Is it possiable to train a siberian husky not to run away once thier off a leash?

Question

can a siberian husky ever be trusted to just stay near you and not run away? mine was good as a puppy but now she would never stay by me off a leash!

Answer 1

While I'm sure you could, theoretically, train a husky to stay near you, they were bred to be runners. When they get out or off the leash, that's all they want to do. I think it can be rather hard to actually keep one near you off of the leash, but you might want to try exercising her on the leash by having her run next to you on a bicycle or with you if you're a runner yourself. However, unless she's thoroughly tired or you've done extensive training with her, I wouldn't trust her.

Our neighbors' old husky used to be pretty good at staying in the yard when they were all out, but if he got out when we were taking care of him we would take off. Their current husky used to try to escape a lot when younger and they had to install an electric fence at their new house.

So it is possible, but can be rather difficult.

Answer 2

It may be possible, but it is against the nature of the breed. Sibes are notorious for being escape artists and they love to run, so you're only giving her the chance to run away from you. Many communities also have leash laws as well, so it's much better just to make her comfortable on the leash unless you are able to play with her in a secure, fenced area where you can catch her if she runs off.

Answer 3

I saved a siberian husky from people who were neglecting her. We gave her a great home, walked her, fed her, paid her tons of attention. She loved my husband. BUT, if we left her unattended in our enclosed yard, she would smash through our fence, and just take off. Seriously, she once dug a hole by the gate and just took off running. I think its just their nature. I ended up finding her a home, a home that had a back yard as big as a football stadium, it didn't matter, she found a way to get out, and off she went. The new owners only let her outside when somebody is in the yard with her. They've tried to make the yard as secure as they can, and she found another way out. Oh well. So my answer to you would be No, never.

Answer 4

You can train them to stay near you. At a certain time in a pups life, about 4 months old or so, they will test your boundaries and get more independent. Give it a reason to stay at your side. I know that training them can be very hard. Sometimes you just get lucky and the dog wants to stay with you, like my lab and Maltese, and other times they will run off if something else catches their attention, like with my sheepdog. It's best to just keep your dog on the leash. Only let her off the leash when your in a fenced area. There you will know that she can't run away and you can try to get her to walk by your side offleash. It will take a long time for you to train her to stay next to you. If allowing her off leash is really important to you, get the help of a trainer.

Answer 5

They can however, just like every breed, they need constant reinforcement and training. Due to their unusually stubborn personalities they require alot more training, however I grew up with both Huskies and Malamutes and they were wonderful off and on leash. I would recommend getting into some basic obedience classes and progressing from there. Most training centers have a progression of obedience classes starting with basic sit-down-stay type training, to off leash distance obedience. That type of setting also allows training with alot of distractions and the assistance of a professional both of which are helpful when training a more stubborn breed. Best of luck!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Enjoy challenges do you?? This is majorly against the nature of a sib. You MIGHT get one to stay with you a short while under the right controlled conditions (like say an indoor obedience trial) but for a long country walk (compleate with game) might as well teach a bird to swim or a fish to fly......

leash em

Answer 8

I knew a siberian husky who would walk just near his owner with no leash..and he did for 15 yrs, in town..so..I would say it is possible

Answer 9

WELL TO START OFF CALL THE DOG WHISPER. WELL YOU CAN ALSO TRY WHEN YOU ARE IN THE HOUSE MAKE HER WERE HER LEASH (YOU NOT HOLDING IT) AND HAVE HER FOLLOW YOU FROM ROOM TO ROOM AND OFFER HER A TREAT EVERY TIME SHE DOES WHAT YOU ASK. THEN WHEN YOU TAKE HER OUT SIDE LEAVE THE LEASH ON HER AND DO THE SAME THING WITH THE TREATS. IF THIS WORKS AS TIME PASSES START CHANGING THE TREATS IN TO PATS ON THE HEAD TO GIVE HER PRAISE. SOON SHE SHOULD LEARN TO STAY WITH YOU. BUT YOU HAVE TO DO THIS ALL THE TIME NOT JUST EVERYONCE IN A WHILE, YOUR DOG NEEDS STABILITY.

Answer 10

A Sib Husky can NEVER be trusted off a leash, even the best trained husky can not be trusted.

While Siberians can be obedience trained this requires a patient and creative trainer. Even obedience trained, the Siberian can make an independent decision to take off and investigate some especially intriguing phenomenon. It is highly recommended that a Siberian never be allowed off leash when outside of a securely confined area. The Siberian’s love of running with the wind make him oblivious to dangers, like that 6 lane highway ahead.
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