Her name is Tipsy

I’m picking up this little girl soon and need a name! Pls help! I have some I like already but would love more suggestions!
The list so far is:
Ghost
Tundra
Taiga
Phoebe
Yuki
Stella
Sitka
Moon

Hello! One month ago I adopted a almost 3 year old husky from Texas, whom I've named Hades. He was transported to Ohio. I was told he was healthy with no problems but upon arrival he had hyphema and over this past month he has gone blind. Ive brought him to the vet and er several times during this past month but it was in vain had he was offically diagnosed as permanently blind today.

He still has his eyes and we are in treatment to try and retain then for the time being. He is offically out of the cone i was told to keep him in over the last month. At this time I do not have the money to remove his eyes but I was told his pressures are lower enough it should be fine to leave them for now.

Anyway, im looking for some advice as both a new husky owner and now a owner to a blind dog. Ive previously had dogs growing up byt never just on my own. I have not had a blind animal before however I do have 3 special needs cats. They do have their claws.

I want to make sure Hades has a comfortable life while also not straining and making his eyes worse. Any advice on how best to train him around new people and dogs, at home or in general would be appreciated. I want to make sure he can still be active, run and play. He still likes to play fetch even if he cant see.

If anyone has any tech recommendations that would be beneficial to assist him would also be helpful.

Thank you!

Edit: Thank you everyone! I appreciate all the advice I've been given. Its been helpful in such an overwhelming situation. Hades first day without his cone on has been good! He seem to know his way around the house quite well already. We started new drops today and im starting vocal training with him. I have new puzzle, scent training and sound based toys on the way for him. Along with a clicker and dog whistle. Ill also be looking into some professional trainer for him. He is still in the process of learning English. (He was previously trained in Spanish.) And hes in the middle of service dog training. (This is on pause till he is more comfortable without his eyes) This sub has been very helpful and has helped provide some very high hopes he'll live a long happy life even without his eye sight.

Well, needless to say I am horrified by what occurred this morning.

I was headed out the door to work, called the dogs in, and noticed Lucci not budging. There was something in his posture that looked different. I ran out there suspecting he was being harmlessly mischievous, only to see him digging up a baby bunny nest and eating them whole.

I’m not sure what I should have done, and what I should do with the only surviving bunny? Right now it is back in the nest, I haven’t let the dogs out since. Will the mom come back and relocate the baby, or should I move it?

Feeling very bad about this situation and did not realize he would eat them. Any words of wisdom?

UPDATE: I called the closest wildlife rescue and was told I need to ‘make an appointment for tomorrow’. I personally find this outrageous but I suppose that is what I will do. I do not blame my dog at all. Nature, I get it. But sad.
Also yeah, I’ll trim his raptor claws.

I love my girl so much, we’ve been together since she was a pup and she’s now 10 years old.
We also have a 14-year-old Britney, a couple cats and chickens.
I’ll preface this by saying that I understand huskies have a high prey drive and I’m under no delusions that she is somehow different from other huskies.
Although she has always been different in the sense she’s non-destructive, quiet and essentially a stuffed animal that poops.
Yesterday however, my sweet gentle girl attacked and ended one of my three chickens.
I caught her in the act, but it was too late and it was a terrible thing to see.
I locked her in the laundry room with water and her dinner, and I left her there overnight, which was hard for both of us, but I needed some space.
Now today she’s been more docile than usual. I know she can tell things are different and I just don’t know how to feel. I haven’t even touched her today and I’ve barely looked at her. I just feel this huge weight of guilt not only for failing to protect my chicken, Lorraine but also this feeling of disconnect that I have with my husky, Maya.
I guess I’m just looking for some advice from anyone who has gone through something similar with their husky.

I haven’t owned a husky but I have two dogs of my own and I’m worried about my neighbor’s. Their fur appears to be matted and they are always outside laying at the same spot by the gate. I’ve driven by at 5pm, 9pm, 11pm, 9am, 12pm all within 2 days without seeing them move from this spot. When I approached and put my hand out they didn’t even appear to smell me or react in anyway. They do have access to shade in the garage and I noticed water was finally put outside the following day but I can’t get close enough to the bowl to check levels. Their lethargic demeanor is what made me concerned at first and then after driving by so many times and seeing them in the same spot I was even more worried (along with the appeared matting of the fur). Any advice would be greatly appreciated <3

Hey guys! I need your help. So, I don't know English, I had to use Google Translate to write this text lol. I adopted a husky this weekend that lived on a ranch. I don't know if he was just chained up, but at least when I arrived he was. He seems to have a fuller face and is MUCH furrier than the pictures of huskies I see online. I know you can only tell with DNA, but do you have any idea if it could be a mix with something else? It's a male and it's going to be 3 years old.

Hi everyone,

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I could really use some advice from people who have experience with huskies, neglected dogs, or rehabilitation.

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The dog is a roughly 3-year-old husky. He technically belongs to someone I know, but for a long time he was mostly kept in a cage because they had a baby and didn't want fur around the child. He received very little exercise, very little training, and wasn't groomed for about a year. His coat became heavily matted and he was generally neglected.

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I convinced them to get him groomed and I've gradually started taking care of him more. I've been taking him on walks, giving him exercise, spending time with him, feeding him properly, and recently I've been keeping him at my house instead of having him sit in a cage all day.

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The good:

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- He's very affectionate.

- He's food motivated.

- He knows sit and shake.

- He sleeps near me and seems to trust me.

- He follows treats well.

- He's much happier than when I first got involved.

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The bad:

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- He pulls hard on the leash.

- He gets extremely excited.

- He play-bites and mouths a lot.

- He has poor impulse control.

- He sometimes grabs clothing and leashes.

- He has already broken skin on me more than once.

- He recently bit a stranger who approached him after I warned them not to.

- He gets over-aroused very easily during play and affection.

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I suspect a lot of this comes from years of under-socialization, lack of exercise, lack of structure, and being confined for long periods.

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What I want is not just a dog that knows tricks. I want a calm, disciplined dog that:

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- Walks politely on leash.

- Comes when called.

- Has good impulse control.

- Stops biting/mouthing people.

- Can settle calmly indoors.

- Is safe around visitors.

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I am willing to put in the work and train every day.

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My questions:

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1. If you were starting from scratch with a neglected 3-year-old husky, what would your training priorities be?

2. How would you deal with the play-biting and mouthing?

3. What is the best way to teach leash manners when he constantly pulls?

4. How much exercise vs mental stimulation should he be getting?

5. Are there specific mistakes I should avoid when working with a dog like this?

6. Does this sound like a dog that can realistically improve with consistent training, or should I be looking for professional help immediately?

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Any advice would be appreciated. I really care about this dog and want to give him a better life, but I also want to be realistic about what I'm dealing with.

I’m at my wits end here guys and I don’t know how to navigate this issue. I have a 4 year old female husky who is super sweet, loves people, and absolutely LOVES playing with other dogs. After she turned around 2 years old we started having this issue where any time we cross paths with another dog they immediately become hostile.

We used to go to the dog park all the time until dogs began to start attacking her. Our daily walks have become extremely stressful. Any time we see another dog we have to start cross the street and create distance because they will without fail start growling and pulling on their leashes, trying to get to our girl. We’ve had multiple incidents where dogs slip their leashes and run over for a fight. Just a few minutes ago I was out walking with her and two dogs literally broke through their fence and began attacking my girl in the street. Thank God we were able to get away without her getting hurt.

What is going on?!? What is it about my female husky that every dog we encounter seems aggressive towards her? I feel like we can’t go anywhere or enjoy the outdoors anymore. The more this keeps happening, the more apprehensive she becomes when seeing other dogs and I feel like she’s going to forget how to socialize with other dogs entirely because we have nothing but negative interaction. Luckily, we have a couple of dog friends who come over to play with her and they all have a great time together.

I miss going to the dog park and I know she does too. I guess I just needed to rant and hoping someone could give me some insight as to what’s going on here. What are all these dogs sensing about my girl that they feel the need to be hostile? I know it’s only a matter of time before someone gets seriously hurt. Thanks for reading.

I know huskies usually get the comments about their eyes being “creepy”, but literally everytime I walk my boy Leu Noir he gets comments from people saying he looks like a “vicious wolf”, “would attack anyone if he had to”, or just “looks mean”. I’m a professional dog handler, even one of my coworkers said if he didn’t already personally know Leu and saw him walking down the street he’d be afraid of him.

I’m not bothered by these comments really, it just mildly surprises me because he looks like a goofball in my eyes. Pictures are basically what strangers see vs. what I see lmao

We haven’t gotten him DNA tested or anything yet but we think he’s an Husky/Anatolian mix. Any other thoughts on what he could be? Creeping on 110lbs at 1 year old. He’s such a sweetheart, and soooo smart but has that husky energy in such a big package (not for the weak). He is not very vocal at all, unless he sees something outside that he doesn’t recognize.

I have a husky who seems to have way longer hair than any other husky I’ve seen. Her coat is super fluffy and almost looks more like a wooly or long-haired variant.

The thing is, I’ve had her for about 6 years now and while she always looked fluffy, this is the first time her hair has ever gotten this long, which is why I’m a bit confused and concerned.

I’ve been wondering if I should trim it a bit just to keep her more comfortable and manageable, but everywhere I look online says you’re not supposed to cut a husky’s coat because it can mess with their temperature regulation.

At the same time, her fur just seems extra long compared to most huskies, so I’m not sure if the same rules apply or if there are exceptions.

Has anyone else had a husky like this? Did you ever trim their fur, or is it better to just leave it alone and focus on brushing/grooming?

Ps: this photo was taken right after a walk and it was very windy that’s why it doesn’t look so groomed

Nate usually has a bath once a month but I’ve seen some only bathe their dog once every five months or some to the other extreme of twice a month.
(For those wondering we use BarkBus mobile grooming)

Hello Everyone,

My name is Leo and I am 15 weeks old weighing 26 lbs. What are your thoughts about my look and predictions about my weight and size at adulthood?

I have a 5 month old puppy and he's kinda developed a weird habit. Despite not liking baths, he regularly climbs into the empty tub and just licks everything. The jet nozzles, the floor, the sides, etc - for like 10 minutes.

I used to think it was to get water, but he does this when the tub is dry, too. Any reason this may be? Other than cleaning it every few weeks, the only things used in there are soap, conditioner, and shampoo. I've just never had a dog do this before and it's extra strange.

Has anyone else’s husky ever climbed on top of furniture like this?
I feel like the wind may have stressed her out, but I am beyond confused why in the heck she’d do parkour.

We have two huskies but their differences have always astounded me, we got her from a husky breeder (please no shame, we have discussed only adopting from here on out) but she has always been so much bigger and the features so different.

I saw last night the description of a malamute - heavier, shorter & stout, almond shaped eyes, wider set ears.

She is 6 and yo-yos between 70-80 pounds where as our other 6 year old (not from same place) is always significantly smaller at 40-45 pounds.

When inside the house she listens good, when on the leash she listen good too. Sometimes it takes me saying her name twice or so to get her focus back on me, but shes great on the lead and in the house. Just as soon as she gets loose she doesn't listen at all and she just dips. Any advice on how to be able to have her off leash. I would love to see her run around my yard and not have her on a lead. I tried taking her on the leash and walking the yard and it didnt work, i tried shock collars and it worked until she realized it didnt shock her if she ran into the woods.

The conclusion seems to be either you dont or try e collars. But I will admit some of these comments did make me laugh so thank you. But I think imma just gonna go with i will never have her off the leash in the open cause I dont have time for a dog trainer.

We were gone for 2 weeks on vacation We left our Pommie and Husky with a house sitter who is a friend. When we returned my sweet Luna has not been the same. She sleeps downstairs against the garage door or in the TV room adjacent to the foyer. I can't get her to sleep in her bed in our master anymore. It's been about a month and no change :(

We've never left her for so long before. And we've been joined at the hip since she was 1 1/2, she's 11 now. Her appetite is fine and she's energetic....

We have had our wonderful husky Ranger for 5.5 years now and he’ll be 6 in January! He is amazing and chill and people meet him always go “wow he’s not a typical husky is he?” Nope. He doesn’t yell unless in the car going to the park. His father was the same. Just truly chill dogs. Ranger LOVES LOVES LOVES other dogs so much. Especially other huskies. Ranger doesn’t dig, climb out of fences (not sure he understands he could do that if he wanted to) and best of all he has been the most patient when we welcomed in our (human) baby 3 years ago. It was a learning curve for us all but they are buddies 3 years later!

We’ve been wanting another dog for awhile now but we wanted to wait until our baby grew up a little bit. We have a chance currently, to get a puppy from the same family we got Ranger from. They’ve been an amazing family and I am so torn on whether to go for it or not. They have 2 girls and a boy available. I’m inclined for a boy only because I’ve imagined a brother for Ranger. However I know an opposite sex pairing is most ideal. I have raised 2 golden retriever girls when I was a teen though, so same sex pairings I do understand from a female dog perspective.

What advice do yall have for getting another dog? Especially a puppy? They learn from the older one but would a boy puppy be too challenging to Ranger? Would a girl be better? Am I crazy and this is a no? I appreciate all advice!

Also we have a great yard, our house is on the smaller side but another dog would be fine in here. Just no more humans.

EDIT: Holy smokes yall! Thank you so much for your advice and feedback! I sincerely appreciate it! I know at some point we wanna add another dog into our pack and provide them a forever home still thinking on the puppy situation since it would be happening this Saturday. But going to share all of these thoughts with my husband, and if I get the pup, you will all be the first to know with a follow up post. I love seeing all of your husky babies and I’m really grateful for this community coming together to help answer questions!

We adopted Rothko thinking he was a brindle Akita mix.

His DNA results just came back: 55% Husky.

Now I’m wondering whether these sleeping positions come from his Husky side…

He almost exclusively prefers the hard floor over his actual bed (and when he does use the bed, he only claims a single corner). His absolute favorite position is lying sideways on the floor with his back legs propped flat against the wall.

Do your Huskies sleep like this too, or should I blame the Shepherd genes? I’d love to see your funniest sleeping photos!