Koda&Zikka Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 We went looking for a new car last weekend as at the moment i only have an astra so we were looking at a SUV for our two dogs. The sales person asked us why we wanted a bigger car and we told him we had two growing huskys...his reply was that hukys are beautiful but they are really aggressive arent they! I have been asked that loads about how bad their temprments are... every husky i have met has tried to lick my face clean off or nibble my ears while licking my hand or face. such ignorance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwidge Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 i have had it a couple of times...but to be honest i don't mind the ignorance, means that when i'm out walking, if people think they are aggressive they won't come near...suits me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberianandy Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 i've never had that but you will usually find its people who never intrend to own a husky or similar breed if they actually had a sibe or met a sibe they would see how friendly they really are. next time you go in take the dogs with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koda&Zikka Posted July 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Two wild huskys in a car show room pack full of new cars with their doors and bbots open...... I think i would have a rather big bill at the end! Zikka would be content to jump in a boot and go to sleep i think but Koda would want to try all the cars and investigate every crevis of the showroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I think sometimes it's the look of the dog rather than (no) knowledge of the breed that gives the impression of aggression, yet when you ask did they see, for example, the film 8 below, about a husky pack, they agree they are sweet dogs. We still get stopped & asked "is she friendly? can I stroke her?" by those fascinated by the breed, but, as Sqwidge said, "if people think they are aggressive they won't come near...suits me!" couldn't have put it better myself!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I find that its adults that are more scared of huskys and mals where kids (most of whom have seen "snow dogs") come running up to me and try to hug Taz, Their parents normally scraming "leave that WOLF alone". The thing that really annoys me is that that parents don't teach their kids to be careful, ok Taz wouldn't hurt a hair on their head but if they do this with one dog do they do it with all dogs. Could be dangerous one day, My daughter has been taught to assk the owner evertime and if there is no-one with it to stay clear. Why cant schools and the like teach his from an early age. ok thats my ran over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I never used to hear it at all until a Siberian killed a baby here last year. Then you get the typical hysterics from people who blame the breed rather than the deed - it seems it's far too illogical to actually put the responsibility on the owner of the dog not the dog itself! I've also had a few people infer that Siberians can be dog aggressive, which I think stems from the fact they can be dominant towards other dogs and if they aren't socialised properly can grow to have bad dog to dog manners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Show him these pics and say yeag they really aggressive lol http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I work with a fellow who has a Siberian Husky. Last year, his insurance agent found out he owned a Siberian Husky and a few days later, he received a cancelation notice on his homeowner's insurance. He called his agent and asked what was going on, and the agent told him Huskies are on their company's aggressive dog list and they will not insure any homes where the homeowner owns any of the dog breeds on the list. That is absolutely the stupidest thing I have ever heard. Well, guess what, I found out I have the same insurance company. So, I'm keeping my mouth shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 omg Dave!! Can't believe that the insurance company would do that - deff keep it shut! eek I think it's more the adults rather than kids that have the opinion that they are aggressive - ignorance is bliss sometimes though especially if you're walking them on your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 lol what a numpty! You should say "Yes they are aggressive, in a way, but they aint your problem ;)" and have one of these signs hung around you so the salesman can see - http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&q=never+mind+the+dog+beware+of+the+owner&rlz=1R2TSEA_en-GB&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=_LxgSuqKBMeZjAfYtrHUDg&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Doesn't help when you have so-called experts writing things like this... http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2031 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I think sometimes it's the look of the dog rather than (no) knowledge of the breed that gives the impression of aggression, I agree. In fact, I attribute much of the worry about huskies being aggressive to the color of their eyes. I've said it before and I'll say it again --> People are so used to brown-eyed dogs that when they come face to face with a dog with any other color or variation it contributes to their uneasiness. They are comfortable and feel they can "read" a brown-eyed dog. Not so with our furry family members with blue or bi-colored eyes. Additionally, my own husky has an attitude about him. He seldom looks people in the eye (other than friends of the family) - almost as if anyone we haven't "approved" are not worthy of his gaze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Doesn't help when you have so-called experts writing things like this... http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2031 that dont help at all!!!! have you noticed that they haven't put any of our comments on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcos Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I think it is the wolf like appereance of the husky that makes people think they are agressive. the sharp ears, long snout and wolf like gaze and eye contact. for instance, look at my signiture... would you say that is a wolf, or a siberian husky. you might not know the difference if this wasnt a husky owners sight. lol. and because they are so close to the wolf breed they talk alot with their eyes, so they will constantly look you straight in the eyes to try and tell you what they want or what they are fealing. but i have never had someone ask me if my dogs were agressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Strangely enough, this topic is part of a topic on another forum right now regarding other peoples ideas/perceptions of the breed (and one that crops up regularly). You can pretty much gaurantee that behind every aggressive sibe, theres an a**hole of an owner that made him that way. You push a sibe too far and its going to react one of two ways: Either by becoming a nervous wreck, or by retaliating and developing hate towards the human race. We have fostered a few rescues and of those with issues, most displayed the first reaction, and with patience and time, can overcome their fear, though some take longer than others depending on the level of 'damage'. Sadly, we have also encountered one of the latter, a 2 year old boy with serious agression issues after spending his life at the mercy of an owner not worthy of the human race. That dog the day after he arrived here, launched himself at me, totally unprovoked and purposfully, and bit me very badly. I needed a plastics assessment of the injury! We had two assessments done of that boy, both cited him as aggressive and dangerous. He was PTS and I did cry bitterly. Tears of sadness that the poor dog should come to that, and tears of anger that someone who calls themselves 'human' could do that to a dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcos Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Strangely enough, this topic is part of a topic on another forum right now regarding other peoples ideas/perceptions of the breed (and one that crops up regularly). You can pretty much gaurantee that behind every aggressive sibe, theres an a**hole of an owner that made him that way. You push a sibe too far and its going to react one of two ways: Either by becoming a nervous wreck, or by retaliating and developing hate towards the human race. We have fostered a few rescues and of those with issues, most displayed the first reaction, and with patience and time, can overcome their fear, though some take longer than others depending on the level of 'damage'. Sadly, we have also encountered one of the latter, a 2 year old boy with serious agression issues after spending his life at the mercy of an owner not worthy of the human race. That dog the day after he arrived here, launched himself at me, totally unprovoked and purposfully, and bit me very badly. I needed a plastics assessment of the injury! We had two assessments done of that boy, both cited him as aggressive and dangerous. He was PTS and I did cry bitterly. Tears of sadness that the poor dog should come to that, and tears of anger that someone who calls themselves 'human' could do that to a dog. I am saddened by your attack, no matter how long ago this event had occurred. i do agree that behind every aggressive do is an @$$hole. and that certain people should not be dog owners. especially for this breed of dog. with that being said. i do not blame any attack on a human or bad behavior on the dog. the behavior occurs by the actions and attitude the owner takes, and once again feed your dog through feeling. once again i am sorry the dog, and you had to experience that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I agree with what some of the others have said on here ... I hope people contunue to think they are aggressive wild animals.. My reasoning is simple. Sarah goes out with our 2 at around 6am every morning. And so long as its not common knowledge that huskies are not loyal, and soft as hell, she will be safe as houses. To me that can only be a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbb23 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 OMG..... :mad:dont get me started on this or I will be here all night having a moan!! so im going to keep this short We dont have a car but cause we are always on a train or Bus when out for the day we get loads of really rude people. Iv lost count on half the things that have been said to me and just wish people would keep there hurtful comments to themself. Sorry Guys but Iv had so much s**t of people when it comes to Grey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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