It is desirable to start training at the moment when the Siberian husky puppy is already 3 months old. It will be difficult for the dog to concentrate on performing classes at an earlier age.
The first training actions
Training shouldn’t last long. Activities should be short, and it is very important to take small breaks between exercises. Meanwhile first lessons should not provoke fear in the puppy. If you want to achieve success in training, the puppy must be in a good mood.
Pay special attention to the condition of the dog during training, and not the quality of the executed commands. If the baby is very distracted or is in a depressed mood, it means that he can not withstand the load imposed on him or has lost interest in what’s happening. Don’t insist on performing heavy commands for the husky so that all subsequent training sessions bring fun.
You can also work with the dog in a group. Let the puppy walk with other dogs on the fenced territory. If he isn’t very keen on the game and periodically looks at you, offer him a treat. If the baby doesn’t move away from the owner and is waiting for another piece of food, this indicates its readiness for group training. Individual lessons are recommended when the dog is afraid of strangers or doesn’t pay attention to the owner during playing with other animals.
Tips to choose an instructor
You should take a responsible approach to the selection of the instructor so that classes with the dog were successful. When looking for a specialist, it is not superfluous to communicate with breeders and owners of other dogs. If you are afraid of making a mistake, ask the instructor to allow you to train and watch how he works with animals. Keep an eye on following features:
- what is the dog mood and whether they are trying to escape;
- what methods prevail in the lesson, does the trainer abuse physical coercion;
- whether the instructor correctly treats the owners of animals.
You have to approach the issue of a specialist’ choice as carefully as possible, because it is extremely undesirable to change him during the process of training.
Training equipment
When buying a leash, give preference to instances that are made of soft synthetic slings. The most successful option can be called a ribbon-stocking. There are no sharp edges on this leash, so it won’t cut your hands. Canvas models are not very comfortable in using. They are uncomfortable to hold in your hand, and if getting wet, they start to rot and lose strength.
A small nylon product will fit as the first muzzle. At first, the task of the owner is to train the puppy to special equipment. The size of the muzzle must be selected in such a way that the puppy was able to freely absorb food through it. Don’t hurry to put on your gear right away. First, place it so that the puppy can stick his nose in it and take the treat from your hand.
After successful performance of this exercise, you can completely put on the muzzle, but don’t fasten a strap. Continue to feed the dog a treat and watch his behavior. Next time you can feed the dog with a buttoned muzzle. Such exercises will reduce the resistance of the husky when putting on equipment.