4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Adopting a Husky Puppy

By Clarence Clark

There are many reasons to why people want to adopt a husky puppy. Some people think that husky puppies are adorable and easy to get along with, while some think that it is easier to train husky puppies, as they are very obedient when compared to other breeds of dogs. However, there are a lot of things to consider before you actually adopt a husky puppy. If not, you will find that you will not be able to handle your husky puppy and the puppy will end up abandoned and in the animal shelter. Therefore, there are 4 questions to ask yourself before adopting a husky puppy.

Question 1: Do you have enough time for your puppy?

Husky puppies are very attached to their owners. Once your puppy recognises you as its owner, it will always stick to you when you are around at home. If you plan to do work at home, you should reconsider owning a husky puppy, as you will soon see the husky puppy's reliance on you as a "disturbance". However, if you are still keen on adopting a husky puppy even if you need to work at home, one recommendation is that you can purchase various dogs' toys from the pet department store and use it to entertain your husky puppy. By doing this, the puppy will keep itself occupied by playing with the toy. As long as the puppy can feel your presence around it, everything should be fine.

Question 2: Do you know how to plan for the diet of your husky puppy?

Although a husky puppy's food consumption rate is lesser than other breeds of dogs which are of the same size, they need to have a fairly large amount of protein and fat intake. However, take a look at your local pet stores and you will realise that most of the food at the stores do not meet this requirement. Therefore it is advisable that you prepare your own meals for your husky puppy. Doing some research on the Internet will be useful in gaining knowledge of which type of food will be best for your puppy. Alternatively, you can read up on some dog reviews websites on how some people prepare the food for their husky puppies.

Question 3: Do you know how to come up with a well-planned exercise routine?

It is important that your husky puppy stays fit and healthy at all times. It will be ideal for you to take your puppy for a stroll at the park at least 3 times a week. If you do not have the time to do so, you can choose to play simple games with it such as jumping training and even playing frisbee with your puppy. The main idea here is to get your puppy moving as insufficient exercise will cause obesity problems, as well as some other dog-related health problems.

Question 4: Do you know how to groom your husky puppy?

Many people actually neglect the fact that a husky puppy requires proper grooming. Many people assume that it is natural for it to maintain its coating but this is not the case. Having dead hair will cause fleas and some other bacteria to grow on its coat, and once this happens the husky puppy will be more prone to illness. Bathing and fur grooming should be done at least twice a year for hygiene purpose.

After going through these 4 questions to ask yourself before adopting a husky puppy, do you think that you will be able to take up the responsibility? If you think so, you have every reason to own a husky puppy.

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