SoCalHuskyRescue.com
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Siberian Husky Rescue/Referral of Southern California
Description
GUARD DOGS - they are not! Oh, they will guard their rawhide chew, food dish, a stick they found, a tree with a squirrel in it, the hole they dug in your garden, and maybe small children. But when it comes to guarding the house, don't get your hopes up. He will greet just about any stranger like a long-lost friend. He will show him where everything is while trying to find a ball for him to throw or the location of the dog food. The only things that might deter a burglar are his wolf-like appearance, his over-enthusiastic greeting, and, of course, his nose in the burglar's crotch.
ALLERGIC TO DOG HAIR? The Siberian Husky has not one, but two coats: The outer layer of guard hairs and a downy undercoat. They generally shed twice a year, in the spring and fall. If your husky is a housedog, you can expect to have hair in your food, on your clothes and furniture and floating in the air you breathe. Encourage your friends not to wear dark clothing or sit in his favorite chair. When he begins to shed, it will take heavy grooming for about two weeks to get the coat under control. Shedding is less of a problem if you groom your husky about twice a week, year round. On the good side, you can always have the hair spun into yarn (there will be enough for a sizeable wardrobe). Also, at the peak of his blowing coat he will have the look of a starved wolf or coyote, which might discourage intruders (see above).
BORN TO RUN! This is a serious problem with huskies; they love to run. No matter how much he may love you, he will play the "chase me" game until he is tired of it (and you will be tired long before that). They should always be on a lead unless they are in the house or in a fenced yard. If your husky should get loose, he will come back sooner if you don't chase him. Tag along to keep him out of trouble, but act like you don't really want to catch him. If he likes to go places in the car, follow him in the car and open the door; chances are he will get in. Although he may not come to you, he will probably approach a stranger. Try to get the stranger to hold the dog so you can retrieve him. Huskies seem to have no understanding of traffic hazards, so if all else fails, try to get him away from busy streets.
Contact
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- Camarillo CA
- US 93010
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- 805-384-9653
