Siberian Huskies For Dummies

Discover how to raise, train, and enjoy your Siberian Husky with this fantastic resource

The Second Edition of Siberian Huskies For Dummies offers the most up-to-date information about welcoming a Siberian Husky into your home and loving your new family member. Author and Husky owner Diane Morgan walks you through how to care for these beautiful, curious, and engaging dogs, as she:

• Suggests ideal methods for adopting and selecting a Husky right for you

• Examines ways to socialize your new Husky

• Shares details about Siberian Husky grooming and veterinary care

• Provides additional information about behavior correction and training

Siberian Huskies For Dummies is packed full of practical tips about how to raise and have fun with your young or old Siberian Husky. The author shares her advice in plain English for people looking for accessible and approachable information.

Perfect for new and experienced husky owners, Siberian Huskies For Dummies also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone who's ever considered adopting one of these magnificent animals.

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Diane Morgan is a Master Instructor of English, Communication, and Modern Languages at Indian River State College in Florida. She's also a writer and longtime owner of many breeds of dog. The Siberian Huskywith its fascinating beauty, personality, and historyis one of her absolute favorites.

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• Enjoy activities with your Husky
• Keep your Husky happy and healthy

• Welcome a Husky into your home Get up and running with your Siberian Husky! Is a Siberian Husky right for you and your family? The updated edition of this straightforward and friendly guide answers this and all your other questions about getting, caring for, and living with this beautiful, sociable, and ancient breed. Siberian Husky devotee Diane Morgan provides insights into the Husky's intelligent and easy-going temperament, along with fun facts, instructive and amusing anecdotes, and easy-to-follow tips on how to make sure your new pal is happy, healthy, and having lots of fun!

• Decide whether to adopt or buy
• Communicate with your Husky
• Groom your Siberian
• Feed and exercise your dog
• Recognize common health issues
• Break bad habits

Contenu
Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons Used in This Book 2

Where to Go from Here 3

Part 1: Getting to Know Your Siberian Husky 5

Chapter 1: The Lowdown on Siberian Huskies, Just the Basics 7

Knowing What to Look for: A Husky's Breed Standard 7

Understanding Why Huskies Make Great Pets 10

Picking a Husky: Where to Go and Where to Avoid 11

Introducing Your Husky to His New Home 12

Ensuring you have the right supplies 13

Listening to your Husky 13

Helping your Husky make new friends 14

Incorporating some discipline and training 15

Keeping an eye open for behavior issues 16

Caring for Your Husky 17

Making sure your Husky has proper nutrition 17

Giving your Siberian a spa treatment 18

Ensuring your Husky is healthy 18

Noting any changes in your Husky's health 19

Chapter 2: Recognizing What a Siberian Husky Is (and Isn't) 23

Examining the Siberian Husky Breed Standard 23

Size 24

Body 25

Front view 25

Back view 26

Neck 26

Skull 26

Teeth 26

Expression 26

Eyes 26

Ears 28

Feet 28

Tail 28

Coat texture 28

Color 29

Nose 31

Gait 32

Temperament 32

Comparing the Lookalikes and Imposters 32

Alaskan Malamutes 33

Samoyeds 33

Alaskan Huskies 33

Miniature Huskies 34

Alaskan Klee Kai 34

Northern Inuit Dog 34

Wolves and wolf-hybrids 34

Part 2: Looking for Your Soul Mate 37

Chapter 3: Selecting a Siberian Husky 39

Determining Whether a Husky Is Right for You 40

A Husky's heritage 40

Children 41

Financial considerations 42

Your house 42

Climate 43

Time and exercise 43

Legal considerations 44

Commitment 44

Finding Your Dog 44

Your first option: The breeder route 45

Your second option: The shelter/rescue route 50

Avoiding pet stores 51

Choosing the Right Puppy 52

General condition 53

Size 53

Sex 53

Color 54

Eyes 54

Ears 54

Temperament 54

Age 55

Recognizing When Your Husky Puppy Matures 56

Chapter 4: Outfitting Your New Husky 57

Selecting the Right Collars, Leashes, and Harnesses 57

Collars 58

Taking your friend on a walk: A leash 60

Protecting your dog's neck: Harnesses 60

Using ID Tags 61

Choosing Food and Water Dishes 62

Focusing on Grooming Tools 63

Picking a Place for Your Husky to Sleep 64

Finding the Right Crate 65

Understanding when to use a crate 65

Considering your options 66

Getting Chew Toys 67

Considering great toy choices 68

Steering clear of certain toys 68

Considering Pet Doors 69

Considering an Outdoor Kennel 70

Adding a Dog Gate 70

Part 3: Living with a Siberian Husky 71

Chapter 5: Welcoming Home Your Husky 73

Choosing a Veterinary Practice 74

Naming or Renaming Your New Dog 76

Surviving the First Day and Night 76

Feeding your new dog his first meal 77

Helping your dog adapt to his new family 77

Reassuring your dog on his first night 77

Determining Whether Dog Is an Indoor or Outdoor Dog 78 ...