Care for the Husky: nutrition, content, educational features

The Siberian Husky breed has won its popularity, above all, for its unusual wolf appearance and benevolent nature. Probably, many people would like to buy such a puppy. However, according to experts, because of some features of nature, this breed does not fit all dog breeders. In any case, care for the husky should be done correctly.

A bit of history

The breed of the husky was bred for a natural way, for millennia, by the inhabitants of the Far North - the Chukchi. According to its physiological characteristics, it is a relative of the well-known Siberian hounds (but not its variety). Huskies of the Chukchi were used mainly as sled dogs.

Unfortunately, unlike the husky, after the 17th year this breed was recognized in our country as unpromising. And so she did not pay much attention. The only thing that saved the Huskies from disappearing was the fact that several such dogs had been removed from Kamchatka by the Americans even before the revolution. That is why the breed was registered not in Russia, but in the USA.

How to choose a pet

Husky dogs are bought, care and maintenance at home which presuppose the presence of some knowledge, usually at the age of two months. Of course, to determine whether the puppy meets the standards at this time without the proper experience is quite difficult. However, pay attention to the backbone of the animal (it should be strong), the correctness of the bite, put the neck and tail when buying, is, of course, necessary.

The color of the Husky can be different. World standards allowed 15 different shades. But in Russia only white, white with brown, black or gray are recognized. This is also worth considering when choosing a puppy.

The eyes of these dogs usually have a deep blue color. It is this feature, along with the "wolf" appearance, and causes genuine delight in most people at the sight of the husky. However, the standards of this breed are not strictly regulated by the eye color. A brown, golden, olive defect, in any case, is not considered.

When choosing a Husky puppy, among other things, you should pay attention to his muzzle, paws and back. A clear "mask" and dark "glasses" in the representatives of this breed must be present necessarily. Humpbacked back and loose feet, as well as wool, according to standards, are considered defects. The nose of representatives of this breed can be black, pink or even striped.

Care for the puppy of the husky will later be more simple in the event that when choosing the hosts will pay attention to the nature of the baby. A pesic must be active, strong and not too aggressive. Perhaps, before buying is not only to inspect the puppy, but also a little walk with it.

Characteristics of character

Husky - the dog is very peaceful. To outsiders people of this breed are friendly. Therefore, to use such a dog as a watchdog will not work. This breed is not suitable for those who want to see at home a nice "sofa" dog.

Care for the husky is, first of all, in frequent walks. These dogs are very active, and without proper physical activity they begin to hooliganize. If such a dog is kept in a city apartment, it is preferable to walk with it three times a day. Otherwise pogrezennaya furniture, scratched doors and floor owners are guaranteed.

Husky on the street

To walk representatives of this breed follows only on a leash, at least the first time. These dogs (especially at a young age) show a tendency to vagrancy and can easily escape. On passers-by they never attack, but at the same time they can just run from an excess of energy to someone to "get acquainted", and this greatly scares a person. After all, the size of these dogs is quite large. In addition, in appearance, they resemble wolves, which in most people is associated with aggressiveness.

Husky, care and maintenance in the apartment which involves frequent walks, can feel good in the courtyard of a country house. In this case, the dog is usually equipped with an enclosure with a warm booth. It is not recommended to allow hussy to walk freely even on a country side. Otherwise, the dog may decide to go on a free trade and hunt for neighbor rabbits and ducks.

Care for Husky: how often to bathe

Unpleasant smell of dogs from dogs of this breed almost never comes. This is considered one of the virtues of the Siberian husky. But the purity of the wool of these dogs should be watched as carefully as possible. During the walk should not allow the dog to climb into puddles or run through the mud, let alone roll around in it.

The fact is that too often experienced dog breeders do not recommend bathing Huskies. To take water procedures these dogs should not more than once a year. If the husky is still dirty during the walk, the paws and contaminated areas of the body should be cleaned thoroughly with a soft damp sponge.

Care for a huss in the house and apartment: what to do with the wool

Small puppies of this breed should be combed at least twice a week. Their wool is very soft and thin, and therefore quickly collapses into coils. Increase the time between combs up to a week is possible only after the husky turns 5-6 months old. At this age, the coat in puppies is a bit coarse.

During moulting, care for Huskies in an apartment should consist in daily combing out. If this procedure is performed less often, pieces of dog's wool will quickly fill the room. And remove them from carpets and upholstered furniture will be extremely difficult. If the dog is kept in the courtyard of a private house, combing during molting can be done 3-4 times a week.

It is better not to care for the wool of a husk with the help of ordinary carding, but with the use of special rakes, which can be bought at a pet store. Such a device has one important advantage. Grabels, in contrast to carding, do not tear the beautiful undercoat of dogs of this breed and do not break the individual hairs of the hairs.

How to feed the husky

Care for the husky also includes the development of a balanced diet. Feed dogs of this breed are best of all natural products. At the same time, the pet's menu should be as varied as possible. The dog should be given beef, chicken, sea fish, liver, heart, vegetables, etc. Of course, before feeding, the products should be thermally treated. Otherwise, the dog can catch worms.

Pork and lamb husky can not be given. These kinds of meat are too heavy for their stomach. Be sure to include porridge in the diet - in the daily menu should be steamed oatmeal and buckwheat. Eating porridge of this variety stabilizes the work of the intestines and stomach of the dogs of the described breed. In this case, the manga and the pearl of the Husky are not at all suitable.

Just got a small puppy experienced dog breeders are advised to plant for a week on a rice diet. In the future, to such a cereal should gradually alternately add small pieces of white poultry meat or sea fish.

Features of training

Proper upbringing from a young age is what is required for dogs of the Husky breed. Care and maintenance of these large clever dogs suggest training. If the puppy's upbringing is not paid enough attention, it will grow completely unmanageable. Freedom and desire to lead in everything and everywhere in these northern dogs literally in the blood.

When starting puppy training, it should be remembered that the husky is primarily not a service dog, but a working dog. For example, she alone, without any training, will gladly roll the children or even the owners themselves on the sled. But at the same time it is impossible to work out the dog's aggressiveness towards outsiders by any means.

Most often, the training of husky begin with 2-3 months. The training program is chosen so that it is most interesting to practice the dog. Huskies for failing to comply with commands during classes are not worth it. Much better results with these dogs can be achieved using praise.

The teams themselves should be given training by the husky in a clear, authoritative, calm voice. It should be shown during training and perseverance. However, it must not be forgotten that these northern dogs react much better to requests than to orders.

The punishment for the proper care of the Husky puppy is only in the case of:

• Manifestations of aggression against the owner;
• Actions dangerous to the dog;
• Manifestations of aggression towards other dogs.

Huskies can not be beaten in any way. As punishment, this method is usually used:

• A dog is taken for withers;
• Press her to the floor so that she can not move;
• After the dog ceases to resist and relax, it is released.

As a reward for training, you should definitely use some goodies. To praise dogs is an even, soft voice. These dogs do not tolerate shrill intonations at all.

What errors can not be tolerated

This is the way the Siberian husky houses are trained. The upbringing and care of the described dogs presuppose, as you see, the observance of certain rules. When growing a puppy, you should try not to allow mistakes typical for beginners. To such can be attributed in the first place:

• Bans on communication with other dogs;
• Dragging the dog in his arms (especially the abdomen forward);
• Beforehand (the husky will not perform the already learned command for no apparent reason several times in a row).

In addition, the dog of this breed should in no case be allowed to play with household items - old socks, already unnecessary slippers, etc. Otherwise, in the future, the dog will do the same with new things. And we will hardly be able to wean him from this.

Conclusion

Care and feeding of the husky as well as the training of this breed - the procedures, as you can see, are relatively simple. Give your pet more attention, walk with it in time, show maximum patience, and this dog will certainly thank you with your love and boundless devotion.