Talk About Siberian Huskies

 

A breed that truly bonds with you

The Siberian Husky is a breed with a long pedigree. Ours is a rescue dog, whose owners needed to part with her. Four 2-3 months she wanted nothing more than to escape and run home, such are the pack bonds.
She is the sweetest dog I ever had had and I've had a few. I'm going on 58 years old and she's probably keeping me alive with exercise. In short, a very special animal. Knows conversational English well, learned high five and low five in less than a minute playing with my wife. She is a strong, mellow, mischievous, happy, sensitive, way too smart animal. I think she's telepathic too...LOL!

~Stan B., owner of a Siberian Husky

A dog that would rather play than fight

There is no breed that is more beautiful or that has more heart and courage. I get stopped 2 to 10 times a day with people who HAVE to meet my dog, Tzar. Living with a Husky means you like to walk, hike, or have your "child" near you at almost all times. It keeps my dog young, and keeps me young and I'm never alone as they like to talk, especially after dinner!
I tell people that if they are as smart as their dog, then that is saying something as Huskies are extremely intelligent besides being escape artists. That being a working breed, they have to have a job, and they are very strong.
While not a guard dog, my dog was attacked by a Rottweiler. (I have nothing against most Rotts.) and Tzar flipped the Rott and pinned him. Luckily I got the owner in time to avoid bloodshed. They do not start fights, but sometimes they finish them, however we all know that a Husky would rather PLAY than fight.
They are mischievous to the max. All mine have been blue-eyed babies with that incredible eyeliner, nature is never improved on.
In the end it is their amazing courage and heart, their amazing soul, and a wildness I think most of us can recognize as being the real beauty of this magnificant creature.

~Judy K., owner of a Siberian Husky

Not mellow dogs

You're really giving people the wrong impression about the Siberian husky. They are definitely not mellow dogs, as their history would suggest, and require a lot of training in order to get them to calm down. Training a husky is not easy, as they are excitable and very intelligent.
Huskies are in fact, often quite territorial, mostly with other dogs. They are the ready-made-family-friendly-pal you've made them out to be. Only with consistent training and socialization from an early age will they match this description.
If you come home one day to discover your house living room in ruins with your beloved husky chewing on the remains of your couch, getting another dog will not help to solve this problem. If anything, it will make it worse. The husky in question has run-amock because it is bored. It is a high-energy dog that always needs something to do. If you get another husky, you will then have not one, but TWO bored, high-energy dogs.
Overall the husky is a wonderful breed and can be a loving companion, but requires a patient and strong-willed trainer.

A word on housebreaking a Husky

We love our Husky. He is loving, and acts like a lap dog at 75 lbs. He's smart, almost too smart.
The reason I'm posting is because I've read that a lot of Huskies don't ask their owners to go out. Well, our Husky isn't one to really bark either. He'll go between the door, his leash and us and hope we get the message. He was really easy to break, but only because we paid attention.
As a puppy we placed puppy pads in his favorite areas to do his thing. Then we moved them to the door. This way he always goes to the door and we take him out. He was trained in about three weeks. But you have to be really aware in the beginning. They will wait until they absolutely HAVE to go.

~Jody S., owner of a Siberian Husky

~Sarah. N., owner of a Siberian Husky

A stubborn, yet very loving breed

I love this breed because they are very loyal and loving. They tend to be a bit territorial and stubborn, but they are great for the right family. In my experience, the Siberian Huskies absolutely love kids! They are great with any household, as long as they get enough exercise!
Do NOT leave your gate or fence yard open, or they will escape! They are very energetic and adventurous! Socialize them and train them at a very young age or you will regret it! If you give the love, you will get it back, no doubt. They are best in HOUSES with BIG yards! They love to hunt and be the "pack leader" so you have to stand up and show them who's boss! Over all, this breed is absolutely 110 percent an outstanding breed for the right owners! Good luck and happy doggie finding!

Imprinting is the key to success

I think the best thing we did with our Siberian Husky, Malakaj, was the imprinting process. He is one of the few Huskies that does NOT run off when he is not on a lead or fenced in. In fact, I can stand on the front porch and he will stay in the yard, do his business and come back in. If he gets out of the fenced yard he comes round to the front door and knocks to be let in.
He is a total lap dog and because he is big, people are both in awe and wary of his attendance to our side. I can't imagine daily life without our guy. With any dog, imprinting is the key to a connection and success in trust and training. But with our Husky it has been the biggest key of all.

Huskies dont like to be alone

We've had huskies for over 20 years. As puppies they MUST have consistent discipline and exercise. I guarantee that without it you will come home to ransacked house. With our very first husky we didn't realize that loneliness will cause them to act out. Our 12 month old destroyed our sofa because of boredom and loneliness. We had to start working him out before we went to work and the next thing was to get him a companion. It doesn't necessarily have to be another husky, but I would recommend it simply because you can give them both consistent exercise and discipline.
Huskies are probably one of the most stubborn breeds, but it you are firm and emphasize that you are the leader of the pack and that they are at the bottom of the pecking order you will have the most loving, fun dogs you could possibly want. However you must be someone who can be the boss. Huskies are not for people who are pushovers. This is one of the biggest reasons why people take huskies to the pound.
Sibes also are not the dog for people with cats, gerbils, rabbits, or bird watchers. They WILL chase them and chew them. They WILL NOT change.
It is not normal for a husky to lay around. If you have a husky that does nothing but lay around and gets fat get their thyroid checked. Hypothyroidism can be fairly common in huskies, however it can be treated with medication.
Huskies are for people who live an active life. You will never find a more loyal or loving dog. Just remember they need a lot of exercise and you need to be able to emphasize YOU are the boss.

~Paula W., owner of lots of Siberian Huskies

~Doni W., owner of Siberian Huskies

~Shaylie H., owner of Siberian Huskies