Grantward94 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Found this forum a few days ago and thought I'd better introduce myself and 9 months old husky, Kato. I originally found the site when googling how to begin pulling for some extra exercise and a bit of fun. Any advice would be appreciated. Kato on his holiday (loving his indi-dog lead) His "come to bed" eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Awww welcome to you and your handsome boy x I know nothing on pulling (except solo does lol) but there are experts here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantward94 Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Thanks, thought I'd try and get some of that "Pulling enery" out of him as my left arms starting to stretch haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mydiamond Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Thanks, thought I'd try and get some of that "Pulling enery" out of him as my left arms starting to stretch haha. first of all: Hi! welcome on board your baby is SO handsome! second of all: aww I understand your feeling... Huskies pull so hard they're actually capable of injuring their owner's arm/wrist but honestly I don't know if teaching him to pull a sled/scooter would teach him walking manners. Some people with working dogs here use a harness to tell the husky "pull as hard as you want" and a collar to say "now walk nicely". So conclusion is even if you intend to get him participate in weight-pulling, he still needs to learn the conventional leash training we have loads of advice regarding pulling here. Have a look around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 welcome to the pack what a gorgeous husky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantward94 Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Recently I got a halti to stop him from pulling when walking, which works really well, but obviously he (and many other huskies) love to pull so I like the idea of letting him do what he was bred to do. The only pulling he gets to do just now is when we're running but I feel that he could do better if I was on wheels. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantward94 Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Oh, and thanks for the welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 He is handsome! I love that look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Kato is a handsome chap Our Kodiak walks differently on his collar and harness. But we've had to do lots of work with him due to his sheer size! Believe me when he puts his mind to it he is like a freight train! Big dafty that he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hi and welcome to Husky owners!!!! Kato is gorgeous xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Welcome to the forum come to bed eyes LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hiya Grant, welcome to Husky Owners I know people use different harnesses to let their dogs know when to walk and when to pull, for example. Our youngest, Kaviq, walks with a bit of tension on the lead (I use a walking belt with him) but put his H-back harness on & he's pulling like a train to get running. At 9 months, you can get him used to different harnesses but hold of on him dragging any weight yet till he's at least 12 months old so as not to damage joints, muscles etc. Take him on short jogs or cycling with you keeping a fairly slack lead for 30-45 mins at a time so he's not straining but getting used to the noise of something being along side or behind him and learning direction commands with you so he's ready to start pulling in a few months time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPWK13 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Copy cat! Our puppy is named Kato also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 www.urbanmushing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterchillz Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hi and welcome to Husky Owners! Kato is such a handsome boy, the "Come to bed" eyes are so kyoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Welcome to the ONLY Husky forum you'll ever need Have thought about a WalkyDog attachment ?? http://www.walky.co.uk/walky-dog-range.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantward94 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thanks everyone I had seen the walkydog and also this http://www.outdoordog.co.uk/deluxe_biker_set.html And wasn't to sure which one would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hello and . He is gorgeous. Great pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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