Why Do I Hate Siberian Huskies?!? #husky #dogbreed

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A big drawback with huskies is that they are so beautiful and have such striking looks that a lot of people get them for the wrong reasons. Most people are not prepared to meet their needs.

[edwinamendelssohn]

Dogs that are bred for specific purposes need an outlet for what's bred into them it seems. We had a birder collie in our neighborhood who always herded the children playing or tried to herd cars. 😄

[kurtwagner]

As a kid in the 90s we had a Dalmatian. Why? 101 Dalmatians. The thing is Dalmatians are highly active dogs and with no outlet at home besides 2 walks a day, our dog started nipping me and my brother in the arms trying to herd us. She growled at my father when he tried to leave for work and got protective over my mum.

To this day I feel a bit anxious around Dalmatians.
We ended up rehoming her.

Please make sure the dog you want fits your life style and you meet their needs or its a disaster waiting to happen.

[siberianhuskyhusky]

Thank you. I hope this shorts reduce the numbers of abandoned Siberian Huskies in the future. The breed is wonderful in so many ways, but it is a huge, I mean, huge commitment to keep your SH happy and content mentally and physically EVERY DAY. However, once you earn respect from them and grown bond with them, every day becomes magical.

[Drualeaf]

A husky showed up in my yard a week ago, and I’ve been trying to find his owner. I’m exhausted. He has so much energy, and he’s so vocal.

He sung me the song of his people so many times... Like he’s doing right now! He doesn’t like bedtime. 😂

[agnesmeszaros-matwiejuk]

I think huskies are bread to be independent. I mean they are sledge pulling dogs. If they are front they need to decide themselves if it’s safe to pull through a way/passage, and not the owner who is sitting maybe even more than 10 meters away.

[CW]

My husky has been hard work, he's 14 now and hasn't got long left and he'll be my last husky ever. We've had huskies and malamutes for 20+ years and while they're beautiful dogs they're not easy. If i ever get another dog, it will be small, not a heavy moulter and one that could be looked after by someone else if i wanted to go away. We've not had a holiday for 20+ years because of the dogs..
Unlike most huskies, mine isn't aloof though, he's very much a people person, he loves everyone but he's always been an obstinate Houdini

[sixmercer]

Just FYI, I have a fe.ale spayed adopted siberian husky I rescued at 4 months old.i am a seasoned groomer with a lot of breed specific behavior understanding and went to look for a puppy for my sister for Christmas. it happens, I knew I was planning to get a rescue to train to be my service dog. I came home with a very low key, extremely curious about my scents especially my breath. I had visited her for 2-4 hours every day for a week. There was also a male, her brother. He wasn't as fluffy so needless to say he was my first choice especially since people were justlosing it over the female. I said....less hair? Less grooming. Perfect. Well they ended up having a name draw out of a dog dish after hours for people who wanted them and were approved. The male only had a few but EVERYONE wanted the female and the place was PACKED with overly excited kids and whole families. Well the male was first and a couple newly married had never had a dog, no kids, just bought a house with a nice yard, they got the male and left too quickly. I had put my name in for both dogs because I got to know them both and there was very little difference in personality. She was a bit more outgoing, but that showed me a tad bit more confidence. Good. Well I grabbed my mom's leg. It was 2 weeks before Christmas and she was dying for this puppy to go ho.e with us too. Both of us had houses with very high fenced yards, doggy doors and were very well planned regarding training using a professional and our houses were literally 3 miles away in our Colorado suburban neighborhood. Suddenly they called my mom's name and she looked around and behind her and then at me and goes "wait! Me? Susan (going to refrain for posting her last name) !!???" and she jumped up and went past all the crying children and sullen people who turned from great acceptable dog owners to absolute id10ts. Made bad parenting and terrible asses out of themselves and filed out. I never would have brought my child, let alone my gaggle of 6 children to be crushed like that. It was such a long shot for all of us.
Well my mom and mainlyI had her for 2 weeks before Christmas and I had her in the car, brought her inside everywhere and crate trained her. I've done thus training bit with 2 of my dogs before and used a professional and so I had a grip on what to do.
My sister was very wary, didn't want her and I was over the moon. Then she said she'd try a weekend but she had stress diarrhea all over her house and she couldn't bring her back to my mom fast enough.
Well I have worked through 2 tiers of obedience training, both tiers we did twice and I was super vigilant at home. I then used a very good trainer and he helped us with her nervousness and her distraction and we got the German commands going. And I have had the best service dog I could have ever hoped for with very low energy and extraordinary comic relief which I need due to my illnesses disabling me very quickly.

It turns out, she smells everybody's breath to make sure they are medically safe. She will gently but sternly take your hand in her mouth to have you sit or lie down if you're not OK. She then lays on us for my deep pressure therapy to decrease my anxiety due to Addison's Disease and Cataplexy as well as Dysautanomia and POTS, all of which cause me to lose my voluntary muscles and fall or pass out entirely.
Had we not gotten her and had such good results, she's perfect, than I learned later, my mom was looking for assisted living facilities. So she is the reason 8 years later now, why I have been able to live alone on my own independently with a home health nurse and I am mostly housebound. She loves it and now we live in a place where she doesn't have a yard and needs to be on a leash and it's been no problem.
She talks but only if I'm playing with her or she wants .e to take her outside, feed her, or if I'm nit recognizing her attempts to get me to lay down. She was difficult to train due to her own anxiety, and it's not all the way gone but she's very trusting of me and protective of me.

One thing I wish is that I hadn't been so strict on people petting her, but she needed to stay focused on me. Now she's wary when people want to pet her and puts herself between me and my nurse, doctor or anybody touching me, but has learned to steer clear when paramedics get here. She can stand down but she gets antsy and watches from behind them.
Unfortunately her joints have become an issue, she hasn't wanted to go with me and I have had to drag her out from under my bed. So I did get a new rescue and he's a GSD-PYRENEES/Chow mix and the sweetest, smartest bull in a china shop big bag of bricks, and is learning more mobility stuff but all the rest too. It's slower with him due to my housebound, leash law, no yard, city limits situation. But he's everything she's not, and vice versa. I'm working on it and he's absolutely brilliant and the biggest mama's boy cuddly lover of everybody and everything possible. Submissive, he wags his entire body with an 18" long thick tail and cheeks to match. So he.slithers on his belly to meet people and dogs so so happy.

the horrible time comes and I lose my Husky-Malamute, I WILL adopt another puppy to train to take my puppy's place just in case, but I will ALWAYS have a Husky. As long as I can count on my intuition like I did with her, I think we'll be great. grew up with a Husky/German Shepard X so I have experience and know what to look for. (Touch/knock on wood)

[robinrutherfordcost]

When my students are about to get their one homework assignment about what your dog was originally bred to do and part 2 - what might be a challenge knowing that? I use Huskies for my example. They were originally bred to pull sleds and it was their job to be sure the sled didn't go into the thin ice regardless of what the driver of the sled said. So a challenge with Huskies is that they often choose their decision over yours. Love that Siberian Husky rescue has a pamphlet on why you don't want a Husky - wish every rescue had this so if you do pick the breed, you know what you're getting yourself into. Susan Garrett's one agility student has multiple agility Huskies so it can be done! Hope that helps.

[whomeverwherever]

My 8 year old (very handsome) brindle mixed breed male tests me more than any dog I’ve ever had. He’s a blend of American Staffordshire Terrier, Pitbull, Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Corgi, and super mutt…and he could NOT care less about me. He truly believes I exist to do whatever he wants when he wants it. He does not listen well, does not aim to please, and the older he gets, the more pronounced these traits become. He just stares at me trying to boss me around. Locks up his “brakes” if he doesn’t want to walk a certain direction. If he is reprimanded, he does this disgusted lip smack at me. He really only comes around for snuggles if the other dogs are getting attention so as to take attention away from them. Truly selfish, stubborn, shows no remorse, and lazy as all get out (though I have him in great shape). He’s very intelligent but does not use common sense. He wants what he wants when he wants it. If I’m not feeling well, he shows zero sensitivity towards that. My Malinois are almost the exact opposite. Very sensitive, aim to please, super active (as they should be), obedient, hard working, amazing dogs. If I’m not feeling well, they respect that, even though they require a substantial amount of activity every day. They understand they have to adjust temporarily.
Both they and my mixed breed are super attractive and get a lot of attention, but their personalities, demeanors, etc are so incredibly different. I love them all very much, but man, he really does frustrate me on a daily basis. May he live a long, happy, healthy life, but may I not let his frustrating characteristics wear me out!

[nancyish]

Had one for many years, won’t own one again. Wonderful to roller blade with, which we did regularly but other than that not meant to be a regular ok family pet.

[steelgatorcrimsontide]

What are the most important things before getting a dog is to study the breed history😊😊

[moonchild]

My family and I have rescued siberian husky mix. When we first brought her in, it was mainly because she took interest in us and was very adorable. However, we already had so many pets and kids in the house. She would be our first bigger dog, first female dog, she would need training, we couldn't leave her alone. We put so much thought into keeping her but we became attached and made the changes we needed in order to have her in our lives. I am extremely grateful the whole family made the decision to keep her. Im her main "care taker" and honestly she has been the most work ever but she is an absolute angel for all the effort and love we poured into her. Although she most definitely is very independant and we long that she would care more about us, we still give her everything we've got. Any ounce of her attention is truly cherished, she's a true princess.

[mcmc]

Key to a once that dog respects you, ypu'll never find a better dog, be patient, continue to discipline and love, when they think your worthy, you willbe rewarded.

Think about it, when you want or need a dog that does everything you bit strange

[SagePNW]

They definately arent for the feint of heart. I get a double dose of trouble having a Dachsund / Husky. Although I am certain she ALSO has a bit of Shepherd too. But shes awesome in all areas, just having super bad Isolation Distress that has been a nightmare working with. Now my full Sibe, she was a totally independant dog. she didnt need me. She tolerated me.

[WildWildTytis]

With a mix, the brain works in both ways. It's quite interesting watching the stubbornness fade. Strong minded, but wanting to please.

[marianneatdanishliving]

As a owner of a Alaskan Husky (Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute mix) this is quite true

[derekgreenwood]

My two aloof drama queens are frigging amazing, well behaved and have amazing recall

But yes theyvare ignorant and love being in their own space and have their own minds but my days they are just flipping unreal bless them

Best dogs ive ever had

[raniyuna]

Some people call huskies cats in dog bodies...😅😂❤

[ChadCilli]

I used to want a Siberian husky. I met a guy who was a professional musher. He warned me that they’re not pets. They are sled dogs, and they are not pets. I took his word for it.