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Have you ever owned one? Or been around one much?
My man brought one home yesterday because the family was going to take it to the pound. It is a purebred male..with papers and stunningly beautiful.
I know nothing about these dogs..he took up with me right away, so I guess he is nice..lol.
It belonged to one of his fellow workers mom..who died, and they can't keep it because they live in an apartment.
He slept in the snow last night and seemed to be happy. sigh..i wish he would have asked me first..but he said it was going to the dog pound that day.
What can any of you tell me about these dogs?
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Other than they are prolly the best bread of dog to have as a pet and are made of 100% pure awesome win?
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Have you been around one alot?
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They are curious, intelligent and full of personality.
They are work dogs (they do best when they have a job) and require TONS of exercise.
Because of their large size and demeanor, obedience\good citzenship training is a MUST. It needs to happen every day.
Escape artists that get bored easily. Make sure they are not left off leash and that their area is secure.
They don't do well in the heat and warm weather. Get the lil guy a wading pool for spring and summer so he can cool himself off.
http://www.siberianhusky.org/
Essentially, like most large work dogs, they can be a whole lot of trouble if you don't give them a consistent schedule, lots of exercise and discipline. If cared for properly, they are wonderful family pets that will give you many years of joy.
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I gave him a stuffed animal to play with and he already buried it it the snow/ground.
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they need a lot of exercise and aren't the type of dog you can expect to stay inside or on a leash. they need to run.
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Huskes are athletic outdoorsy dogs, build him fenced area in the shade for him or better yet, get him a running wire. Huskies need lot of exercise and they get really uncomfortable indoors because of their fur.
Unless you're planning on using it for breeding, get it fixed....otherwise you'll have to get used to being nipped at.
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they need a lot of exercise and aren't the type of dog you can expect to stay inside or on a leash. they need to run.
They need to run, but absolutely can't be trusted off leash. If they are going to be let off leash, it needs to be in an area where they ultimately can't get away.
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I had one when I was younger. He LOVED, and I do mean LOVED, to run. If you don't have a big area for him to exercise in I'd say find him a good home. I had a fairly decent sized back yard and he still escaped from it too many times. (Escape artist is right) It ultimately led to his demise. I thought, at the time, that a chain link fence would be enough to keep him in. I was wrong. He jumped the fence one day (with me watching) and was hit by a car. Love them though I do (second only to the Basset Hound breed I have now), I don't think I would have another now unless I had an area where that could not possibly happen again.
One fond memory I have of him was one snow day, kids were out playing on the hill behind the house...they would trudge up and down the hill with their sleds. Until I hooked up Bowie to a sled and let him pull them around and back up the hill. Lord you should have seen that dog. He was in his element then and the kids loved it too. That was a fun day. He was a "silver" husky and have silver instead of the normal black and white. He was the most gorgeous dog I'd ever seen and still is, to this day.
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they need a lot of exercise and aren't the type of dog you can expect to stay inside or on a leash. they need to run.
They need to run, but absolutely can't be trusted off leash. If they are going to be let off leash, it needs to be in an area where they ultimately can't get away.
Yeah, they got same thing as with hunting dogs, let them off leash and they'll be another side of the county in few hours
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My bassets are the same way, as are Jorrdan's. 
No off-leash, no wireless fences.
With the Husky, I recommend a 6 foot privacy fence, preferably not a Chain Link one (they can figure out how to climb them).
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My bassets are the same way, as are Jorrdan's.
No off-leash, no wireless fences.
With the Husky, I recommend a 6 foot privacy fence, preferably not a Chain Link one (they can figure out how to climb them).
Indeed. Bassets would be gone as well. Too many things to sniff out!
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He wouldn't even step into the house, which is fine with me.
Right now he is on a 20 foot chain..under a row of white pines. We will need to build him a house (will they go into a dog house? Or are they weird about that?)
I have around 75 feet of chain link fence rolled up bh the garage ..i suppose we could use that..but it's only standard height, maybe that would be ok.
We could maybe make some sort of line..I do have 1 acre..but I have filled it with fruit trees and pines..and a couple gardens. I don't want him to be bored.
I would love to find him a home..maybe we could just be his foster family until I can find a farm for him.
I barely slept last night checking on him every couple hours.
He seems very lovey dovey.
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Ohh..I haven't tried unleashing him yet..I wondered about that.
His name is Sabien, he will come to me if I get on his level.
I am off work tommorow again, I asked Mom and Dad if I could let him run out there for a bit..they have over 100 acres. Will he come back to me? lol
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They are curious, intelligent and full of personality.
They are work dogs (they do best when they have a job) and require TONS of exercise.
Because of their large size and demeanor, obedience\good citzenship training is a MUST. It needs to happen every day.
Escape artists that get bored easily. Make sure they are not left off leash and that their area is secure.
They don't do well in the heat and warm weather. Get the lil guy a wading pool for spring and summer so he can cool himself off.
http://www.siberianhusky.org/
Essentially, like most large work dogs, they can be a whole lot of trouble if you don't give them a consistent schedule, lots of exercise and discipline. If cared for properly, they are wonderful family pets that will give you many years of joy.
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You nailed it Tali.
They are a pack animal so as long as he sees you as the pack leader he will respond.
Also he is a Nordic breed, he was bred to think for himself. Meaning they were breed for the Nordic tundra. They have a job relationship with man, often it being so cold, man is in the igloo at the end of a day and the dog fends for it self outside. This leads to some people calling them hard headed. But if you give him a job and work with him he could be a real joy to be around.
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I have owned a Siberian Husky (Mogul) and an Alaskan Malamute(Summit). The more friendly companion, between the two, was the Alaskan Malamute. They are both beautiful wolf-like dogs. I did a lot of snow-shoeing in the Cascades with Summit. I really bonded with this dog. Mogul jumped a 6-7 foot fence and was killed by a car (see Jordan's post above). Summit is the last dog I have owned since 1988. He had a congenital disease. It was heartbreaking to say good bye.
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Taliesihne posted:
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they need a lot of exercise and aren't the type of dog you can expect to stay inside or on a leash. they need to run.
They need to run, but absolutely can't be trusted off leash. If they are going to be let off leash, it needs to be in an area where they ultimately can't get away.
edit: to clarify, don't leave them tied out back.
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Thanks for the input. I am torn on what to do, I can't just give a dog like this to anybody. I think we will care for him until the most perfect home becomes available for him.
My guy thought it was odd how the dog acted like he already knew me..he came up to me said hi, sat on my feet and laid all his weight against me. He is very sweet..his eyes are as blue as the sky.
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Thanks for the input. I am torn on what to do, I can't just give a dog like this to anybody. I think we will care for him until the most perfect home becomes available for him.
My guy thought it was odd how the dog acted like he already knew me..he came up to me said hi, sat on my feet and laid all his weight against me. He is very sweet..his eyes are as blue as the sky.
You mentioned your parents had 100 acres, any chance they could take him under their wing?
100 acres is a good plot of land for him to 'roam' and patrol...
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If your plan is to leave him outside on a chain, I would seriously advise you to find a family more willing to address his needs.
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Yeah as Tali said, he may be a climber. Huskies are highly intelligent. If you do have chain link think about getting the slats to slide into the rows to impede climbing.
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If your plan is to leave him outside on a chain, I would seriously advise you to find a family more willing to address his needs.
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Thanks for the input. I am torn on what to do, I can't just give a dog like this to anybody. I think we will care for him until the most perfect home becomes available for him.
My guy thought it was odd how the dog acted like he already knew me..he came up to me said hi, sat on my feet and laid all his weight against me. He is very sweet..his eyes are as blue as the sky.
They are magnificently beautiful dogs.
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Magnificent creatures.
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Well, he is on a chain right now, but not by choice, this was a hurried decision to bring him here, to save him from the pound. He can go under the pines and lay on soft needles..or lay in the snow/grass..like he seems to like for now.
We will atleast build him a house this weekend for starters.
I wish my Mom and Dad would take him..but they are set in their ways, and a big dog is not in the picture. If we can't do the best for him, I will be diligent in finding him a perfect home, without giving up on the dog.
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they need a lot of exercise and aren't the type of dog you can expect to stay inside or on a leash. they need to run.
QFT They NEED to run
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Well, he is on a chain right now, but not by choice, this was a hurried decision to bring him here, to save him from the pound. He can go under the pines and lay on soft needles..or lay in the snow/grass..like he seems to like for now.
We will atleast build him a house this weekend for starters.
I wish my Mom and Dad would take him..but they are set in their ways, and a big dog is not in the picture. If we can't do the best for him, I will be diligent in finding him a perfect home, without giving up on the dog.
I understand that and is why my post is so neutral in tone. I'm kind of a freak about dogs, the whole 'dog on a chain' thing really makes my blood boil, but I get you are trying to do the best you can.
If it is the best you can do, you would be best trying to find a home for him.
I would start looking at private rescue organizations:
http://www.siberianrescue.com/
I pulled that up from a google search. Regions usually have their own organizations - for example, 2 of my 3 bassets we got from Basset Rescue of Old Dominion, which is for the MD\Va\Pa\West-by-God area. Check google and see what is near you.
Please note, I am trying to be helpful and not flame you. Sometimes, despite our best intentions, we aren't equipped to be proper stewards for some animals. Recognizing that and getting the animal to someone who can is the best thing you can do for them. I've been through this personally - it sucks - but being a good steward means doing what is right for the animal, not for you.
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It is my understanding he has lived his whole life on a chain  . His next home..where ever it is will be better. You would not believe how beautiful he is, he looks like a show dog. The furr on his face is all puffy..he sorta looks like he is not even real he is so pretty.
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They are incredible dogs. Sounds like you are trying to do your best.
If you want more personalized help trying to find a rescue, please let me know. I have a TON of experience fostering rescues and working with rescues (we currently work with 3 - BROOD, DRNA and A Forever Home.)
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I've owned one and my sister and brother-in-law own 6. They are wonderful family dogs, protective of everyone they take to (my sister's husky female has bonded with me so much she thinks she is a lap dog). Smart, easy to train, good with kids, loyal, loving.
Only other dog I would say is close is a boxer.
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Thank you Tali, I may take you up on that if needed.
I have put out a few feelers already with my sister and her hubby..they know lots of country folk since they live in a rural area. She would have taken it in, but they already have 3 labs. I just want to make sure he gets a real home, not somebody that just wants him for his looks.
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My puppy's best friend is a full grown husky. They are smart, aloof make the funniest noises, they're no Australian Shepherd, but they're a great dog.
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My dad and I built a long run for my Husky. His doghouse was insulated and heated in winter/cooled in summer (built in air conditioner).
I would run with him roughly 2-5 miles per day for exercise.
He was an awesome dog and he loved people. He hated other animals though, and ended up killing the neighbor's german shepard. He tore it to pieces.
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He was an awesome dog and he loved people. He hated other animals though, and ended up killing the neighbor's german shepard. He tore it to pieces.
I was thinking about this when Hallo said something about already having three labs... That wouldn't have worked out 
But I am sure they know other people in the area - farms and ranches would be good patrol work for a husky...
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nice dogs but train it to be respectful and never forget they are big powerful potentially dangerous dogs.
i have an active extremely disciplined dog... we go to the beach and play off leash a lot. a 100+ lb husky stole our ball and gnawed on it. it took 20 min for the idiot retard owner to even glance at her dog and notice that it was being a nuisance. never forget. its a dig, its an animal and it can kill - keep an eye on it.
im not going to put my hands near another persons dog - ive been bitten once already by stupid dogs.
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If he isnt fixed you will need a bigger fence, my wife didnt want to get our Husky fixed for 2 years we argued about it finally 2 things happened... 1 he got wind of a female in heat and escaped the house.. (yes he figured out how to open our windows scratch marks at the locks and teeth marks where you grab it to lift it up) early on he escaped and got clipped by a car, then later he got caught by animal control and it was get him fixed or lose the dog.
If he has spent his life out doors he will need to stay that way, with a big house (and a yougn puppy) you can train them to live in the house as long as you give them a few hours each evening to run and play outside in the yard or at a dog park.
They are great great great dogs... just a lot of work, never underestimate their intelligence... they are problem solvers.
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My two huskies are 11 now, had them since they were 6 weeks. Best damn dogs I have ever known. BTW mine have always been indoor dogs. I walk them every day and take them to a park or my aunt and uncle's farm to run a couple of times a month, You need a good vacuum and grooming tools. And as others have said, never let them off leash in a non controlled area. Also don't expect them to do guard duty, the first thing mine would do if someone broke in is show them where the cookies are. But they are sweet, gentle, beautiful, and magnificent animals, absolutely full of life.
EDIT: They are also highly social and pack oriented dogs. A husky isolated will be miserable and wreak destruction. I have two that were litter mates, which probably made it tons better as indoor dogs.
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let that dog in the house!
he may be scared of the new environment. get him used to you and let him in.
they are great guard dogs and very protective.
my folks had a purebred huskie a few years back. he lived to be about 13.
smart as hell. you could tell him to get the monkey and bring it to dad and hed go find his monkey toy and bring it to day.
dad would say not right now, go see person x (who ever, it didnt matter) and the dog would take the monkey to person x.
or oyu could be sitting there in the living room and say wheres mom and hed go find mom.
my sister took him with her when she got married and finally moved out. she said he slept at the foot of her bed.
she said he guarded her from strange dogs and unfamiliar people on many occasions.
they are people dogs/pack animals. they like to be with the people. they sleep with the rest of the pack.
give him a nice large area to run in yer yard and take him on walks in the park or to the beach.
i am of the opinion that a dog should never be outside without its human. thats how ive raised both my akitas and neither one of them would even consider running too far from my sight.
they both loved to go to the boulevards and run around, wrestle, play fetch. neither one would wander far enough away to get into traffic.
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Once a dog knows its the home and youve got it at submissive status, you can leave the door open and it will not step out unless you tell it to.
The running in the street thing is possible though - depends on the dog and its prey or herding drives. My dog has an intense prey drive and if she sees a boar or squirel etc.. Then she will run after it without thinking about me. Then after a while she realizes that she is far away and runs back. That prey drive could get her run over by a car.
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my dog has squirrel issues. my last akita had small critter issues. i cant tell you how many skunks he got.
he will go chasing off after them untill i give the comere whistle. then he stops dead in his tracks.
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My dog has killed 2 skunks and because of that she has lost a lot of priviledges (short leash now)... Its such a pain in the ass getting rid of that smell. We go off leash at the beach though - no small animals there.
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nothing gets that smell out.
ive tried tomato juice, vinegar, mayonaise, etc.... you name it ive tried.
and everything they touch before their first bath will also reek like skunk.
it just comes down to repeated washings with a strong scented shampoo.
my current akita is barely 3 years old and still a little too hyper for leashless walks unless we are at the beach. and even then it depends on what part of the beach we are at. he likes to meet new people and i dont want him scaring anyone and causing a panic attack that he might respond poorly too. hes pretty big and some people frighten easily, no matter how cute and playfull hes trying to be.
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I had a dog get skunked..the vet told me to use a feminine douche on her as a wash..it worked pretty good.
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Halloweve posted:
I had a dog get skunked..the vet told me to use a feminine douche on her as a wash..it worked pretty good.
isnt that just backing soda and water?
its was an arm and hammer shampoo that i finally settled on for washing my dog after his skunkings
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It's some sort of secret sauce.
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Halloweve posted:
It's some sort of secret sauce.
ive got a secret sauce for you
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I used ths:
http://www.petco.com/product/5988/Natures-Miracle-Skunk-Odor-Remover.aspx
Its not perfect but it gets 95% of the smell out. You have to wait about 2 months for it to completely go away (the shove your nose in the fur smell test).
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I've never owned one, but my kids and I spent time with a pair at our local kennel. Their owner was deployed and his family went back to the states after the big earthquake. The poor dogs were left at the kennel for about 6 months. They were beautiful, smart, strong, and so bored. They chewed everything..even took apart a couch in the kennel's play room.  I'm glad you were able to take him in and keep him from the pound. Hope everything works out for you guys soon.
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