Huskies are one of those breeds that are widely known as sled dogs in colder regions. They are used to carry people or goods and are considered as a very big help especially if there are no snow mobiles handy or only a limited number of them can be used. But today, they qualify as pets. Different breeds of huskies include the Alaskan husky, the Mackenzie River husky, Sakhalin husky, Tamaskan husky and Siberian husky. Although they grow large, huskies are gentle and friendly animals. They are related to wolves but don't be deceived by their size so don't let them serve as guards for your houses.
They don't make a good watcher because even if someone is a total stranger they would be nice. As pets they also need proper caring and attention to ensure their health and well-being. To care for your huskies, take note of the following. Just like humans, they also need companions. They are used to live with a pack so try to give your husky a friend. It would be better if you introduce its companion as early as possible so that it would be familiar enough especially if it is some other animal like another breed of dog or cat.
Next, make your house husky-proof. Build fences that would be high enough to keep your dog inside. They are active animals and they get lost more often so make sure that they wouldn't be able to jump over your fences and your doors are always closed. But don't let them feel that they are like prisoners inside. Try to walk them as many times a week as you can because they also need exercise especially if they can't have as much freedom to run and leap inside your yard. It would be best if you can walk your husky personally.
Train them so that they would make less mess in and around the house. They are considered intelligent so training them would be easy. You can train them by yourself or you can also seek help from professionals if you really want a more formal, complete, and updated approach. And lastly, don't forget to give your husky its regular check-up. It needs the help of veterinarians to ensure that it gets all the proper care it can to stay fit and healthy especially if it needs medications. Although they will eventually attain bigger bodies don't feed them too much. Huskies just like humans get fat and it can cause them diseases too.
Make your husky happy. Be sure that when you bought or adopted it you are ready of the responsibilities when it comes to taking care of it. Treat them as your friend or better yet as a part of your family. Dogs have feelings too you know and they are very affectionate. You know that taking care of a dog is not as easy as it seems. Sometimes you have to give up something very important to you as its owner just to be with your pet when it needs you the most. But after all these, you know that just a greeting from them (in a form of a bark, of course) after a heavy days' work or licking your face, it's all worth it.
The author of this article Alex De La Cruz is a Dog Trainer who has been successful with several dog training courses for many years. Alex decided to share his knowledge and tips through his website http://www.doggyweb.info. You can sign up for his free newsletter and enjoy a healthy and submissive dog. |
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