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Answer by Tanisha
Submitted on 4/11/2004
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Huskies love to bite and in turn like to chew on their owners. This habit can be broken simply by consistency. Select a punishment for the biting and do that EVERY time he bites without exception. Puppies never mean to hurt you. It is just their instinct to chew so your job is to teach them that it hurts and it is not allowed. They have no idea it is a bad thing until you teach them. It is without a doubt NOT a husky trait to be aggressive. They are very sweet dogs that will put up with alot. They crave attention and if they are constantly ignored of feel like they are forgotten it can lead to behavior problems that might be mistaken for aggression. Huskies are on the top of the chain intelligence wise. They can be potty trained in one night! If you want to know how to do this plus get all the info you'll ever need on your Husky go to siberianhuskysecrets.com That site has everything you will ever need to know. Good luck in your training! Tanisha

Answer by Meeka's Mom
Submitted on 4/29/2004
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Huskies are one of the most non-agressive breeds available. It is simply not their nature to be agressive. What you're experiencing is probably "play biting". If you've ever seen 2 huskies playing this is what they do. It almost looks as if they're fighting. It's very common for a young sibe to play bite, or be mouthy especially to the ones they love the most. But that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt and if it hurts, he needs to be redirected and be made aware that it's unacceptable. Very loudly yell OWWWWW! and turn away from him. Don't be suprised if he doesn't nip you in the behind which once again is typical husky play. Again....yell OWWWW! and ignore him for a few seconds. Turn back to him and when he greets you gently, lavish him with praise and return the positive attention. Evenutally he'll get the message, and eventually they do grow out of it.

Answer by Nick Groves
Submitted on 7/11/2005
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I have no answer - I was on the receiving end of natures built in mechanism of survival. My husky "Kajika" got out (my fault!) and decided to exert his authority on a stray jack russel - who was just as dead-set on proving his alpha-male status. Needless to say, I gathered mine in my arms(he is 12 kilos - 1 year old). The little dog then jumped, and bit my dog's tail....not reliquishing, my dog yelped, then growled....I did not put him on the ground, as he would have most likely killed the j/russel (huskies are decended from Canis Lupus, as opposed to canis auerus). He clamped on my arn, and severed an artery by puncturing it. The playful nipping you refer to is normal behaviour.Its the mischeivious spirit in them :) What happened to me was my own fault....as with all dogs, do not corner them or agitate them, you will come a poor second. I love my Kajika, I treat him like a son. in afrikaans we say "Botjie" phonetically "boy-key" means little boy.

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Question by GeorgiaLee Lane
Submitted on 4/10/2004
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What does one do to train a husky not to bite? and is it part of their personality to be aggressive when potty training or it's kennel time? (ie,bed time,cleaning,need to leave for a bit.)

Answer by Dee
Submitted on 1/3/2005
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My Husky is persistent at biting. I hit him every time, and he doesn't want to stop biting. I need help! And, my Husky is just 9 weeks old and is still peeing on beds, floors, and carpets. I noticed that after he wakes up from his nap, he needs to pee. So I take him out, and he does it. But, how do I potty train him?

Answer by sarah (nickname miffin)
Submitted on 11/11/2005
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hi i carnt wait cos im getting 1 4 xmas

Answer by Sarah Y.
Submitted on 12/23/2005
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Huskies are wounder full dogs. Although a bit energetic. They are also hard headed but intelligent. To stop biting a slight pop on the nose then followed by a "NO" is a good training ethic. This was used by the natives when training the wild dogs. But be sure to reward good behavior.

Answer by JAY
Submitted on 6/29/2006
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I AM TAKING IT AS IF YOUR DOG IS ACTING AGRESSIVE IN A BAD WAY. IF SO, ITS LIKELY THAT YOUR DOG IS NOT A TRUE SIBE. THEY ARE NOT AGRESSIVE TOWARDS PEOPLE. THIS IS A FAULT THAT IS USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH BEING MIXED WITH ANOTHER BREED. IF THE DOG IS A PUP, THEN IT IS PROBABLY NOT INTENTIONALLY BEING AGRESSIVE. PUPPIES LOVE TO BITE AS PART OF THEIR LEARNING TO FIGHT AND TEETHING. AS THE OTHER PERSON SAID, BE CONSISTANT AND YOU CAN EASILY STOP THE BITING IF IT IS PUPPY BITING. GIVE THE DOG THINGS THAT ARE DESIGNATED TO BE CHEWED ON SUCH AS A DOG TOY OR BONE. DONT GIVE IT THINGS LIKE OLD SHOES OR CLOTHING, CAUSE IT WILL ASSOCIATE IT WITH ANY SHOES OR CLOTHING IT SEE'S.

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