Owning a husky/ Alaskan malamute

the kid · Post by **the kid** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:16 pm

aardvark wrote:
fireyrob wrote:Just be a man and get a shih tzu
Ever been to the one in Adelaide? Now that's a shit zoo... it's no wonder that it's going bankrupt!

And you reckon my "wires crossed" pun was bad !!

Post by **Wattie** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:32 pm

Naked Twin wrote:If you haven't owned a dog before or understand pack mentality this would not be my first choice. You have to be ultra disciplined as they are extremely strong willed and intelligent dogs.

Get some advice from the breeding society on techniques to train, control and entertain the dog and as Aarvark says never back down, they will exploit any weakness.

When I was chief instructor at a dog training club I hated them mainly because half the owners had no idea about how to control the dog, and as others have mentioned they are very good at pulling, so you can imagine what a adult male or female can to do a 15 year old girl on the end of a leash.

All breeds have issues, if you are smart no dog should give you a problem

Having met Timmyrocks' missus, she's smaller than most 15 year olds

She will be better off with a horse saddle and reins.

timmyrocks · Post by **timmyrocks** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:49 pm

Wattie wrote:
Naked Twin wrote:If you haven't owned a dog before or understand pack mentality this would not be my first choice. You have to be ultra disciplined as they are extremely strong willed and intelligent dogs.

Get some advice from the breeding society on techniques to train, control and entertain the dog and as Aarvark says never back down, they will exploit any weakness.

When I was chief instructor at a dog training club I hated them mainly because half the owners had no idea about how to control the dog, and as others have mentioned they are very good at pulling, so you can imagine what a adult male or female can to do a 15 year old girl on the end of a leash.

All breeds have issues, if you are smart no dog should give you a problem

Having met Timmyrocks' missus, she's smaller than most 15 year olds
She will be better off with a horse saddle and reins.

thats the plan wattie,,,,, seeing as they love pulling so much i'll make a little carrige up for her and the dog can go nuts

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:26 pm

Wattie wrote: Having met Timmyrocks' missus, she's smaller than most 15 year olds
She will be better off with a horse saddle and reins.

That explains how she'll keep Timmy under control. What about the dog?

timmyrocks · Post by **timmyrocks** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:53 pm

heres my little (bloody getting bigger fast!!!!) baby girl

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timmyrocks · Post by **timmyrocks** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:56 pm

isnt she adorable!!!!
she has already learnt sit, stay, shake, drop, roll over, high 5, high 10, kisses and cuddles

she is very treat responsive

were currently walking her and shes doing great, a little bit of a poo sometimes but gets the point with a firm tug on the leash.

only dug one hole in a spot were O.K with and have let her know thats the spot to dig and made it nice and soft for her

she's enrolled in puppy school and me n the missus couldn't be happier

-b-r-e-n-t- · Post by **-b-r-e-n-t-** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:14 pm

Mate she's gorgeous! Owned a Husky for over 10 years and they are a fantastic dog! Very friendly and loyal. Just make sure you start training them when they are young and keep them occupied. They love to dig and prep yourself when you take them walking! Once they take off you can't stop them so just go with it

Possum · Post by **Possum** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:56 pm

Thats a gorgeous bundle of trouble!

I used to live with a chick who had 2 males, father and son.. great guard dogs. Well trained for her when she was home, but she couldnt explain how they chewed the handles off my $$$ knives which were in a wrap on the bench

Good luck

2010zx6r · Post by **2010zx6r** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:35 pm

I've owned mine for 12 years and I think she's great. She's a cross between a husky and malamute.
She loves to walk and likes to pull hard. But I found a lead that made walking her so much easier. It's a halti, which just wraps around her head and snout so instead of having to pull her entire body weight to pull her up you just pull her head.
She can try and dig at times mainly to bury some food. But she's so smart and listens really well.
Very loyal and playful, doesn't bark but can howl at times. Love a swim and when she gets hot loves to place her front legs and head in bucket of water. Worst quality of breed is the fur, but if you keep up with it it's not bad. Don't regret getting her.
She has a great personality also.

timmyrocks · Post by **timmyrocks** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:27 pm

Nice dog mate

Yer she's going great with the training and being really good. Were not going to stop her from digging, as long as its in the right places

Were brushing her every 2 days, she really enjoys it

We have got her the Haiti walking face collar, she didn't really like it so we will try when she's a bit bigger cause it was a bit big.
We have a few mal and husky owners in our area and have been more than helpful with tips

were just waiting for her kennel cough injection then she can play with them

I'll keep the photos up as she gets bigger. Won't be to long hehe

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:16 pm

Awww, how cute!! Can I have her?

timmyrocks · Post by **timmyrocks** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 7:04 am

Haha when we go on holidays to S.A I'll drop her by

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:20 am

timmyrocks wrote:Haha when we go on holidays to S.A I'll drop her by

Thanks.

Leanne · Post by **Leanne** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:33 pm

Sooooooooo CUTE!

Keep the pics coming as she grows please.

All the best with the new addition to your family. I'm sure you guys will be great puppy/dog parents given the time and effort you put in to preparing for her.

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