Husky Bolting??

Question

My neighbour has a 18month old husky pup that she refuses to tie up!! It`s frustrating!! Is bolting part of the genetic make up of this breed?? She says even if she ties it with a chain it will bolt. I can`t see how any dog is strong enough to break a chain?? Anyhow it came up on my deck and ate my husbands supper last night, ( that was on the bbq, steaks, and chicken breasts), this isn`t the first occurance. I told her I was concerned for my pomeranian pup safety as well. But she thinks an electric fence will do, I know it won`t...She`s tried the electric fence and the pup has ended up in my yard several times...It`s frustrated, what do I say??

It can also fit through the slats of my pool gate, it`s been on my pool deck before, I told her I was concerned about my liner.

I meant it`s frustrating, LOL!!

She`s all for " Dog`s have rights", I told her to walk and excersise her dog!! That will help with doggie manners as well as excersise, not to mention maybe it will help her loose weight!!

The husband has built a dog run for the pup, but she refuses to put it in there. He even built the fence nice and high so Maya doesn`t jump. But she feels it inhumane to keep her in there. SOOO Frustrating to talk to this lady!! She thinks it`s think " Country" and her dog should be free to roam around!! I told her I don`t care for huskies and I don`t want it on my property, and that`s the end of it last night.... She`s ticked, it ate my husband`s supper, for the fourth time...

I told her, when I planned on getting a dog I researched the breed that I felt would suit my family and their needs and activities. I told, I didn`t just buy a dog from a petstore because he was cute, or because he was only $178!! She said she could only afford $178, and she could not go to a breeder a pick a better more suitable breeder. I told her she was a terrible pet owner, I told her, " You kids never leave the property, but your dog does constantly"!!! I told her, it`s becoming a major issue in our neighborhood, the puppy is getting into garbage cans, and chasing cats. Not to mention my other neighbor almost hit it with his car!!

Answer 1

Huskies are wanderers and chaining it isn't the answer. A really tall fence reinforced underground with chicken wire may stop a husky that wants to go someplace. I would be concerned about your puppy and make sure the two of them get to know each other because unless your neighbor secures her dog you WILL be seeing it in your yard.

Maybe she doesn't know a great deal about them.

Check out the photos at the bottom of this page about huskies:
http://www.siberescue.com/Breed_Info/BWanderer.html

Do you see the one of the leashed pup on the WRONG side of the fence? My favorite is the dog on the roof top that has been dragging sofa cushions out the window onto the roof.

Here is a page on digging:
http://www.siberescue.com/Breed_Info/BGardener.html

If the pup has gotten out of the electric fence ONCE---the fence is now useless. The pup knows that all it has to do is put up with the electric zap for a second and it is free. The only thing the e fence will do is provide a dis-incentive for the dog to return to its own yard.

Print up some of the pages I have linked to and share them with your neighbor. Maybe a husky rescue near you has a pamphlet they can mail. Call animal control every time the dog gets loose from the yard---you may be saving the husky's life and perhaps your Pom's.


Sorry this is long, but there are a couple of paragraphs on this page which are priceless: http://nhnh.essortment.com/siberianhuskyr_rydp.htm

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First, they simply cannot be let off leash, EVER! They were bred to run, and that is exactly what they will do if given the chance. Even the best-behaved Siberian, who has never run before, can suddenly dart down the street one day. Many of the Siberians in shelters were once someone's pets who were not properly contained and got loose. These dogs will run until they cannot stand to run anymore, and then wherever they stop is fine with them. This also imposes a major safety concern, as they can be hit by traffic or damage people's pets or property.


Being "tied up" is not a life for a Siberian Husky. They need a lot of room to run and play. They're very active and need adequate exercise. Without this, your dog can become unhealthy. They love the outdoors. If you want the dog as an outdoor dog, fence your yard. Plain and simple. But also, keep in mind that these dogs are smart.

Do not put anything against the fence that they can climb on to escape. This includes ladders; they can climb up them. If you think they need a shelter, center it in the pen. Having a dog box close to your fence is almost like giving them permission to climb out. Opt for the 6-foot fence instead of the 4-foot, as well. They are quite the jumpers and many will jump a 4 footer. Always check your fence regularly for damages and holes, which could be potential, escape routes. If you have a gate entrance on your fence, I suggest a nice sturdy lock. You may not believe this one, but many Siberians can figure out how to get them open by watching you. No matter how secure the kennel or fence, these dogs need to have identification on them. Some people seem to think that since they have their dog in a fenced in yard, there is no need for a collar. Not true. You should have at least one ID tag on them at all times.

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Good luck!

Answer 2

Sometimes it depends upon the puppy, however huskies will also be elaborate considering the fact that they have got an unbiased sort of attitude wherein they do not suppose the have to pay attention to their house owners except it advantages them. Other breeds can soar fences too, my mother's husky does not do this. Male any breed puppies sexually mature will soar fences or dig out to get to a feminine puppy in-warmth. Another motive they would be elaborate is considering the fact that as soon as they have got the attitude to take off going for walks, they are going to hold going considering the fact that that is what they clearly do like whilst they are pulling sled within the artic snow - in order that makes calling them again and getting their awareness elaborate. They shed consistently additionally, considering the fact that ordinarily in a freezing bloodless local weather, they have got to hold replenishing their thick fur to hold hot or in a hot local weather to hold cool. I'm certain there are different explanations for why they are a elaborate breed however those are a few. The extra you bond/instruct competently along with your dog at a tender age, the larger it is going to be whilst it matures and will get older.

Answer 3

As a breed they are runners and bolters.

I have seen dogs that would break chains, one rottie I knew had to be kept on a tow chain with a masterlock because she broke chains and collars and the airline cable tie outs. Her owner normally did not chain her but had to while they installed a new fence and occasionally to confine her to part of the yard when they had company for outside bbqs. The dog was adorable but her size and breed made some people uncomfortable.

Any elec fence will SELDOM work for a dog who bolts because they cross that zone too fast and just take the shock. If she does use one it needs to be a reputable company installed fence with a very wide warn zone. The type you buy at a farm store or walmart/lowes etc. will not work for bolters.

You could try the 'your dog almost got hit by a car today' and it may get more response out of her if she does care about the dog. She may do things for its safety that she wont because the dog is bothering people.

I would also report the dog EVERY time I see it out so it builds a record in case it does ever attack your pom. It will also put her on notice that the city is watching and will fine (most places give warnings for loose dogs unless they can catch the dog and get it to the pound). If she wont listen to you she may listen to the $$s its going to cost. You can also mention the risk if the dog gets picked up even once by being exposed to things you can not vaccinate and prevent that are in pound situations. Most dogs that are picked up are exposed to kennel cough at the very least, the vaccine for it is almost useless because it covers so few things and strains that can cause it, the vaccine only lasts 4mths - 6mths and generally just reduces the severity of kennel cough.

Good luck but you may end up having to put up/modify your own fence to keep her dog out.

Answer 4

I would be pissed.. call animal control, this person has the ability to control their dog but refuses to do so ... that's where all the excuses come in. Tell her, I know you love your dog and you think others will to but to everyone else in the neighborhood your dog is a real problem.

If it was a pit bull it would make the news

If I tried everything including animal control and the problem still existed, I'd haul the thing away myself.


EDIT: what's with this ..."huskys are natural runners" crap? I have never owned a dog that didn't love to run. My Pit loves to run too but that could never be an excuse for bad behavior.

edit again: BTW Huskys are considered an aggressive dog by those people that love putting lists together.

Answer 5

I have a siberian husky, as well as a pomerian, and 4 other dogs. Yes it is in the nature of a husky to run, they are sled dogs, and have amazing strength. We have our husky on a chain outside and yes she would break her chain quite frequently. These dogs are smart and can get out of almost anything. to calm our dog down we had her fixed, then we bought a metal clasp for both ends of the chain that we tightened with a wrench. It looks like a C with a screw in the middle to connect them. if we just tighten it with our fingers she would somehow get it untightened and get loose. We also go out and check her stake in the ground once a week to make sure she hasn't loosen it (9 out of 10 times she has). If your neighbor doesn't get ahold of her dog she is going to find it dead in the road, or hurt badly, these dogs love to run and I do not see an electric fence or any fence for that matter stopping them. Good luck, I hope your neighbor can get the dog under control for the dogs sake and for yours!

Answer 6

I have had a husky for over ten years. The are definitely powerful dogs, but they can be controlled (like any dog). It's all in how they are trained.
Your neighbor is lazy and irresponsible. Anyone who owns a dog is responsible for it's behavior. If the neighbor can't take care of the dog properly and have it stay off your property, they don't deserve to have the dog.
You are perfectly within your rights to call animal control.

Answer 7

I have 7 Huskies and before I bought the first one as a baby,
I had 6 Ft. High chain Link fence put up around my entire acre of land. I raised each one in the house, but as they got older they started to "dig". I had an electric wire attached inside the fence at the bottom all the way around.
It's Just a little shock, but I trained them to be afraid of it.
And thank God it worked.

Answer 8

Huskies are masters at escaping!! This dog apparently needs something to do to burn up his energy.

I have yet to meet a Husky that didn't love everyone and everything, so your pup should be ok.

Its a shame that you have such lousy neighbors. I would call animal control and report them. I know you should take pics of the dog in your yard running around.

Ask animal control or the humane society what the next step should be. You should NOT have to put up with this.

Answer 9

Huskies were born to run. And they are excellent at finding ways to escape.

Dog's have the right to a good home. They do NOT have the right to run around free. It is extremely dangerous, not to mention against the law.

Call animal control. Maybe it will knock some sense in her when an official steps in.

Answer 10

With some basic thought, you can see that they are really born runners, right.
Call dog control. A few times bailing it out of "doggie jail" might make them tie it up.