Siberian husky untrained.

entwistlesj · Oct 27, 2009

Ok so Ive just come on here because I have a problem.
We own a 5 year old JRT and my dad is currently undergoing treatment for cancer and is spending a lot of time at home these days and he decided upon getting another dog to give him something to do and appease his boredom.
He bought a Husky.
The dog has been with us now for about 2 months ans still pees in the house (it took two weeks to train our JRT) and it's driving my mum crazy and my dad being as he is seems to have realise that he cannot blame other people (as he has been doing) much longer for the dogs mistakes.
My dad is a foolish person and bought the dog before having ever even so much as looked up on the breed and thinks that rubbing its nose in the mess and a slap will be enough for training. I have never been a fan of this method and I feel very sorry for the dog because now he is talking of getting rid of it because of his own failure to manage to look after it.

Its not even the dogs fault and I feel really bad for it and would hate to see it go as I have looked after a full grown northern iniuit before and know how satisfying it is when these dogs like you. I love this dog and I dont want it to suffer because of my complete arse of a father.

So the next few day I am off work and I want to spend some time with the dog and help it learn what to do and what not to do.
So has anyone here any advice?

Thank you.

Nicky09 · Oct 27, 2009

Huskies are notoriously hard to train but that is the worst way to housebreak a dog it doesn't actually teach them anything but to hide what they do from you. Take him out every hour, after he wakes up, when he eats, after playtime and before he goes to bed. Wait out there until he goes and praise and treat like crazy. Do NOT punish for going in the house

Nonnie · Oct 27, 2009

Tbh, unless your father can provide the sort of life that meets the dogs needs in regards to exercise, stimulation and training (remembering that a husky can never go off lead unless in a very secure area) then maybe it would be better to rehome the dog now before any major behavioural issues are created.

sid&kira · Oct 27, 2009

hi i have nearly 9 month old sibe

it took us 7 months to house train kira... so now we crate her. but she still wont tell us when she wants out... so you have ready to jump up quick lol.

they are a pleasure to own IF you know how to train them right... if you need any specifics just PM me, i'll try my best to help

Colliepoodle · Oct 27, 2009

Nonnie said:
Tbh, unless your father can provide the sort of life that meets the dogs needs in regards to exercise, stimulation and training (remembering that a husky can never go off lead unless in a very secure area) then maybe it would be better to rehome the dog now before any major behavioural issues are created.

What she said, with knobs on.

goodvic2 · Oct 28, 2009

I would re-home. Husky's are one of the most challenging breeds. I have 3 rescue dogs, all with their own issues. I also have a lot of energy and therefore my dogs benefit.

But I still would not get a husky.

It is better for all concerned to re-home the dog and hopefully your dad will learn a lesson.

The way you have described his house training is down right cruel and the dog will not understand. All that will happen is the dog will begin to fear your dad.

Re-home the dog so it gets the chance to enjoy a full life with a more appropriate owner.

Siberian husky untrained.

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