Stupid dog!!!!!

[Crazy4Chicks]

ok I have 4 dogs all with thier own issues - ex.. Dixie likes to get out of the yard every chance she gets, Daisy is aggressive towards Dixie , Wally likes to jump our fence ( and he farts way to much ) Abbey is a total nut job, but I believe when you get an animal it is your job to teach him/her right from wrong and you work with the animal. Somethings you cant change your dog will most likely always kill your chickens, but you have to make sure that he is not in a postion where he can do that. build him a fenced yard where he can run and not be tied up, give him plenty of toys he might be acting out because he is bored, give him a " job " like playing fetch or something to help him control all that energy he seems to have. You can get a no pull harness they sell them at wal-mart they go under the front legs and stops them from pulling they have them all sizes.
something needs to be done with or about your dog. get a hold of a huskie rescuse group and find him a home.

Julie

 

[Southern28Chick]

Ok first of all, y'all should not have that dog! I have a husky mix and he is CRAZY!!! He is very hyper...BUT I have 3/4 of an acre FENCED IN for him to run wild in. I NEVER let him anywhere near my chicken yard for obvious reasons. I own 3 acres and all of my animals are spaced out properly (except for the cats, they go whereever they want).

Why does your mom let the dog out knowing that he just runs away. There's this cool invention called a LEASH. If the dog needs to go out and he can't be trusted not to run away and bother people and their livestock then your mom needs to clip a leash on his collar and everything would be fine.

Your dog (bless his lil heart) needs a home with a fenced in yard, with active people who will take the time to walk and train him and kids that will love and play with him.

If you hate the dog so much then suggest to your mom that in the best interest of the dog, he needs a better home.

 

[Chickadee28]

Wow..... It is my guess that this poor creature was acquired as an adorable puppy without one thought as to what he would grow up to be and what requirements he would have.

Husky's need to run. They live for it. You either need to walk him a lot or set up an arrangement so he can run safely.

Most of the behaviors you listed are due to lack of training and anxiety. I have taken many rescues into my home that have a laundry list of "bad behavior". After a few weeks of gentle but firm regimented training they are good as gold.

I am willing to wager a bet that no effort will go into training this dog. I am not sure how one can "hate" their own animal when 100% of the problems are due to the owner not taking proper responsibility for owning a pet. You need to contact a rescue or no-kill shelter and get this dog into a home where he will be loved and no one will wish him dead.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

I think it's really hard to be a child living with a parent that has all the control, when you don't agree with some of the things they are doing. I'm really sorry your mom is being so irresponsible about this dog. I don't have any real advice for you. At least when you become an adult, you can get your own place and take care of your own animals in a better way. Until then, all you can do is keep trying to talk to her and do the best you can.

 

[Nupine]

Please do not get upset with me! It is not my dog, it is my mom's. We got him at the pound at about 6 months old. We bought a $300 pet security system for him about 10 months ago. It is a shock collar with no fence, it has a special system that when they go beyond 90 feet it beeps and then it shocks them. We did the 2 week long training sessions with him like it said. But he did not respond to the shocking turned on high, he just kept going. MY dog died a year ago and she knew how to sit, down, heel, stay, come, and jump. I showed her at the fair. But this isn't my dog. He is on a 100 ft line tied to the porch and a tree and there is a 10 ft lead on that. I don't have the time nor desire to train him. Mostly because of him, I am less of a dog person and more of a goat person. All 8 of my dairy goats can walk down the road or on paths it the woods. One will walk in water and I am training her to be a pack and harness goat. My goats are very special to me and I revolve around them. My mom has considered giving him to her brother and his family. They live in MI and they have two very large dogs and they have run of the house and backyard. My dad doesn't really want him either because he has to stay tied up. He also is mean to our pomeranian. Again, this in NOT my dog!!!!! And yes woodlandwoman it is hard to live with her at times when she doesn't understand that I can be right at times. She never listens to my ideas.

 

[Southern28Chick]

I know that I'm not upsaet with YOU, I am upset that your MOM (a grown woman) isn't properly caring for that dog. If she can't care for the dog the way he needs then she needs to find him a good home. Your mom should not keep a dog like that tied to a line. He needs a home with a big fenced in yard with people who will love him.

I don't think anyone is upset with you, I'm upset with your mom. She needs to read this thread.

 

[Nupine]

She does love him, and she has taught him to sit, lay down, shake, and roll over which he does most of the time. She either needs to either train him more or get rid of him. [I prefer the latter.] I am sorry but I like my chickens more. As I said, we got him as a 6 month old. He was hit by a car. So part of his behavior may be because of his previous owner, plus he was at the pound for a while, so that could have hurt him mentally or something.

 

[Chickadee28]

I was not upset with you, just trying to make the point that this dog is never going to thrive in the situation he is in. He will be naughty because he is untrained and not allowed to do the things that he is bred to do. You can't set set dog up for failure and be upset with the dog when he misbehaves. I do understand your frustration, but if it is bothering you so much I suggest you do your best to make the situation more pleasant. Spend 30 minutes a day with him and take him for a walk or run. We don't always have control over how things are, but we do have control over how we handle it.

 

[Southern28Chick]

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I'm sure she does love him but if she lets him out and knows that he could get killed in the road or shot by a hunter or a farmer then she's not properly taking care of him. Some people, no matter their age, just don't do right. I hope the situation gets better, for you and the dog.

 

[Hotwings]

Ok I would like to say your dog is a husky he is doing what he was bred to do and that is run. If he can run 30 mph at 2 miles this dog belongs in the Iditerod! Huskies run and if they don't burn up all this energy he will get into mischief. This dog ended up in the shelter cause the previous owners had the same problem. You have to understand the breed. This dog is not stupid, he is a high energy breed and not a an oustanding candidate for obedience. This dog belongs outside. Too many dogs are disposed because they don't fit the lifestyle of the owner. These dogs are much happier outside and should have a owner that is energetic and likes to jog alot. He is a outstanding candidate for a sled dog.