sarah1988beth Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Do huskies tend to do better with a pack mate? Or is this a myth? I am looking into fostering a female with possibly adopting her if she does well and if we are approved. The one we took care of always had a dog to nest with in NY so I guess I am just curious what everyone thoughts are? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Many of us have found that a second calms the first down. By having company at home to play with can help a lot with S.A. (separation anxiety) Plus. . . well, twice the fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Depends on the dog tbh , my male tends to keep himself to himself n would probably be very happy as an only dog where as my girl is very playful n deffo needs a mate to keep her occupied as she's not really bothered with toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I find it easier with two They have each other though i did find it harder training the second... and walking is harder work but i love them both and they keep each other company while im out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1988beth Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Duke is a very dominant male so female would be the best option and I had him fixed so no worries if the shelter hasn't. He has been doing well he just seems lonely sometimes. We took him to a class and he did well there also. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I found it easier once I got my second dog, but it does depend on the dog. When I got Yukon, Nikko was 9 months old and through all of his training. And Yukon was just a puppy, about 8 weeks old. I have asked many different people and husky rescues if they recommended 2 boys, 2 girls, one of each, and most have said that the only thing you would want to avoid is 2 females, but I don’t really think it matters…most thing that matters is I would make sure both are fixed, especially if you have a male and female. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1988beth Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Duke is fixed, just waiting on the shelter to see if we are approved. Shelters tend to not like us with young kids, but my kids love duke and duke loves them so I am keeping my fingers crossed. If not maybe I will look into a puppy? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osinn11 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'm ver happy we got our second. I'll be honest it was a little crazy at first but now life is good! Hopefully all will work out for you! Love my two shelter dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1988beth Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I would love a shelter dog! Duke was a Craigslist dog that needed to relearn home rules and get up to days on shots, fixed and chipped so I'm not concerned about the crazy part! I just don't want him lonely. Plus I think it would be pretty cool to teach the two of them to pull the kids on a sled! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1988beth Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 We were approved to foster!! and if she works out and settles nicely we are adopting her! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daltor Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 nova our new addition was within hours of being killed & although akira our first dog is still not entirely happy i think our decision to include nova in our family speaks for itself - however its only natual to worry about compatibility issues between the dogs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1988beth Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 We are hoping everything runs smoothly and after just reading your post about them playing I find myself nervous and a bit humored this shall be interesting to say the least! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 We are hoping everything runs smoothly and after just reading your post about them playing I find myself nervous and a bit humored this shall be interesting to say the least! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ;p haven't read @daltor's thread yet but as long as you introduced two dogs the right way, usually they get along pretty quick. Plus once you got to know them better you'll learn to read their body language and signs so you'd be able to stop fights before it even occurs Good luck and PICTURES please EDIT: can I just say that I'm dying to get a second? Diamond loves loves LOVES other dogs I can tell he's super bored being an only dog atm he's also the kind of dog that just loves everybody he doesn't mind having a strange dog walking up to "his" property. There have been lots of times when neighbors and families show up with their dogs unannounced. I thought Dime is gonna be all territorial at first (after all he's an intact male) but six dogs later I know introducing him to a second won't be that much of a challenge. Aww moments like this I wish time would fly faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1988beth Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Duke loves the idea of having a playmate unfortunately the new dog does not at the moment She is an Alaskan husky. She was tied outside for 4 years so I am thinking I am over my head here. We are only fostering though so if she doesn't work out, well at least I know duke likes other dogs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daltor Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Duke loves the idea of having a playmate unfortunately the new dog does not at the moment ImageUploadedByTapatalk1377446634.053670.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1377446661.136717.jpg She is an Alaskan husky. She was tied outside for 4 years so I am thinking I am over my head here. We are only fostering though so if she doesn't work out, well at least I know duke likes other dogs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ;p just give it time for "everyone" to get used - its very early days & initially you do wonder if you've done the right thing - my two are gradually coming together & apart from a some major skirmishes that i was honestly concerned about everything is tolerable. my little nova (one left on pic) had been abused - very nervous & only skin & bone she was very food aggressive but now after only 4 weeks that problem is 95% sorted - also, she was not house trained & that is now totally sorted we had them at a doggy fun park today & we found to our surprise that "the little one" was protecting akira (the big quiet one) against dogs twice her size - doggy parks can be very rough places but she is one tough little lady & as fast as lighting. seems like your dog has also been abused/neglected - just stick with it & in a month or so you will see the change - i wouldn't be without our new addition for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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