Alfie&Maya

Thanks a million everyone...

NSW : anywhere between SYD TO NEWCASTLE. We are located at Central Coast. but we really don't mind drive 2 hours or more for a reliable trustworthy dog boarding place.

Could anyone suggest some good dog boarding places please? We have two huskies. Thanks muchly....

We have a clam shell pool too.. but god they make it dirty....I might try the fountain thingy... but I checked online they are pricey... :)

Hi Guys, my 4 month old female husky start digging her water bowl, either make the water dirty and drink it or splash all of the water out. I am not sure whether it is a husky thing.... Why she does it? is it for fun? instinct? try to cool down? bored? Any suggestions what I should do? Thanks,

Thanks for the advice. we are doing the trick training now. It is quite slow... without treat they can sit, lie down, high five/shake hand. with treat they can spin, circle me and turn. I found roll over is very difficult for them must be some problem with my technique.... will keep going with the training, but it is not easy... With Kong, I found the original kong biscuit does not interest them at all. however, if I put normal dry food and a piece of treat in and cover with peanut butter, they will wake up from sleep and start looking for it. haha.... Lately I found them not interest in their food too much and very easily get distracted by some noise or other things, especially the female. Do you have any suggestion what's likely to be the favorite favorite food/treats please based on your experience with sibes? I am train with them with the recall now. They have been pretty good. I use the whistle. so my next step is hide in one room and whistle till they come and find me and reward them the best treat so that they can remember "forever". when you mention "Spend individual time with them" could you please explain a bit more with that idea? when I take them to school, that's my time along with one as I took them to different school. but at home it is not that easy to spend individual time with one. sorry for the questionnaire... Thanks,

Perhaps do some research on youtube for ways to tire their minds rather than bodies. At this age pups don't really need to be walked and excessive walking can damage their joints. Ohh, ok.. Thanks for the suggestion. I will do some research about that. :D

Thanks again for everyone's reply. They grow up pretty quick. at 12 weeks, male is 7.4kg and female is 6kg. I had enrolled them into 3 different puppy schools till now for continue education..lol.... and I found a way of control them fighting with each other after discuss with trainers and behaviorists. we can see the improvements already but we have our ups and downs (not their fault as we are not around them all day. I can only correct their behavior when we are with them). they are constantly challenging me as well. Cannot wait till their third vaccination to kick in to take them for walks.

Hi everyone, Thanks for the websites, info and feedback. I did read those husky related and puppy related topics after I found out this forum before I left a message here. I did know SHCNSW since I start planning to get husky which is about 1 year ago. It is actually a member from SHCNSW recommend me this forum. I agree I made two big mistakes: 1) DID NOT GET PUPPY FROM REPUTABLE BREEDER 2)GOT LITTERMATES I do understand why and what you guys are worrying about... btw, I am actually a first time pet owner... But, I am trying very hard to be a responsible one. If not I would not even come to this forum. I did prepare my house for my dogs, we have high fence, and blocked yard where they can dig to get out. I am planning to get those dog bag packs when they can start walking with me and the sledding gears in the future. Its a long hard way in front of me, however, Its always good to have some experienced owner(you guys) and experts (vets and behaviorist) to help us finish this road. isn't it? Thanks again for all the replies. I will keep posting to let everyone know, how the puppies are going.... (PS: I felt so negative the whole weekend after reading all the feedback. Really need some positive energy....)

Hi, haha , I know, I made a mistake by getting two together. But I cannot return them anymore ... I just have to live with it. It is a challenge but I am not quitting yet... I brought them home when they were 6 weeks old. 8 weeks they start going to puppy school. ohh... I forgot to mention I took them separately to different schools so each of them have their own classes and socialize independently with other dogs . The fighting started this week.... Normally they will be playing with each other and fight for one toy (even though there are other toys around). So one gets the toy and goes to a certain spot to play, and the other one will just look and walk around the one with toy then they start growling at each other, suddenly toy or food doesn't matter anymore, they stand next to each other lunging or growling to each other. sometime if I don't stop them, it will end up with one walking away. but sometimes they will start jumping on top of each other and barking but that doesn't last long as well. 10 seconds, then one will walk away. Everything else is going well. I train them every morning and night before food. They learn sitting, lying down, walking on lead, and toileting all pretty fast and good. They are currently sleeping in a big laundry, they even wakes me up in the night to go outside to poo, they don't poo in the laundry hduowever during the day, we wont be there, so they pu and wee in certain area in laundry. So till now, they are not as hard as we thought but with them growing up, I am sure it is going to be harder and harder.... Thanks for the replies,

Hi I have two 9 weeks old husky. they have been good, do what puppies do. however, recently they start fighting each other. not really over food or toy... just by looking at each other,growl, then fight.... what should I do when they start? should I try to separate them? but how? When I firstly got them the boy is the outgoing one and the girl is timid and fearful one. After I took them to puppy school, the girl came out of her shell become very naughty. Now from what I observe it is her starting the fight. the boy is backing off... btw, they are litter mates. I am really worried that if I dont stop this problem now, it will become worse when they grow up.... Could someone please help me? Thanks in advance.