Husky Advice

[THE Bigzoman]

So my feitish with Corgis is finally over and I realize that my ideal breed of dog is a Huksy.

A husky is truly, the dog of a REAL man.

But as of most of things, there's probably a catch. I imagine Huskys are difficult to own compared to others.

Anyone know a general rundown of how to raise and train a Husky into it's full potential as a manly dog?

[jugzilla]

So my feitish with Corgis is finally over and I realize that my ideal breed of dog is a Huksy.

A husky is truly, the dog of a REAL man.

But as of most of things, there's probably a catch. I imagine Huskys are difficult to own compared to others.

Anyone know a general rundown of how to raise and train a Husky into it's full potential as a manly dog?

WTF Dude. Corgis are way cooler.

[Blueobelisk]

1. Buy a fresh born husky. If it's older than a week this won't work.
2. Buy a plane ticket to Antarctica.
3. Leave the husky alone for 6 years.
4. If, at the completion of the six years, you come back to find the husky has eaten polar bears, slaughtered penguins, and survived the tundra, bring him home. He will have reached his full potential as a "manly" dog.

Lol jk what I said can't work: I'm pretty sure there are no polar bears in the south pole.

[THE Bigzoman]

WTF Dude. Corgis are way cooler. Quit trolling.

A corgi is essentially a weiner dog version of a collie.

http://mrwgifs.com/oh-my-god-who-the...on-family-guy/

[jugzilla]

A corgi is essentially a weiner dog version of a collie.

http://mrwgifs.com/oh-my-god-who-the...on-family-guy/

Corgis are generally better house dogs, just sayin. And they are always smiling, thats a plus.

Look at this...who wouldnt want one of these:



I think you should just be a real man, and get a cat.

[kendro1200]

To be honest, huskys are just amazing by default. One doesn't really train a husky to be more amazing than it already is. Huskys do require a bit of training to make sure they're friendly or at least behave properly when around new people and strangers. Huskys also shed, a lot. In warm weather they need to be brushed twice a day and shed a lot. Like all decent work-breed dogs, they also need lots of exercise or they will destroy everything they come into contact with.
None of this is meant to discourage anyone from getting a husky, but often I see people get some really good dog breeds but expect them to be like the stupid toy breeds. When the dogs need more than a bowl of food and water, and a walk once a week, and maybe three hours of attention and play a week, the people toss the dog off somewhere else. So my point really is to help paint a more realistic picture. The first few years of owning a husky is a larger uphill battle in comparison to many dog breeds, but if you can get past it, then you're set.

edit: Although if we're honestly going for the most manly of dog breeds, I still hold that the sarplaninac takes the crown. I had a puppy one of those follow me home once. When the owners came to pick it up I found out it was only four months old. At four months old it was over three and a half feet tall from paw to head, when on all fours, and while not super shaggy it had a nice thick coat. The puppy could hop up onto kitchen counters without any issue. At one point in the night, one of my younger sisters went downstairs to get a glass of water and found the puppy had hopped up onto the counter and was eating a loaf of bread. She took to calling the breed 'bear-dog' and I honestly think it suits it. The wolf hybrid variations of the breed get amazingly big, they pretty much look like a cross between a bear and a dog.

edit 2: since we seem to be doing pictures, sarc pic!

[AeneasBK]

Isn't it pretty harsh to keep a Husky unless you live somewhere that is normally pretty cold all year around?

I always wanted one but someone said something about how its really hard on them living in temperate climates. Maybe a more educated poster could elucidate.

Rhodesian Ridgeback (or African Lion Hound) most OP dog breed.

[Amirila]

Got a Golden Retriever as it's my first dog and a Husky require experience, so don't get yourself into anything way over you head!

[7seti]

Isn't it pretty harsh to keep a Husky unless you live somewhere that is normally pretty cold all year around?

Nope, they are quite adaptable. I wouldn't get one if you lived in a desert or the tropics, but a temperate climate is fine.

#1 rule about huskies is that they require a lot of exercise. They also shed a lot, and I've heard that they like to dig.

[Deleted]

Isn't it pretty harsh to keep a Husky unless you live somewhere that is normally pretty cold all year around?

I always wanted one but someone said something about how its really hard on them living in temperate climates. Maybe a more educated poster could elucidate.

Rhodesian Ridgeback (or African Lion Hound) most OP dog breed.

No way, Irish Wolfhound's where it's at.

[Independent voter]

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Hi,ive owned siberian huskys for the past 14 years.Huskys are notoriously hard to train and tend to think for themselves wether to obey you or not,theyre not like other breeds who are mostly eager to please their master and will only obey you if they feel like it at the time lol.They also are not a one man dog and would be quite happy trotting off with anyone on the other end of the lead,ie loyal to no one person.
A husky also has a high prey drive and this combined with husky stuborness to obey means they cannot be let off the lead unless in a fenced in safe area,trust me on this you let a husky off the lead and the prey drive kicks in,your dog is gone chasing anything thats caught its eye,this could mean running into roads and being hit by traffic or hunting sheep in the countryside which will result in getting shot by the farmer.
They also need a LOAD of exercise which will mean running your dog in harness,be it on a bike attatched with a bungee line or canicross,running with your dog attatched to a belt,letting a husky run around in a backyard is no where near the level of excercise these dogs need.Not enough excercise and your husky will find other ways to entertain itself and thats usually found through destroying your stuff :P google husky damage theres probly a ton of pics too see.Basically a tired husky is a happy husky but you let that energy build up and theyre like a rocket primed for takeoff
Theyre also excellent escape artists so really you need at least a 6ft fence round your yard to keep them safe.
Hope some of that info helps you make an informed descision man,gl

[AeneasBK]

No way, Irish Wolfhound's where it's at.

Like most things Irish though, it kinda looks like a hobo (joke). For real Manli man-ness, ridgeback whoops wolfhound.

[Miyani]

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Isn't it pretty harsh to keep a Husky unless you live somewhere that is normally pretty cold all year around?

I always wanted one but someone said something about how its really hard on them living in temperate climates. Maybe a more educated poster could elucidate.

Rhodesian Ridgeback (or African Lion Hound) most OP dog breed.

You say that but my old Akita was housed with an aggressive ridgeback without being introduced first, then the owners just left her with it and went out shopping. When they came back our Akita had punctured its lungs and put it in intensive care for a few weeks due to it starting a fight. Btw The Akita which we adopted was one of the softest and most gentle dogs we have ever known, she just didn't back down if she was attacked. She used to enjoy running and playing with the other dogs on the beach and was best friends with 2 Irish wolf hounds and a Czechoslovakian wolfhound.

[Trassk]

Huskys need a lot of open space, but they are outside labor animals that need to be simulated into physical activity all the time, like running or pulling sleds.

your need a large back garden, and need to live somewhere they can run around and do things.

your also need to brush them all the time, or their fur will get matted.



I know their amazingly beautiful animals, but it really needs to be down to responsible owners giving the dogs what they need for a healthy life.

The worst thing I can imagine when it comes to huskies is having an owner take on such a gorgeous animal, and not prepared for such a commitment, ends up abandoning them

[Deleted]

You son of a bi-

I THOUGHT I KNEW YOU BIGZ.

[lockedout]

So my feitish with Corgis is finally over and I realize that my ideal breed of dog is a Huksy.

A husky is truly, the dog of a REAL man.

But as of most of things, there's probably a catch. I imagine Huskys are difficult to own compared to others.

Anyone know a general rundown of how to raise and train a Husky into it's full potential as a manly dog?

I have had all types of dogs over the years. Unless you live somewhere that a husky is really your only choice due to weather the pitbull is the best all around dog.

[Themius]

Hi,ive owned siberian huskys for the past 14 years.Huskys are notoriously hard to train and tend to think for themselves wether to obey you or not,theyre not like other breeds who are mostly eager to please their master and will only obey you if they feel like it at the time lol.They also are not a one man dog and would be quite happy trotting off with anyone on the other end of the lead,ie loyal to no one person.
A husky also has a high prey drive and this combined with husky stuborness to obey means they cannot be let off the lead unless in a fenced in safe area,trust me on this you let a husky off the lead and the prey drive kicks in,your dog is gone chasing anything thats caught its eye,this could mean running into roads and being hit by traffic or hunting sheep in the countryside which will result in getting shot by the farmer.
They also need a LOAD of exercise which will mean running your dog in harness,be it on a bike attatched with a bungee line or canicross,running with your dog attatched to a belt,letting a husky run around in a backyard is no where near the level of excercise these dogs need.Not enough excercise and your husky will find other ways to entertain itself and thats usually found through destroying your stuff :P google husky damage theres probly a ton of pics too see.Basically a tired husky is a happy husky but you let that energy build up and theyre like a rocket primed for takeoff
Theyre also excellent escape artists so really you need at least a 6ft fence round your yard to keep them safe.
Hope some of that info helps you make an informed descision man,gl

These are the reasons that I won't get a husky, despite the fact that I love the beauty of the breed. I plan on a greyhound, poodle, or poodld mix (goldendoodle, labradoodle)

[Kathandira]

Isn't it pretty harsh to keep a Husky unless you live somewhere that is normally pretty cold all year around?

I always wanted one but someone said something about how its really hard on them living in temperate climates. Maybe a more educated poster could elucidate.

Rhodesian Ridgeback (or African Lion Hound) most OP dog breed.

This is my favorite breed. When I was working at a Vet, we had one from a rescue boarding with us. He was there for about a month. He was a 1 year old Ridgeback and was the sweetest pup ever. In that month, I taught him to come and sit and give paw. He was such a smart dog.

I was given the chance to bring him home for just the boarding costs, but my parents wouldn't let me have him. They aren't tiny dogs, and our house was very small and had tight hallways and such. He wouldn't have had a ton of room to move around in the house.

In that 1 month, I grew very attached to him. I still keep a picture of me and him in my room.