The huskies need a lot of exercise and activity to be happy.Many people want them as pets because they are loyal and good-natured dogs who have a genuine love for life.You have to be up to the task because the huskies can be difficult to train.Do you have the time, patience, energy, and dedication to help a Husky live a long and happy life?
Step 1: Socialize your puppy.
Socialization will help your puppy grow into a confident and well-mannered adult dog by teaching him how to interact with people and other dogs.Allow your puppy to spend time with different people.Puppy kindergarten class is a great way to teach your puppy how to interact with other dogs.When your puppy is four to five months old, enroll him in puppy kindergarten.You can socialize your puppy by exposing him to different situations in his environment, such as the sounds of passing cars and horns.He can be helped by your friends to become comfortable with new people.Taking your puppy to a park is a good way to expose him to different things.Observe your puppy as he explores.If he appears frightened or wary of certain experiences, don't expose him to them.
Step 2: You can enroll your adult husky in a class.
By nature, huskies are very smart.Training can be difficult if they are stubborn.It's a good idea to take an obedient class for training your husky.When your husky is 4 months old, enroll her in a junior class and follow up with adult training.It is important that you begin training your dog at a young age.Be aware that your husky may use her intelligence to differentiate between training class and home, and that she may cause trouble when she gets home.She needs to practice and reinforce her training at home.Consistency is important when training a husky.
Step 3: Your animal.
If you have a husky puppy, crate train is important.He won't want to urinate or defecate where he sleeps because of crate training.If your dog is scared or needs to rest, crate training will turn his crate into a safe place to go.The crate of your husky is not a place of punishment.Sending him to his crate may cause a negative association with it.
Step 4: Your animal.
If you let your dog off her leash, she will most likely run away from you or pursue something far away.She may love you as her owner, but her love of running and chasing may take over if given the chance.Because of this, leash training is important.Leash training will prevent your dog from pulling on the leash.If she begins to pull, you can either stand still and call her back to you or walk in the opposite direction.If you jerk or pull back on the leash, it will encourage your husky to pull harder.Since pulling will let her go further, do not use a retractable leash.If you have a puppy, you should allow her to sniff and explore her leash and collar in the house before walking her outside.Dog training classes can help you train your dog.
Step 5: Establish that you are the leader.
A clear leader of the pack is what huskies expect.Your husky should see you as his leader.It's a good idea to make him wait to eat.By controlling when he eats, your Husky will see you as the sole source of his food and resources, and thus his leader.One way to establish your leadership is to lead your walks with him.You are showing him that he is to follow you, rather than the other way around, by taking the lead.If your Husky tries to become the leader of the pack, you won't be surprised.Remember to be consistent with your leadership if he does.You can establish your leadership by hitting your dog.If you try to establish your leadership through physical intimidation, your husky is unlikely to trust and respect you.
Step 6: It's a good idea to exercise with your husky on a daily basis.
In Siberia, huskies were used to pull heavy sleds over long distances.It comes as no surprise that the Huskies require vigorous exercise for at least 30 to 60 minutes a day.A long walk is a great way to exercise your husky.If you are feeling adventurous, tie her leash or harness to a bicycle or wheelbarrow and let her pull you.If she is not well trained, don't do this attempt.Going hiking with your dog is a good way to exercise her.You can take your Husky swimming if you live by the water.Be aware that huskies are very energetic dogs, and are almost always ready to play and exercise.It's important that you have the energy to keep up with her.
Step 7: To prevent escape, secure your yard.
They are escape artists.If you allow your husky to exercise in the backyard, make sure he doesn't escape by enclosing your yard with a six-foot fence.Your husky may want to dig his way out of your yard if this isn't enough.The fence should be sunk at least several inches into the ground.Concrete or strong mesh wiring could be placed at the base of the fence to prevent digging.If your Husky can't dig his way out of your fence, contact a fencing company.cinder blocks can be filled with to discourage further digging if your husky has dug some holes.When your Husky is in the yard, always supervise him.Leaving your husky in the backyard unattended will make him feel lonely and bored, which could lead to destructive digging.
Step 8: Find a friend for your dog.
The huskies are very social.Your dog would love to have another dog with her.A dog that is about the same size as your Husky is an ideal playmate.Allow your dog to meet other dogs so that she can play with them.
Step 9: Do not exercise in the heat.
They are best suited for cold climates because they have a double coat.If you live in a warm climate, you will need to use more caution when playing and exercising with your Husky, but this does not mean that you should not own him.If you live in a warm climate, you should only exercise in the early morning when it is not too hot outside.If he is outside too long, he could get overheated.During the hottest part of the day, try to keep him inside.
Step 10: You should entertain your husky.
Your dog needs mental stimulation to keep her busy and entertained.Kong toys are good for huskies because they are mentally challenging to figure out how to get the food out.The Kong toy should be filled with your dog's favorite treats.Be aware that huskies can be very destructive.Sturdy chew toys will keep your husky busy, but can't be easily destroyed.Teaching your husky various tricks will provide her with a lot of mental stimulation.
Step 11: Feed your dog food that is high quality.
They were bred to survive on a small amount of food.If you have the energy to play and exercise, you won't need to eat a lot of calories.If you want to avoid exercise for at least 90 minutes after eating, feed your husky either once or twice daily.Depending on her size, age, and health status, your husky may need more or less food.If you have a husky puppy, you should feed her three times a day.She will most likely cut herself back to two meals a day when she is four months old.Human food and canned food can cause your husky to become a picky eater.If you purchased a husky from a breeder, he or she can recommend dog food for you to eat.You can ask your vet for food recommendations.
Step 12: You should brush your coat.
By nature, huskies are very clean.You won't need to do much extra grooming because they have little to no dog odor and groom themselves frequently.During the spring and fall, when they blow their coats, they shed a lot.Three weeks is how long the "blowing coat" period lasts.It's a good idea to brush your husky with a slicker brush at least once a week to remove dead hair and keep his coat shiny.You can find slicker brushes at your pet store.In the summer, shave your coat.You may think that shaving his coat will help cool him off, but you are actually removing his protection from harmful ultraviolet rays.
Step 13: Bathe your dog.
Since they do a good job of keeping themselves clean, they don't need baths.Only once a year will you need to bathe your husky.If you can't bathe your dog on your own, you may want to take her to a dog grooming business.
Step 14: Your nails should be trimmed.
Your husky should have his nails trimmed every two weeks.If you can't trim your husky's nails on your own, schedule a nail-trimming appointment with your vet.He may keep his nails trimmed naturally if he exercises and plays.
Step 15: You should brush your Husky's teeth.
You should brush your Husky's teeth at least two to three times a week.You can purchase toothpaste from your doctor.Flossing your dog's teeth will not only keep her breath fresh, but will also prevent plaque and tartar build up, both of which can lead to serious dental and systemic diseases.Talk to your vet about brushing your husky's teeth.You can schedule a dental cleaning with your vet if you can't brush your dog's teeth.This can be very expensive and requires general anesthesia.