Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hey my boyfriend got a husky puppy for my son she is 6 months old I think I got so exited I forgotte everything he said I'm up in Galway with my son and the bf is in clare with the pup, we have no name for her as were waiting for my son to see her and name her, she's quite big already, my bf's dad has the pups father so we know the father is good natured, Bf got her today and said she,s very quite she was used to being outdoors on a stud farm, I just want to know everything I need to know if anybody can help I know they need lots of exercise and to be firm with them so they know your boss and a good feed obviously, I won't see her for a week so I want to use this time to prepare and be loaded with information I'm heading to the libary tomorrow, sorry for the long message any help will be great thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Hi there and welcome! Just out of curiosity, how old is your son? Generally they are good with kids, but they are known to play rough with dogs and even people if not trained out of it. A few things you should know: - They have high prey drives, so they will kill things. Anything from bugs to bigger mammals are fair game. Just prepare for it. - They should never be let off lead. This is because they have high prey drives, coupled with their selective hearing and stubbornness, as well as their desire to run! 99% of them have little to no recall, not at any fault of the owner - its the nature of the breed. Anybody who tells you otherwise is just asking to lose their dog - we have a few on here that thought their husky was the exception and let it run off lead. They were never seen again - presumably killed or stolen. - Because they were bred to pull, they really do PULL! It is possible to train that out of them, but it is very hard, as the desire to pull is bred into them. - They are escape artists - make sure to fence in your yard with at least 6 foot fencing and then bury a some fence underneath the ground so they can't dig out. Alternatively, just buy a strong tie-out...like I did. - They are stubborn, independent, and intelligent dogs. They will not do things just to please you. They will only do things if they see what's in it for them! - Some are very vocal, though it depends on the dog. - Most of them don't fetch - they don't see the point in it. Why should they bring you back something that you keep on throwing away?? Edited January 28, 2013 by SolitaryHowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks so much for the reply his only 4 so I'm now starting to get worried, by bf's dad has built a pen out the back for his dog the pups dad but now they're going to have to make it bigger for the 2 if them but we will be keeping it inside the pen is just for if we've to pop out, I will never leave my son alone with her, the pups dad doesn't always come back to the bf's dad I thought this was the dog but thanks to you I know this is the breed, is the a long lead like the ones u get for small dogs so they can run but stronger for huskey's that we can get? We have a beach right near the house and it's a country area so I'm planning on bringing her on the beach every day when I'm home and the boyfriend do the same when I'm not, your advice is brilliant thanks ill print it off in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kaiser Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 fellow paddy, welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hey thanks I'm English but shh lol I lived here now 7 years, I just got kicked from the chat room not sure why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Welcome to the forum :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carl brookes Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 hi welcome i dont think i can add any more advice than what has already been given exsept if you whant to let him off lead youse tennis courts if there is some near you and we love pictures so please put some up when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hey we don't have any tennis courts so guess ill have to keep her on the retractable leash, just been on the phone to the boyfriend she black white and a bit of grey with two blue eyes ill know more when I get more pics as I've to stay in Galway til Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Oh and she's actually only 5 months, she's being brought to the vets today to get all the advice about vaccinations ect. Thanks for all the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 My laptop charger isn't working now, so I'm going to try to upload a photo with the iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 http://aliciadoyle.picturepush.com/album/251158/12059133/Picture-Box/261.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 http://picturepush.com/showformat.php?format=1024&alid=251158&clid=76874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 The second photo was taken by my bf I have now told him they are not allowed to be together until she has everything done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 shes very pretty. she will need training well as shes older now and more defiant. the flexi giants are what most people use. I wont use a flexi i use long leads from ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 hi and welcome xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks yes I was thinking this could be a problem, my bf's dad is going to help us and I'm going to the libary today to see can I get a good book and once she's up to date with vaccinations ect. I'm going to bring her to dog training classes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hi and thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Keep us updated on what the vet says about her. Being only 5 months, I think its unlikely she would have had a heat yet...usually they have their first heats around 6-8 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I just ordered a flexi giant but I also have 50ft nylon leashes as well. The nylon leashes are annoying when they get tangled on our walks in the woods but they're nice to let the pups roam a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks will do I'm waiting to hear myself can't wait to go back down Friday now, the leash's you mentioned can I get them from a pet shop or do I have to order them from eBay? Your all so lovely and helpful thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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