Behavior & Training

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.

One of the most common questions we are asked is; “I am about to bring home my first Husky puppy. What do I need to know?” Actually, there is something that you need to know even before your puppy leaves the breeder’s facility. What you need to know that early removal of a puppy from

Our friends over at “The Sibe Vibe” radio show invited Margit to talk about all things Snow Dog and naturally, Margit jumped at the idea. Those of you who follow our work, will know that we tend to publish long, educational articles that require a fair bit of time and focus, after all, training these sled dogs isn’t

Regardless of what kind of training method you choose to employ with your Husky, one thing is for sure, every owner is going to run into some bumps in the road to getting your dog trained. The other sure thing is that from time to time, you are going to end up feeling very frustrated. This

These days it seems everyone is advocating the use of Positive Reinforcement Training over the outdated Aversive training methods. In Positive Reinforcement Training, the desired behaviour is lured, marked, and rewarded using a High Value Food treat or other such reward. But did you know that that once your dog understands what is being asked

How often have you struggled with trying to get your Husky to stop what he was doing? Whether it is unwanted digging, squabbling or rough housing with your other dog, or trying to stop him from getting ready to launch his best ninja moves onto some poor innocent passer by dog. You can try verbally

Twenty years ago the term “dog socialization” was practically unheard. Perhaps with the exception of a handful of people who worked professionally with dogs. Today, while the concepts related to the socialization of dogs have become part of common knowledge, the problem remains that people seem unsure as to what good dog socialization entails. Today

The Green Grass On The Other Side Of That Fence We have all seen that other dog. He comes trotting into an area with his tail wagging and a big Husky grin on his face. It does not matter to him who or what is in front of him because that dog always seems to have it