Helpful tips about huskies?

Then begin doing some serious research before getting one, as they're not a dog for a novice/inexperienced owner. They need to be properly trained/socialized using a firm hand, they must be constantly supervised, securely contained only when no one can supervise them, they're escape artists, they need an enormous amount of daily aerobic exercise, such as running, minimum 3-4 times daily, 20-30 minutes each time, mental stimulation, such as obedience training, minimum 3-4 times daily, 10-15 minutes each time, in addition to their routine daily walk/elimination times, minimum 3-4 times, 30-40 minutes each time, regardless of weather conditions, how either of you maybe feeling (sick/busy/tired), school, homework, extracurricular activities, work, social life, household chores and childcare if applicable. Preferably a lot more. All this is in addition to what any dog requires as far as basic care*.

What will happen to the dog if it doesn't work out and/or the relationship fails between you and your boyfriend? A dog is a lifetime commitment, 12-17 years, do you know where the both of you will be in those years?

Unless you have some agreement in writing as to this, you shouldn't get a dog period, as it will be the dog that suffers the most. The courts will not assist couples that are living together with benefits. It's hard enough when marriages fail and pets/children are affected, only in these instances the court may assist as to what maybe an equitable division of the property acquired during the marriage, dogs are property.

Dogs are not to be disposed of like old toasters when they do not perform as you wish. They are living creatures. Do your homework and research, research, research. Remember, getting a dog should be a life-long commitment and not something that should be taken lightly. Before you get a dog ask yourself, Are You Ready for a Dog?

Read the temperament and care for different breeds and be prepared for anything If everything about any breed matches your and your family’s personality and lifestyle/finances, then you can most likely assume this it may work for you. If there is ANYTHING about any breed that you do not feel matches what you are looking for, avoid it. Do not assume or take the chance that only the good characteristics will emerge. You may be in for a big surprise and it is not fair to the dog to chance that.

Sometimes it is harder to tell what type of temperament the dog will take on, as some characteristics do not appear until the it's is older and it has adjusted to its environment.

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I would advise you research and find another breed.

I would suggest go get a book on the breed. Husky's and Malamutes are very high energy dogs. EXTREME high energy. Remember these dogs are used in the far north to pull dog sleds and were bred for that purpose, so not only are they high energy but they are strong. Meant for pulling. Many people get these breeds and find they cannot handle them. Also aggression is part of a malamute. If not handled properly they will try to act like an alpha to you and your family. If you like a challenge then go for it.

Tell your boyfriend to get off his aśs and buy a puppy just so you can neglect it because your lazy

I've had 3 huskies in the past so I think I'm pretty experienced with them lol. All of mine loved being super active and playful so it'd be great if you walked it a lot or had a yard for it to play/run around in. Huskies can also be very smart (one of mine could climb up a fence and steal individual cookies from a package) so be mindful of that as well. When I had two at the same time, they kind of formed a 'pack' and were very close to one another. Another thing you should probably know is they shed a lot of hair, and are very vocal dogs. From my experience, owning huskies was great and I can't wait until I can adopt another one (I have pitbulls now). I'm not sure about owning a malamute, but huskies are great dogs

They are very poor choices for most people. Both are willful (meaning stubborn and hard to train). They shed terribly - really terribly. They are escape artists. They dig. They howl. They require tons of exercise, meaning hard running for a couple hours a day - a walk or two doesn't cut it. Huskies especially were bred to pull sleds for hours on end - they are working dogs. A bored and underexercised Husky is destructive - you'll come home to a chewed up couch. Malemutes are on the banned breed list of many to most insurance companies, and any apartment generally has a size restriction on the dogs.

They are fabulous dogs - for the right people. A friend who's a fitness fanatic and competes in triathlons has one, but he runs the dog for at least an hour or so daily. His wife walks the dog at lunch time. They play with the dog in the yard (running games) for an hour or so after dinner. Weekends he tethers the dog to his bike, which is generally a ride of an hour or two. This is the only happy husky I have ever seen. Those cute videos of howling puppies has really done a disservice to both breeds of dog.