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Hailee D asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

I am getting an 8 week old Siberian Husky next week, - Need help with various training methods! Help!?

Hey there!

I am getting an 8 week old Siberian Husky (Male) and I have been researching various training methods, tips, and the like. I have found every website possible to find via the internet, but I am looking for a good reference guide/anyone who may have some good/helpful reminders, etc.. Or if you have a special site you like to use for training your husky, please let me know of them! I know that they are a different breed of dog and that they like to run and everything else, been there.. But I have also seen a lot of Huskies that are quite capable of being good, obedient dogs.. Please help me out if you have any special secret to this breed of dog!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    A local training class is the best way to go. An instructor can see things about your dog that you can't due to their distance and experience and answer all the questions that will pop up along the way! Look up training schools in your area and give them a call. Find one that has experience training a variety of breeds, whose trainers have titled their own dogs in at least obedience if not other canine sports, and you are in agreement with their methods and philosophy of training.

    Oh, and I've seen all breeds succeed at training - the puppy mill rescue rat terrier that swept the county dog show in obedience, for example. If you are diligent, fair, and committed, the dogs almost always come out OK!

    Source(s): Worked at a vet's office, as a groomer, at a training kennel, 4-H dog project trainer, obedience and agility competitor, multiple rescue dog household
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you https://bitly.im/aNERg

    A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.

  • 1 decade ago

    The most I can do is give you the techniques I used to train my dog in basic areas. Nothing too extravagant. For instance, to teach my dog to sit, I held a treat above her nose and slowly pulled it back between her eyes while telling her, "sit". They tip their head back to watch the treat and it pulls them into a sitting position. From there, you can drag the treat back down to their nose and then down between their front legs while saying, "lay". As they follow the treat down, they go into a laying position. I, personally, would wait to teach him "lay" until after he's nailed "sit". My dog can't really stay... so I'm not much help there. On a leash, I keep her leash short so she doesn't have too much freedom and constantly use, "heel" while snapping the leash lightly. You don't want to snap it hard and hurt them. It also may help to slap the leash down on their backs. Once again, not too hard. I taught my dog to shake, but I honestly don't remember how. I'm pretty sure I would hold out my hand, say "shake", and use my other hand to place her paw in my palm. Then I'd grab it, shake it briefly, and praise her. Then give her a treat. That's all that I've taught her, really. She's learned other vocal commands over time, but I honestly think it's just that we use the same command and if she doesn't know what to do, we somehow physically show her what we want. After time and praise, she just picks it up. Hope this is what you were looking for and that you found it useful.

    Source(s): Personal experience.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Hi,

    Training is the best investment you can make in your relationship with your dog. You'll need to do your homework first, though, to learn how to communicate what you want in a way that your dog will understand. Stay consistent and patient, reward your dog for getting it right and remember: you can train a dog of any age. Here's a site which has a lot of dog trainings:

    http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/swz.html

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  • 1 decade ago

    I think going to puppy class will be great fun. The trainer will also train you. The dog trainer helped me use the correct tone of voice with my dog. It made a big difference.

  • 5 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    The dog Bible,

    Awesome book

    highly reccomend it

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