Siberian Huskies: Not For The Faint Hearted

by Andrew Preston

Siberian Huskies have lived so long with mankind, that they are very human in their reasoning and personalities. They are extremely intelligent, problem-solving dogs that are quieter and more serious than other dog breeds. They still feel the pull of the wild strongly, and are apt to often be distracted or seem to be ignoring you. These are not dogs that will fall all over you lovingly at first sight. They will probably not be very impressed by you during your first meeting. You have to earn the love of a Siberian Husky.

Siberian Huskies are not like most other dogs. They do not do anything and everything to please their owners. They are the lawyers of the dog world - they won’t do a thing until they see how it benefits them. However, they love company, especially among other dogs, but also have been known to get along well with children and other animals. They are usually wary with strangers and even tend to shy away from strange dogs. They are more serious in nature and not very silly.

Siberian Huskies were bred to be busy and have a lot to do. They are not content to sit in on the couch and snooze all day. They want to go exploring, pull sleds to the next city and mark territory. If you don’t give them an outlet for their energy, they will find ways of letting it out that might not be so good for your home or your wallet. Siberian Huskies can get very destructive when they are bored.

Siberian Huskies were bred to pull heavy sleds across ice and snow for hours at a stretch. Consequentially, they need plenty of exercise and at least a half hour walk every day in order to be anywhere near trainable. They need toys and a purpose to life so they do not get bored. Heaven help you if your Siberian Husky gets bored. They are escape artists and will destroy doors to get outside and find something to do.

One interesting smell seems to trigger the call of the wild in them and they are off, ignoring you. You need some amount of physical strength to keep up with Siberian Huskies.

Siberian Huskies are not mean tempered, vicious or try to give you a hard time. But they are not fawning, overly affectionate dogs. You need to give them a good reason to perform any desired behavior or learn any commands.

Beating this dog will not work, as they will take either your arm off or just curl up in a corner and will not move. You need positive reinforcement, tender loving care and a sense of humor. Get professional help if you are at your wits end.

Siberian Huskies behave better when they get lots of exercise and attention. They were bred to pull heavy sleds for miles upon miles - so they are always ready to go. They need a big yard with a huge, sturdy fence. Siberian Huskies have been known to leap six foot fences, so if your fence if six feet or under, then you need to supervise them when they are in the yard.

About the Author:

Andrew Preston is an avid lover of the Siberian Husky and has a popular website that can show you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Siberian Husky. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Siberian Husky Personality plus a whole lot more.

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