JoBee Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Hi all Well i have joined this forum afer just returning from our local Dog Trust shelter where my husband and I have reserved our first Husky. He is a white 8 month old, with stunning blue eyes. We were given lots of information about his history from his previous owners (had to re-home him following their daughters throat operation and being told by the doctor no pets) and was very keen to meet him. So we waited in the designated meet and greet outdoor area. He came out very calm, tail wagging, walking lovely on his lead. We spent some time with him. He was quite inquisitive, very well behaved, very calm and was very affectionate. He managed a few commands very well, and wasnt even scared of the big ride on lawn mower that rumbled past. He wasnt really bothered with the other dogs in view either. It turns out he got on really well with a Spaniel puppy who he shared a kennel with some time for company, and i found out today that the Spaniel is the one my sister adopted yesterda!. Apparently staff have showed him a cat and birds and he wasnt bothered, his previous owners also say hes ok with livestock (which is important as he will be sharing his garden with a chicken run) the staff dont think this will be a problem. Ive done lots of reading/research regarding exercise, digging! and their abiltiy to clear fences. Oh and the amount of hair they shed. Ive also read, with interest, the possibility of always having to walk him on a lead. This is the first time in 20 years we havent had a dog. My first was an adorable Old English Sheepdog, which i think would of been on par with a Husky, regarding the shedding of hair (boy did i have a pile following grooming!). I have also had two Great Danes who were fantastic but have such a short life span, which we knew when i had them, but i still expected my big boy to get past his 5th birthday :-( I lost him last year and my precious girl February this year. We have thought long and hard about having another dog. Addmittedly Huskies are very new to us, but then, Great Danes are not your average dog. Koby (Husky) is beautiful, obviously this isnt the only reason for having him. When we decided to adopt him the staff spoke so highly of him (we are going for a breed talk in a couple of days, as part of the adopting process) Hes melted our heart too. We live out in the counrty with lots of fields for exercise and we are also close to many dog walking areas for variety. We have good obedience classes run locally and our house is big enough for a crate etc (as this seems to be a sanctuary for a Husky) So, as you are all experienced ownere, your thoughts please. Jo :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asslinn Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Welcome to the forum, you will become addicted. Also you have to post pictures when you get him. Although I'm sure he will be very handsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyGuerl Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Welcome! I can not wait to see pictures!!! He sounds lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Welcome to the pack :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Hi Jo welcome to the pack He sounds lovely! Can't wait to see pics! Sorry to hear about loosing your Great Danes - so young as well You sound like you've read up a lot so you know what you're getting into They can be hard work but they're really worth it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jay Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Welcome to the forum! Looks like you did your research! Can't wait to see pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Welcome to the forum! Sounds like you've got the right idea so far, can't wait to see pics of your pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Welcome to the forum. Great Danes are so majestic. It's sad that their life expectancy is not very long. Enjoy your new furbaby, and of course you will be posting some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 No one else will say it, but I will --- sounds to me like Koby was on his best behaviour the day you went to visit!! No Husky behaves that well all the time - I think he suckered you in big time!! << laughing!! >> They are excellent dogs - if a lot different from most any other dog you've ever been around! Welcome to the forum, pictures (as you may have noticed) are expected and the inevitable questions about where the well mannered Husky went will be entertained (and entertaining) as needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Welcome to the forum. Great Danes are so majestic. It's sad that their life expectancy is not very long. Enjoy your new furbaby, and of course you will be posting some pics. I agree! I love Great Danes and Nikko really takes a liking to them as well. I have 2 neighbors that have one and there was one in our training class. Nikko's best friends!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterchillz Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Welcome to the forums, Jo! We really love pictures here, so please, hurry up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Koby sounds like he had a good starter home and is lucky enough to have found his forever home now pics are a must though once you have some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehairdresser Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Aw good luck with him. Cant wait to see pics of him...x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 welcome to the pack seems like you have done a lot of research and it sounds like dogs trust are doing a good job ensuring you know what you are taking on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 hi and welcome to husky owners xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBee Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Wow! what a lovely warm welcome from everyone, thank you. photos will follow when hes here, fingers crossed on Thursday Ive phoned dogs trust today for various details (food etc) for when he comes home and it turns out they have had a DAP collar on him (they said all their puppies have them so they dont get stressed, also said the spaniel my sister is having has one) I do know Koby didnt have this collar in his home, and no reports of bad behaviour etc. Does anyone have experience of these collars as ive never used them on any of my dogs before, and wondering..... is why he was such a good boy Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Hey there, hello! Welcome to the dark side Err... I mean, welcome to the world of husky owners Good luck on your adoption process! Koby sounds like a beautiful, sweet little boy with him being a teenager, I think you don't need to wonder when he will show his "true colors" another good luck from me and my pack for that sorry can't help with the DAP collar as I don't even know what are those things, but I'm sure if you put up a thread more people will see it and those who have experience/knowledge would answer quickly enjoy your stay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Wow! what a lovely warm welcome from everyone, thank you. photos will follow when hes here, fingers crossed on Thursday Ive phoned dogs trust today for various details (food etc) for when he comes home and it turns out they have had a DAP collar on him (they said all their puppies have them so they dont get stressed, also said the spaniel my sister is having has one) I do know Koby didnt have this collar in his home, and no reports of bad behaviour etc. Does anyone have experience of these collars as ive never used them on any of my dogs before, and wondering..... is why he was such a good boy Jo not used a DAP collar , but i do have the spray n it really helps calm my staffy down on bonfire night when he gets stressed ,, he might actually be just a well behaved husky , my 2 have a few moments but for the most part they are really well behaved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Welcome ti the forum. Isn't thd wait awful? Both our boys come from our local dog's trust, we found them very helpful. The adoption talk was funny, us and a couple takjng home their 4th. Enjoy koby, solo been here 7 months Charlie 2 1/2 years adore them both x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I've used a DAP collar on Echo (my White GSD) when she was constantly attacking Darwin. It did have a calming effect. a bit expensive (cheaper online) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Hello and . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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