Matt_S Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hi, I wanted to thank HO for all the info I have learned over the past year. I signed up to learn about the breed and boy did I learn a lot here. I have lurked these forums so much but never posted because I never actually owned a Husky until about a month ago. With some persuasion from another member I have decided time to stop lurking and join the community of Husky Owners. I placed a deposit on an upcoming litter with a show breeder and was placed on a waiting list for a pet quality pup. Part of what I did to get ready for a dog in the house was to take my children to the Humane Society once a month to walk a few dogs and play with them to learn how to interact with them. One visit I was told that there was a Sibe puppy dropped off over the weekend and wanted to know if I was interested as there were many submitted application with no suitable homes. I took him out for a walk…and long story short adopted him on the spot turning down my hold with the breeder. He came with a long list of “issues†that I have mostly worked out of him with the assistance of a trainer. I have his full history and its not a good one, but he has come so far in the past month. He was taken from his litter too early and placed in a pet store alone. He was purchased by a truck driver to ride in the rig with him….ya. He ate the interior of the truck (good for him!) and was then isolated to a room in an apartment before being surrendered. The shelter said he had never seen another dog, never been for a walk and had no training what so ever when I rescued him (He was surrendered at about 4 months old). I knew that it was going to be a challenge, but it has been 100% worth it to know he did not end up in another bad home. We signed up for puppy school…and were asked to leave in the first 10 min…he doesn’t like other puppies. I only had him 3 days at the time and had no idea. We are in a manners class and he is doing great! Although he is uneasy around other dogs at times, he is getting better and letting other dogs around him…just not too close. He is a real sweetheart with people and a huge part of my life now! Enjoy his pics, I hope to become an active member here now! PS his name was Chico from the rescue (apparently they thought that he was a big chiwawa??) I have changed his name to Nanuk. He is much happier with that name… I do have more pics, but I work on a computer all day, and love being outdoors as soon as I get home so never really get around to uploading them. I promise I will post more as he grows because pics are fun! :yahoo:Huskys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Hey, Matt and good on you for rescuing the little guy. Ya know, having driven truck, I can see a Husky being an excellent companion for the right driver. I still like to hit the road, when I can, and a 4 - 5 hundred trip is no big deal. My girl is either sitting in the passenger seat watching everything ( and don't I wish I could ask her what she sees! ) or crashed in the back of my jeep - an excellent "road dog". Sounds like you got yourself a good challenge there - and as with most good challenges - it's the rewards that make it all worth while. What you do have is a good looking boy who'll love you all the more because he knows what the bad times are ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Matt, thanks for saving Chico! You know the saying nothing worth having is without effort. He's a beautiful one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemysiberian Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Welcome to the forum! Glad you found a shelter pup to adopt .. thank you! He is very handsome and wishing you continued luck with his training! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena "Warrior Princess" Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 That's a great story, not so much for Nanuk's childhood but for what you've done for him. He is gorgeous as well. I'm a recent first time Husky owner as well, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakutama Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Way to go rescuing him! You have a huge heart to do that, and to put in the work involved too! I'm sure he knows how lucky he is to be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aya Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Hi, I wanted to thank HO for all the info I have learned over the past year. I signed up to learn about the breed and boy did I learn a lot here. I have lurked these forums so much but never posted because I never actually owned a Husky until about a month ago. With some persuasion from another member I have decided time to stop lurking and join the community of Husky Owners. I placed a deposit on an upcoming litter with a show breeder and was placed on a waiting list for a pet quality pup. Part of what I did to get ready for a dog in the house was to take my children to the Humane Society once a month to walk a few dogs and play with them to learn how to interact with them. One visit I was told that there was a Sibe puppy dropped off over the weekend and wanted to know if I was interested as there were many submitted application with no suitable homes. I took him out for a walk…and long story short adopted him on the spot turning down my hold with the breeder. He came with a long list of “issues†that I have mostly worked out of him with the assistance of a trainer. I have his full history and its not a good one, but he has come so far in the past month. He was taken from his litter too early and placed in a pet store alone. He was purchased by a truck driver to ride in the rig with him….ya. He ate the interior of the truck (good for him!) and was then isolated to a room in an apartment before being surrendered. The shelter said he had never seen another dog, never been for a walk and had no training what so ever when I rescued him (He was surrendered at about 4 months old). I knew that it was going to be a challenge, but it has been 100% worth it to know he did not end up in another bad home. We signed up for puppy school…and were asked to leave in the first 10 min…he doesn’t like other puppies. I only had him 3 days at the time and had no idea. We are in a manners class and he is doing great! Although he is uneasy around other dogs at times, he is getting better and letting other dogs around him…just not too close. He is a real sweetheart with people and a huge part of my life now! Enjoy his pics, I hope to become an active member here now! PS his name was Chico from the rescue (apparently they thought that he was a big chiwawa??) I have changed his name to Nanuk. He is much happier with that name… I do have more pics, but I work on a computer all day, and love being outdoors as soon as I get home so never really get around to uploading them. I promise I will post more as he grows because pics are fun! Touching story bud, good on ya for rescuing. Makes me angry at some people for their irresponsibility, neglect and ignorance. Hope everything works out and remember patience is the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Thank you for saving the little guy so very glad to hear he's doing great a little late, but... WELCOME to our big husky family! Don't hesitate to ask anything, we're here to help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 I love his mask he is a beaut... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 to the pack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on giving Nanuk a much deserved home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 hes lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Way to go rescuing him! You have a huge heart to do that, and to put in the work involved too! I'm sure he knows how lucky he is to be with you. Thanks, he is settling in really good. He is a huge sweetheart. Wakes me up everymorning at 5:58am by ninja crawling over to me and licking my face to get up. 5:58 on the dot...not a min sooner or later! He then requires his morning belly rub. I love his mask he is a beaut... Thanks I love it too. Thanks to everyone else too for your kind words! I feel very welcome here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PnkFlyd204 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Welcome Matt! It's always great to hear when someone saves the life of an unwanted Husky. Major kudos to you! I cannot wait to see even more pictures of your beautiful boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 that IS a big chihuahua lol hes gorgeous well done on saving him and giving him a second chance at a happier life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccs Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 aw he is really cute, well done for adopting him im sure you will give him a loving home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povodny Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 He's lovely, you must be chuffed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taiya Blue and Miko too Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 PS his name was Chico from the rescue (apparently they thought that he was a big chiwawa??) I have changed his name to Nanuk. awh he's gorgeous, well done on rescuing him and have to say - fookin' big chihuahua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttilaVikingsDemon Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Hi, I wanted to thank HO for all the info I have learned over the past year. I signed up to learn about the breed and boy did I learn a lot here. I have lurked these forums so much but never posted because I never actually owned a Husky until about a month ago. With some persuasion from another member I have decided time to stop lurking and join the community of Husky Owners. I placed a deposit on an upcoming litter with a show breeder and was placed on a waiting list for a pet quality pup. Part of what I did to get ready for a dog in the house was to take my children to the Humane Society once a month to walk a few dogs and play with them to learn how to interact with them. One visit I was told that there was a Sibe puppy dropped off over the weekend and wanted to know if I was interested as there were many submitted application with no suitable homes. I took him out for a walk…and long story short adopted him on the spot turning down my hold with the breeder. He came with a long list of “issues†that I have mostly worked out of him with the assistance of a trainer. I have his full history and its not a good one, but he has come so far in the past month. He was taken from his litter too early and placed in a pet store alone. He was purchased by a truck driver to ride in the rig with him….ya. He ate the interior of the truck (good for him!) and was then isolated to a room in an apartment before being surrendered. The shelter said he had never seen another dog, never been for a walk and had no training what so ever when I rescued him (He was surrendered at about 4 months old). I knew that it was going to be a challenge, but it has been 100% worth it to know he did not end up in another bad home. We signed up for puppy school…and were asked to leave in the first 10 min…he doesn’t like other puppies. I only had him 3 days at the time and had no idea. We are in a manners class and he is doing great! Although he is uneasy around other dogs at times, he is getting better and letting other dogs around him…just not too close. He is a real sweetheart with people and a huge part of my life now! Enjoy his pics, I hope to become an active member here now! PS his name was Chico from the rescue (apparently they thought that he was a big chiwawa??) I have changed his name to Nanuk. He is much happier with that name… I do have more pics, but I work on a computer all day, and love being outdoors as soon as I get home so never really get around to uploading them. I promise I will post more as he grows because pics are fun! :yahoo:Huskys! A great big welcome to your new member, Nanuk-good idea about changing his name Thats such a wonderful story! There's nothing wrong with adopting a pup from a breeder (still adopting from its litter), but sooooo glad you rescued this bright, happy, energetic life-you gave him another chance to believe in people! That was very responsible for you:up: to take your children to the humane society to walk dogs and show them whats involved with in caring for a pet, a family member by letting them take part in hands on training-thats the best kind! They will always remember that growing up and may even do that with their children. This isn't a sad story about a pup who at such a young age, is in his 3rd home, but rather it is a success story of a pup who found the RIGHT home, his forever home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadine Martin Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 !! Good on you for rescuing him!! he's lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollys_mum Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Hi, I wanted to thank HO for all the info I have learned over the past year. I signed up to learn about the breed and boy did I learn a lot here. I have lurked these forums so much but never posted because I never actually owned a Husky until about a month ago. With some persuasion from another member I have decided time to stop lurking and join the community of Husky Owners. I placed a deposit on an upcoming litter with a show breeder and was placed on a waiting list for a pet quality pup. Part of what I did to get ready for a dog in the house was to take my children to the Humane Society once a month to walk a few dogs and play with them to learn how to interact with them. One visit I was told that there was a Sibe puppy dropped off over the weekend and wanted to know if I was interested as there were many submitted application with no suitable homes. I took him out for a walk…and long story short adopted him on the spot turning down my hold with the breeder. He came with a long list of “issues†that I have mostly worked out of him with the assistance of a trainer. I have his full history and its not a good one, but he has come so far in the past month. He was taken from his litter too early and placed in a pet store alone. He was purchased by a truck driver to ride in the rig with him….ya. He ate the interior of the truck (good for him!) and was then isolated to a room in an apartment before being surrendered. The shelter said he had never seen another dog, never been for a walk and had no training what so ever when I rescued him (He was surrendered at about 4 months old). I knew that it was going to be a challenge, but it has been 100% worth it to know he did not end up in another bad home. We signed up for puppy school…and were asked to leave in the first 10 min…he doesn’t like other puppies. I only had him 3 days at the time and had no idea. We are in a manners class and he is doing great! Although he is uneasy around other dogs at times, he is getting better and letting other dogs around him…just not too close. He is a real sweetheart with people and a huge part of my life now! Enjoy his pics, I hope to become an active member here now! PS his name was Chico from the rescue (apparently they thought that he was a big chiwawa??) I have changed his name to Nanuk. He is much happier with that name… I do have more pics, but I work on a computer all day, and love being outdoors as soon as I get home so never really get around to uploading them. I promise I will post more as he grows because pics are fun! :yahoo:Huskys! Oh my gosh - what a lovely introduction! Welcome to the forum and hope you won't do too much 'lurking' in the future; we're an individual bunch but pretty sane in my opinion, so feel free to post your anecdotes of good, and not so good days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 so feel free to post your anecdotes of good, and not so good days! I will for sure! The first year was research, research, research...now its time to put the theory to practice and give Nanuk the great life that he needs and deserves. thanks everyone for the warm welcome, its strange because I have been on this site since last February, so I feel like I know all of you on some level, but you don't know anything about me. I will make an effort to join in as much as I can in the next while so you can learn about me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolae Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 wow he is stunning thank god there are still some people out there with common sense and enough patience to turn a dog like yours life around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Welcome Matt_S. No wonder poor husky had some issues! Just the name change alone must have made him feel like a million bucks! Let alone the love you are providing now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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