Huskie puppy problems

[Puppycute69]

Hey ppl,
i have a puppy peeing problem shes 6 months shes a siberan huskie and shes a fluffy puppy she wont learn to stop peeing on the rug and through out the house we've tryed everything sticking her nose in it,yelling no,even (which is cruel and mean and i think its uncalled for but the problems getting out of contol) we hit her with the newspaper :bawling: i find it sad but she STILL wont learn! thats not all she digs holes she barks carzily we live out in the country in Pennsylvania we are use to quiet and calm and since our other dog (natasha) learned quickly we are not use to it plz help i dont want to lose my puppy my step-dad and mom want togive her away!!!!!!!!! -dog: :bawling:

[IceyBlueSibes]

*Sigh* you should have researched the breed before getting it! These dogs are not "calm quiet dogs". They are very energetic dogs, that need LOTS of training, time, love, and patience. Sticking the dogs nose in her own mess is NOT going to solve anything, you are just going to cause the dog to become scared. How often do you take the dog out? Puppies should be taken out after eating, playing, and napping. They can't control their bladders until about 6 months of age, to where they can hold it to about 2-3 hours. You have ALOT on your hands, these dogs don't learn the same as others. They will do things when they want to, BUT as they get older, will start to behave more properly. They need ALOT of excerisie, or else they are going to get into habits such as digging, chewing, tearing things up, etc. Huskies love to dig. When used as sled dogs and put on long journeys, the dogs would dig a hole, and curl up inside of it to keep warm. It is also a way to expell pent up energy. I own 2 sibes, one is 2, and the other is 1, both are still very mischevious, and will misbhave from time to time. Look at the post that was titled "Siberian Husky" in this same forum. I gave a website to read up about this breed. If you do not have the time to work with the dog, and have patience, then I suggest finding another breed. They are very stubborn! And just need a little extra time! A husky is going to suit the "calm quiet dog". About the age of 3 months - 9 months, is when these dogs become VERY energetic and usually I see these dogs in the paper by this age, for sale for about $300 to free. Got my huskies for free, and one for $300 out of the paper. I couldn't ask for any other dogs, they are the best. When we go ours, the people told us they were giving them away because they felt they could not properly care for the dog, because they were so hyper. One couple lived in an apt. and had two tea cup chiuahuas, and the other couple, was an older couple, who worked all of the time, and so she was pent up in the cage all day.

I don't mean to come across harsh, just wish some people would research a breed before getting them! Also, as far as grooming, if it gets hot in PA, please do not shave them. The coat helps to insulate cool air . It will also ruin their coat if you cut it, or bathe them too much. They will also 'blow' their coat, or start to shed EXTREMELY bad. Females tend to blow their coat twice a year (depending on their heat cycles) and males once.

If you have any more questions, feel free to email me... MSiCHiCx6@aol.com, Just let me know you are from the website...

[Kayl]

It is rare for a dog, any dog, to be able to be trusted by itself in the house until they are about 1 to 2 yrs old. Definitely not 6 mths, unless you have them on a strict schedule. My almost 1 yr old ACD is just now able to go for more than an hr without peeing in the house.

Sticking their nose in it or hitting them won't do anything, especially if you did not catch them in the act. If you do catch them, shout no and take her outside.

As for digging, give her a sandbox to dig in, bury some treats and stuff in it, and let her loose. My husky would dig until we made a sandbox for my brother, then he started digging and sleeping in the sandbox.

You're not going to get a calm and quiet dog. They try to talk to you, and they have a lot of energy. Marly was sure he could talk--he would sit there and talk to us a lot. Not barking, but talking. He barked too--barked at the mailman, at the kids riding their bikes, and he hated the meter readers. They are very territorial and the meter readers would "invade" his territory. If we didn't keep him inside, he would have bitten them.

They are very smart dogs, once you spell something out so that they understand. They catch on very quickly. But I wouldn't expect a dog that you can let off a leash and expect to come back when you call. They come back when and if they feel like it.

There are a lot of websites out there on the net about Huskies. Go check them out.

[andreaS15]

I agree with both posts from IceyBlueSibes and Kayl.
I grew up with a Husky, and they are dogs that need allot of training, because they do what they want when they want. Mind you mine didn't bark, he howled, and when he tried to bark it was the worst sound you had ever heard. :p lol
Puppies need to learn, and by just disciplining them when they have done something wrong, it's teaching them how to do it right, ALL Puppies are allot of work, but since huskies are such a stubborn breed I can see that as a little more difficult, but NOT impossible.

Good Luck....

[abfleck]

Try using a crate and never let your dog be unsupervised until your dog is house trained. Do some research on crate training and be consistant with your dog and praise and reward your dog when he/she eliminates outside. Are you cleaning up the pee with an Enzyme cleaner. Maybe the dog smells were she/he has gone before, or anouther dog and thinks its ok. Do you have a crate. Most dogs will not eliminate were they sleep.

Good Luck



FLeck :angel4:

[brandy pup]

Stop with the punishment and start with positive reinforcement. this means ignoring the accidents and doing major praise and treats and play times for good potty behavior.

Minding Your Peas and Cues
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/pub/4_12/features/5414-1.html
Crate Training
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/pub/1_6/features/5346-1.html.