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Although the Siberian
Husky is a beautiful dog and loving, friendly
companion in most homes, there are some unique
challenges with this popular breed. From the start,
you should keep in mind that the Husky can be a
challenge to train, but not because it lacks
intelligence or energy. In fact, the Husky is a very
intelligent and energetic animal.
The challenge in training a Siberian Husky comes
from the dog’s need to understand why it is being
asked to perform a certain activity prior to it
learning and taking interest. Perhaps one common
theme with owners of Siberian Huskies is the need
for patience and a long-term view of bringing the
dog into the family. For example, one owner has
written an extended “warning” to potential Husky
buyers, if only to let them know that this breed
comes with some unique challenges, and problems.
One of the problems
this man relates is that he went to the breeder
without having some questions prepared and without
reading about the breed, other than to find out it
is a beautiful and friendly dog. He writes that,
because he was unprepared, he did not know what to
look for and did not know enough to ask about basic
training for his new dog.
It is possible to have a Siberian Husky that will
walk well with you, obeys most commands, showing a
willingness to learn. However, this man, and several
others, emphasize that it may take a bit longer to
achieve this than with some other dog breeds. For
house training or housebreaking, the crate method
seems to be the best for Huskies. Some owners have
found this to be the only way to successfully, train
a Siberian Husky.
Huskies, as a breed, are very clean, In fact, some
breeders and owners consider them fastidious since
they are extremely conscious of keeping themselves
and their living space clean. That may be why crate
training is successful for many Siberian Huskies.
The crate not only gives the dog a safe, quiet place
to go to when it needs to be alone. It also is the
dog’s private space, its “den.” Dogs in general, and
Huskies in particular, will naturally try to keep
their den clean and comfortable.
Some basics of crate training include making sure
food and water is accessible and close to or in the
crate, and that the door be kept open at the
beginning to allow the dog to go in and out. In
addition, it would be helpful to place toys and
treats at the far end, opposite the door, use a
towel or blanket to create soft bedding, and make
sure you never push or pull the dog into the crate.
These are just the basics, the beginning of the
training. Remember, the crate can be a comfortable
home for your dog throughout its life. One of the
things you should do during crate training is make
the sure your new pet spends a few short periods in
the crate while you are home with him. This will
keep your pet from feeling that the crate is a place
of punishment or a place to be locked up when you
are gone.
As some breeders and trainers will tell you, the
Siberian Husky is not naturally inclined to
obedience and discipline. For this reason, it may be
necessary to enlist the help of a professional
trainer for obedience, especially one that has
worked with Huskies in the past. The man who wrote
his Siberian Husky manual adds that training a
Husky can wear out a regular non-professional
owner.
See Also:
Siberian Husky Training
Siberian Husky Training
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