Dinverro Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 We are going to be getting a Husky puppy soon and I was wondering if owners could give their best tips on bringing one up from 8 weeks through to adulthood. I don't mean fences and things like that but just people's own experiences... I am not sure if this is fully covered in the pinned topics... Thanks all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Congrstulations. Be consistant with training. Interact frequently with your pup. Set the ground rules and stick to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwrx Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Consistency with training i would say is the biggest one. Like mazz said set ground rules and stick to them, make sure everyone involved is on the same page. Socialize him/her as much as possible to different kinds of people/dogs/noises. Show them a lot of love and you will get twice the amount back =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Training, Training, Training LOL Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwidge Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Cut their claws regularly and pretend to cut them in between as well. Sometimes the noise frightens them more than the action. We didn't do this enough with Eika so she now has to be held down almost to do it, distressing for everyone! As others have said, be consistent with training and don't stop, even when they seem to have mastered it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehairdresser Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Read the book the puppy listener by Jan fennell. It's a good one. Establish the rules right from day one, you'll feel mean telling a tiny ball of fluff off but the pup will grow so quickly and its easier when they're little. Ignore unsolicited advice, you will get lots of it, just say thank you and go back to doing what you're doing. Find a good puppy training class, Khaleesi is a different dog since she started classes. Most importantly enjoy your puppy and spend lots of time playing and cuddling (as I write this she is sat on my shoulder!) Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehairdresser Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Oh yeah and socialise loads, find nice, vaccinated dogs for them to play with as soon as you get the pup. Introduce them to different people too, I used to carry herinto town before her vaccs so she could get used to people...and our vets did a puppy socialization party too...that was so much fun!xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinverro Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Read the book the puppy listener by Jan fennell. It's a good one. Establish the rules right from day one, you'll feel mean telling a tiny ball of fluff off but the pup will grow so quickly and its easier when they're little. Ignore unsolicited advice, you will get lots of it, just say thank you and go back to doing what you're doing. Find a good puppy training class, Khaleesi is a different dog since she started classes. Most importantly enjoy your puppy and spend lots of time playing and cuddling (as I write this she is sat on my shoulder!) Xx Thanks for this, I have quite a few excellent Husky books but have just bought this one from Amazon now and will give it a good read! The vets do puppy classes which we will use but would like to find somewhere for a few training classes too if possible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Be patient. Don't be house proud. Don't love your furniture and other household goods more than your Husky Learn to love Fur. Walk. . . long and far. Anticipate the Zoomies. . . move your ornaments. Stairgates, your best friend. You buy it. . . but it belongs to your Husky. They are educational. . . . hey mom / dad see how much stuffing was in that sofa. Gardens MUST have holes. Husky = Houdini. You WILL learn not to leave windows and doors even a tiny bit open (unless you like spending 6 hours scouring the neighbourhood searching for them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehairdresser Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Oh and you will never go to the toilet or anything else alone again! Prepare to do everything with a little friend watching... Also don't wear nice clothes, knitwear is a no no...anything you like will be destroyed!x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsruleok Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 and after all that he/she will make you laugh out load, will love you unconditionally and will definitely keep you on your toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Lessons I've Learned From My Years With Diamond: 1. Diarrhea and yellow vomit shouldn't cause a heart attack. Decrease or switch his food and he'd be okay. 2. You might want to kiss your favorite black carpet goodbye I'm sure you've done your research and probably have heard a thousand times about the fur, but I believe you'd still be shocked the day the first blow occurs 3. Trusting them inside the house too soon never ends up nicely LOL 4. Don't underestimate their ability to escape. Make very sure he can't escape his harness/collar or unclip his leash. 5. They will howl when you don't want them to and won't howl when you want them to 6.. If you can, try to get a vet and groomer (if needed) that understands huskies. 7. Get a shirt that says "NO, he's not a wolf. YES, that eye color is natural. And NO, I won't breed him with your dog." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*jax* Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Make training a positive experience for your dog with treats. Give your dog lots of love let it snuggle up to you let it bond with you. Its a Husky and won't always do as its told, get used to this and don't get hung up on the whole dominance thing or you will be tearing your own hair out. Think of your family as a pack and ensure you are the head. Make your dog wait for treats and calm before walking. I allow my dog on the sofa and my bed with my permission so we can snuggle. If your dog nips its bored and wants to play. Play lots they get bored easily and it can become an issue if you don't play with your dog. Love your dog with all your heart it will do the same for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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