Is Husky a well-behaved kind of dog?

Answer 1

It's a bit of a toss-up. On one hand they are extremely intelligent and can understand all manner of commands. On the other hand, they can be wild at times due to their heritage.

Answer 2

You need to think long and hard about whether you are the right type of person to own a Siberian Husky. Huskies are very demanding dogs.

I have owned two huskies and was involved with the Husky Rescue out in California, so I am familiar with the peculiarities of this dog.

First, while they are usually very sweet and get along well with families, they are very very strong. So walking them is no piece of cake. You've seen these dogs pull sleds, so obviously they have a lot of pulling power. Are you physically strong enough to control a husky? Because if not, they will control you.

Second, unless you own acres and acres of fenced-in yard, you will need to take them for walks often. They are NOT an indoor dog. This does not mean that they can't come inside, but that they LOVE to roam and explore. If you pen them up and don't walk them often, they WILL escape from your yard. And it is very hard to get them to come back, because they will often ignore you calling them. Huskies get bored easily, so if they are not entertained by things from you, they will go find their own things to occupy themselves.

Third, huskies are very vocal. They don't necessarily bark all the time, but they "talk" a lot. They'll howl and yowl and bark also, and this can be problematic if you have a quiet neighborhood.

More than any other dog, huskies need to be really thought about before you run out and buy one. BUT, if you are a jogger that loves to run for miles every day, and you have a nice big yard to keep them in, and you have a lot of dog toys or maybe another dog for it to play with, and you live in a neighborhood that is big enough or loud enough that people wouldn't notice a vocal dog, a husky might be the dog for you.

But you better be sure 100%. If you are, huskies are the sweetest, most loving, most family-oriented dog you could ever own.

Answer 3

Huskys were bred to pull a sled all day and sleep outoside in the snow at night. They were not bred as companion dogs they were bred as a working dog.
That said
They need lots of activity. Running and pulling they are very active. Most get bored easily and will look for things to do. You will have to have time to spend working with this breed of dog to get it some of the exercise it needs.
They shed alot. Twice per year they "blow coat" it means they shed non stop in clumps. You have to work with a slicker brush and remove the dead hair coat.
They are beautiful dogsn but are a breed that takes some effort on the part of the owner. You should have a six foot fence as Huskys are runners and LOVE to escape the yard to run.

Answer 4

A Husky is part wolf, and as such has intense "pack instincts" This means that they will choose one human to be the "alpha" and if the dog perceives something to be harmful to the "alpha" (leader) they will attack what is harming said "alpha". This has included in a family the dog choosing the Dad and later Dad is play wrestling with his kids, the dog thinks the children are attacking Dad and attacks and seriously injures the children. My friend had a husky who nearly attacked me because I was tickling him. While this dog was generally well behaved those instincts can be dangerous.

Answer 5

ANY dog can be a well-behaved dog...it just depends on how you raise them! Just like children, they need to be taught what they can, and can't do. And this I know from experience. My daughter raises 2 Rottweilers...Sena, who's 3, and Titan, who's 1. Sena was going to be sold to be a "fighting dog". My daughter heard about it, and rescued her from that horrible fate! Sena is the most loving animal I've come across in a long time! She's HUGE, as most rotties are...but as gentle as a lamb, and LOVES my grandchildren (from another daughter) and is protective of everyone in the house. Titan is still a "puppy" in attitude, very playful but also as loving as Sena. He's over-eager to please you, and will literally lick you to death if you allow it!

I've had Dobermans before, and Boxers, along with German Shepards, and Basset Hounds...and ALL were loving, gentle and wouldn't hurt a fly because of how we raised them. Huskys are the same, as are Pit Bulls, etc.

Raise them right, and you'll have NO problems. Lots of love, taking care of them, making sure they've had shots and are free of fleas and ticks, and you've got a friend for life, I guarantee it! :)

Answer 6

Yeah as long as you have a hold of him. The very second they get loose they will run like the dickens. They also kill small animals espacally chickens. I've had a huskey for 6 yrs and no matter what, nuture him, beat him, yell, shock colar, invisable fence. Didn't matter the dog won't stay home he has to be tied. So if you live in town this dog will be a misery. If you own a 40 acer farm with no chickens you and the dog should be at peace.

Answer 7

Any well-behaved dog is as well-behaved as it's person teaches it to be!

It's never to early or late to learn! I start training my pups as they're born and by 8 weeks, they've learned to sit! My 12-year-old just learned to use a dogie door!

Some breeds are claimed to be smarter than others. I'm not convinced if it's the bread or individual dog! One thing you should be sure to do is teach him to walk on a leach properly. Huskies are a sled dog, so he may have a natural instinct to pull!

Answer 8

Huskies were bred for thousands of years to do one thing - PULL! They are usually very sweet, but I've met a few who were nasty. Most of them are very clean and easy to housebreak. Their biggest problems as pets are the constant heavy shedding and being much harder than average to obedience train. If they get loose? Sayonara! They usually won't come back. And they don't make very good watchdogs - which is fine if you've got kids. They are usually fun dogs for the kids to run around with and they DO need strenuous daily exercise.

Answer 9

Huskys are bred for work, pulling in cold climates specifically. They ar ebeautiful and faithful pets, but not especially good with kids, and they are escape artists too. So if you think you can just make a Husky into a nice family house pet, good luck.

Answer 10

Huskies are good dogs but they have a "hyper" disposition during their younger years. They also need lots of exercise and they shed a lot so brushing them daily is almost mandatory. If your up for it a husky should be good for you! Good luck!

Answer 11

Generally, no, unless a huge amount of time is spent training them. The are dogs that are for living outdoors, and running around in big spaces, and doing what they want. When well trained, they are great, but when they are not, they can be very energetic, and can also bite. Just be ready to really invest time into training well if you get one!