It Won't Stop!

As I mentioned in the previous post, taking care of the moulting situation of a Siberian Husky can get a little hectic.

Watch above to see how bad it can get

Did You Know?

• It is a common belief that Huskies are not smart animals. In fact, they are an extremely intelligent breed and can also be incredibly stubborn. Training requires a lot of time and patience, and should be started at an early age.
• The Husky may be a wonderful companion, but don't let the appearance fool you, the breed does not make a good watchdog or guard dog! They are way too friendly for that type of job.
• The average lifespan of a Siberian Husky is 12-14 years.
• As an owner of the breed, this next fact is the one I am most familiar with - With most dogs comes the season for moulting; in the case of the Siberian Husky, it is not simple. The entire undercoat of the dog comes out in clumps (similar to sheep's wool).  This generally occurs twice a year. Indication of this process is seen by small clumps falling out. When this happens, it is time to start combing!                  
• Huskies are very loving and kind with children, they exhibit nothing but the purest love and energy.

How to Train Your Siberian Husky

Siberian Huskies are notorious for having a mind of their own. If they feel like they're being forced to do something they don't want to do, they will howl and scream just like a little kid. Even gentle commands can evoke howling and stern commands may send them shrieking as if being tortured. 
It is not easy to master the skill of training this breed. It can be quite a challenge due to their independent thinking. Patience and persistence is required in order to train them properly. 
You cannot force them. Training the breed can be considered to some people an "art". It is essential to manipulate them and make them see you as their leader.
There are simple ways to create this impression with your dog.  The best way to start is teaching the puppy his name. All instructions should begin with your dog’s name, followed by the command. We all pay attention and perk up when we hear our name called first, right?
Having your dog see you as dominant is extremely important. Gently get your dog on his or her side and touch the ears, paws, etc. Give a massage, make it enjoyable. This will develop not only the dominant impression you are aiming for, but security and trust as well. 
One easy way to carry out your training is to eat first, then feed your dog. Do not let him perceive you as an equal!


These are just a few quick tips in order to have your Husky obey you. For a complete guide, check out    siberianhusky.trainpetdog.com

Demon, Nana, Mac, Diesel, Degger, Yodel and Sniff!

In the comedy movie Snow Dogs, Siberian Huskies had their most famous appearance. The story begins when Miami dentist Ted Brooks learns that his mother has passed away and that he was named in her will. He travels to Alaska to claim his inheritance, but instead of receiving the large chunk of change that many people would expect to inherit, Ted instead receives his mother's pack of rowdy sled dogs and her property. At first he is quite awkward towards the dogs as he hates dogs, but as time goes on he becomes comfortable with the new situation, and even learns how to mush. 

I remember watching this movie with my family a few years ago, and we all loved it. From the film, we can easily see that the breed are truly wondrous companions. They are without a doubt affectionate, friendly, determined and strong. The actions of the breed make it apparent that they are alert, and eager to please their owner.

That's My Girl

Me and my Siberian Husky Angel on Spring Break!

Woof, Woof, Bark!

 Within the first year that my girl Angel lived with us, I was able to teach her a set of commands that she remembers to this very day. I successfully taught her to sit, hand me her left paw, hand me the right paw, lay down, roll over, get up, and catch a bite sized piece of food in the air. She does this now with ease, urging me on to continue our little game. The relationship that formed between us is one that is difficult to describe. We have created games with one another, and we are always able to sense when something is wrong. She gets noticeably upset when I leave her, and knowing that only draws me closer to her. When I was back home this past week for spring break, I walked through the door expecting her to come trotting right on up to me. But no, instead, she was visibly mad at me, refusing to play with me until I caved in and shared with her some of my lunch.

Angel may be able to respond accordingly to a wide range of words and phrases, but our relationship goes far beyond those commands. It seems as if she has thoughts, emotions, desires and fears. Sometimes I feel that I am able to understand them, but I often don't. Over the past few years i've realized that dogs truly can become one of man's best friends. 

Little dog's head inside Siberian Husky's mouth

What is that?

It has probably been about five years already that Angel has lived with my mother and I, and I must say that one of her most amusing acts happens when she lays down. Most dogs (or so you would think) lay down in a normal position, you know, stomach on the ground, paws out, that sort of thing. But not Angel, over the past five years that we have had her, day after day Angel lays in her favorite corner of the living room. All four legs to the sky, paws suspended in air, top of her head on the floor, and tongue out. Just about everyone I know finds it to be hilarious.
See for yourself. . .

                       *This is not Angel, sadly I do not have a picture of her in the pose.

and just for the record, Angel is a little more extreme with it, 

she prefers to be on her back, completely upside down.

Look at the Puppy!

About a year ago, a good friend of mine adopted two ambrosial blue eyed Siberian puppies. Together, we set up a little playroom for the youngsters in his living room and the two of them went to town. It was probably one of the cutest things i've ever seen watching the two of them play, delivering playful paw slaps going back and forth. For hours on end the two of them went at it, entertaining each other with their playful and energetic demeanor. It only made me wish I adopted Angel at a younger age! 

Here's a look at how delightful these puppies can really be!

Born to Run

It was one of those unbearable hot august days, I was out and about with my friends around town while my mom was in the backyard having lunch with a friend. Of course Angel was out there with them, laying in the sun off the leash minding her own business. My mom noticed a guilty look on her face as she stood up and walked across the yard. During the split second my mom took to turn away and do something, Angel took off after a groundhog that had mistakenly wandered into our yard. My mom called me in a frenzy, describing the worst, and how Angel could be running for miles before she stops and realizes what she did. After an hour or so of driving around and searching for her, we began to get very worried. We met up in the backyard and she showed me where she took off and how the groundhog had come through the bushes in my neighbors yard. As we got closer, we realized that Angel wasn't halfway across town, She was simply sleeping, basking in the sun 15 feet away from us in my neighbors backyard. These are the behaviors that define her, a one of a kind dog that flaunts a goofy but ecstatic personality.

Read the running away section!

http://users.tpg.com.au/users/cnicholl/owning_a_husky.htm

Look at those eyes!

Most people seem to believe that the fur color of a Siberian Husky is either “Black and White”, or “Gray and White”. Another common belief is that all Huskies have blue eyes. In fact, neither one of those assumptions are true. The Siberian Husky is known to have medium sized, oval shaped eyes that come in a variety of eye colors, ranging from ice blues to amber and brown. Eyes can be half blue and half brown (parti-eyed), or can have one blue eye and one brown eye (bi-eyed). One common assumption is that bi-eyed or parti-eyed dogs are mixed breed dogs, which is in fact, false.

Blue Eyes:

Brown Eyes:

Parti-Colored:

Bi-Eyed:

Amber:

I Love You!!

So about a month ago I was home for the weekend, and as a result of boredom I was searching through the many random videos on youtube, and I stumbled upon this. As we all know, communication with your dog is key and creating a loving relationship is just as important.

All my life I have been told that dogs cannot speak as we do, but after watching the short clip below, i'm pretty sure all of those people have been proven wrong. Huskies have a very wide range of vocals that can go from high whines to the low-pitched “woo” sound some people mistake for growling. In fact, it's also a Huskies way of showing he likes you and/or loves you because Huskies are very talkative dogs especially when they bond closely with their owners (just like the video!) I have learned (from experience) that Siberians have been known to mimic household activities and can even talk just like humans! Don't believe me? Well check it out...

Holding Down The House!

The genuine love of people is what has made the Siberian Husky such a popular companion. Many families are pleased with dogs that have a sixth sense for protection, and that is exactly the behavior that Siberian Huskies do not display. As an owner, I can say from experience that the Siberian will happily sit and watch outsiders come in and out of their owners home. My girl Angel always plops herself comfortably right in the middle of the living room, and for hours watches my friends and I come in and out of the house throughout the day with her modest, and unchanged demeanor. It has been confirmed that huskies do not have guarding instincts and will normally greet “intruders” the same as any other visitor. I am certain that Angel would playfully watch a burglar come into our home, give them a lick on the ankle, and help carry out our tv.

Snow Control

Born and raised by the natives of Siberia called the "Chukchi", the breed has been recognized as an economical use of transportation, and have been used for thousands of years. The Siberian Husky dates all the way back to the ice age, when their traits were put to the test, and the breed was used to pull the sleds of humans and aid them in survival in the harsh conditions. With an impressive set of strength and high intelligence, the breed has been given the ability to master almost any terrain.

Jean Boissonneault from Quebec, driving his team around a race course.

In 1908, Siberian Huskies were used for the first All-Alaskan Sweepstakes, an event where "mushers" take their dogs on a 408 mile long dog sled race. Being quite happy to work for hours on end, the breed is being used for those very same purposes to this very day. Although, a single Siberian would go through some trouble pulling a full sled on its own through the terrain, so instead, the true strength lies in numbers and as a team, they are able to accomplish an immense amount, pulling sleds and supplies while covering great distances.


The debate over how much weight a Siberian Husky can pull has been debated for years, and after conducting a little research, it seems as if the breed has the ability to pull the equivalent of it's own weight. In essence, if a Siberian Husky weighs 60 pounds, it will have the ability to pull roughly 60 pounds. 

The Siberian!

The Siberian Husky, a well known active and energetic breed, can be recognized by it's double coat and distinctive features. As the original descendants of the "Sled Dog", the breed has become a household favorite and an intelligent companion. Angel landed on our doorstep at the beginning of my freshman year back in High School, and since then, there is no denying the unconditional love.

One of the most amusing qualities about my girl Angel is her inability to bark like the average dog. Instead, a docile and unique "yelp" is let out, (sounding almost as a little child!). Since we adopted her (at 5 years old), her anomalous personality has began to shine, proving to us that she truly is much more intelligent than we initially thought. She has always been an extremely quiet dog, but don't let her silence fool you. She is well aware of the actions she is not supposed to do, and she can't help but sit on her little round bed in the kitchen and with that look of  guilt on her face when she has done something wrong.
My mother has done a terrific job making hr obedient, and she has created a relationship with her that I find to be truly remarkable. Every night, Angel sleeps on the little round bed in the kitchen, and the words "kitchen girl" has her hears perked straight up to the sky and her paws scurrying off in an instant.
When I came back home last Thanksgiving break, I was expecting to walk through the door and have her come trotting right on up to me. But no, instead she was mad at me, refusing to play with me until I caved in and shared with her some of my lunch. After that, she forgot all about me going off to school.
Somehow, I tend to find myself blowing in her face and ears daily, fully aware that it drives her absolutely insane. I always get my face too close when I do this, and she playfully tries to hit me with her paw, as if we were surrounded by ropes in a boxing ring.
I'm not going to lie, I am always chasing her around or teasing her with treats. One thing I always get a kick out of is when I throw a blanket over her and cover her completely. She pauses for a second, and then frantically tries to find her way out. The process never gets old, time after time I find the look of playfulness and curiosity peering at me through the blanket that is still half covering her face.

                                               Angel poking her head up and out of the blanket.