Info need from Siberian Husky owners

Gina · 10-12-2004, 09:41 AM

Hello. Friends of my sisters are looking for a home for their 9 month male Siberian Husky. The reason he needs a new home is because he jumped on a young toddler..it appears just in play..but the toddler needed stitches. The current owners have two young children, the dog has always been wonderful with them. Don't really understand the whole situation..but this beautiful dog needs a new home and I'm thinking about adopting him..if he'll work with my present situation. I have a male neutered lab...a neutered female shepherd..and two neutered terriers. All of the dogs get along..except for one..a Jack Russell Terrier who keeps to himself. I have very nice outdoor kennels with large runs...plus I have two large fenced-in yard areas. The outdoor dogs, the lab and German Shepherd get lots of walks and plenty of outdoor time with us. The two terriers pretty much hang in the house. How do you think a Siberian Husky would fit into this mix? I have done some reading on them at different web sites..it appears they are friendly to other dogs and kids...and this guy supposedly has had some obedience training. The dog is not neutered and I would have him neutered immediately. Any suggestions? Comments??

fireworksinjuly · 10-12-2004, 10:13 AM

if you do, introduce on a neutral territory, then bring the dog into their home. they see it as their space- hes the "intruder", hopefully theyll be nice to him, but they may have a few spats once and a while.

neuter- YES...asap

they may fight a bit, but thats ok to a point, to establish dominance and pecking order...(my Min Pins can beat up my Samoyed if they do it right)...

train him good...

with all that and some patience i think it could work just fine...

Alexis · 10-12-2004, 01:00 PM

Hi there!
I agree with meeting on neutral territory! I don't think that you will have a breed-clashing problem, but there could be personality issues. You know your dogs and how they respond to other dogs. Take it slow.... let the husky out alone at first, then let them all out of short periods of time together ALWAYS SUPERVISED! Have a hose handy for potential dog fights (spraying them with water usually breaks up fights).
One thing to know about huskies is that they have an EXTREME prey drive and they have a tendency to run away. I grew up with two huskies and just LOVED them. Great dogs! LOTS of energy!
Good luck!

IceyBlueSibes · 10-20-2004, 12:52 PM

I deffinetly agree, meet on neutral territory!

I have two of them, and here are some things I have noticed about them, especially as far as interacting with other dogs, and being outside.

Other dogs
1.) They get along well with other dogs
2.) If a dog bares its teeth, or growls... they react back, and won't give up
3.) Love little dogs, especially if they are willing to play

4.) Don't like yappy dogs, or any dog for that matter that will give them 'sass'
5.) Play to no end! They will play with other dogs for hours if allowed to!

Outside
1.) DIGGERS! These guys love to dig, and left to boredom or reason to escape, they WILL find a way to get out. Sometimes it's best to run a 'hot wire' underneath the fence if they dig to get out. Mine have never gotten out before, and we currently have a 4 ft chain link fence. The most I would suggest, if you find they are jumpers or climbers, is ATLEAST a 6ft fence. There are many sibes though that have been known to clear a 7 footer with ease.
2.) Don't use invisible fences! These dogs have a slightly higher pain tolerance and a very high prey drive. If they get enough in them to want ot chase something, they'll endure that quick shock, but, will they want to endure it again to come back home? Just a tip or suggestion on invisi. fences.
3.) These guys are pack animals, and enjoy being with their family. I would suggest atleast frequent visits to be inside with its 'pack'. They do enjoy to be outside though, but keep in mind, these guys are pretty dogs, and will happilly go home with anyone, so becarful of any intruders that may come into your yard. But I don't think you'll have a problem with that if you keep your shep. outside! hehe

If you have any trouble as far as fencing goes, and he turns out to be a climber, you can angle part of the fence so he can't get over, but if he's a jumper than this will just help him!

Not all of them escape though, but when they want to they're good at it!
Like I said, my two have either, a. not figured out how to get out of the fence, or b. just don't want to!

Also, watch him around your smaller dog. He may want to play alot, and since they have a high prey drive, he may want to chase your smaller dog. And if he does play, of course, you don't want him to hurt him out of friendly-ness

And always remember, these guys should never be left offleash! Also, depending on where you live, if it gets hot out in the summer or spring time, don't shave their coat! It actually insulates the cool air during the summer time. If you keep him outside, just be sure to have plently of fresh cool water for him to drink, and maybe a few blocks of ice, to keep the water cool, and to have him play with! Mine love um! A small plastic kiddy pool is good to help keep them cool. As well with some blocks of ice. The only thing I woudl ever suggest trimming on them in the summer time is the hair on their toes. We trim out dogs hairs in the summer and spring time, but during winter let the hair grow out to keep their toes warm!

Good luck! Hope to see pics of the new furkid! Sorry for this being so long, just thought I would give you some advice!

10-12-2004, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gina Pound Pup Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 78	Info need from Siberian Husky owners Hello. Friends of my sisters are looking for a home for their 9 month male Siberian Husky. The reason he needs a new home is because he jumped on a young toddler..it appears just in play..but the toddler needed stitches. The current owners have two young children, the dog has always been wonderful with them. Don't really understand the whole situation..but this beautiful dog needs a new home and I'm thinking about adopting him..if he'll work with my present situation. I have a male neutered lab...a neutered female shepherd..and two neutered terriers. All of the dogs get along..except for one..a Jack Russell Terrier who keeps to himself. I have very nice outdoor kennels with large runs...plus I have two large fenced-in yard areas. The outdoor dogs, the lab and German Shepherd get lots of walks and plenty of outdoor time with us. The two terriers pretty much hang in the house. How do you think a Siberian Husky would fit into this mix? I have done some reading on them at different web sites..it appears they are friendly to other dogs and kids...and this guy supposedly has had some obedience training. The dog is not neutered and I would have him neutered immediately. Any suggestions? Comments??

10-12-2004, 10:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
fireworksinjuly Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,585 Rep Power: 142	if you do, introduce on a neutral territory, then bring the dog into their home. they see it as their space- hes the "intruder", hopefully theyll be nice to him, but they may have a few spats once and a while. neuter- YES...asap they may fight a bit, but thats ok to a point, to establish dominance and pecking order...(my Min Pins can beat up my Samoyed if they do it right)... train him good... with all that and some patience i think it could work just fine...
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10-12-2004, 01:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alexis Greater Swiss Mtn Dogs Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 282 Rep Power: 82	Hi there! I agree with meeting on neutral territory! I don't think that you will have a breed-clashing problem, but there could be personality issues. You know your dogs and how they respond to other dogs. Take it slow.... let the husky out alone at first, then let them all out of short periods of time together ALWAYS SUPERVISED! Have a hose handy for potential dog fights (spraying them with water usually breaks up fights). One thing to know about huskies is that they have an EXTREME prey drive and they have a tendency to run away. I grew up with two huskies and just LOVED them. Great dogs! LOTS of energy! Good luck!

10-20-2004, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
IceyBlueSibes Eyes = Mirror to the soul Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jupiter, Fla. Posts: 7,754 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 272	I deffinetly agree, meet on neutral territory! I have two of them, and here are some things I have noticed about them, especially as far as interacting with other dogs, and being outside. Other dogs 1.) They get along well with other dogs 2.) If a dog bares its teeth, or growls... they react back, and won't give up 3.) Love little dogs, especially if they are willing to play 4.) Don't like yappy dogs, or any dog for that matter that will give them 'sass' 5.) Play to no end! They will play with other dogs for hours if allowed to! Outside 1.) DIGGERS! These guys love to dig, and left to boredom or reason to escape, they WILL find a way to get out. Sometimes it's best to run a 'hot wire' underneath the fence if they dig to get out. Mine have never gotten out before, and we currently have a 4 ft chain link fence. The most I would suggest, if you find they are jumpers or climbers, is ATLEAST a 6ft fence. There are many sibes though that have been known to clear a 7 footer with ease. 2.) Don't use invisible fences! These dogs have a slightly higher pain tolerance and a very high prey drive. If they get enough in them to want ot chase something, they'll endure that quick shock, but, will they want to endure it again to come back home? Just a tip or suggestion on invisi. fences. 3.) These guys are pack animals, and enjoy being with their family. I would suggest atleast frequent visits to be inside with its 'pack'. They do enjoy to be outside though, but keep in mind, these guys are pretty dogs, and will happilly go home with anyone, so becarful of any intruders that may come into your yard. But I don't think you'll have a problem with that if you keep your shep. outside! hehe If you have any trouble as far as fencing goes, and he turns out to be a climber, you can angle part of the fence so he can't get over, but if he's a jumper than this will just help him! Not all of them escape though, but when they want to they're good at it! Like I said, my two have either, a. not figured out how to get out of the fence, or b. just don't want to! Also, watch him around your smaller dog. He may want to play alot, and since they have a high prey drive, he may want to chase your smaller dog. And if he does play, of course, you don't want him to hurt him out of friendly-ness And always remember, these guys should never be left offleash! Also, depending on where you live, if it gets hot out in the summer or spring time, don't shave their coat! It actually insulates the cool air during the summer time. If you keep him outside, just be sure to have plently of fresh cool water for him to drink, and maybe a few blocks of ice, to keep the water cool, and to have him play with! Mine love um! A small plastic kiddy pool is good to help keep them cool. As well with some blocks of ice. The only thing I woudl ever suggest trimming on them in the summer time is the hair on their toes. We trim out dogs hairs in the summer and spring time, but during winter let the hair grow out to keep their toes warm! Good luck! Hope to see pics of the new furkid! Sorry for this being so long, just thought I would give you some advice!

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