I've heard a lot about huskies being independent- does anyone here have a cuddly husky?
The husky mix I grew up with is quite independent, but still appreciates a fuss now and then. Wondering how common it is for huskies to be loving/affectionate? I have a malamute currently and they're similar to huskies in a lot of ways, but they seem much more cuddly! I'd love a husky someday and am curious about this
Hi all! I'm looking to find a wire basket muzzle (I believe these are most suitable, for context it is for walks for an older large breed with dog aggression. Kind of complicated but the plan is to muzzle as a safety measure for narrow walk routes in areas with dogs, not on all the time). Does anyone have any recommendations of where to get one? (UK) Any companies to avoid? Any tips regarding muzzles/muzzle training would be hugely appreciated
TLDR: regarding malamute's SSA/resource aggression and walks. What muzzles are good?
Hi all, I posted a bit ago about my mal (who is coming to live with me in hopefully just a couple months) regarding her SSA and how walks should go. I was given some awesome feedback, and some speculation that her history of aggression may have been resource related (hard to say for sure, but regardless, not really dog safe).
I have decided to muzzle train asap and attach the muzzle for certain areas on our walks. (Narrower paths and spaces I can't as easily control). When we get up into woodland or fields with good visibility and less dogs, I may remove the muzzle but keep her leashed so she can fully enjoy her walks and enjoy whatever freedoms she can. Now, I only consider this for her because she isn't reactive or vicious to strange dogs, there is no lunging or snapping - it's more of her being a liability, as it could just take one out of control dog to run up to her when she's not in the mood. I want to protect her and prevent harm to other dogs.
Does this sound reasonable? I feel pretty confident, having thought this through, but any more feedback would be super welcome.
So, does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations for muzzles/muzzle training? Most of the ones I've seen have been either super wide and short or long and narrow. The wire ones usually look uncomfortable and like they may rub. Anyone in this situation found a good muzzle for a malamute/large breed? Would super appreciate any guidance as muzzles are new territory for me 😊
Disclaimer: this may be a stupid question, I may be overthinking this**
I know mals can have same sex aggression, especially with dogs they live with. Does this carry over to walks? Do you have to be careful about passing other dogs? Or is it usually fine because it's in passing in neutral territory?
I ask because I have never encountered this issue out of the house, but one of the mals I grew up with is coming to live with me soon and she has a history of same sex aggression (very on and off) years ago when she lived with other dogs. I'm just curious on what our walking protocol should be as our current walk routes often encounter lots of dogs.
Again, she's never had an issue with dogs she doesn't know, but I'm curious as to whether that can develop or if it is common in mals with same sex aggression/dominance. Would love to hear from others with more experience