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rkraupa · Mar 6, 2010, 07:09 AM

I have a 1 year old husky that has been doing great with her training up until now I had no real concerns. I have a 5 foot high privacy fence in a large yard. Up until recently she was free to roam the yard for hours. She loves it outside, The problem is 2 weeks ago she started climbing the fence, going on the road, animal control was called. I bought her a 30 foot leash and tied into the ground. Now every time she is outside she howls and cries. My neighbors haven't complained yet but it would bother them. I don't know what to do, please help.

tickle · Mar 6, 2010, 07:24 AM

Huskies need plenty of walking time. Maybe the problem is she doesn't get enough of that.

Tick

rkraupa · Mar 6, 2010, 07:24 AM

Average Day of Storm (my husky)

8am - wake bring her outside (cries the whole time and I do not react)

830 - feed her

9 - usually she's playing with her toys

Noon - dog park where she plays off leesh with dozens of dogs

3 - I leave for work

11 - I get home she goes outside and cries

She used to be outside more often I just can't have her crying for hours

rkraupa · Mar 6, 2010, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by tickle

Huskies need plenty of walking time. Maybe the problem is she doesnt get enough of that.

tick

Thanks for your advice, we go to the park daily for about an hour, she plays with dogs and plays fetch, never cried before, I don't know.

Cat1864 · Mar 6, 2010, 07:49 AM

It sounds like she is bored and needs more stimulation through more exercise and diversions such as interactive toys.

The hour of play at the dog park may seem like a lot exercise to you, but for her it is a warm up.

From the Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc. (http://shca.org/shcahp2a.htm):

There is one final characteristic of the Siberian Husky which we must point out -- their desire to RUN. There are many breeds of dogs which, when let out in the morning, will sit in the front yard all day. Not the Siberian Husky. His heritage has endowed him with the desire to run and his conformation has given him the ability to enjoy it effortlessly. But, one quick lope across a busy street could be the last run that he enjoys, ever. Because of this, we strongly urge that no Siberian Husky ever be allowed unrestrained freedom. Instead, for his own protection, he should be confined or under control at all times. Sufficient exercise for proper development and well-being may be obtained on a leash, in a large enclosure, or best of all, in harness. If you feel that it is inconvenient or cruel to keep a dog thus confined, then the Siberian Husky is not the breed for you.

Edited to fix the link.

tickle · Mar 6, 2010, 08:34 AM

I couldn't access Cat's website but found others that basically stated that although you think you are giving your husky a lot of activity by playing, accessing dog parks where they can interact, run and play, this may not be enough for a the husky breed, a high energy dog.

Is she seeing enough of you on a daily basis?

Tick

shazamataz · Mar 6, 2010, 04:53 PM

Oooh yeah, that sounds like boredom.
Did you know that huskies can run for miles and miles without stopping. It is what they were bred to do and they love it.

Huskies are not for the average dog owner, they need a lot of mental stimulation and plenty of exercise. 1 hour a day just doesn't cut it with these guys.

They are also great escape artists. Is there any way you can increase the height of your fence?
I recently added about 2 foot to my fence at a cost of $50. It was as simple as some weed matting stretched along some garden stakes then attached to the fence.

I'm not a fan of chains or ropes, I have seen too many things go bad with them.

tickle · Mar 6, 2010, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by shazamataz

Oooh yeah, that sounds like boredom.
Did you know that huskies can run for miles and miles without stopping. It is what they were bred to do and they love it.

Huskies are not for the average dog owner, they need a lot of mental stimulation and plenty of exercise. 1 hour a day just doesn't cut it with these guys.

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I agree wholeheartedly. Have had Samoyeds but they, as working dogs, are more laid back then Siberians (true Siberian Huskies have one blue and one gray eye). Otherwise they are not true, but as you say shaz, yes, very high activity dogs. I live in an area where they are raced and seeing them after being transported and their heads hanging out(of the specially built kennels on the back of pick up trucks) and their excitement, as soon as they smell the husky racing atmosphere just tells you that is what they live to do.

So yes, if you can't give them what they deserve, then there is no sense in having one. I know they are beautiful to behold with their silver gray coats.

Tick

rkraupa · Mar 6, 2010, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by shazamataz

I'm not a fan of chains or ropes, I have seen too many things go bad with them.

I agree with everything you said, I am a renter, I am going ask my landlord if he will allow me to do this. I am worried about her trying to hop it and choking or something, or some random kids harming her from a distance.

rkraupa · Mar 6, 2010, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Cat1864

It sounds like she is bored and needs more stimulation through more exercise and diversions such as interactive toys.

The hour of play at the dog park may seem like a lot exercise to you, but for her it is a warm up.

From the Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc. (The Siberian Husky):

Edited to fix the link.

Thanks for all the advice I will be taking her out for 2 hours a day see if that helps, maybe find someone that would like to take her out during the day whiel I'm at work for an hour

rkraupa · Mar 6, 2010, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by tickle

I couldnt access Cat's website but found others that basically stated that although you think you are giving your husky a lot of activity by playing, accessing dog parks where they can interact, run and play, this may not be enough for a the husky breed, a high energy dog.

Is she seeing enough of you on a daily basis?

tick

Yes I spend a lot of time with her, the more I'm reading up I agree that its bordeom, she would run outside in the yard (which is huge for hours and hours). Now being tied to a 30 foot rope she's bored. Thx for your responses and ideas I am going to try taking her out 2 times a day for an hour and finding a boy in my nieghboorhood that would be intersted in walking her daily.

tickle · Mar 6, 2010, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by rkraupa

Yes i spend alot of time with her, the more im reading up I agree that its bordeom, she would run outside in the yard (which is huge for hours and hours). Now being tied to a 30 foot rope shes bored. Thx for your responses and ideas I am goign to try taking her out 2 times a day for an hour and finding a boy in my nieghboorhood that would be intersted in walking her daily.

Good cardiovascular walking is, (for you and she) rk. I am glad you found some positive ideas here, sometimes it goes the other way and OPs think we are criticizing them. Not so. It is all good from my standpoint. You have a good outlook, forward thinking and you have a wonderful pet.

Tick

shazamataz · Mar 6, 2010, 05:40 PM

Finding someone in your neighborhood to walk her is a good idea.
A lot of kids get a kick out of walking a dog that isn't theirs, and getting paid a couple of dollars to do so.

Cat1864 · Mar 6, 2010, 05:49 PM

You might even look into finding someone who wants a jogging buddy. :)

Good luck with her.