I will get a Siberian Husky next month, this is the first time I have a dog? What to expect of this cute pup?

Question

I need general information about this breed. Thanks, I really appreciate your help.

Answer 1

firstly, great choice in dog, i love Siberian Huskies.

Ok, well puppies are all great, but just remember that puppies grow into dogs!

Huskies are pack dogs and whenever you leave it alone at home, it will feel extremely lonely, so you may want to leave it lots of toys so it can entertain itself, or even take it out for lots of walks so it will be too tired to cry at home (My neighbours husky consistantly whines because it is locked up and isn't taken on walks).

If the husky cries and whines at night, it is probably suffering from parental separation. You can help lower the discomfort by wrapping a clock in a cloth and placing it beside the husky when it sleeps. The husky will think the clock's ticking is the beating of its mothers heart and it will calm down.

Don't expect the puppy to know where to pee and poop first up. It will take time to toilet train the dog. What i did with my dog was stay around with it for the first couple of weeks and whenever it began to poop or pee in the wrong place, i would lift her up and take her to the right place. She soon got the idea that she had a certain place for a toilet, and she always toilets there now!

Basically remember to feed it properly and to groom it, as huskies do have a lot of fur.

Good luck!

Answer 2

This is probably NOT the best first dog to get.
I would strongly suggest doing your research on the breed before proceeding.
Siberian Husky puppies are HELL for the first 2 years and will require ALOT from you.
They are chewaholics and can be very very distructive.
They must be constantly monitored and are not the type of dog you can just leave in your home/yard and expect no problems.
If you do so, you can pretty much count on distruction, chaos and escapes.
Huskies can grow to be anywhere from 40-60 lbs depending on the gender and breeding. They are intelligent, but smart enough to know that any commands you give them they can choose to NOT obey if there's not something good in it for them.
Thats why its crucial to establish the rules and training as early as possible.
Huskies have a strong prey drive and do not do well with cats or other small animals and will kill them if given the opportunity.
Huskies are bred to run and be nomadic;open doors are open invitations to roam the world. They often run into traffic and are killed because the joy of running is more important than pretty much anything(except possibly butter).
Huskies dig and destroy landscaping. This is not a behavior problem, but a breed trait.
Huskies 'blow' their undercoats twice a year with the season changes, but many are constant shedders through the year.
This is not the dog for those who like their houses spotless.
Huskies were bred to pull and even with obedience training, most continue to pull even with choke/prong collars(not recommended). Electic collars/fencing also have proven to be ineffective due to the thickness of their fur/skin around their necks. That, combined with the knowledge that the shock is temporary, render it pretty much useless with huskies.

I'm sure there's lots more I can tell you, but its a good start.
Feel free to check out our website for more info on the breed.

Answer 3

I have never had a husky but I have raised 3 labs from pups and you can expect that cute pup chew things he should not, potty where he should not, and also make you happy when you are not. You need to be patient with the pup. Put time into potty training (buy a crate for when you are gone) and socializing him into your home. Take him to obedience school- nothing worse than a big dog with no manors. Have fun with him and give him a lot of petting and kisses.

Answer 4

Everyone who said they are a high energy, difficult to train, major grooming project with little to no homing instinct is completely right. These dogs were bred to pull sleds day in and day out. Home was wherever the sled stopped at the end of the day. Tricks? What tricks can you do when you are running all day? These dogs need an experienced hand and routinely show up in shelters and rescues because they were purchased by people who didn't research how much time and energy a husky needs. Consider buying a book like http://www.amazon.com/Siberian-Huskies-Dummies-Diane-Morgan/dp/0764552791/sr=8-5/qid=1160145232/ref=pd_bbs_5/102-2636960-9123312?ie=UTF8&s=books before you pick up your puppy.

Answer 5

Hi, I've had a Siberian husky and I've found they are a very good people dog and was very safe around my daughter when she was little. They are a large dog when full grown and need to be able to run and exercise. They do shed alot do there nature of having very long hair. Our dog found it very uncomfortable inside the house in the winter time and opted for staying outside more than inside. He was easily trainable and since you stated you have never had a dog before you might consider a training program for both you and your new family addition. They are a long lived companion and you will have yrs of enjoyment with them.

Answer 6

Popular as family pets and as show dogs due to their striking appearance and gentle temperament, Siberians have certain drawbacks. Although they have a wolf-like appearance, Huskies can be extremely affectionate, curious, and welcoming to people, which means they rarely hurt humans (but have killed small children on occasion), making them poor guard dogs. Properly socialized Siberians are often quite gentle with children, although no dog, including Siberians, should be left unsupervised with small children. Siberian Huskies can be challenging to train due to their stubborn nature and will generally only perform tasks once they see the point behind it. Proper training requires a lot of persistence and patience on behalf of the trainer. Siberian Huskies are not generally recommended for first time dog owners, as their strong will and desire to run are difficult to manage without the right knowledge. Siberian Huskies have strong running instincts and therefore as a general rule of thumb should NEVER be left to run free off-lead for their own safety.

Answer 7

If you train your dog correctly your friendship experience will be much more meaningful. Dogs are pack animals and great companions. I would spend as much time as you can with your dog when it is young to enforce your role as a pack leader. It seems that every breed behaves differently. My latest dog was trained by his elder resulting in a very well routine oriented dog. For me at least I always wanted a dog that would and could function without a lease or a chain. I was granted two wonderful dogs that would sit and stay where ever I wanted them to. Remember rewards for good behavior and non-physical punishment for bad behavior. If your bond is in place your dog will feed off of your emotions and or your tone of voice. Just like people every dog has a different level of need for attention in other words some dogs enjoy being alone and away from humans while others feel insecure when they are set free.

Answer 8

first off, good choice. a siberian was my first dog too. they are a very indepent and aloof breed. their fur doesn't stink like most dogs, a big plus. They usually grow to about 60#s. They love to pull. they are the preferred breed chosen for the iditarod (the dogsled race in alaska). When they get loose they will run crazy for a little bit to let all the energy out. Carry that lil terd everywhere with you for the first month or two while he's little and cute. That'll strengthen the bond and make him easier to train, especially when teahing him to come to you. They are also dominant, and you'll need to assert yourself as the pack leader alot!

Answer 9

You will need a 6 foot fence.
These dogs were bred to pull a sled all day and sleep outside at night. They need huge amounts of exercise.
They are escape artists. They will go over or under or through almost anything to be able to be loose and run.
They needs tons of running every day.
They "blow coat" twice per year and the hair comes off in clumps. Be prepared to brush every day. They need it.
They are an excitable active breed and do best with a very active owner who runs or jogs. They are usually ok with other dogs and sometimes cats and kids. They are just hard to keep home and require lots of exercise.
Beautiful dogs.

Answer 10

they a wonderful dogs, but boistrous and energetic...

never let it off a lead when you take it out, even the adults are stubborn and wont come back willingly

It will be a puppy for a long time... you will need to take it out a few times a day to tire it out

You can teach them to 'talk'.. repeat simple words often when you are giving them things.. eventually make the 'ask for it. You will be surprised what they learn.