Siberian Huskies: Addressing the Jumping Habit

Jumping, for your dog can mean different things. It tells you that they’re excited to see you or plainly just craving for your attention. Although many pet owners are okay with this, jumping is a habit that should not be tolerated.

Being an alpha species by nature, jumping for your husky may also signify that they’re in an attempt to instill dominance over you. This is a trait that can be often be seen when there are people coming to visit your home. They do this to tell the visitor in their own language that they are the alpha of the territory. Although it is very important to respect a dogs’ nature, what they need more than that is a strong pack leader who is no other than you, being their owner and their master.

The jumping habit is a very simple issue that can be addressed provided that you are patient and consistent enough with your dog. Upon having someone to visit, keep your dog crated, while you have your guest settled into your home. Allow your dog some time to release any excess energy they may have over the excitement of having a new visitor. Once you notice that your dog is in a calm state, get him on his leash and calmly approach your guest. At this point, the sit command should be instilled in your dog. If your dog does not comply on the first command, do not easily give up as this will only send him the message that he is indeed the more dominant species than you. Hold the leash firmly and confidently and issue the command a second time; keep your grip on the leash until he complies. Upon doing this is the only time that anybody is allowed to hold or pet him (as a reward).Although do not be mistaken that is something that your dog will be able to adapt to in an instant. Obedience training takes a lot of patience and time; investing in both for your dog reaps great rewards.

As with all forms of training, you will only be effective if you are able to show your dog that you are confident and that you are a strong pack leader deserving of their trust and respect.

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Siberian Huskies — Are They For You?

When a person unfamiliar to the breed first catches sight of the fierce, strong look on a Husky’s face, it is more than inevitable to claim the first impression of these dogs as being unfriendly or even scary to a point. This however is a huge misconception which can be attested by many Husky aficionados.

Siberian Huskies are actually quite soft and very affectionate, not only to their owners, but to people in general (especially children). They are alert, easily adaptable, eager to please, and are extremely loyal to their masters. Sibe’s are naturally pack-dogs, meaning that they thrive in packs – They love to spend time with their humans and actively participate in family activities. They also mingle well with other dogs. They are intuitive and bright – sometimes too bright for their owner’s good.

Since Huskies were born to be Alpha-dogs, they can be quite a challenge when it comes to obedience training – though not impossible. They just need constant reminding and positive reinforcement. Being too smart tends to make them question themselves why they need to follow such feeble commands. One who aims to train a Siberian Husky needs to have a confident and dominating (Alpha) personality; otherwise, your husky will look down on you, and every attempt to command will indeed result in failure.

Siberians can be very stubborn and can get easily bored. Without an outlet for their tremendous amount of energy, they can turn into mischief-makers or can be very destructive. A Husky owner needs to have enough yard space to allow them to exhaust out all their pent up energy, otherwise, they’ll end up chewing, nibbling, or digging through your stuff.

Huskies are amazing escape artists! When bored, these very resourceful dogs will find all ways to escape the confines of your domain. They will climb or jump a fence, dig under it, go through tight openings – name it. They are very curious and so much eager to explore the world around them. They will stop at nothing. A good, secured fence is a MUST! Or else, be prepared to face the agony of losing your beloved fur friend.

Oh by the way, did I mention that Huskies LOVE to DIG?? – Oh yes they do! Based on personal experience, my first husky just wouldn’t let my garden see the light of day ever since she joined our family. After exhausting efforts of repeated attempts to restore our yard, we then finally decided to just pour cement over the whole thing – I hated seeing her all mudded-up more than the yard being all dug up.

Siberians don’t typically bark. Instead, they talk to one another and their masters in a soft speech-like howling sound.  It may be hard to imagine how, but they do seem to have a language of their own. I personally love hearing my huskies do this especially when they’re all together in a group.

Overall, Sibes are great family pets. They come highly recommended especially for big families and those with children. However, before decided to adopt one, you must first do as much research as you can to be more educated of what to expect out of this breed to make sure that you let out their fullest potential.

Remember… A contented Sibe is a happy Sibe…

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What You Need To Know About “Sibes”

Description

Siberian Huskies are strong, compact, working sled dogs. The medium sized head is in proportion to the body, with a muzzle that is equal in length to the skull, with a well defined stop. The color of the nose depends upon the color of the dog’s coat. It is black in gray, tan or black dogs, liver in copper dogs and flesh-colored in pure white dogs. The medium sized, oval shaped eyes are moderately spaced and come in blue, brown, amber, or any combination thereof. Eyes can be half blue and half brown, (parti-eyed) or can have one blue eye and one brown eye (bi-eyed). The erect ears are triangular in shape, set high up on the head. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The tail is carried over the back in a sickle curve, not curved to either side when the dog is excited. The large “snow shoe” feet have hair between the toes to help keep them warm and for gripping on ice. Dewclaws are sometimes removed. The medium length, double coat is thick and can withstand temperatures as low as -58 degrees to -76 degrees F ( -50 degrees to -60 degrees C). Coat colors include all from black to pure white, with or without markings on the head. The face mask and underbody are usually white, and the remaining coat any color. Examples of common colors are black and white, red and white, brown, gray and white, silver, wolf -gray, sable and white, red-orange with black tips, dark gray and white. Pie-bald is a very common coat pattern.

Temperament

Siberian Huskies are loving, gentle, playful, happy-go-lucky dogs who are fond of their families. Keen, docile, social, relaxed and rather casual. This is a high energy dog, especially when young. Good with children and friendly with strangers, they are not watchdogs, for they bark little and love everyone. Huskies are very intelligent and trainable, but they will only obey a command if they see the human is stronger minded than themselves. If the handler does not display leadership, they will not see the point in obeying. Training takes patience, consistency and an understanding of the Arctic dog character. If you are not this dog’s 100% firm, confident, consistent pack leader, he will take advantage, becoming willful and mischievous. Huskies make an excellent jogging companion, as long as it is not too hot. Huskies may be difficult to housebreak. This breed likes to howl and gets bored easily. They do not do well if left alone for a long period of time without a great deal of exercise beforehand. A lonely Husky or a Husky who does not get enough mental and physical exercise can be very destructive. Remember that the Husky is a sled dog in heart and soul. They are good with other pets if they are raised with them from puppyhood. Huskies are thrifty eaters and need less food than you might expect. This breed likes to roam. Siberian Huskies can make wonderful companions for people who are aware of what to expect from these beautiful and intelligent animals and are willing to put the time and energy into them.

Common Health Problems

Prone to hip dysplasia, ectopy (displacement of the urethra), eye issues such as juvenile cataracts, PRA (primarily in male dogs), corneal dystrophy and crystalline corneal opacities. Breeders can get hip screenings from the OFA and eye screenings yearly from a canine opthamologist (AVCO) and register the exam through CERF and SHOR). Also prone to a skin issue known as zinc responsive dermatitis, which improves by giving a zinc supplements.

Living Conditions

They are not usually recommended for apartments, however they can live in apartments if well trained and properly exercised. Siberian Huskies are very active indoors and do best with a fenced-in large yard. Because of their heavy coats, these dogs prefer cool climates. One has to use common sense with respect to maintaining them in the heat by providing adequate shade and air conditioning. This breed prefers to live in packs.

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