Shaiasaur

This is the first night home, and I'm already so frustrated because I feel like I'm failing already! I have been taking him outside around 3/4 hours (I'm so tired!) and he just doesn't want to go. Then as soon as we get inside he fines somewhere to go. I clean it up with Natures Miracle. I have caught him in the act a few times and quickly say "No!" Then I attempt to take him outside. He doesn't like to go on his own outside, always pushing away. So I have to carry him. The same goes for indoors. I'm attempting to give him treats to encourage him. So far it's working. I even wiped some urine on a paper towel and rubbed it in grass and still he goes inside. I know miracles aren't going to happen the first few days but goodness I want him to learn! Any help is appreciative! And he hasn't even went Poop or pee outside yet, all inside.

Hoping everything will be okay.

If anyone remembers me you may be reminded that I've been on this site for a very long time without owning a husky... But guess who has one now!!?? This girl! -Happy dance!!!- My pup, Arcanine (Arcie for short) is 3 months old. I will be getting him sometime after 5PM today. What should I do when I take him home? He needs a bath, he was kept outdoors and is a smelly baby. ): Should I wait later in the day to give him one and show the home first or would it be okay? I am going to show him where to potty, and associate him with the crate by giving him treats. I'm going to fill up a Kong with peanut butter and freeze it so he will be busy in his crate for a while. I'm putting it in my room, will it be okay that he sees me sleep and get up in the middle of the night? I will be waking him up every three/four hours for potty. Im going to keep the food bowl out in the open. Some people do not like that but I have too busy of a schedule to put him on a feeding schedule. If things prove that he needs to be put on a feeding schedule I will. I have three cats, I will slowly introduce. I will pet my cats and set them on my lap to show they're family. Phew, anything else?? Sorry if it's a lot! Here's a picture of my sweet boy.

Awe well I'm happy for you and yeah that too is something I have to work on

Awe no I'm sorry...

I wanna know!!!!!

Hello and welcome to the forums! I've never had a dog, let alone a puppy, but the only advice to the crying is, is that it just takes time for the pups to adjust. There isn't really a specific time when they will stop.

Awe poor thing, that's the only bad thing about it. If you want I can exchange you my phone number and maybe we can talk a bit on meeting up! Yeah and you're right, public transport is everywhere. I have a car but no license yet, I'll be taking my road test here this week YAY finally.

That's awesome, thank for this information, maybe one day we can meet up ^_^

Why are you waiting a year to bring Dime? Is it due to freshmen students having to say In a dorm? Hopefully I don't have to stay in a dorm, since I'm in college and probably have more than 28 transferable credits. Whenever you want to meet up just let me know, and just curious, do you have transportation or do you not drive? Because we could meet up at a certain spot. :3

I totally forgot about the meets here in MI! Oh wow I'll have to do something like that for sure, and I would love to meet you and your precious Dime! Just let me know when you're going to MSU and we will hook up! Edit: I am in the Monroe township area.

It makes me happy that you guys think that I have definitely done my research! But I have chosen to wait, because my schedule changes and I feel bad for leaving my dog alone when I'm not home, and with college I don't know how I'm going to get through it if I have to pay attention to my dog 24/7 other than do my homework and project you know? It's so exciting thinking of taking my dog everywhere and going on fun adventures, but I think I should wait, though it is SO SO SO hard for me. I would love to babysit a husky and stuff, but the thing is, is that there is no one I know who has huskies, and at my local shelter there aren't any. :/

I had the idea to wait to get another since it would be harder for them to adjust and what not, but thanks for the feed back and it helps

Just a curious question, would it be better To adopt two huskies other than one for company wise? To me it sounds like double the trouble, but I want a playmate for when I do get one. Just wondering! Suggestions?

My mom said that eventually she wants to get the back yard fenced, but the house we have right now is currently under construction majorly (that's probably what they'll consider too) but so far it's just a money issue on my moms behalf. Oh I already know they pull and have great speed, I mean that's what they were bred to do. I plan on training the husky definitely of course before I hop on my bike or jump in my roller blades and say "Mush!" Me and the dog needs to train together at first. My uncle is just bull headed and acts as if he's the only one that can do anything with his dog. He just won't let me. I'll ask him though again but I'll doubt he will say yes. He isn't afraid of the force it's just him in general. I also already plan to go to Petsmart or something along the lines of obedience or just training in general for a bonding experience and to help myself too. I already have $320 saved up in just about 2 weeks.