| Siberian Huskies are notorious for having a | | | | a sample of some everyday things you can do |
| mind of their own. If they think they're | | | | to achieve this. |
| being forced to do something they don't want | | | | |
| to, they'll scream as if you're trying to | | | | To start with, teach the puppy his name. All |
| kill them. They will howl in protest if they | | | | instructions should begin with your dog's |
| don't like even your most gentle commands and | | | | name, followed by the command. We all pay |
| will shriek as if being tortured if you | | | | attention when we hear our name called. |
| sternly rebuke them. They're not the best | | | | |
| pets to take out in public if you don't like | | | | Eat first, then feed your dog. When you play |
| being embarrassed. | | | | with your Siberian Husky, make sure you end |
| | | | up with possession of the object. Go through |
| Learning how to train a Siberian Husky can be | | | | doors and passageways before your dog. Rite |
| quite a challenge, due to their strong will | | | | of passage is important to dogs. Don't allow |
| and independent thinking. To train them | | | | your husky to sleep on the bed with you, at |
| properly, you will require a lot of | | | | least not until you have trained him. You |
| persistence and patience. | | | | don't want him to perceive that he is your |
| | | | equal. If your dog is blocking your path, |
| Siberian Huskies are easily bored with | | | | don't go around him - make him move out of |
| repetitive tasks. They will be happy to obey | | | | your way instead. |
| you as long as there isn't something more | | | | |
| interesting to distract them. If you're | | | | You need to get your husky used to having |
| looking for your typical adoring "man's best | | | | your hands around his food bowl. Start by |
| friend" do-anything-for-you type dog, you've | | | | adding tasty treats while he is eating, then |
| got the wrong breed here! Despite this, they | | | | get to the point where you can remove the |
| do bond easily and loyally to their human | | | | bowl while he is eating to add the treats. |
| owners, but in their own way. | | | | |
| | | | You want to get your dog used to seeing you |
| Siberian Huskies also have some bad habits. | | | | as dominant, but under conditions of trust. |
| They like to wander off and steal food after | | | | Gently put him down on his side or back and |
| digging a hole under the fence. The digging | | | | touch his ears, paws and so forth and give |
| instinct is strong and that, together with a | | | | him a massage to make it enjoyable for him. |
| need for exercise and a natural curiosity, | | | | |
| often leads them into mischief. You will need | | | | It is better to use a harness instead of a |
| a strong, well sunk fence if you want to keep | | | | collar and chain for your husky. Animals |
| your Siberian Husky at home. They have a | | | | attack at the throat and jugular, so if you |
| strong desire to run, so should never be left | | | | are trying to train a Siberian Husky by |
| to run free without a leash, for their own | | | | tugging on his neck, he will be too |
| safety. They can forget where home is and | | | | preoccupied with a sense of alarm and danger, |
| just run forever. | | | | to obey you. |
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| How to train a Siberian Husky is therefore a | | | | There are many more ways how to train a |
| more subtle art. You cannot force them. You | | | | Siberian Husky, but the above are good |
| must manipulate them so they see you as their | | | | starting points for becoming your dog's |
| leader, their inspiration. The trick is teach | | | | friend. Remember that security and trust are |
| them to perceive you as more important than | | | | important to a dog, so good training involves |
| them, without them knowing. The following is | | | | these two elements. |