Should my dog be put down???? HELP??!!!?

No, this is normal behavior. There are several major problems going on, though.

1.) You didn't research this breed at all. That is a huge, huge mistake. Huskies have a very high prey drive. They hunt and kill small animals and sometimes even animals their own size. If you want a husky to not do this you have to specifically train them not to and socialize the crap out of them with the animals they need to get along with while they are young and impressionable. Trying to get an adult dog that has successfully killed what it considers a prey animal to stop killing livestock is difficult at best.

2.) This dog has access to your livestock. Now that you are familiar with the breed's high prey drive, you can correct this. Securely fence your livestock or keep your dog indoors or on a leash. Never ever leave a husky tied up outside, she can break just about any cable or tie-out you wish to waste money on. Don't leave her outside fenced in unless it's AT LEAST 6 feet high and very sturdy, and buried at least a foot or two into the ground. Huskies are notorious escape artists and escaping a secure yard is something they are good at. They are nicknamed houdini dogs. They get out of collars, harnesses, leashes, fences, kennels, closed doors, ganglines, you name it. Never leave her outside without direct supervision. Since you've mentioned she has problems listening never take her outside without a leash.

3.) Aggression toward animals has nothing to do with aggression toward people. Your dog isn't nippy because she killed livestock, she's nippy because she's a stubborn, willful little brat. Huskies are very stubborn, willful dogs. If you give them an inch they'll take several miles and walk all over you. Google NILIF training and put her in her place. Be firm and consistent, but don't hit or yell.

4.) Give her more exercise. Her disobedience is partly due to training issues, and likely mostly due to too much energy. This breed requires an obscene amount of exercise. They don't want it, they need, crave, and REQUIRE it to be mentally stable. This dog should get an hour or more jog or bike ride every single day, weather is no excuse. If its' snowing or icy, grab a pair of skis and a sledding harness instead of a bike. This dog is bred for serious work, to pull weighted sleds for miles and miles and miles, all day long. They have a tremendous amount of energy and a walk now and then is not sufficient. If you don't jog, bike, hike, or engage in any other strenuous activity every day you should consider rehoming her to somebody more active.

5.) Sending her to a trainer is pointless if you don't go with her. The problem isn't the dog, the problem is almost always the owners. We often don't understand or recognize the social queues our dog gives us. Dogs cannot learn to use human logic and reasoning. However, we have the mental capacity to understand canine social skills, logic, and reasoning. It is imperative that you find a good trainer (referral through your vet) and get the entire household involved in training this dog. Learn the basics of canine behavior and communication to understand exactly what she is telling you, in this case "I'M BORED!!!".

This is a very difficult breed to own. They require constant vigilance, consistency, firmness, a crap load of exercise, and an owner that is familiar with the breed. If you can get on top of her and get her under control then she'll be a wonderful pet, though you may never be able to allow her around the livestock again.

[Add] Please do NOT buy into that "taste for blood" myth, it's a load of horse manure and has been debunked countless times already. Huskies have a high prey drive. Euthanizing your dog for a trait you technically should have known existed in the breed (had you done proper research when selecting your dog) is cruel and just plain wrong. Your dog does not have a blood lust, she has a prey drive, something ALL dogs possess, some breeds have a stronger prey drive than others.

[Add] If you can't or won't find the time this dog needs, as they can be a very high maintenance breed, you really need to look into a husky rescue. Do not put her in a shelter and definitely do not rehome this kind of dog on Craigslist or anything like that. Many people fall for the husky's beauty and don't realize how difficult they really are. "Handful" is an understatement, unfortunately many husky owners find that out the hard way and underestimate their dog. If keeping her just isn't realistic for you find a husky rescue. They will do proper screening and home checks to ensure your pet goes to somebody who proves that they can and will handle her properly. If you choose to keep her I urge you to get help from a trainer that is good with working dogs. You may find some sledding enthusiasts in your area that can point you to a trainer, or you should be able to get a referral for a decent trainer through your vet.

No, but she should probably be rehomed. Huskies have an insanely high prey drive, as a generality. Some of course don't, but I've heard of many people raising a husky and a cat together and coming home one day to find the cat gutted. This is not the husky's fault... it is in its genes to do this.

Clearly, the husky and your other animals are not a good match. Your options would be to euthanize the husky (not the best idea in my opinion), put the dog in a husky rescue (best option) so it can be rehomed to people knowledgeable about the breed and willing to not have other small animals), pen the dog constantly (not really fair to a high-energy dog), or get rid of your other animals and only have dogs.

Prey drive does not usually extend to other animals in the same species or to humans. In other words, your husky, just because it has attacked animals, will not necessarily harm a child or another dog. You should probably not get a small dog, though, because the huskies sometimes mistake them for small rodents and kill them (I'm not trying to be funny...this really happens).

I'm sure at this point, you're probably very angry at your dog and probably are disgusted with it and repulsed by it, since she killed your other animals. I suggest the rescue.

No he is not trained, a well trained dog will not go into a drive and ignore you. Sending him away to be trained is not right either. You have to train with the dog so that you know what to do. Chewing through chains and fences is the sign of a poorly trained and neglected dog. These dogs must be worked every day because thats what they are, a working dog. So my advice to you is to give the dog to someone who is experienced with the breed. It's not the dogs fault.

I don't like to see any animal destroyed but unless you do something this dog will get you into deep financial and perhaps legal trouble.

I doubt that you would be able to find anyone that would want to take the risks that this dog presents so putting her down may be the only option that is available. I will guarantee that if your dog kills any of your neighbor's livestock the humane society will put it down and your neighbors are likely to file and win a lawsuit against you.

keep your dog away from the animals or even tho it cost alot but its worth it maybe go out and a really well dog trainer that can help you with that problem ive did that and i didnt have to put down my dog the trainer saved her life so if i were u if would go for it and get a trainer of keep your dog in a pin for it self and only her so she cant get out and kill the other animals and it doesnt have to be small i mean if u have acres make a huge space for your dog to be in good luck hun my best wishes to u and your wonderful beautiful dog

No; one trait Huskies are best known for is hunting. If you are worried about her killing the mini horse, put the horse in a well protected area such as a barn or high-fenced pin. When you let the Husky out, go out with she and watch over her to make sure she doesn't try to attack the horse.

Contact Siberian Husky Rescue and ask if they can take her.

We often get Australian Shepherds into rescue who have gone after the family chickens - they just need a family wityh no chickens. The rescue can evaluate the dog and decide whether or not they can place him - as long as he is not aggressive towards other dogs or humans.

A dog shouldn't be put down because of their uncontrollable actions, it is up to the owner to have the capabilities or training to manage a dog of that caliber. Therefore train the dog, better manage the situation (separating the animals) or give the dog to a better place.

Wow,your dog is very dangerous with animals!I would not recommend putting her down,that would be a last resort!But I would try:

1.)Getting her a chain/tie down so she can be outside while not hurting anything

2.)Build a barn/fence for ALL the farm animals,like to where she can not dig under it or jump over it

3.)Buy your dog a dog house and build her a pen big enough for her to walk/run and make sure their is a tarp over it and she cannot escape

4.)Give her to a relative/friend who does not have farm animals!!

Best Of luck!!

I don't believe you guys are the right owners for this dog...seek help try to find a Husky Rescue..and see if they will take the dog. BE HONEST as to why you are not keeping the dog and let them help you.