Oppo husky/German shepherd owners?

"AM3R shamefully returns " (am3rshamefullyreturns)
05/23/2016 at 16:23 • Filed to: Dogs

Tell me about your experiences! Here’s a nice dog and a nice RWB for your time.

DISCUSSION (27)

CB > AM3R shamefully returns
05/23/2016 at 16:32

He. Ate. Everything .

But seriously, huskies (Samoyeds are what I’m familiar with) have loads of energy. And they get separation anxiety, which comes out as destruction. They’ll also destroy anything that gets in their way. Really, unless you can give them loads of attention and space to get that energy out, huskies probably aren’t the best idea.

AkursedX > AM3R shamefully returns
05/23/2016 at 16:33

I’ve had 12 GSD’s in my life. I won’t ever be without one as long as I live.

There are incredibly smart and can do pretty much anything you want them to do. But you have to WORK them, constantly. I’m talking about hundreds of hours of training in their 1st year. But in all honesty, I can say this about any dog breed.

My current GSD just turned 8 yesterday. Next year we will probably bring home a little one too.

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AfromanGTO > AM3R shamefully returns
05/23/2016 at 16:34

Why leave out Malamutes???? Huskys are hyper, and german sherpards are good guard dogs. Malamutes will tell the thief where all the good stuff is as long as they give them food.

Honeybunchesofgoats > AM3R shamefully returns
05/23/2016 at 16:35

My grandmother had a Husky. That dog hated me more than I would have thought an animal was capable of doing. Pretty dogs though.

I’ve nearly gotten a German Shepherd every time I’ve gone looking for a dog, but then I always end up seeing a Rottweiler puppy and falling in love.

Kind of zero for two on useful answers here.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > AkursedX
05/23/2016 at 16:35

Yes, have trained our now 1-year-old (terrier mix) basically every single day for the last 9 months, and it has paid off compared to previous dogs that we weren’t so serious about. A huge joy to take places and live with, as a result.

Trunk Impaired 318 > AM3R shamefully returns
05/23/2016 at 16:37

I’ve always had Shepherds, great dogs but they require a lot of time and effort. They need constant exercise and activity plus a good amount of training. In short, if you treat them right they’re as good as you can get from a dog.

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Honeybunchesofgoats > AkursedX
05/23/2016 at 16:41

He/she’s gorgeous!

Party-vi > AM3R shamefully returns
05/23/2016 at 16:59

Our husky is simultaneously the smartest and dumbest dog in existence. Also, she makes an excellent fuzzy pillow for naps.

Huskies need a lot of exercise and attention. I would not recommend a husky to anyone that doesn’t have a large fenced-in back yard or the time and ability to take them for 30 minutes walks.

MUSASHI66 > AM3R shamefully returns
05/23/2016 at 17:01

On my third GSD. Great dogs. Can have alpha issues - you have to make sure they know their place in the pack. Unlimited energy. Super smart. Shot loads of hair. They pick a person to be their person - they will love and adore the whole family (pack), but they will have only one person to call their own.

Males will easily hit 100 or more lbs. many people are affraid of them - you won’t get people asking you to pet them nearly as often if you had a lab or a golden. You will while they are puppies, but not past 12-18 months of age.

Best dogs in the world :)

Lekker > AM3R shamefully returns
05/23/2016 at 17:32

Had 2 Huskies, and I can agree with everything Party-vi said: they need TONS of attention, and exercise. Otherwise they’ll be chaotic and won’t behave. At the same time I’ve never met a smarter dog in my life, I’m talking about teaching my little guy how to open the sliding glass door to let himself out to go potty and close it back. But, as with kids, they learn from observing. Mine ended up learning how to operate lever doors and normal knobs, which ensues hilarity. They are so smart they play pranks on each other; my older one opened the garage door (not the car door, the one to the inside of the house) and ran inside the garage while the younger one followed. After the young one got in, the older one bolted back outside before the (self-closing) door shut. Leaving the young one stuck inside the garage for 3 hours. They’ll learn words faster than you can teach them, but that also means they learn vet or shots or vaccines as much as they’ll learn walk, park, trip, or run. If I could have any other dog again, it’d be a Husky. Never have I seen such loving dogs. And annoying, because yes they can also pretend to be stupid until you pull out a treat. They have so much character.

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > AM3R shamefully returns
05/23/2016 at 19:05

I once rented a room from a girl who had a German Shepard. Had to lock my bedroom door cause it figured out how to use doorknobs...

AM3R shamefully returns > Party-vi
05/23/2016 at 21:15

I have a fenced in medium sized backyard, and I'm totally willing to spend at least an hour a day on vigorous exercise. Did you get you husky from a breeder/adoption center in the DC area??

AM3R shamefully returns > AfromanGTO
05/23/2016 at 21:20

I’d consider them but I can't find any around me!

AM3R shamefully returns > Trunk Impaired 318
05/23/2016 at 21:20

Absolutely willing to put the time in to have to a great experience with my future dog. Beautiful dogs!

AM3R shamefully returns > CB
05/23/2016 at 21:21

Definitely something to consider, my backyard isn't HUGE but it is fenced in and I'm definitely planning on lots of long walks.

AM3R shamefully returns > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
05/23/2016 at 21:22

Did she teach him or did he just pick it up?

AM3R shamefully returns > Honeybunchesofgoats
05/23/2016 at 21:22

Haha, my brother is desperately trying to convince me to get a rotty.

AM3R shamefully returns > MUSASHI66
05/23/2016 at 21:38

GSD’s seem to be slightly “easier” than huskies, but it's gonna be great to have a dog that I can take hiking, running, etc. I'm looking at adopting so sadly I'll probably be missing the puppy stages.

AM3R shamefully returns > Lekker
05/23/2016 at 21:40

Sounds like I'll be in for a lot with a husky! That's incredible though, having a smart dog seems very rewarding.

AM3R shamefully returns > AkursedX
05/23/2016 at 21:41

First off, beautiful dog! I’ve liked GSD’s since I was a small kid, my grandparents had one at their place and I loved playing with it whenever I would visit. The loyalty they have is amazing, and something I'd love to have around my house

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > AM3R shamefully returns
05/23/2016 at 21:52

I think he just picked it up. Super smart, didn’t behave at all. Got into the raccoon-proof garbage in the kitchen all the time, tore up carpets, etc. She also had to padlock his kennel cause he could always figure out how to open them.

Ultimately I think he just had more energy than she was prepared to deal with. She also had a pretty old sheltie, and she gave them both the same amount of exercise.

Patrick Nichols > AM3R shamefully returns
05/23/2016 at 22:29

I love my Aussie shepherd:

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She has tons of energy, but I love her. There's something to be said for being forced to spend time every day that doesn't directly benefit you. We crate trained her in a couple days, house trained in a couple weeks, and take her everywhere we can to get her comfortable around people and other dogs.

AM3R shamefully returns > Patrick Nichols
05/23/2016 at 22:41

Great looking dog, glad you’re having a nice experience with her. I like what you said about spending time everyday on something that doesn’t directly benefit myself, I think that's something we all need a little more of.

Honeybunchesofgoats > AM3R shamefully returns
05/24/2016 at 05:28

It sort of comes down to whether you want a dog that's super intelligent and hard working or if you want a dog whose only trick is doing this all day:

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Party-vi > AM3R shamefully returns
05/24/2016 at 08:18

I did not - we got her from my wife’s brother. She’s about 5 years old and still very active.

Lekker > AM3R shamefully returns
05/24/2016 at 10:32

Yep! And they’ll test your patience too. A very rewarding experience altogether for sure.

AfromanGTO > AM3R shamefully returns
05/24/2016 at 10:52

I had my boys shipped in from Tennessee. Best decision I made. My gf thought so too, until they destroyed a lamb and two tables. lol