Steve Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Tonight on the park, a neighbour was walking her grandfather's husky. Now this husky has always shown aggression toward other males, and because of it's strength, I've always kept Storm away as I've worried for the old guy. Tonight, as it was his grand-daughter, I asked if they could meet, as I'm fed up of Storm pulling like mad in his direction every time they see each other in the distance. Well, what a result! After a little growling and wariness, sniffing of each others parts etc, they actually got on. They were pawing each other, sniffing each others muzzles and after a couple of minutes, really comfortable with each other. I came away so made up with how they got on. If it is the Grandfather, I will not risk it, as I worry about his husky pulling him over, but I am so made up to see how Storm can put other dogs at ease. The grand-daughter handled his dog very well. She also trusted Storm as she's seen how good he is with other dogs on the park. I'm really proud of my boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Awh thats great Go Storm ^-^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike101 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 That is really cool. I have found that any aggression when meeting dogs, is always from the other dog. I have never even heard my little one so much as grumble, she has only ever wanted to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 That's Awesome Steve. Well done Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Aww that's lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkers23 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 That is really cool. I have found that any aggression when meeting dogs, is always from the other dog. I have never even heard my little one so much as grumble, she has only ever wanted to play. same, granted skyler is still a pup but she has never made a peep regardless of what the other dog/s do. one older female husky we have met has a little grumble but its more to put sklyer in her place if she is bouncing around too much. its not a nasty growl in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Aww awesome xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Goes to show how sociable Huskies are, they are babies in disguise Harry only sees one other dog, a female lab. They both get really excited when they see each other, sniffing the viatl areas and lots of waggy tails. I wish he had more friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Goes to show how sociable Huskies are, they are babies in disguise Harry only sees one other dog, a female lab. They both get really excited when they see each other, sniffing the viatl areas and lots of waggy tails. I wish he had more friends That's where I know I am lucky. Storm has probably ten doggy friends that he sees on the park on a daily basis. Apart from two other huskies, the others are all off lead, so I can give Storm 8m of extendable lead so that he can have a really good play with them. The good thing is that he knows how long his lead is, so when he's having a zoomie, he will normally put a quick turn in as he reaches the end of his lead. I just have to put 8m between me and other dog walkers when he's doing this so as not to take them out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Sounds ideal Steve. Do you use an ordinary extendable lead, clipped onto his collar? I'd be worried Harry would snap the thing, given I didn't thing they were very strong and only ever seen folk with 'little' dogs use them. Currently I walk Harry with a 6 metre lead, but it's more like a lunging rein, and a pain when we are out in an open space as when he runs about he ends up tangling himself up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 aww that's awesome maybe the dog isn't that aggressive after all.. He's just frustrated because the grandfather won't allow him to meet the dogs he wants to meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Sounds ideal Steve. Do you use an ordinary extendable lead, clipped onto his collar? I'd be worried Harry would snap the thing, given I didn't thing they were very strong and only ever seen folk with 'little' dogs use them. Currently I walk Harry with a 6 metre lead, but it's more like a lunging rein, and a pain when we are out in an open space as when he runs about he ends up tangling himself up. I have a Flexi Giant extendable 8m lead, which cost around £30. They now also come in 10m. They are incredibly strong and user friendly. The only danger is that you or somebody else may be tempted to grab the tape if he runs around somebody, so if Storm is having the zoomies I always make sure I'm 8m away from anybody. If you do grab the tape while he is running, it will give a severe rope burn, which has happened to me twice. It is brilliant, and a friend of mine with two huskies also uses the same, though her dogs are not as mad as Storm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 It sounds like the owner knowing the strength of his dog, makes the decision to keep his dog from others but that is not helping his pooch socialise. Hopefully the Grand-daughter will be able to take the dog for walks & let it interact more with Storm & other dogs. Well done to both dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 It sounds like the owner knowing the strength of his dog, makes the decision to keep his dog from others but that is not helping his pooch socialise. Hopefully the Grand-daughter will be able to take the dog for walks & let it interact more with Storm & other dogs. Well done to both dogs. I've known the dog for many years, as it regularly used to escape when it was younger. It spent a large part of it's life tied to the front gate, and trying to attack any dogs passing by. It was reported numerous times, and thankfully now we rarely see it there any more. The old guy does walk it regularly, but it really is not the dog for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I've known the dog for many years, as it regularly used to escape when it was younger. It spent a large part of it's life tied to the front gate, and trying to attack any dogs passing by. It was reported numerous times, and thankfully now we rarely see it there any more. The old guy does walk it regularly, but it really is not the dog for him. oh my gosh no wonder the dog is so "aggressive"! now I kinda hope the granddaughter takes him permanently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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