#dogstrain

Huskies.

They’re one of the world’s most popular dogs. And no shocker there, I mean look. Huskies are gorgeous creatures, known for many lovely qualities. But with that comes a lot of responsibility.

You’ll have to deal with shedding, real bad. They have thick undercoats and if I’m not wrong they’ve also got another layer. Their natural habitat is somewhere cold, ideally snow. Unless you can turn on the AC or your house is naturally cold, then this dog will suffer needlessly.

Hyperactive, enduring dogs, they can’t spend the day lounging about without exercise. Their brain needs stimulation, like all dogs. But this especially applies to the Husky. Bred to be independent, nimble sled-dogs. Not a lazy family life.

Vet and food bills, health problems can also be an issue (true for any pet).

They ‘talk’. Or howl. Makes a lot of noises = not good for neighbors. Can get destructive if boredom takes hold.

Like all dogs, they need a serious commitment from their owner to make both theirs and the owner’s life as happy as possible.

The reasons I stated are because a lot of people purchase huskies without really knowing the requirements or what they’re getting into, and these dogs end up getting abandoned or rehomed (which can be psychologically damaging for them). Husky abandonment is becoming a huge problem.

However, these dogs are beautiful and make wonderful pets and excellent companions, but please do not get them because ‘having a wolf would be so cool’, or ‘I can post funny videos or pics of my dog to get likes!’ or even admiring the dogs from Game of Thrones.

These dogs deserve better than that. They are not the ‘average’ pet you want just for those cute Facebook pictures with your kid.

On a final note, if you have researched well and are certain you want a husky, please consider adoption. There are millions of wonderful huskies just waiting for a cool, loving home.

Today, I saw a stray dog injured and was really sad for him. Also, I happened to spot a dog next to him. I left the place thinking of how to help the dog. I finally ended up calling Blue cross.

Meanwhile I bought food for both them and placed it before them. The injured dog started eating and yes I felt really good.

What happened later just melted my heart. The other dog chose not to touch the food and let the injured dog have whole of the food. That was when I realised they were buddies. My eyes were filled with *Happy tears*.

Positive training is using reward not punishment. Giving not withholding. Cheery not grumpy. Happy not angry. Relaxed not frustrated. Setting the dog up to succeed rather than fail.

The dog will want to work for and be around and do for all the more positive things. Negative will cause the opposite.

Effort. Well that’s All you. Effort to be outside in the rain, effort to be calm, effort to be consistent, effort to be fair, effort to be the giver in the relationship and effort to realise it’s all on you.

If it’s toilet training. Every time pup wakes take it straight outside and walk/wait out til it does something, then Ton of praise and reward.

You’re setting him up to succeed by being ready and Prepared to get him outside straight away. The effort is in doing it Every time. You’re giving reward with your praise alone but food treats Always help! It’s an easy job with positivity & effort.

Training anything can be broken down into steps like that.