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Is this the right dog for me?
Hello! I'm thirteen and my parents have recently decided to get me a dog. I live where it usually goes below -35 degrees (Celsius) in the winter, so I was wondering if I should get a husky? My mom doesn't like big dogs but said she might be okay with a husky since it gets so cold here. The only problem is that I don't have any experience with bigger dogs, so I was wondering if they are fairly trainable breed?
Another thing is, I used to walk dogs for people, and this one dog I walked was a husky. And every time he saw another dog, he went completely berserk. He would pull so hard on the leash, I would often fall over. One time, when he saw a cat he did the same thing except I was holding his leash so that my wrist got stuck in the loop, and he was heading straight for a brick wall that the cat had jumped over. Sorry for that pointless story. The point is, not all huskies are like that right?
Any other information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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Not all huskies are like that, but honestly, MOST huskies can be like that, if not trained really, really well. Huskies are very high-energy, need a lot of exercise and can be very difficult to train.
They are one of the most-commonly surrendered breads to animal shelters. A lot of first time owners are not ready for such a demanding dog.
Huskies can be very smart. Too smart, you might say. They tend to be escape artists: They can jump fences and wiggle out of crates.
They bond very closely with their families, but that doesn’t mean they are obedient. They are curious and willful, and will often obey or not obey as it suits their mood. They frequently have dominance issues, and need an owner who can clearly act as head of the pack at all times.
Of course any dog can be trained, and I've known some very loyal and obedient huskies - but you are probably signing up for a slightly harder task with a husky puppy than with most breeds. They are bred to run, and run and run, that makes them hard to tire out (which is normally how you keep a dog well-behaved: Keep em well-exercised) and they aren't always as eager to please you as many breeds.
I really wouldn’t recommend a husky to someone as their first dog. They just aren’t a good entry-level breed. If you really want a husky, at least get a rescue that has been given a lot of solid foundational training by a foster parent. That’s your best bet if your heart is set on a husky.
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I'm glad you asked, any dog can be trained with the right exerction and tone. What I mean is if you use the right methods an dog will be trained. I like to watch the Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, you should look him up on Youtube he gives great advice. Or you can look him up at www.cesar-millan.com and click on Dog Training at the top bar. :)
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