So I've had my husky pup for a week now. I have 4 roomates and there are always people coming over and wanting to see her. This isn't a bad thing as she will be really social when she is older. But the problem is she doesn't really come to me when I call her. It's hard to get her to come to anyone. She's very social but can be skidish to any extent.

What I'm worried about is her acknowledging me as the owner as there are so many people. I'm the only one that punishes her and the only one to give her treats. She spends the most time with me and sleeps with me at night. I'm moving in another month and half, should I be worried or isolate her more? I just want her to love me! haha

any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

It is going to take several months for her to show the signs of affection or bonding that you would call love. I'm assuming she's 9 weeks old? She still doesn't know you if so and isn't comfortable at your home yet. She was only just recently removed from her life with her previous family.

It is totally normal for her to be this way. The breed in general takes a really long time to bond and build trust and respect and even when they do it isn't what most people would consider very "dog like." There is a lot of reading between the lines with Huskies.

Not to mention she is probably overwhelmed with all the fuss everyday. Puppies need quite a bit of down time to just hang out, adjust and acclimate, and rest. She would likely bond with you better with some quiet alone time with you and more sporadic high energy social excitement.

But be patient. They are very aloof and detached when young. It takes time with them.

yeah all that makes sense. She does get down time during the day which is much needed for her. She is 10 weeks old too. I guess I just worry that I'm the only one to punish her and say no to her but other roommates are there just to play and cuddle with her. It does make it harder to train her but not a huge deal just dont want her to not recognize me.

Thanks for the information!

If you're the one setting boundaries and giving her structure she will like you more!

We may like to think all they want is play and fun and rowdyness but that isn't the case.

I think if you are setting the pace and providing her with rules and some sort of consistent pattern and order to her life then you are doing great .

I hope so!

My partner and I really, seriously struggled connecting to our puppy because we saw absolutely no return for our time and effort for such a long time. It's like we didn't exist for weeks, maybe a month or so.

But then they start to come around, bit by bit, inch by inch, and slowly but surely one day it just clicks..." wow, okay, you do like me? awesome!"

A Husky will show you affection in ways that are had to detect for a while. Ours didn't get gooey eyed and needy until around the 11-13 month range and my good friend on here who's buddy is about 2 months behind had the same experience. Granted they're both males but I think you'll see in time that she respects you. Probably not Lab like lovefest, but it'll happen.

I second everything Jeff has mentioned here, just hang in there your girl will come around! Just be aware that when she does it won't be in ways that you typically expect. I heard once that Huskies are not a breed for the emotionally insecure and in my opinion that pretty much sums them up because it always seems like they love on everyone else (especially total strangers) but never you

My boy for instance is a total flirt, he smooches up to anyone he meets, puts his head under their hand so they'll pat him, stands there with a massive grin and his tail going flat out. 99% of the time he meets someone this is his reaction. How often do I get this treatment? The other 1% of the time lol.
His interaction with me is totally different to how he is with anyone else, and though his actions do not seem affectionate I understand that they are far more important and bond related that his flirtatious tendencies. He is constantly aware of where I am, he watches me and will orientate himself around me, he offers me eye contact often especially outside of our home boundaries, if we are out hiking and we take a break he will often come to me and briefly lean against me before toodling away to explore. These are subtle things and things that I have not taught or asked of him but they are his ways. Your girl will have her ways too just keep an eye out for them when they start to develop and never doubt that she will love you!

I agree with the other two. Here's my take on it:

Huskies are high maintenance, in almost every way possible. They shed an obscene amount, they have notoriously sensitive digestive systems, they are smart, stubborn, sometimes aloof, intense, dramatic (you should have heard the racket Diz made when I accidentally stepped on his foot once!) independent, and strong willed. Puppies are cute, but they can be evil and will certainly make you cry and doubt yourself on more than one occasion.

They need connection and relationships. They are a working breed and they need to feel that they have a meaningful connection with a person and that it has a purpose. This may sound a little new agey, but from my experience, it's the truth. Having a relationship with their human and building that through some kind of 'work' and training is going to be the most influential and important factor to having a satisfied husky. Dizzy has a pack that he carries for 'work' walks, and now that he is old enough, we are training to roller-jor. Aka - allow him to pull me on skates without killing me. You need to integrate them into your life. They are not generally a dog that is happy to relax inside, go play alone in the yard, and come back in a few hours later for more relaxing. If this is your plan, say goodbye to your grass, flowers, garden, hoses, and siding.

They love everybody, except you. This is a little exaggeration, but not too much of a stretch during certain phases of growth and development. For a while it seemed like Diz just saw me as the mean lady that didn't let him do stuff, and every random person as 'the best human ever!' It was really getting under my skin until my husband said, "they are all potential suckers." After that I started paying attention and noticed a distinctive pattern of: flirty smile, waggy tail, sniff hands, move on. Silly pup!

They aren't as affectionate as other breeds, and show affection differently. They may follow you from room to room, or cry when you close the bathroom door, and then as soon as you reach down to pet them, they walk away. One day they may lay in your lap in the couch, the next they may not want you to touch them at all. Even if they aren't drooling all over you, they do feel an intense bond, they just may not show it the way you expect them to.

They are moody. You might start to wonder if they are sick or if something is wrong, until they wake up happy go lucky the next morning.

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I suspect your pup knows you more than you think - especially since you are the feeder and the sleep companion. We have an 18 month old that we adopted at about a year old. When I explained to my husband that siberians can't be let loose, they like everyone, will go with anyone and he watched how much Ami loves people, he declared that Mr. Dog was a dog whore   He does - loves everyone - those he's met and those he has not. When I walk him, he sees people and wants to say hello - sometimes I even ask people if they would mind saying hello - to put Ami out of his misery. He always acts like they are a long-lost lover! At times, I've expressed to my husband that I'm not sure Ami cares whether I'm around or not and hubby tells me that doggie is very aware of where I am - follows me with his eyes, always knowing where I am. When he is off leash in fenced back yard, even though its about 3/4 acre, he's never more than 30-40 ft away from me (of course, there is always kibble in my pocket  ) I am actually relieved he likes everyone. If nothing else, I'm in my 60's with some health problems - my biggest worry is that something would happen to me and husband, then what would become of Ami (my younger son has promised to take him - they adore each other. But I worry...)

Enjoy your puppy.

Congratulations with your new puppy

She is still a baby and you've only had her for a week. Coming when called is something she still has to learn. Huskies generally love people. So with all the attention she is getting from everyone else around, it can be distracting to a puppy. It will take her some time to build a bond with you in a way that you will notice.

For the first few months of my pups life I could swear she loved everyone except me! Didn't matter that I was the one who did everything for her. Whenever someone came to the house, or when we were out and about, she would go crazy for each person she saw. Jumping and wooing and doing everything in her power to meet them. Everyone was like a long lost friend to her. But with me? I was lucky if I got a few licks on the hand when I got home after being gone all day.

It wasn't till about 10 - 11 months old that I noticed she changed. She got real clingy. Following me everywhere I went, having to sit as close to me as she possibly can on the couch, being super excited when I get home, etc.

The other day we were walking in the street and a woman came up to us to meet her (she was happy to meet a new friend while she was standing close to me). Turns out the lady has 4 huskies at home and wanted to show me the bungee leashes she had made for running with her dogs. So she clipped the leash onto my pup to show me how they work and just walked a few paces away so I could see. Shylo (my pup) completely freaked out because this strange woman was taking her away from her mom. She didn't want to walk, she kept looking back and whining, and almost pulled this poor woman right of her feet. That's when I realized how much she actually cares.

Just be consistent in your love and boundaries for her. Huskies aren't always as obvious with their affection as other breeds. Your bond will come. Might be in a different way than you expect though. But its sooooo worth it

Thanks guys again. I know they aren't like labs with affection witch is fine. Just wanted some recognition but sounds like she is on the right path haha!