An Owner's Guide to a Siberian Husky Rescue Dog

By Andrew A Preston

Many people are deciding to give Siberian Husky rescue dogs a second chance and are adopting them in large numbers and this is just wonderful. You are going to need some advice on what to expect from your Siberian Husky rescue dog and that is what this article is all about. It takes a little while for your new dog to get used to its new home and in the meantime there are things you can be doing to help that process along and make your dog feel more at home.

The Siberian Husky was bred to run so the first thing you are going to want to do right when you get it home is let it run. They have probably been caged for some time after their rescue so there is not much you can do to stop the fact that they just need to run. You will have to get used to this need for running outdoors because it is what they were bred to do.

The Siberian Husky is bred as a working dog and while the Siberian Husky rescue dog can make a wonderful pet they still have that sense of duty built into them and that comes out when they start to take it upon themselves to protect their human family. You need to socially train your Husky to interact well with other people and animals to avoid any conflicts in the future because these dogs can be as dangerous as they are loyal and that is bad for other people. So take the time to socially train your dog along with your other training.

It is always a good idea to get your Siberian Husky rescue dog to the vet as often as possible because even though the wounds of abuse may heal the long term effects may not be seen for some time so letting your vet keep up on the health of your dog is important. The Husky can sometimes develop digestive problems or eyesight problems as well so make sure you get them to the vet as often as possible.

If you are lucky then your Siberian Husky rescue dog is already housebroken and you will not have to go through the process of housebreaking your new dog. However if your dog is not housebroken then just be patient and use the standard housebreaking techniques that are used on other dogs. The Husky responds very well to training and as long as you do not use punishment during training then you should have no problem housebreaking your Siberian Husky rescue dog.

Taking in a Siberian Husky rescue dog is a wonderful thing and if you attend to its care and attention needs properly then you will have a loyal and happy pet for many years to come. Just remember to use positive reinforcement with your new Siberian Husky rescue dog because the dog has been through enough already without you punishing it and besides that the Siberian Husky does not respond well at all to punishment.

Andrew Preston supports local animal rescue groups by educating adoptive owners about proper dog care and training. This article offers helpful information on raising a Siberian Husky rescue dog. If you need Siberian Husky information then use articles like this one.