How to Calm Down a Hyper Siberian Husky

The Siberian husky's characteristic happy-go-lucky attitude, kindness toward children and loyal attachment to its family can make it a wonderful pet. Yet this breed, which originally was raised to pull sleds, can also have a hard-to-manage independent and high-energy side. Whether the dog is always jumping up on people or sprinting around the house, Siberian husky owners might need a way to calm down their pet. By providing the pooch with plenty of exercise, proper training and toys, you should be able show the dog how to put its energy to good use.

Instructions

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      Give your Siberian husky plenty of exercise. This burns off extra energy and helps it calm down when it's not playtime. This animal was bred as a working sled dog, so it can stand longer bouts of exercise than other pooches. In fact, a Siberian husky needs at least 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Take the dog on a long walk or jog around the block each day. Take it to the park for a game of catch or tug-of-war. Even if you're tired, it's important to give the dog an opportunity to be active.

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      Train your Siberian husky to better follow commands, which directs the dog to sit down and relax when it's getting too hyper. This breed is very trainable as long as it thinks the human is stronger-minded than itself. You must be firm and committed to this leadership role, or the animal will see this as a weakness and won't listen. Start with basic commands, such as "sit." Reward good behavior with a treat the moment it follows the command. Also, teach the dog not to jump up on people with an "off" command. If you're not confident in your training abilities, take the dog to a training course get the help of a professional.

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      Provide your Siberian husky with plenty of room to run around and toys to play with. These active animals will make good use of a large, fenced-in yard where they can run and explore to burn off extra energy. Provide plenty of toys the pooch can play with when you're not around. Buy toys with treats hidden inside. This breed will spend a lot of mental and physical energy trying to nibble out the hidden food.

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      Designate a crate or area that the dog can call its own. Some huskies suffer from separation anxiety, which will cause them to act extra hyper when you return home. Help the dog feel safe when you're away by creating a "happy" place for the animal. Give the dog plenty of treats when it's in the area. Also, make the dog sleep there at night. That way, when you leave the home and put it in the space, it's not a punishment, but instead a comfort.