How to Care for Husky Puppies

Siberian huskies make wonderful, dependable pets that you and your family will cherish for years. These attractive and highly personable dogs may look threatening with their wolf-like appearance and piercing eyes but they are really quite gentle by nature. If you̵7;ve recently required a husky puppy, start by giving it the proper care and loving attention it deserves. By following a few simple guidelines you̵7;ll avoid future health and behavioral problems that can occur with improper care. Huskies generally aren̵7;t any easier or harder to care for than other dogs but there are some things to keep in mind when raising these magnificent animals.

Things You'll Need

  • Food and water dishes
  • Dog food
  • Collar
  • Leash
  • Toys
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Instructions

  1. Instructions

    • 1

      Prepare your home for your husky puppy̵7;s arrival buy purchasing the necessary supplies. These include, but are not limited to, food dish, water dish, collar, leash, and toys. You should also purchase some high-quality dog food specifically manufactured for similar large dogs. If you want to start your husky on a noncommercial foods diet, fish and poultry are good choices, though you should avoid beef, soy, horse meat, yellow corn, avocado or beet pulp.

    • 2

      Spend as much quality time with your husky puppy as you can. Play, pet and talk to your dog so that it becomes comfortable and learns to respect you as a loving owner. Be prepared for some sleepless nights in the beginning because huskies tend to howl just like wolves. Begin training husky puppies as soon as possible. They are highly intelligent and learn rules quickly. Huskies are pack dogs by nature, so if they learn to view you as the pack leader, they will obey your commands.

    • 3

      Take your husky pup for frequent walks and make sure it gets plenty of exercise. Huskies are very active dogs and need to run around. Keep your husky on a leash, however, until it learns the boundaries of your yard because huskies are prone to running away. Consider building a tall fence, as huskies are good climbers.

    • 4

      Groom your husky puppy about once a week. While huskies are generally clean, odorless dogs, they do have a tendency to shed and grooming is generally considered beneficial to the dog̵7;s health. Brush your husky̵7;s coat gently and thoroughly.

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      Stay in close contact with your husky̵7;s breeder. Provided they are knowledgeable and responsible, your breeder will give you good recommendations for vets, scheduling inoculations and potential medical issues you should be aware of. You dog's breeder will be an invaluable resource during the first year or two of its life.