I just got a siberian husky 3 days ago she is 4months and i still live at home with my parents untill 8 more months. She doesn't act like a puppy because she doesn't chew anything or mess in the house. The problem is that I have to keep her in my room when I'm going to bed because my mom doesn't want her to running around through the house at night by her self because she is still a puppy. At night i will try to sleep and she wines and scratches at the door and she will do this about 10 to 15mins and i want to know how can I make her get use to sleeping in a room with a closed door untill i get my own place? I notic that she wants to play with my moms older dog but he doesn't want to play because he is old if i wanted to get another dog would a German Shepherd or a Dalmatian get along with a husky or would the husky get along with them ? I've been searching the internet and readin books about Siberian Huskys but if anyone wants to share more information that would be great!
thanks!!!
2007-07-29 02:22:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Our huskies got along with other dogs.
As far as sleeping at night, get a dog bed for her. I had the same problem with our pup. She just wanted to play and get outside just as we settled in for the night
Seize all food and water at least 3hrs before bed time.
Before you go to bed, take her for a walk, bring her in your room, show her the bed, try to get her to lay down, and say "time for bed". When she gets up and tries to get out, return her to the bed and say the same phrase again.
It will take about one week for her to "get" it.
Worked for us. Just have patience. She is learning.
2007-07-29 03:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of 2 great boys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I raise german shepherds and have one rescued husky. They all love each other, and you are right even if the older dog (your moms) doesn't want to play the husky wants to get near it. They do much better with another dog. Once she knows she can get to it they may not even sleep in the same room, but she still knows she can get to it. Usually when one of my shepherds has puppies or I bring home a sibe, I put a leash around my ankle and connect it to the pup or dogs halter for a little while. If you are a light sleeper this works well, if you sleep heavy the dog may chew through the leash :) It won't take long and your husky should learn to sleep right there by you.
Your husky may assume the role of alpha dog once you move into your own place, mine usually do. The shepherds are more easy going and don't really care that the siberian I have now thinks she is alpha. However, I have a very strong female shepherd that I think will be trouble in the future if my husky continues to try to force the pecking order, so when you get another dog, go male, and if it were me I would go German Shepherd :)
2007-07-29 09:47:23 · answer #2 · answered by alis_n_1derland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get a new dog,I think a German Shepherd will be better.Both the Siberian Husk and German Shepherd are working group dogs,and if the husky is still a puppy-you could get a shepherd puppy.Their bond will grow and they will be friends.
If you don't want to get a shepherd puppy,you can always train her not to do that.During the day, you can put her in your room with you in it and shut the door.When she tries to scratch the door or starts whining tell her no.Since she is still a puppy,she will learn quickly.If you keep repeating this daily she will learn not to whine or scratch the door when you are trying to go to sleep.You could also buy her a cage for night time and let her sleep in it during the night.
2007-07-29 10:51:49 · answer #3 · answered by ♪♫-doglover-♫♪ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family raised Siberians in the fifties and sixties. Nobody knew what they were back then so there was no deliberate inbreeding. Unfortunately now there is. The males especially, are a little hyper. Once neutered, they calm down. The females are a lot less hyper, but both sexes will usually 'dart' if given the oppourtunity, since they come from cold areas digging seems to come naturally to them, they will also dig to stay cool. They can be difficult to train but by about three they mature. You must be consistant and firm about what you want from them. They are horrible watch dogs, they love everyone and someone breaking into your house would be greeted like a long lost friend. I've never seen one that is either timid or mean. You've only had your pup three days, give her a chance to get used to her new surroundings, it shouldn't be long. Before you get another dog give youself a chance to see how just having one is, they like a lot of attention, she'll get it from you or your other dog. She'll lose a lot of her craziness if she just has you and she is more likely to listen to you if it's just the two of you. They are a great dog and can be a wonderful pet
2007-07-31 02:07:43 · answer #4 · answered by DUKE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in high school when I got my first siberian husky puppy. when I bought her the breeder gave me a HUGE crate to take home. at night time for the first 6 months I kept that huge crate next to my bed in my room. My puppy would sleep inside her crate with the crate door locked,she did whine a little but I would have to not pay attention to her.within 5 min she would stop. I also played soft music for her that way my room was not silent and the fact that she was next to me durning the night and could smell my scent throughout the night she felt very safe and she bonds with me while she sleeps. if you don't have a crate you should get a large size one from petsmart I like the plastic one. If you want you can put a soft blanket on the bottom but you will have to wash it often.
Try looking into a mini australian shepherd for your second dog that is what I have also both breeds are very compatiable.
2007-07-29 12:18:14 · answer #5 · answered by Heirloomwaters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a husky, a great pryness and a Saint Bernard. Meko has always gotten along with any pets I have brought into the house including the 5 cats we have.
The only problem we have ever had with him was toy aggression. We nipped that in the bud right away by taking it whenever we wanted to, but it was an ongoing process and 5 years later it still is at times.
Try walking your puppy just before bedtime to tire him out....a long walk. Make sure you have plenty of toys for him to play with. Meko does not like to be bored, anything that is a challenge ( a kong is great at bedtime!) and keeps his mind busy he enjoys...but only after he is tired out from a long walk.
Be sure you socialize your pup from an early age to avoid any aggression problems. Get him used to the brush and the undecoat rake as he will need to be calm for grooming, they shed alot!
Most of all, love the pup and he will be the most loyal friend you can ever ask for.
2007-07-29 09:37:12 · answer #6 · answered by grammabonney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Siberian huskies like the cold and do well in the snow. Try keeping the windows open if you can get fresh air from outside. Let him look out the window so he doesn't feel claustrophobic.
2007-07-29 10:06:07 · answer #7 · answered by averagebear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm... maybe he would feel better if you told him it was okay and that you were here. Get him some toys and a bet and put them in your room. It should make him feel better. If you were to get another dog, get a puppy and they will get along. I would request a Samoyed, they are beatiful, gentle, and sweet ith other dogs. Here is the breeder that I used for my dogs! www.white magic samoyeds.com
2007-07-29 09:32:09 · answer #8 · answered by Brent D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋