Siberians are good with and for children a very few aren’t. A lot depends on the nature of the children. Careless and cruel children don’t deserve a pet of any kind. Never buy a pet to teach a child responsibility. You’re the adult; you have the responsibility of caring for the pet.
Siberians need a lot of exercise every day If you want a Husky, you need to be willing to provide your pet with the high level of activity he requires to keep him happy and healthy. These activities can include regular jogging, playing, swimming, or best of all, sledding. One Husky can keep several members of the family in top condition. Be honest with yourself about how much exercise you can give your dog. If you’re not willing or able to give your dog a lot of attention, consider a breed with lower activity-level needs.
Siberian Huskies are not recommended for apartment living, but some do quite well in apartments if they are properly trained and exercised
Siberian Huskies need to be working to stay happy. Usually just maintaining your own active life through hiking and other outdoor sports will keep you Siberian Husky healthy, happy and out of trouble.
Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Daily brushing is even better if you want to prevent gum disease and bad breath .
dogs are touchy about their feet — and look inside his mouth. Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you’ll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when he’s an adult.
Here are some tips and tricks to keep your Husky safe in the heat:
- Take them for walks in the early morning or after the sun has set
- Provide your Husky with shade
- Provide them with plenty of water
- Keep your dog cool using air conditioning, Cooling Vest, or Cooling Mat
- Never shave your Huskies coat in the summer, it will make them susceptible to sunburn
- Pay attention if your Husky shows these symptoms of dehydration or overheating
- lethargic
- sluggish
- dry gums
- sunken eyes