We're getting one for Free... Not my choice of a dog... (I'm a beagle lover) but Keisha loves them... and it's free. My problem is, I know these dogs are high strung, I don't want he/she to be jumping on me everytime I go out. What is the best way to have a "Calm" dog? One that will walk by your side, run when you run, sit when you sit.... etc. As far as containment, I'm looking to get an underground fencing system. And any other Personal Info/experiences with the Siberian Husky is appreciated. They are beautiful dogs. Thanks guys.
I had one for years. He was thrown outta obediance (SP?) school. They are beautiful. But definetly high maintenance, he is not gonna wanna lay around like a beagle, they have a lot of energy and want to use it! They also are very free spirited, mine was house broken and (finally) trained pretty well. Even with that, I had my mom watch him once when i was going to be out of town. She took him for walks and all was fine. Then one day he just decided to run, she didn't dare let loose of the leash and when the smoke cleared, he had dislocated her shoulder. He wasn't chasing anything, just took off, to play. A faithful companion and a great dog, in the right house.
I raised Siberians for 6 years. If you get it as a puppy and spend time with it, it can be easily trained to be calm indoors and playful outside. I never had one that was too difficult to train. Make sure you have PLENTY of chew toys and when indoors sit quietly with the pup petting and giving full attention. I don't think you'll have too many problems.
i say it depends on the how old the dog is... classes never hurt and keep his/her butt outside! (sorry my personal belief) part of the reason i dont/cant have a dog cause i dont have a large enough yard for it=-( but im sure with stern training from both you and your wife you can keep it down. i see a lot of times just the man corrects the dog and it doesnt listen to the wife at all or as well. u mentioned "run" i think with the proper exercise it'll stay pretty calm too.
High energy/high maintenace dog. This breed of dog demands a very active(physically) lifestyle. Trying to make this dog sedentary will frustrate you and the dog a great deal. Training - I say this about any dog but especially for larger dogs and especially for large working breed dogs. Training should start the minute you get the dog and continue for the rest of the dogs life. Dogs appreciate a consistant set of rules and a leader that is firm and kind. If you let a dog make his own rules do not be surprised if he makes rules you don't like. I have worked with dog rescues (Rottweilers specifically) long enough to know that the vast majority of dogs that get dumped or given away are untrained and uncontrollable. Not bad dogs but they were allowed to "train themselves". If there is a leadership void in the "pack" the working breeds will try to fill it much to the dismay of the humans. This Husky will be a lot of work. A lot of work. Be prepared to exert the time and effort to make this a good dog or you'll be giving it away at some point.
Good advice above, Classes are just a run down of how to train a dog and is good for social skills. The majority of trainning is done at home on your time. Repetition is obviously key and positive reinforcement. Make sure they get proper exercise to keep them happy. Without knowing the history of the dog we cannot give exact instructions. make sure your the alpha and depending on how the dog is you will have to take action from there. Good luck, and if your helping out a animal that needs a home good for you! Keep us updated.
Thanks for all the info guys. I appreciate it, and will keep you updated. According to the owners of the parents, if all goes well we should have our puppy by July sometime. They're not even born yet, so... we'll see.
Oh it's a pup? You will be fine unless you tie it out and beat it with a stick. lol I am thinking of another dog here myself. Just not sure which one yet. Always wanted a English Bulldog.
I had a husky for 10 years. He was a good dog. He was smart, loyal, and just a lot of fun in general. They have a ton of energy (and fur) so be prepared to spend a good amount of time running him and grooming(especially during the summertime). Let him know who is boss but be kind. These dogs are naturally strong and built for running/pulling, I got mine from a family who breeds them and sleds with them here in VA(wheeled sleds of course) and I would take him over there occasionally and they would run him with their dogs, he absolutely loved it. Since that probably is not an option for most another fun thing that he and I both loved was letting him pull me on a skate board, they can learn turn directions very easily and they will eventually just remember the route with no direction. He loved running and it was pretty fun just water skiing behing him on the skateboard. Good luck with yours.
