This item gives you a variety of ways to prevent your husky from biting. Included in this information are ways to end husky biting utilized by husky owners who have had husky biting concerns. Every husky has a unique temperament and character and it's good to keep this in mind when implementing any of these techniques.
The Nature of Your Husky
By nature huskies are certainly one of the least aggressive breeds. It is not the norm for a husky to demonstrate aggression towards people. If your husky is showing aggression there is a good chance that your husky has learned this behavior from another dog or due to a lack of obedience training.
Husky biting is more likely to be what is considered ‘play biting’ or ‘nipping’. Play biting and nipping remains a serious problem because it can cause harm to adults, other dogs and kids. If you need to stop husky biting it will be best to train your husky out of this habit while still a puppy.
Use of Voice and Body Language
If your husky nips or bite you, it's essential to let them know that the behavior is totally unacceptable. Your voice is the best tool in getting your message across to your husky. Try stating 'No' in a really firm tone directly at your husky ensuring you have his full attention. Through your body language ensure you express your disappointment by shaking your head. Hopefully your husky will realize the error of their ways and gently approach you. Once your husky stops biting and complies with your command heap praise onto your husky to bolster the good behavior.
The Alligator Method
Many owners of huskies swear by this technique to prevent your husky biting. The next time your husky tries to bite, grab its mouth and safely but gently hold it closed. Use your other hand to hold their body still. Hold their mouth shut while ensuring that the husky can breathe through their nose. If you aren't holding your huskies body firmly enough their is a chance that you will get scratched. When their mouth is shut give a firm verbal command of ‘don’t bite’ or ‘NO’. Release your huskies mouth and hopefully the behavior stops. If the behavior continues try this method up to a dozen times to see if the message sinks in. This technique isn't a good one to implement if your husky is too large and powerful for you to secure them easily.
The Forearm Technique
If your husky is biting your hands or arms, push a forearm into their mouth Make sure that the forearm is heavily protected by a old towel or thick sleeve to prevent injury and to stop your husky biting down on you. This will deter your husky from play biting as it isn't enjoyable.
Getting to the Source of the Husky Biting Issue
If you find that these three strategies aren't effective in stopping your husky biting their will probably be an underlying reason behind it. Separation anxiety is one common cause of husky biting as well as digging and chewing. If your husky does not have regular company separation anxiety could be the root cause. If your husky does not respond to any of these methods then do not continue with it. Never resort to physically punishing your husky as this will likely lead to more negative behavior.
Article Author: Kurt Tully
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