So I hopped into the world of being a Husky owner today. There was a sweet 6 year old named Dakota who needed a home. His family was going through a divorce and he was forced out of the home. The mother wanted to put Dakota to sleep because she thought he was a nuisance. The father had to find Dakota a home within five days otherwise Dakota would have been euthanized, and by the fifth day Dakota had no offers of a home. I couldn't let anyone put a dog to sleep like that, so my boyfriend and I took him in. I absolutely adore Dakota already. He's a wonderful dog, but I've never had a Husky before. Is there any toy huskies must have? How do I break his leash pulling? Any tips would be wonderful

claire-bear wrote:

So I hopped into the world of being a Husky owner today. There was a sweet 6 year old named Dakota who needed a home. His family was going through a divorce and he was forced out of the home. The mother wanted to put Dakota to sleep because she thought he was a nuisance. The father had to find Dakota a home within five days otherwise Dakota would have been euthanized, and by the fifth day Dakota had no offers of a home. I couldn't let anyone put a dog to sleep like that, so my boyfriend and I took him in. I absolutely adore Dakota already. He's a wonderful dog, but I've never had a Husky before. Is there any toy huskies must have? How do I break his leash pulling? Any tips would be wonderful

I am glad you took him in. I do think he needs a good teeth cleaning by the vet - but otherwise he seems to be in good health

He definitely needs a teeth cleaning. It's overwhelming to have a Husky, but I already love him so much. He's going to be such a beautiful baby when he's all groomed

He's actually ridiculously well behaved and hardly talked - unless he was agitated by Cato's talking.

Congratulations on becoming a Husky mum! It is such an exciting and fun journey, you will probably end up teaching each other things.

Congrats on becoming a Husky Mummy. And my hat goes off to you for rescuing him. He'a an abolute stunner. I am always in Awe of Woolies. Once he gets de-matted and shown some TLC I'm sure he'll be the most handsome boy around.

Congrats on becoming a husky mom. Thanks for rescuing him. As for toys mine do like squeeky toys we have some squeeky balls that Blaze loves. Kerian is still seems to be learning about toys..

After a good grooming and some teeth cleaning I am sure he will be even more beautiful.

Been Reading Megan's posts on all this.

Welcome to the forums and glad to hear things are going well thus far. I'm sure you'll get that pup back in tip top shape in no time

Welcome to the forums!!!

~Chris~

Welcome

He will be thankful for what you have done for him.

Leash training is the same as with any other dog, you just need a bit more patience and be a hundret percent consequent.

Congrats on the new addition, Welcome to the forum and Thanks for rescuing.

That said here is a great link that I am reposting that should help with the pulling

http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/nopulling.html

(Thanks Sean for posting in another thread)

Welcome & Cograts! Dakota is a handsome boy! As for toys I would suggest strong rubbery ones, because the squeakers in plush can be dangerous. Also, get bully sticks, marrow bones, or antlers! They last a long time and the dog's just love them!

Congrats, so good of you to rescue, it's so rewarding, and he is a gorgeous boy!

dbingham12 wrote:

Congrats on the new addition, Welcome to the forum and Thanks for rescuing.

That said here is a great link that I am reposting that should help with the pulling

http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/nopulling.html

(Thanks Sean for posting in another thread)

Thanks for posting this because Balon and Ruby need this training!

No problem. So did Saphire and so far its going really well!