Aerosmith knew they were onto a winner when they released Sweet Emotion. It’s one of those songs that remind me of my time running sled dogs in Scandinavia and is probably quite fitting. Emotions are a topic of much research in dogs – as they have been for a while. If you’ve ever wondered what …
Hi folks, Alex here; welcome to the second post in my behaviour and training series. In this article, I’m going to explain what drives a huskies prey drive. Over the following three articles, I’ll explain a bit about motor patterns, neuroscience and learning history. Motor Patterns I mentioned genetic dispositions for certain behaviours in my …
Sled dogs are a fascinating breed of dog that has been utilised for centuries by humans for transportation, hunting, and companionship. Among these sled dogs, the Siberian Husky and the Alaskan Malamute are two of the most popular and beloved breeds. While these breeds may seem similar, they have distinct genetic and behavioural differences.
Our inbox is never short of husky owners asking the question “is my husky too skinny?” or “how can I get my husky to gain weight”. Although the question is common, the answer is almost always, no. The majority of husky owners ask themselves this question at some point. As often is the case, the …
Spring Shedding – in Huskies Huskies and Malamutes have beautiful coats that protect them from extremely cold environments. Their coat is made up of a double layer, the extra thick coat means they can lay out in the snow without any worries. They also produce natural oils to help make their coats waterproof. These benefits …
Many of us canine companion owners know of that “doggy smell”, and sometimes do our best to diminish it. It may not be an issue for us, but for people who are not used to being around dogs it can become pretty powerful. The facts What is that doggy dog smell, anyway? Dogs being mammals …
Summer is officially here in the U.K and any double coated dog owner knows that along with the hot weather comes shedding season. Double coated dogs, such as Snowdogs, go through two casting off (blowing) episodes per year. This is where, in response to season shifts in temperature, the undercoat of the fur falls out over a course of …
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Careers are inevitable parts of life, and every morning millions of pets around the world sniff their owners goodbye and are left to their own devices for a considerable amount of time. What they get up to within those hours is unbeknown to us and beyond our control. Well, that was until recently. With technology …
On our Snowdog Guru group on Facebook, there was a big concern about BarkBox not being a UK based company. I did some research and found that actually we have an impressive amount of Treat Box Companies just like BarkBox right here in the UK. I got in contact with some to arrange a review …
With practically a new case of a missing pet every day on social media, the importance of microchipping and tags is on the rise. According to Vetstreet Survey, approximately 15% of dogs are reunited with their owners due to wearing an identification tag or microchip. This number will hopefully increase with the legalisation of microchips on the 6th of …
