t be let off leadSome huskies are very aloof and don’t care about other people or dogs! Astro likes his own space and his mum and dad were the sameTraining I think is a waste of time really, training classes are good when they are pups for socialisation but if he is behaving well I don’t see the need for it. A behaviourist that comes to your house is a lot better if there are any issues Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMANI & ALINAH Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Dogs need comforted and reassured especially in a new environment. So if he seems scared, comfort him.[emoji4]Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ARMANI & ALINAH Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 (What, a debate!![emoji849][emoji23]) I'm all about giving dogs comfort & love; that's my background, and all I know is love & comfort.[emoji173]️Since THOR has not displayed any aggression as of yet, and he's just settling in, it would be absolutely fine to comfort him when he seems afraid.Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 I do love my dogs, there’s a difference between comfort and love! Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisoka86 Posted July 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Thanks for all the feedback. I do have one more question about the after neuter care. I bought the cone to stop him from licking but hes so clever he just easily gets around it and pretty much does no good. Has anyone tried anything else that might stop him from liking ? I can watch him when im home but if i leave i cant watch to make sure he doesn't lick it. Thor is around 2 years old from what the adoption place said. I also forgot to mention that he has heart worms and he will start treatment in little over a month. Hes is a VERY relaxed a mellow dog from what i've seen so far. Hes got to a point where he doesn't sit or lay anywhere else beside the comfy pillow i bought him the first day ( i carried the pillow hoping it would leave some scent of me on it which might comfort him) He seems to be listening better not well as much as a husky listens that is. Going to hold off on the training till he gets a little more comfortable with me and his surroundings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Try an inflatable collar Sent from my [device_name] using http://Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseafan Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Sounds like a plan [emoji1]I’ve seen a no lick neck brace online, it’s an alternative, maybe you could use both. Sent from my iPad using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisoka86 Posted July 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 I'll be swinging by petsmart today to get the inflated one. Someone else recommended using both the inflated one and Cone together. Thanks again for all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMANI & ALINAH Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 It's even better that he is mellow. He'll be just fine once settled in. I hope he has a smooth recovery. You are doing great with him!![emoji4][emoji191][emoji252][emoji93]Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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