Training a Husky Puppy
Now that you’re the owner of quite possibly the best looking breed of dog, you’ll need to learn how to effectively train your Husky puppy. The truth is that not only is the Siberian Husky a very beautiful and striking breed, but they are also very high maintenance. This breed requires a lot of work in terms of care and training. The following article will give you some great tips on how to effectively train your new Husky puppy.
Before we get started on how to train a Husky puppy, it’s important to remind you to keep in mind is that if you’re a first-time or inexperienced dog owner, you should probably choose an easier breed. Huskies are very strong willed and can be very stubborn at times. They require handlers who are true alphas or pack leaders. If you are a weak or unknowledgeable handler, you will be at high risk of raising a dog that is out-of-control.
So, after you’ve done your homework and you decide you are up for the challenge of this dog breed, you’re ready to begin. The rule that you’ll want to keep in mind every time you deal with your dog is to remain calm and assertive. If your Husky puppy senses that you’re not in control or that he can get away with something – HE WILL! This is a breed well-known for testing their owners; they’re escape artists, avid runners and pack dogs, so you must watch them carefully.
With that being said, here are some great ways to train your Husky puppy:
The first thing is setting rules. You must lay out whatever ground rules you want your puppy to follow from a young age. This means if you don’t want your Husky on the furniture or bed, don’t ever let him. If you give way even once, your dog will think he can continue doing it.
The next thing is crate training. Though some people are still against crate training, there is nothing wrong with it – in fact, a dog that’s been crate trained comes to think of the crate as a safe-haven or “den” where harm cannot get him. Beginning this form of training while your Husky is a baby is essential. Just make sure that you don’t take him out for simply starting to whine during this training (he will more than likely do a lot of this); that will teach the dog to whine to get attention, and you don’t want that behavior to develop.
Another great tool for training your Husky puppy is the clicker. The truth is that more and more dog trainers are suggesting clicker training. It works very well because dogs learn by association, so when you use the clicker you teach the dog that click means treat. Your Husky will anxiously await the sound of the clicker, knowing a treat is coming in return for doing what he’s asked.
An obvious form of training is leash training. Consider the fact that you will never own a dog you won’t need a leash for at least once in its life. Therefore, teaching your husky how to walk on a leash early will save you lost of headaches later on.
Socialization is key to a happy Husky. Therefore, while you are training your Husky puppy let him meet lots of new people. This will not only help make your puppy friendlier, but it will also make sure the dog’s temperament is stable; thus never snapping on a human.
In the end, training your Husky puppy is not hard, but it will take time and patience. Once you realize and accept the Husky way of life – you will do much better with the training. The best advice for someone wanting to train their Husky puppy is read lots of information, whether it be general information on Huskies or tips from an experienced dog trainer. Just remember to stay calm, assertive and make the most of the experience!
