How To Successfully Care For And Understand Husky Puppies

By Teodoro Galvin


New owners of Siberian Husky puppies are often overjoyed with the husky's playful, domesticated personalities, and the fact they adapt quickly to families, and are excellent with children. Many Husky owners, however, become quickly agitated with the willful side of the dog's personality. They may also find leaving the puppy alone for long periods of time is probably not the best idea.

Some dogs are great house pets to leave at home when you away, and may even protect your home. Husky's aren't the best choice for that. Without proper care and attention they become far too active, and may destroy things without meaning to. But knowing a few things about this dog helps to reduce family anxiety and gives the dog a loving atmosphere in which it can settle in with its new family.

Husky's that are left to themselves might dig, climb, race and bite, oblivious to home restrictions. They have great energy, and are wonderful companions in sledding or tug of wars, and hunting. The history of the bred is one in which they pulled sleds in Alaska and were known for their speed. This breed needs a lot of attention. If left to themselves, pet owners can expect husky's pent up energy, and need to work will take over.

One way to minimize the breed's need to work is to regularly exercise the dog. Keep the animal in a dog cage if you absolutely have to leave it alone, particularly if you are going to leave it in the house. If outside, make sure to leave it on a long leash. Make sure it has plenty of room for walking, running and jumping.

These dogs will also need a leader of the pack. As animals used to a packs they respond well to orders and commands so long as they do not have a stronger personality than their owner. If so, although these puppies adapt to families well, with kindness and affinity, owners may find this dog fails to follow orders and commands.

Commands need to be given with strength, otherwise puppies will see no reason to obey. If they determine there is no leader there will be issues with behavior. The dog will undoubtedly take on a stronger personality and will see no reason to follow orders.

This breed also loves cold weather, and owners will need to watch their heat levels. Try not to work the dog as much during hot summer months, when temperatures are high. This dog can also tends to be a howler, like wolves, which may take a little getting used to for pet owners. Left to themselves, at night this may become worse. With this breed it might be best to have them sleeping at the foot of your bed. If the howling continues, try building them a kennel in the backyard.

Overall Husky's and their owners will often have a more positive experience if dogs are enrolled in obedience school. This can work to reduce behavioral problems associated with following orders. Another method of reducing both behavioral problems and energy levels is to regularly exercise the puppy. If not, with a working dog, they will release pent up energy by some other means.

Husky owners also sometimes find building a fence is necessary as Huskies are jumpers and climbers, even on a leash. A fence two feet into the ground will also keep them from digging under the fence and escaping. Make sure you have the animal on a strong leash, so it can't dart away. Husky's don't understand staying in the yard when puppies.

Grooming is another issue to focus on. Grooming visits at a professional groomer might reduce any falling hair. They tend to shed and combing them regularly is an effort that keeps stray hair at a minimum, and is an activity the dog will enjoy.

Huskies may look like wolves but they are some of the most loving dogs to all that they meet. Just make sure to take the dog around a lot of people. Parks, and malls are good options, and allow the pet lots of attention from strangers. These pets usually respond with adoration and friendliness. Socializing the dog will help husky puppies behavior and attitude with those you know, who may later meet your dog. It will also keep the dog satisfied, and responding well to other people.




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