HUSKY 101

Helpful hints for those considering adopting or fostering one of our huskies

We are always looking for foster homes - please consider taking one or more huskies into your home and heart today! How can you resist these beauties?

All of these pictures taken at one of our foster homes and as you can see, the house is still standing! Adopt or Foster TODAY! It's easier and more rewarding than you think!

Chewing Your Siberian Husky chews to relieve boredom or stress. It is a good idea to make sure they have plenty of chewtoys available to save your furniture!

A crate is a great way to train your dog. It is a place where they can feel safe also. Set your dog up for success and confine him if he must be left alone. With patience and time, he will earn the freedom to roam the house freely when he is home alone. Crates

Behind the Gate Siberians can be accomplished escape artists. When you left the house, your dog was securely gated in the kitchen.

While you were gone, she found out that she could easily leap over the counter and get out into the house. And she will greet you proudly at the front door when you come home! Plotting

Hanging Out A sturdy fence, preferably 5 foot tall or higher, is recommended to keep your little Houdini safe and sound in the backyard. Some huskies have been known to climb trees or chain link fences.... they can dig escape tunnels under the fences. It's not that they don't love their home and their family - it is in their nature to RUN. It is what they were bred to do. They can't help it. So you must make sure they are safe. And keep an id tag on them in case they do manage to get away from you.

A shady spot in the summer, and shelter from the elements in the winter is necessary if they spend much time outdoors. Also, huskies love to dig. They will re-landscape your yard if you let them! Shrubs, flowers, trees are all fair game to these creative and mischevious rascals. In the Shade

Remember, a husky is happiest when he is spending time with his family! Don't confine him to the backyard and forget about him. He shouldn't have to be on the outside looking in!

Huskies are typically quiet, clean and affectionate companions. If you are looking for a watchdog, look somewhere else. The husky has a friendly trusting nature and they greet everyone as a friend. They'll be happy to watch the house for you. They'll be happy to watch as the burglar cleans out all your valuables too. It is the nature of this beautiful beast. Down Time

Sisters Huskies are a pack animal, and they typically do not like to be left alone. Most people find that their husky is happier with a brother or sister. But the 'only child' can also be happy with a creative and patient owner.

There are a lot of challenges to owning a husky. But if you are up to the challenge, if you have a need to go on brisk walks, if you own a powerful vacuum cleaner, if you are looking for a beautiful and loving companion, if you have patience and a sense of humor, then you might be looking for one of US!! What shall we do next?

Excellent Sources of Information on Owning a Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky Online Profiler A survey to see if this is the right dog for you!
So...You want a Siberian Husky? (Siberian Husky Club of America)
Tails of the TundraThe Many traits of the Siberian Husky.
Why you want or do NOT want a Siberian Husky Do you or Don't you?
Bringing Home your Adopted Dog - Some great tips on how to help your rescued dog adjust to his new home. Important tip: Expect the worse, hope for the best and then you won't be disappointed!

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