I'm a new husky owner of a Siberian, American mix named Koda. I have 2 children and a trucker husband and can use any helpful tips and advice offered. So far we are a crate fail but well potty trained with a nippy but good pup. I used to own Dalmatians and am used to high energy puppies. Looking forward to getting to know everyone and more understanding of my pup.

Welcome to the forum. A lot of friendly, knowledgeable people here so any questions you have, just ask away. Pics are loved here, so feel free to post some of those too!

I would rather re-do Marine Corps Boot Camp than crate training with Zhukov again. Welcome aboard and get ready for a wild ride with your new pup!

Thanks guys and i appreciate it. I'm considering getting another dog for Koda to play with to see if his playnipping people will be fixed. Those puppy teeth are way sharper than I'd remembered. (I'm also trying to figure out how to put a picture up but this is pretty new for me being on forums)

hi, welcome to the forums. i remember crate training Leo, it didn't go quite as planed, he was used to sleeping at night and in it when i would leave after he was good and tired but my grandma came to stay with us and that went out the window. now some one has to be home to watch him hahaha.

Figured out how to get his picture up, im wondering when Koda will fluff up sorry about the bad quality. Turned out kindle pictures aren't great.

I love his markings. It's hard to say if his coat will change much. Some will when that puppy coat sheds off but each dog is different. His markings will probably change more than the actual consistency of his fur.

Having a playmate is a great way to teach. Either taking him to doggy daycare if old enough and/or setting up play dates with other dogs you know is a great way teach good socialization without taking on the task of bringing up and training two young rambunctious dogs at the same time.

Al, I think you'll get your wish:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-76.9873141682641&lat=42.425153427449146#.WG_mAlMrIr8

Just about time for round 2 of the walkies. Ugh...it would be soooo much better if I could walk them together

Welcome! My tip to you is to out stubborn your husky. That might help with your crate training as well. Just tell yourself when he cries, "it's for his own good, it's for his own good..."

Welcome, I'm also new on here too..and already had some great advice
Can anyone advise on how to put up a picture please?

hrennie wrote:

Welcome, I'm also new on here too..and already had some great advice
Can anyone advise on how to put up a picture please?

go to "host a picture" in the tool bar above ^ (looks like a monitor with a floppy disk above it) Click on it.
Select your picture (s) to post.
Click "send all"
wait for it to load (green bar will fill)
click insert all
Voila! Picture in the message! might wanna preview it to see what you are actually posting first. With multiple pics, you might wanna insert spaces between them!

Thanks Mark! Finally did it:)

I can't believe that the pup in your picture is the one who's causing you all that grief. Shoot,she look perfectly well behaved there.

Yes! like butter wouldnt melt.. She is well behaved most of the time.. Its just this stubborn side coming out!

Those eye markings though! Sweet! What a good lookin pup.

Thanks Mark, shes a beauty isnt she. Zhukov is stunning.