pacific4130 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hi, I'm going back into full time education soon (career change into medicine) and that means many hours with my head in books! I was hoping to share some tips and tricks on keeping a husky quiet and occupied. Of course I'll still carry on with plenty of exercise and attention, but there will be times when I'll need to concentrate for a few hours at a time... My husky is usually pretty good at having quiet times but in true husky style he tends to want to play just at the wrong time! My list so far is... Stuffed kong toys, bones, pig's ears. I was thinking of building a garden dig pit / sand box thingy to wear him out... Might be counterproductive though - i.e. more clean up time needed than knackered dog time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane5578 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 my husky have become more relaxed by putting her crate outside overlooking the streets. my husky likes to look outside, at other people, cars and other dogs. she's become a good guard dog, barks at strangers that enter the gate and fence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBnab Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Would you be able to find someone that could come walk him/play with him for a while? What about "puzzle" toys? We have to do quiet and settled too and it is often more work for me than anything. But our husky is a puppy which is a whole other challenge. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 :chillpill: My boy likes quiet time next to me. If I get a big cushion and sit on the floor he sacks out right next to me. If he isn't sleepy he will lay there and stare adoringly at my for hours. It's actually a little creepy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatipu Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Mine's usually very quiet like above. I just put her with some toys on a little bean bag that she owns and she lays on it and plays with her toys. I just put her leash on and tie her to me so she doesn't try to wander off. Stays real quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollys_mum Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 With one, I'd go with what you originally said - a bone...hours of fun. Just be prepared for the 'my jaws are tired, so where can I bury this until later?' look: usually in the sofa! The above doesn't work well in my household now, given that there are 3 of them. Best of luck in finding a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siberianski Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 wilkinsons sell bones that are meat filled bought my two some of them other day quickest i have ever heard them for 3hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwrx Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 like a few others here mine is usually quiet if he is just close by, will usually just lay next to me and sleep or just chewing on a toy etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin the wizard Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 thats odd for her to become a guard dog. Merlin would probably let someone maul me to death and lick them afterwards lol. Then again i dont know that because nobody has been aggressive towards me in front of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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