Mya24

I have just PM'd you the email - thanks for all your advice - its been really helpful

No, you dont sound like a bad advertisement - I really appreciate all the advice. I was planning on getting a Kong but the Kong filling that the lady suggested at the Pet Store really looked dubious. So other than chicken mince are there any other foods that I should be introducing to her - or is it better not to?

Thanks for the tip - that sounds like a really good technique. I agree, it felt like I was rewarding her, so thanks for another option. And I have to agree she is pretty stunning!

Thanks for that - really appreciate the tip. Its good to be able to get info from someone with experience with the product in action. I get so overwhelmed by the pet store salespeople.

Wow Esky is so beautiful. I really like the idea of that fountain (especially for when we go out or go to work). What is the name of it? Can you tell me where you bought it and if it's not too forward approx how much it was?

I know... It was the eyes that sucked me in. Who could say no to her? Bit of a problem when she is being mischievous and I have to look in her eyes and say "No" Does your Husky bite you in play? Oh God yes she does Shes getting a lot softer with her biting though I say OUCH! or OW! when she bites me redirect her to a toy I don't think being mouth is a sibe specific thing though. The sibe puppy I had before Esky wasn't mouthy at all Has Mya started water digging and dipping her paws in her water bowl yet? That's one behaviour I would gladly do without Yes she has ..... Lots of playful splashing. We are buying her a childs shell pool/sand pit (about $21 from BIG W) and planning on giving her a specific outlet for the splashing, plus it will cool her down on the hot days. I was told to get another for sand to encourage the digging only in that area as well. We were silly and bought a plastic water bowl but I will be getting her a stainless steel one tomorrow that is harder to tip over.

I know... It was the eyes that sucked me in. Who could say no to her? Bit of a problem when she is being mischievous and I have to look in her eyes and say "No" Does your Husky bite you in play?

Thanks so much for that!

Hi Holly's Mummy, Hopefully this works, still trying to figure out how to do this all. I am a little biased but I think she is beautiful

Hi All This is my first post, and I am the very proud owner of a Siberian Husky named Mya. She is currently 9 weeks old and had been with us for a week. Luckily I was able to have a week off work to settle her in to our home. So far things are going well with her responding to her name and becoming excellent at Sit & Come commands. We have had a few toilet training accidents but she has gone the last three days without any slip ups. I have her on diet of Eukanuba dry food and water with Liver treats for training and rewards for great behaviour. I have her enrolled in Puppy preschool that starts on 28th February. Being a first time Mum , I am really open to advice or tips to raise Sibes and i want to make sure I am doing everything right by Mya. So far my only issue is the constant biting. I have tried using a strong No command and replacing object of her attention (usually my hand or foot ) with a toy or puppy bone. She has gotten a lot better since introducing these other distractions. Does anyone have any recommendations on whether this is a breed specific trait or whether it is simply a 'puppy' thing that I need to continue to train her not to do? Your feedback or comments are greatly appreciated.