Siberian Huskies for Dummies (Paperback)

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Siberian Huskies For Dummies is the essential reference for Siberian Husky care and training. Find out about Siberian Husky history, where to find a breeder or other options, and how to show your Siberian Husky. Get expert advice on puppy behavior and training, correcting behavior problems, socializing, nutrition and exercise, plus fun activities. Also included is information on health issues such as common illnesses and chronic problems found in the breed.

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"Gives you an excellent understanding of the characteristics of this magnificent breed." David Noyes, Vice President, Chesapeake Siberian Husky Club, Inc. Praise for Siberian Huskies For Dummies® "As an owner, trainer, and rescuer of Siberian Huskies for over 25 years, I highly recommend this book for all owners, especially new ones." — Peg Wheeler "An accessible text worth your time and money. You will emerge knowledgeable about and more appreciative of the qualities of your dog." — Jean Holland Lindblad, longtime Siberian Husky owner

Find out about your Siberian Husky's special needs

Get the lowdown on keeping your Husky healthy and content Lively, curious, and headstrong, the Siberian is an active breed that loves the outdoors. This fun and friendly book provides insights into the Siberian Husky's temperament, sensible advice on taking care of and training your dog, tips on participating in a variety of dog competitions, and much more.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (December 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764552791
• ISBN-13: 978-0764552793
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,437 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Should be required reading for anyone considering a Sibe!, February 6, 2001

By	conbrio (Coolville, OH USA) - See all my reviews

I have been deeply involved in the dog world as a trainer, exhibitor (conformation and obedience), owner, fosterer and rescuer for a number of years and I love this book series. As a relatively new Siberian husky owner, fancier and rescuer, I found this book to be accurate, frank and totally fun to read. That last quality is especially important because I am finding increasingly that many people who acquire puppies or dogs have no real idea of what is involved in dog ownership. This seems to be especially true with a beautiful purebred like the Siberian husky. This book pretty much tells it like it is, from the fact that NO husky can be trusted not to run away if not on leash or fenced (they are bred to "run", after all)to the idea that Siberian huskies help remind you what is important in life--as long as it's not keeping a perfect house (they DO shed). It also has more information than any other single book I have found on general dog care, health, first aid, behavior, training (much of it specific for Siberian huskies--a great plus). This book even contains chapters on grooming, "working" huskies for fun and also very interesting information on the history of the Siberian husky as a breed. I would give this book 5 stars (or more) except for two things: 1) I would have liked to have seen more emphasis on finding and acquiring homeless Siberian huskies from rescue programs. This was mentioned, but only briefly. Siberians frequently find themselves homeless (I guess because not everyone has read this book and is prepared for them!) 2) I found the section on whether to have a Siberian husky live inside or outside--a major decision with great ramifications for the dog's life and the family's enjoyment of the dog--somewhat confusing. The book states that a secure fence is almost a necessity with dogs of this breed but also that they are escape artists, should not be permanently chained outside and that they need to be part of the family. It would seem that keeping such a dog inside is the only option, at least for the pet owners for whom this book is evidently crafted. But after saying these things, the book continues to tell readers how to keep their dogs living outside. Even those tips are excellent, though, and could be useful once the issue was resolved. In general, this book is a huge improvement over the textbook style of so many breed specific books and manuals for dog owners. It has an immense amount of useful information in spite of its small size and easy readability. The icons in the margins help immensely in making the book useful, too--noting which sections are "warnings" and "tips", etc. Oh, and the cartoons are wonderful too, as if the book itself weren't valuable enough!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and accurate, a great laugh for a current owner., August 3, 2001

By	Judith A. Coposky "staynegative" (Johnstown, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I got my first siberian almost 5 years ago... so I'm still a fairly newbie to the world of sibes. But even from my experience everything I was reading brought a smile to my face - my girls are NORMAL! So, yes this book is good, even for a current siberian owner.

This is a great book to know traditional siberian behavior as well as background information and things associated w/ siberians. Keep in mind, there is always the one dog that is NOT stereotypical but it's a great place to learn about the breed prior to owning one.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful resource for a great breed of dog, March 17, 2005

By	Joseph P. Weber (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am the happy and proud owner/companion of a beautiful Siberian Husky -- Rocco. This book is a wonderful resource for raising and living with a Siberian Husky. The book gives easy-to-follow instructions on how to train your dog, understand your dog's actions, care for and feed your dog, and how to make sure your dog is healthy and happy.

I was a little afraid at first that the book was a simple cut-and-paste job with generic information and just name of breed inserted where necessary giving only information that applies to all breeds of dogs equally. Fortunately, that is not the case at all. Obviously there are many tips provided that will and do apply to other breeds, but, for the most part, the book is carefully focused on how to raise a husky. Indeed, the book provides useful tips (that have worked!) on how to deal with some behavioral situations that are unique to huskies.

It is very clear that the author has huskies and loves her dogs and maintains a good relationship with her dogs. Following the simple instructions in her book assures that the reader will likewise have a good relationship with his or her husky.

Although I already had Rocco before getting this book, the book also gives very useful information and making sure a husky is the dog for you and how to find a good match once you have decided on getting a husky.

For anyone who is thinking about getting a dog, I HIGHLY recommend huskies. They are extremely loving, good-natured companions. And this book will help you get the right one. And if you already have a husky, I recommed getting this book to make sure your good friend stays happy and healthy.