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The 10 Most Essential Commands for Siberian Huskies

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Training Siberian Huskies can be both rewarding and challenging due to their independent and strong-willed nature. These beautiful and energetic dogs are known for their intelligence and athleticism, making them wonderful companions when properly trained. Here are 10 essential commands and tips for training your Siberian Husky: 1. Sit: The "sit" command is one of the most basic and fundamental commands for any dog. Teaching your Husky to sit on command provides a foundation for further training. To do this, hold a treat above their head, and as they follow it with their gaze, move it back over their head. As they try to keep their eyes on the treat, their bottom should naturally touch the ground. When it does, reward them with the treat and praise. 2. Stay: "Stay" is crucial for your Husky's safety. It ensures they remain in one place until you give them permission to move. Start by having your Husky sit, then hold your hand in front of them, palm out, and say...

How to Train a Siberian Husky to Sit

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Siberian Huskies are lively and independent dogs, so teaching them to sit is an important basic command. Here's how you can do it: 1. Prepare Treats: Start by gathering some small, tasty treats that your Husky enjoys. These treats will be used as a reward. 2. Choose a Quiet Area: Find a quiet and distraction-free area to work with your Husky. This will make it easier for them to focus on you. 3. Get Your Husky's Attention: Hold a treat in front of your Husky's nose to get their attention. Make sure they know you have a treat. 4. Move the Treat Up: Slowly move the treat upwards and slightly behind your dog's head. As your Husky follows the treat with their nose, their rear end should naturally lower to the ground. This is the moment when they'll sit. 5. Use a Command: As your Husky's rear end touches the ground, say the word "Sit" in a clear and firm voice. Be consistent with the command word you choose. 6. Reward: Once your Husky is sitting, ...

Basic Obedience Commands

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Owning a pet Husky can be a dream for dog lovers. However, this is only the beginning of the journey.  To have a smooth sailing, so to say, it is essential that you train Siberian Husky so that you do not have a stubborn dog but rather one that is well behaved and who follows commands. However, before training a Siberian Husky a few points need to be kept in mind to ensure that the best results are achieved. As Huskies are dogs that used to live traditionally as a pack, the first thing to do is to establish self as the pack leader. This way, the Husky will look up at you as the alpha and therefore will display minimum resistance to the commands. It is also noted that the sooner the training begins, the better trained your Husky will be. Additionally, the one point to keep in mind is that it requires a lot of patience and repeated training to ensure that the Husky learns to obey your commands. Let's have look at some basic husky obedience commands. Teaching your husky to sit: Thi...

Basic Commands for Siberian Huskies

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Training any dog can be a difficult matter, and the same thing can be said about training a Siberian Husky. Siberian Huskies are intelligent dogs which possess an eagerness to please the owners. However, this does not indicate that training a Husky will be a relatively easier task as they can be very strong willed as well. The best idea would be to start training at a very young age so that the Huskies will be able to differentiate between the right and wrong behaviors. Another thing to keep in mind is that the Huskies should not be physically punished while training as this will only have an adverse effect on these dogs. The first thing to identify is the purpose for which the Husky will be used. If the Husky is going to be used for the traditional purpose of sleigh or sled pulling, then these dogs need to be taught two set of commands; the regular obedience training as well as the mushing training. Mentioned below are the basic commands from both the categories that can be used...