Huskies are some of the most beautiful dogs in the world. Unfortunately, though, they can develop behavioral issues if they aren’t trained from an early age. If you are interested in buying yourself one, you need to spend a lot of time researching how to train these dogs. Due to their size, they can be very hard to look after if they aren’t trained as puppies. Researching on the internet can be a complex thing, however. There are so many articles and many conflict with each other. Don’t worry though as this post will offer a definitive guide on husky training.
Rewarding Good Behavior
Before you begin training your husky, you need to understand the importance of positive reinforcement. Many people focus on righting negative behaviors through shouting and punishment. You need to put as much effort into giving your dog treats and telling them that they are good when they do good things, however. You can do that by giving them treats. You need to ensure that you get the best treats for huskies, though. Huskies need to have very healthy diets, due to their size. Before you buy treats for your Husky you should take some time to research and make sure that they are suitable. Additionally, you should research the actual vendor and manufacturer and ensure that the ingredients they include in their mixes are healthy and suitable for your dog. Also, read their reviews to make sure they are committed to delivering quality products.
Playing with Your Puppy
The Siberian Husky craves attention. If you are planning on buying one then in addition to rewarding your puppy’s good behavior with treats, you should also play with them. Playing with your puppy will also help you to develop a strong bond with them. Building a bond with your puppy should be one of your main priorities when you first bring them home. Make sure that you do not let your puppy take advantage of you or get away with bad behavior though, as this will condition them as they get older to behave badly.
Professional Training Classes
If you have never owned a dog before, rather than training your Siberian Husky yourself you may want to consider taking them to a professional dog trainer. Professional dog trainers are widely available and can be hired online. If you are planning on hiring such an individual, make sure that you hire one with good reviews. A dog trainer’s reviews will help you to get a clear understanding of what it is going to be like to work with them. Avoid reading reviews that have been posted on the dog trainer’s website such reviews have a tendency to be exaggerated and biased.
Watching Online Videos
If you are looking for online learning resources or want to find out how to train your dog, consider turning to YouTube and other similar video streaming platforms. These platforms have millions of videos dedicated to the topic of training one’s dog. While you cannot rely exclusively on YouTube videos to help you learn how to train your dog, they can be very helpful. If you have no experience whatsoever then again, it is worth hiring a professional to do all of the work for you. Most dog trainers will ask that the owners of the dogs that they’re training are present so that they can learn how to control their pets.
Punishing Your Puppy
custom mentioned in the first section, it is important to reinforce good behavior with treats and playtime. However, you similarly need to reinforce punishment when your dog behaves badly. Punishing your puppy when they behave badly will help them to become better behaved as they grow up. If you do not condition your dog to behave well, when they do eventually get older and much bigger, they will be very hard to control. One of the main areas of training that you need to focus on is name recognition. Ensure your dog understands their name and commands such as, “Come here,” “Stop,” and “Sit down.”
Command Training
In the previous section, name recognition and command training were alluded to. You need to make sure that your dog understands their name so that they come to you when you call them. They also need to understand the commands mentioned previously, so if they are behaving badly you can quickly get them back under control and prevent them from doing something that could get them into trouble or hurt.
Training a Siberian Husky isn’t easy. With this post’s guidance, it no longer has to be a nightmare, though. Definitely consider hiring a professional trainer if you have no experience training huskies. These dogs can be hard to control and train sometimes.