Companion Huskies

Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about Huskies in one concise publication! This book explores all aspects of husky ownership from puppy-hood to maturity. It encourages you to consider your husky's natural behaviour and to channel their instincts into positive activities, and reveals why stimulating your dog's mind has many behavioural and physical benefits. This comprehensive book includes a socialisation program to help your puppy mature into a well adjusted, confident and well behaved adult. Fundamental information on how dogs learn and canine social behaviour, will help you understand what makes your dog 'tick' and enable you to train your husky more effectively. You will find detailed instructions on how to teach all the basic obedience commands using various different positive training techniques, so that you can choose the method that best suits you and your dog. Included in this book are suggestions for games that increase mental stimulation, fun sports and activities that you can enjoy with your husky that will strengthen your relationship and make training easier. Some common behavioural problems are covered in detail, explaining the causes, prevention and solutions, as well as a general problem solving guide, with a checklist to help you diagnose the cause of problems, and suggestions for what action may be needed, in order to resolve them. Companion Huskies, Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog written by professional dog trainer and canine behaviourist Karen Davison, is essential reading for all new husky owners, and a valuable source of information for those of us who want to get the best out of our relationship with them.