Another Siberian Husky may happen

[SpyroTDragon]

What's up peoples

Well, I'm sure you all know my Husky, Sentel. She's over two years old and full of life. Well, there might be a chance that she'll have a companion. And it wil be another Husky.
It' will be black and white with blue eyes. Hopefully Sentel will adapt to the new addition.

Do you think?

[Lo]

Hi there, Dragon!

Oh I am so pleased and excited to learn you may be giving Sentel a little buddy to play with!! I am sure they'll get along fine.

Just a tip. When the new addition approaches, reward Sentel with a tasty morsel so that she associates the new dog with positive things. Every time the playmate comes near Sentel and you reward Sentel first and also reward the new dog.

Good luck - food is the only language that most dogs respond to but it's a great way to condition them into good behaviours ;)

I'm coming to Canada this year - maybe I might pass your way and get to see your pets!! :D

[Omega]

That's awesome! You'll have to post photos!

Our Malamute desperately needs a companion, she's almost two and I don't think I can keep up with her!

Sadly I don't think it's likely to happen, though =(

[SpyroTDragon]

Hi there, Dragon!

Oh I am so pleased and excited to learn you may be giving Sentel a little buddy to play with!! I am sure they'll get along fine.

Just a tip. When the new addition approaches, reward Sentel with a tasty morsel so that she associates the new dog with positive things. Every time the playmate comes near Sentel and you reward Sentel first and also reward the new dog.

Good luck - food is the only language that most dogs respond to but it's a great way to condition them into good behaviours ;)

I'm coming to Canada this year - maybe I might pass your way and get to see your pets!! :D

I'm a U.S. citizen. I'll take your advise on it. Thanks.

[WhatsHisFace]

What's up peoples

Well, I'm sure you all know my Husky, Sentel. She's over two years old and full of life. Well, there might be a chance that she'll have a companion. And it wil be another Husky.
It' will be black and white with blue eyes. Hopefully Sentel will adapt to the new addition.

Do you think?

Dogs usually react to intruders in a negative way. Especially wolf-like dogs, such as the Husky. Expect a blood bath.

[Gillie]

That would be lovely to have another Husky. I do love them myself, beautiful dogs
There are some who race in the woods not far from here.
To say that wolf like dogs react in a bad way is just not true at all. I have a German Shepherd and brought in two collie puppies in. Introduce them first off the best way. I used a puppy pen.
They feel secure as much as anything in them at night, mine used to go to them when they tired.
Do hope you get her or him and show some photographs. :)

[Omega]

Dogs usually react to intruders in a negative way. Especially wolf-like dogs, such as the Husky. Expect a blood bath.

Wrong.

My husky doesn't even make so much as a sound with strangers, usually she can't even be bothered with them so just sits down somewhere.

I've often found it's the little dogs that are worse; e.g. loud, bad behaviour, etc. I assume because the owners think they're small and need protecting which in turn gives the dog a complex.

If you're a fan of Ceaser Milan's Dog Whisperer, he suggests the best way to introduce a new dog is in a neutral place, such as a dog park or some other public area where the current dog can't get territorial.

He also suggests that when getting a dog from a pound, to walk the dog before bringing it in to the house, to get rid of excess energy.

[SpyroTDragon]

Dogs usually react to intruders in a negative way. Especially wolf-like dogs, such as the Husky. Expect a blood bath.


That's very funny, guy. Once again your negativity prevails.

[SpyroTDragon]

That would be lovely to have another Husky. I do love them myself, beautiful dogs
There are some who race in the woods not far from here.
To say that wolf like dogs react in a bad way is just not true at all. I have a German Shepherd and brought in two collie puppies in. Introduce them first off the best way. I used a puppy pen.
They feel secure as much as anything in them at night, mine used to go to them when they tired.
Do hope you get her or him and show some photographs. :)

More likely to be a he dog. However, it may or may not happen because of time from home for me and another expense in my hands. But, I'm sure it's all worth it when the two
spent time together. I hope this one grows fast. They will both pull me on my snowboard.

[Gillie]

More likely to be a he dog. However, it may or may not happen because of time from home for me and another expense in my hands. But, I'm sure it's all worth it when the two
spent time together. I hope this one grows fast. They will both pull me on my snowboard.

I do hope you get your dog, Great if they can pull you on your snow board, they love it don't they?
Always think it is nice to have two dogs if possible. You are right about expense there and being away.

[Lo]

At the end of the day, Huskies can be territorial as can all dogs. They are fundamentally wolves at the end of the day and all dogs require a "pecking order".

It is up to the owners to maintain "top dog" status. Only then can we exert some form of control and authority. Police Dog Handlers would confirm this - they always use the GSD (German Shepherd Dog), for handling criminals because they channel their in-built aggression and train the dogs to high standards.

There are occasions whereby dogs can be exceptionally placid and tolerant but all dogs (not unlike humans), have a cut-off point and one should never underestimate their tremendous tendency to turn on their handlers, especially if riled or unwell.

But it is essential to maintain your own status in said "pack". One should never ever afford a dog too much status. By that I mean allowing loafing about on the sofa and helping itself to free grub ;)

All dogs need to recognise that YOU are the boss. Any dog that is protective of it's owner should not be treated as though it has served you some form of flattery. That is a dominant trait and it needs to be wiped out.

Badly trained dogs or puppies will vie for your attention and you must ignore the cute factor and resist all begging tendencies when you are eating. Remember never to feed your dog until you have first eaten for this will reinforce (very strongly, in fact), the pecking order. Eat and let a hungry dog sit and wait. Never feed from your plate either. He'll soon know who is in charge because in the wilds, the Alpha male/female get to eat first and only then can the pack approach the leftovers :)

Here endeth today's ramble :D

[Lo]

Dogs usually react to intruders in a negative way. Especially wolf-like dogs, such as the Husky. Expect a blood bath.

Sorry but all dogs are derived from the wolf and your comments were neither helpful nor encouraging.

Try actually giving someone something useful to work with rather than make random and pointless statements presumably designed to scaremonger a person clearly devoted to animals :rolleyes:

Sorry but just my view, no offence ;)

PS: Spyro, my apologies, I assumed you were from the Great North and...you are welcome. If you need any proper advice you know where to find me :) (Usually on here rambling about some nonsense or other!) :D

[dumah's wraith]

It really depends on the dog. They all have personalities and inclinations. So there's a possibility of a bloodbath, but only a possibility. WhatsHisFace is entitled to his (?) opinion.

[SpyroTDragon]

It really depends on the dog. They all have personalities and inclinations. So there's a possibility of a bloodbath, but only a possibility. WhatsHisFace is entitled to his (?) opinion.

Call it an opinion. I call it the othger side of optomistic. I have experiences with other people's dogs. Some are friendly towards me mainly for the first time. And the others are on the defensive. I don't back up or show fear. I stand firmly and look straight in the eye.
Right away, their calm. Show the friendliness.

Now, the whathisface is not paying attention. I said I do currently have a Siberian Husky since August 4 of 2007 as a pup. All the way from the outskirts of Pittsburg. This pup has grown attach to me. Learned a lot. This is one smart dog. And very physical active. Today, I went running with her.

Anyone believes that a bloodbath would occur. I laugh loudly. A joke. Tell you what. Never,
but NEVER, would I want a bloodbath between two dogs fighting as a sport, like the way the NFL player Vick (Now with the Eagles team.)

[SpyroTDragon]

Sorry but all dogs are derived from the wolf and your comments were neither helpful nor encouraging.

Try actually giving someone something useful to work with rather than make random and pointless statements presumably designed to scaremonger a person clearly devoted to animals :rolleyes:

Sorry but just my view, no offence ;)

PS: Spyro, my apologies, I assumed you were from the Great North and...you are welcome. If you need any proper advice you know where to find me :) (Usually on here rambling about some nonsense or other!) :D

No need for apologies. I visited Canada before more than twice.

[Lo]

No need for apologies. I visited Canada before more than twice.

Thanks, Spyro! Where did you visit? I plan to be there this year of course - so much to explore! :D

Well best of luck if you get a new puppy and remember I am always on hand if you have any problems or need a few pointers! ;)

Lo :wave:

[Lo]

It really depends on the dog. They all have personalities and inclinations. So there's a possibility of a bloodbath, but only a possibility. WhatsHisFace is entitled to his (?) opinion.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I happened to find Whatshisface's opinion rather unfounded. It lacked any semblance of evidence.

"Dogs usually react to intruders in a negative way. Especially wolf-like dogs, such as the Husky. Expect a blood bath. "

That is an exceptionally one-sided view and somewhat uninformative. All dogs have bad days, just like us and every other living creature, as you have hinted at :)

Even the most ordinarily placid dog can turn on a person if riled sufficiently. Huskies are always placed in a set order when towing a sleigh in the snowy "outback" regions.

Every pack of dogs, no matter what the breed, will establish their own pecking order but if they are to be domesticated somewhat then they need to understand that the owner is "top dog". You can't change their behaviours unless you encourage and train them - it's a form of trickery really when you use food as a reward. At the end of the day it is all about association. Many dogs who are insufficiently socialised from a young age can develop fear-based aggression. Some dogs are incurable even with professional help from a qualified trainer and sadly, have to be put to sleep because they will attack young children. So even the best of training can't change a dog's in-built behavioural problems sometimes - just like some humans can't be cured and end up incarcerated in a mental health facility.

[dumah's wraith]

Exactly.

[Gillie]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I happened to find Whatshisface's opinion rather unfounded. It lacked any semblance of evidence.

"Dogs usually react to intruders in a negative way. Especially wolf-like dogs, such as the Husky. Expect a blood bath. "

That is an exceptionally one-sided view and somewhat uninformative. All dogs have bad days, just like us and every other living creature, as you have hinted at :)
just like some humans can't be cured and end up incarcerated in a mental health facility.

That is so true, Bad breeding, inbreeding as well
As Lo says.

In the end a lot of the onus is on the owner, except in some circumstances. If you get the puppy from a few Weeks old
Breed a dominant male with a female with the same Genes, Inbreeding too.
It is trouble.
All dogs should be trained to a certain degree, from an early age, in fact from the start,you are in charge not them, no matter the breed
My hubby has been obedience training and showing for years, that is the extreme to some.

I know people who cannot go near their dog when it has food or a Toy. That is dominant behaviour.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/gillie6/funny-dog-pictures-dog-has-an-igloo.jpg

[SpyroTDragon]

Gillie

That is a cute pic of the Husky in the igloo! Looks just like my Sentel.

[Gillie]

Gillie

That is a cute pic of the Husky in the igloo! Looks just like my Sentel.

I thought it was "cute" nice it looks like your Sentel. I ilked the Igloo bit. :)

[SpyroTDragon]

Well peoples

The newcomer will be on hold mabey between next week, and in April. Most likely I'll be traveling again to Pennsylvania where I got Sentel from back in Aug. 4 of 2007. Just two weeks after the demise of Sable (my first)

I was given the runaround by this club that sells puppies they get from breeders. Well, it's best to go to a breeder. That's where I got Sentel from.

[dumah's wraith]

Forgot to mention earlier: Sentel's a beautiful name. Does it mean something?

[SpyroTDragon]

Forgot to mention earlier: Sentel's a beautiful name. Does it mean something?

Well, I made that name up. It is short for centennial, but spelled with an "S". And also it means the first Siberian Huskies (decendents of Siberia) came to North America 100 hundred years ago. 100 year anniversary of these dogs in North America. So, that is why I named her Sentel.