Syberian Husky killed/ate squirrel.....?

Question

My b/f's Husky killed and ate a squirrel....... She killed a Cockatoo a few years back, and 3 years ago she tried to kill a papilion (ended up needing surgery and alot of stiches)......My b/f and I recently (6mo's ago) moved in together...... She does not seem agressive actually ultra submissive........ Im worried about her killing my cat or harming my 4 year old daughter, and I have a baby on the way........... think theres a need to worry?

Answer 1

I wouldn't worry about your daughter. Animal aggression and human aggression are totally different things. In general (I hate generalizing breeds) Huskies, malamutes, etc can have very high prey drives. Which is what your describing. If the dog is okay with you cat now it probably wont be a probelm b/c it isn't viewed as prey, but if you've been keeping them separate I'd say there is cause for concern.

Answer 2

I would worry more that the husky almost killed a papillion than a squirrel. I would think that you should be worried about the husky and the cat. If it didn't like the pap, I doubt it will like the cat. As far as harming a child, if it has never shown aggresssion toward a child before it will probably be okay, but you should not leave the 4 yr old and specially the baby alone with the dog. If the dog shows any aggression with the children, it should be immediately put to sleep.

Answer 3

Siberian Huskies are notorious cat killers. If she didn't have a history of killing small animals I would just say use caution, as when introducing any dog and cat. In this case, though, you will need to be extremely vigilant. I would recommend keeping the dog muzzled and leashed during the initial stages, and leashed for a good time afterward. Assistance from a professional isn't a bad idea, either.

If she has been around children before without problems, your kids are probably fine. Most dogs with predatory aggression direct this just at animals and not children. As others have said, dogs and young children should always be monitored, though.

Answer 4

That dog has a bad history and I (personally) would not live in the same house with it. It will certainly go after your cat.
What if your daughter trips over the dog or picks up one of the dog's bones or toys? What happens when your baby is born? You certainly have to take both children with you to every room because I wouldn't anyone in the same room with that dog.

There is something wrong with that dog to do those things. Her acting submissive is not a good sign either. It would also worry me that she actually ate the squirrel.

You should ask a professional. Talk to her Vet and ask for advice. I know what my Vet would say. That dog would be put to sleep. Don't wait for something more tragic to happen.

Answer 5

Huskies have a high prey drive. It is normal for them to go after small animals. You will have to be super vigilant about this and keep him on a leash or fenced area or it will happen again. Your cat is certainly at risk. Your child and newborn possibly so, especially if your dog does not view you as the pack leader. I will reiterate another poster's comment that children should never be unsupervised around dogs, period. You may want to consult a professional dog trainer for their advice regarding having this dog around the children.

Answer 6

Its called high prey drive! It is built into your dog from ground up. Watch small children running and squeeling, never leave the dog unsupervised around kids and deffinately not your cat. You may want to redirect her prey drive into something like Schutzhund or intensive ball chasing, and play. Obedience train your dog to have an off switch like a sit stay no matter the distraction because taking her out in public with small dogs at a park is too much of a temptation for her. This may not be correctable but you can alter your actions with her and know her boundries. Good luck and get that dog a job.

Answer 7

If I were you I would worry. Especially about your cat. It seems to me that his dog has an aggressive issue with other animals. Husky's are generally good dogs with children. I would keep an eye on him and gradually introduce your cat to him by keeping your cat in a cat carrier and letting his dog explore the carrier without letting the cat out and see what his reaction is going to be. If he attacks the carrier then you know what your answer is going to be. Unless the dog was raised around cats, dogs generally do not like cats.

Answer 8

yes - if there have been attacks before, I would be concerned

not unusual for a dog to kill a bird, squirrel, rabbit, chipmunk or other small rodent - nature leads it so
but when it attacks other smaller dogs etc - there needs to be concern - once have blood taste after an attack never know what will again entice

for safety of children - dog needs another home and advise that party of circumstance also

Answer 9

We have had @ Siberian Husky that ran away, always good with our kids but did kill a few cats

Answer 10

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