Just wanted to introduce Jake and myself. So my neighbor 2 doors down bought a husky puppy 5 years ago. Always thought he was a beautiful dog. Well the husband transferred out of state and the wife just joined him. She knocked on our door knowing we were dog people (rottie and old, old boxer). After a lot of pleading, and finally, as my mom would say, having a wall eyed hissey my wife agreed to let Jake stay.. I did not do any research on huskys, but being an experienced dog owner I was not concerned. HOLY CRAP. I have never experienced anything like this. He ate my motorcycle gloves and threw up fingers for 2 days. I cook bacon on the grill outside in a large cast iron skillet. Set the skillet full of bacon grease on another grill after it cooled. Turned around and within seconds it was gone. We later had to air out the house, didn't set well on his tummy. Counter surfs to no end. Got out once and caught him by luck.
Other side. Most lovable dog ever. My very alpha rottie try's to bully him. Jake totally blows him off as in "WHAT EVER". My wife who did not want a 3rd dog was spoon feeding him dog food because he wouldn't eat. He sleeps on her couch while the other 2 are looking up from the floor like "What the heck". They have never been allowed on the couch. Anyway, we are having a blast. My brother-in-law previously had 2 huskies. He said they are very cat like. I think this is a pretty accurate description.

Welcome to the forum!

Sounds like you have a typical Husky on your hands, and that said, it really sounds like he needs some boundaries and some training with purpose.

What's your strategy for him right now?

Biggest strategy is lots of exercise. Oh, and chicken wire around the wife's herb garden.

Lots of exercise and chicken wire are pretty much the duct tape of Husky care.

Well done and best of luck

Welcome, welcome! I love your pup's shade of red.

You're absolutely right about Huskies' catlike tendencies! It can be subtle but it always makes me laugh when I see my Layla stretch a certain way or bat at a toy with her paw. Total cat.