Fiivemacs comments on Lightly Dusted Dog

[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (7 children)

meanwhile someone is calling law enforcement for abusing that dog by leaving it in the cold

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[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

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No.

You can try get my Lapphunds inside if you want, they'll just let themselves back outside to sleep in the snow all night. Huskies are no different.

My breed, and I would guess NA snow breeds are good to about -35C as well, or not far off. My dogs really start getting a pep in their step below -5. If there's no snow, they'll seek out concrete. Almost never do they use their beds.

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[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

people do for some dumb reason.

thankfully my husky is VERY much not a normal husky. I know the Spitz breeds and how headstrong they are. my Huskies recall is top notch. she will 100% disregard snow, food or high value treats if I call her.

she is at a point in training where even pizza at her face level will be there in 30 minutes with no humans in the room. she's a very good girl.

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[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 child)

Yeah, I dunno. I reckon you’re a husky owner who, whether you realise it or not, naturally fits with these kinds of breeds.

Spitz working dogs can (and honestly should) be a nightmare for the average household. But it's fairly easy to meet their needs, and when they're met, hey’re hands down the most loyal, intelligent, and rewarding dogs you can have. Don't sell yourself short, I reckon you're not lucky, you're just a good husky owner.

The problem for huskies is they’re seen as the easy-access “cool wolf” looking dog. People don't realise they're part of a seriously wild working breed and forget their brains need constant challenges and proper jobs to do —, otherwise, they’ll go and invent their own.

I get a lot of praise for my lappies. People think their behaviour comes out of the box like that. Nooooope.They're constantly given jobs and challenges. The enrichment from this is why they're so well behaved and focused.

Edit: Also, can't help myself...

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[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

very true with Spitz, not for the average household and I feel bad when I see certain houses with them because I know they aren't working their dog enough. the lawn says it all really with the holes and what not.

I'm constantly working with with my husky and always go back and reinforcing what she already knows. it's just fun games now and we can enjoy more relaxed times because we've worked super hard for the first 3 years of her life.

you're right overall too, it's not a luck thing. we've worked very hard together to come to understandings on what's expected of her, and I've learned what her needs are and how she asks for things when she wants them.