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