Posted on 12/28/2010 9:55:50 AM PST by Nachum
/johnny
Hmmmmm, what will I have to do if I get a Husky?
Keep them occupied!
We have a 9 month old BC and 2ft deep moon crater holes in the yard, he herds cats and shadows/reflections on the ceiling - everything.
Keep them busy, busy, busy and get a laser pointer for when you just want to sit and watch TV (wave it all around the floor)
Wear ‘em out - they like that...
We have a heeler aka Australian Cattle Dog who is one fourth border collie. He’s 13. Best dog we have ever had. He’s a frisbie dog with strong “go to the ball” instinct. Never runs off because he has to stay close to his people and their toys/his toys. He knew he was getting new toys for Christmas so a day or two ahead of time he started rounding up his old toys and carrying them around.
Excellent ideas. Thanks a million.
I've had two BC's....and they were rarely destructive.
Of course we paid attention to them....walking them, running them. Training them...Being with them...etc.
They are great dogs...smart and loyal.
My Lab would love to give herding ducks or geese a try. Heh, Heh.
I need to get her a job at the golf course keeping it clear of goose poop.
I am on my second and last Boarder Collie; They need more stimulation and action than can be provided in a sterile suburb. My aunt has one who herd's her chickens, sheep and alpacas. He sometimes eats the occasional chicken or rabbit... Not really eats, he just chews them up a bit and spits out the pieces.
Mine is about 14, he satisfies himself today walking the perimeter of the yard, sneaking up on squirrels and birds outside the fence.
They are a fine tough breed; Smarter than some of my friends.
I have an Australian Shepherd and 2 Australian Cattle Dogs. My Aussie is 15 and still herds. My male cattle dog is incredibly lazy but will heel when asked. My young female cattle dog will herd anything she can. We have goats to keep her occupied part of the time. She’s also responsible for chasing wild turkeys off the property, breaking up rooster fights and basic guard dog duties. Smartest dog I’ve ever owned and absolutely psychic when anticipating what I want. She’s very intense. They’re all velcro dogs.
Cindie
Ha!!
hope you like exercise - ^..^
I had a chance to have one but after reading about the breed and talking to a friend who raise them, decided this ole lady couldn't handle one.
Then I 'inherited' a Sheba Inu - 20lbs full grown, thank god for THAT limitation.
But a walk from 1/2 to 1 mile gets the kinks out - or a game of fetch.
Super intelligent and easy to train - tho' can be stubborn about certain things, like "wanna eat the cat."
another plus, the breed sleeps like a cat - up to 18 hours a day. And he NEVER wakes me up. He will sleep in his bed until I get up, whether it's 6 or 11.
And he may be small, but God Bless anyone that looks at me sideways. There is no "back down" in his body.
Huskies?
All young dogs need activity. Most need to work or run.
Our dog is almost 60 lbs now, and she broke her leash when I was walking her about a year ago. I called her name and headed in the opposite direction. She came running after me.
She has gotten away from us twice and chased after deer. We have a whistle we blow and she will make a U-turn and head back.
We like to take her to one of our parks during the week and let her run. The wife and I are about 50 - 75 yards apart and let her run back and forth. She can MOVE for a big dog.
Here’s a bit of sound advice on Aussies.
http://www.lizpalika.com/rightdog.html
I’ve had Welsh Corgis for years- they’re herders also and similar in nature to your little one. They’re a handful of fun and mischief- if you’ve got the time for play and exercise you’re going to have a blast!
There’s a place in Roy, WA., called EWE-Topia where you can take your collie to herd. It’s a great training place too. The owners will train any dog to herd. It’s hilarious to watch dogs that are not herders naturally like boxers, corgi’s, etc.
If you get a husky, just build him a house in the yard and forget the rest.
There is a reason why they tie ten of them together; it is to hopefully get one dog’s worth of brain.
Thankfully we picked a girl from the middle of the pack, not one of the hyper ones with high drive
We'll start puppy training by 11 weeks and I am looking into agility training and a club nearby
Breeder said never put them to sheep just for fun and to see what they will do - they will never ever separate from wanting to herd sheep once they've tried it
So like the lady in the story- stay away from sheep unless you plan to acquire a sheep-herd as a dog toy
Have you had a bad experience with a Husky...or what?
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