So many people think you cannot trust a husky off leash - it's great to see this proven wrong. I also used an e-collar and treats to train my husky off leash and she no longer requires the collar or the treats. Your video is perfect - clear, concise, and encouraging. I also really appreciate your open and non-judgemental attitude. I enjoyed watching your video, as it encouraged me to train my next husky exactly the same way and not consider it a fluke that I have a husky that can be off-leash. I am looking forward to getting more tips from you Thanks :)
I have a female Husky that at 6 mos. I sent her to a off leash training camp for 2 weeks in Toledo Ohio. Upon picking her up I couldn't believe she was the same dog. It's been a yr since I've gotten her back and she is still the best trained Husky I've seen. People ask if I have our yard wired because she stays in the yard so well. Tonight she stirred up a rabbit and chased it towards my neighbors I yelled BACK to Karina and she broke off the chase before reaching our property line. I'm a believer in the Ecoller training methods.
I've just got a husky, he's stunning and I can't wait to do more training with him, he's 8 and a half weeks and he learnt sit straight away, he can already do paw and I've had him for 4 days, and he's learning lie down, he's learning come but he's got selective hearing, hopefully he'll be ready when we go for walks, hopefully this video will help us! Thanks
Good luck!!! Huskies are probably the worst with outdoor training- they’re super intelligent dogs but they have such a high go drive when it comes to outside, that’s why they can’t be off leash trained, considering once they’re gone they’re sprinting down the street no matter how well trained or how much they love you. You could bring a hot dog out and peanut butter and they’d turn and sprint off and not come back. Definitely work with heeling BEFORE outside- or if you live in the country that’s more okay. Since they have a worse outdoor attention span it’s really great to teach them inside, that way you can have a little of a starter when going outdoors and working with more distractions. Man are they huge pullers- my youngest is six months on aug 8, and he pulls worse than out two year old husky. ( rescue - he is getting great at heel. ) we are looking to get another but instead of another husky we are thinking German Shepherd. Hope all goes well with yours XX. We are trying to make ours a therapy dog for the children’s hospital :)) it’s definitely possible to train them to be super obedient, they just need a lot of patience!!
my dog knows how to run fast but not so much slowing down, when I call her she runs as fast as she can and then just plows into whatever she is running at full speed, she brakes way to late lol
I'm new to your channel. I had nine huskies when I was younger. My favorite one, Tundra, looked just like the husky in this video. I know just what to meant when you said huskies are more of a challenge to train. I ran my huskies on a sled team. Sled trained huskies are very different then house pet huskies. We don't want them to be calm, we want them turned on and ready to run. From what I know about huskies, I am blown away with what you accomplished. You know the breed and your craft well. Can't wait for more videos.
Thank you so much for this comment! Working line Sibes and show/pet line Sibes are two totally different worlds in terms of trainability and energy levels!
Living in the country we had a Eurasia, she was a pet but ran all day, hunted and was on guard all day at home, she rarely fell asleep and often she waited until dh got home at night around 11pm before sleeping. She could easily have ran on a team and she would run the farm daily, since I was outside a lot she was with me round the clock but when I was not she got into trouble. My current high speed is my aussie shepherd/border collie, I have been with them before but this one is like a husky just distracted by everything outside, she would probably run forever, especially since her parents were large cattle working dogs, sweet but not made to be passive. She is my service dog but still too young and they really take a long time to mature. It takes myself and 2 others to keep her busy, since she is always with me it is easy to keep her out of trouble. This was planned though but it is still hard and for her protection I may have to side with an e-collar to work some things that she is so flightly about and nervous. She has come around and this girls video has helped me appreciate the collar.
Nice job. I’ve raised a wolf, a malamute and 2 huskies. You are definitely giving good advice. But, it is not as easy as you imply and I,know,you didn’t do,that on purpose. There will be much frustration people, but hang in there and follow,this advice.
Omg with us too! We were soooo excited to get out alaskan husky pup but EVERYONE was super negative to it and some went "good luck!" but with like.. bad attitude. I wasn't as super happy about having him then, but he's a super good boi and I think we're doing good with him. The best part is walking him and meeting strangers who compliment my training♥
It's great that you're using the tool safely, I've seen what e-collars can do good and bad, from potentially saving a dogs life to permanent scarring, I'm not anti any kind of high quality tool as long as it's used correctly, but I think caution needs to be taken with the tool you buy and how you choose to use it, I'd much prefer to have a little shock a few times than to lose my freedom forever, so I can't see why a dog would choose differently!
Thank you! I always cringe when people recommend an e-collar as a solve-all for any behavior issue because without a good foundation with training and a relationship with you, the dog will crumble and the e-collar will probably do more harm than good!
My husky came to me door two years ago. No collar tag. Ask mailman and looked for poster. He's the best. Vet thought her was 1yr old. So he's about three. He is very food driven . I can have in off the leash at home and he knows his boundaries. I will look into getting an e collar. I swear I knew him in another life. I love this dog. He's so good with my kids. I never get tired of loving on him. Husband gets jealous. Great video.
Hi I watched your video a couple of months ago and it helped me decide that I will do e collaring training with my two Siberian Husky pups. They were around 7 mths old when we started and now at 9 months it is crazy the difference in their recall. We are almost at 100% to trusting them off leash. Thank you for showing that E Collar can be a positive experience when used right.
That is so awesome!! Thank you for sharing this, it really is a night and day difference especially when you're able to start them off at a younger age! Keep up the good work!
It's been seven months for you but seeing this post is huge for me and gave me the courage to start on my 7 month old crazy animal. I am curious how it is now for your two pups. I would also be curious if you used the same E-Collar as Kim or something else, because honestly $200 is a lot. Also, Kim, just some advice (nitpicky but if you see this might help). You should talk about what age to start with E-Collar's or if it matters. My hesitation was me thinking, "Can I even start using an E-Collar before 1 year?" Saw it somewhere I thought so others might have as well. A VERY good video and gives me hope to have my boy off leash. So thank you, both of you!
I had a high energy hunting dog that could not be controlled without an e-collar. After spending countless days chasing her hunting birds on the beach, a friend taught me how to use the e-collar (don't buy the cheap ones which could injure your dog; I used a collar from dogtra and was very happy with their product). First of all, shock yourself with the collar. Start at zero and I promise you won't feel a thing. Gradually increase the level. At 10, you may feel a slight tingle. At 30, it may feel like licking a 9v battery. The point is that you should know how much 'pain' you are inflicting on your dog and should only be willing to do so if you yourself knows what it feels like. Second, by controlling the dog with an e-collar you are helping to keep your dog SAFE, not torturing it! You are aware of other dangers that your dog may not sense (e.g. cars, snakes, ranchers with itchy trigger fingers, etc.). High impulse dogs require more stimulus to distract them from their hunting instincts. A simple 'come' command will not do the trick on its own. Third, gradually increase the level until you achieve the desired response. On my dogtra (which goes to 120), I typically start in the 20-25 range. In more stressful situations where your dog starts chasing prey, for example, you may need to double or even triple that level. Lastly, I would advise against using the shock feature if your dog is in water. There is a lot of responsibility with using an e-collar, but the rewards are immense. Believe or not, your dog is happier because it now knows boundaries. Rather than having an owner constantly upset at it for reasons it does not understand, the rules become much simpler. It becomes easier to train your dog, and eventually you rarely even need to shock it. My girlfriend was dubious of using an e-collar on our malamute-husky, but she quickly became a convert after seeing its effectiveness in just a few short sessions. I would much rather shock my dog than see it hit by a car, attacked by a wild animal, or get lost whilst chasing a deer. When used correctly, e-collars are good for both the dog and the owners.
Thank you so much for your comment! Super informative and well worded! I've heard wonderful things about Dogtra and proper conditioning to an e-collar is the best way to go for high drive dogs! It really does wonders and they're noticeably happier!
What a fantastic comment. Definitely reasonable for those who are maybe more against e collars. Your reasoning and explanation why you choose to was valid and agreeable:). Thank you!
Colin Alexander I’ve honestly never thought about this. My dog is a ratting terrier with so much drive even if I’m screaming come she will not leave a chase or a scent until she’s satisfied. She’s completely aware what come means. But to get her attention away from something she’s found is almost impossible. Maybe a small buzz from an ecollar will be enough stimulation to remember I exist and she’s to return to me 🤣
I found that my hunting dog started to come even when chasing prey after I started exersicing her more mentally and physicly. If she's mentally simulated it won't be as interesting to go after wild animals because she already gets that stimulation even if it's in a more controlled way. I thought I would mention this because I know a lot of people who have hunting dogs and don't exersice them enough and later blame the dog when it runs off and gets its exercise without its owner...
Absolutely agree with you and your usage of the e-collar. I adopted my husky mix 6 years ago, and she had a LOT of anxiety, which led to unpredictable aggressive behavior. The most stressful times were when she would just snap out of nowhere. When she was in her "aggression" mode, there was no way of stopping except to run away. I picked up the cues when she was losing focus and I initially attempted to use treats to get her attention and keep focus. Didn't work, she'd still end up losing it. It was almost like Jekyll and Hyde, because it would happen in a split second. But I found help through a professional trainer, and I learned to use the ecollar to keep her focused, which helped prevent the aggression. This led to my dog building complete trust in me. And after 3 years of being on it, I barely have to use the collar. She's become confident and very trusting. It's unfortunate that the people who don't know how to use it for these reasons, end up abusing their dogs with them. I'm sorry this isn't a resource for some people, but I can 100% attest to the positive outcome with my furbaby.
Really glad it worked out and like all things anything can be abused and training things a dog should and should not do can also be abused. You clearly had a commitment and that is everything, dogs know that.
I have a rescue Husky male about 3 years old......like you they wanted to "train the husky out of the husky" the dog is terrified and traumatized by any eclectic noise beeps, or even the faint sounds of the PC harddrive. PLEASE BUY A BOOK On HUSKY TRAINING SPECIFICALLY....
This is kinda funny because I recently compared my Husky to Jekyll and Hyde. We adopted her a few month ago at the age of 3, because her previous owners didn't take much care of her and she was lucky if someone stepped by and took her for a walk. She is not our first dog, she is my fourth, but she is our first Husky. And she is unpredictable. Sometimes she acts like the cutest girl, she wants to be pet and snuggles a lot. And sometimes she acts like a little devil, not attempting to do anything you want her to do and showing her teeth if you approach her. We are currently trying to figure out how to train an adult Husky whose past is not exactly known. We don't know if she has any traumas, but we think so (her previous owners were not the first ones, she had another before). It is not easy, we need a lot more patience than we needed with our previous dogs (which where by the way Eurasier) and at the current state, it is impossible to get her off leash. As soon as she is off leash, she runs away and we are busy to get her to the leash again for half an hour up to an hour. Sometimes she was pretty close to us but she wouldn't let us grab the harness (shows her teeth again). I could grab it after she was running around and we were pretending not to care, pretending to go home without her. Doing this for a while, she came up to me and I could finally grab her without her showing the teeth. So after this, I'm not sure if we could ever train and trust her to let her walk off leash. The "off-leash-scenario" was by the way at a beach where we didn't think much could happen. We never had her off leash before and for the next time we won't do that again.
We have a husky named Sofia that we went four hours away to get. Out of 6 puppies Sofia was the only one not huddled in the corner with the rest. It was automatic that she was the one we would leave with. She is now only 10 months old and still as rambunctious as she was when we got her. However. With four young kids she fits in perfectly. She is so smart and learns quickly. I really needed to see this video because I hope to train her on her crazy side lol. Huskies are amazing dogs but do require lots of love determination and time. I am so glad to have gotten her and thank you so much for your video!!!!
Honestly you have to be consistent with training, have lots of patience, exercise and play with them daily, and ngl it’s much better when you keep a puppy you raised. My husky female has a gentle temperament and listens well thankfully so she was easy to raise and she was a great mom with her first litter. Out of the 5 she birthed we decided to keep 1 male and I know male huskies are supposed to be more difficult compared to their female counterparts (as that’s how my first male husky was but Rest In Peace). But because I helped raise our puppy that got to stay and took the time to raise our first litter properly he became a dream. At two months he came when called, knew his name, he knew how to sit, waited patiently for commands and treats, how to give a paw, knew to not jump on me when he greeted me, knew not to nip at my hair or drawstrings from my sweaters, knew how to play fetch, we got rid of his food aggression, we had gotten rid of his nipping, greatly minimized destroying everything in the house to soothe his teething, etc. This also came much faster because since we had raised him, there was no need to teach him his name, no need to gain his trust, no need to teach him that my presence was something he should get excited about, no need to teach him that my presence means more than food and water, etc. Now that he’s in his adolescent phase he still listens well just like before but I make sure to train and play with him more consistently since this is where huskies start getting really rebellious. The mom and his litter also helped a lot with his social skills and in other areas a human can do little about, the last of his siblings left around 3.5 months so he still had a playmate to practice his social skills with.
Heyy, I recently got a husky, we raised him as well but he reached the one month mark and is a bit stubborn. Im overwhelmed, how did u get ur husky to be so trained?
This is my husbands channel, I love your videos. They are very helpful 😊. We have a big husky pup ( at 51 pounds at 6 months). She pulls like a train, but with the video on RUclips and your videos we will be getting her a e-collar and a martingale collar. She is responding to heal but she does get easily distracted and she is a huge back talker. She argues with me all the time just like a teenager. But we love her massiveness.
My kids have been begging for one and i have had many dogs in my life and this e collar is so awesome done right! Thank you for this information. This will go along way for us. PS i will have my kids watch this video a couple of times so they understand it before it ever goes on.
I am at a point in my life where I finally get to have the dog of my dreams. I have done extensive research and my lifestyle will go hand in hand with ownership of the most incredible breed(husky). I can't wait to train and exercise my little wolf. Your videos are incredible and do husky owners a great service. Just subscribed! More content please.
I have a 3 month old husky that I'm training and absolutely love your videos! She has so much energy and very stubborn, but is making progress everyday. Def gonna invest in the e collar :) I need all the help and advice I can get!
Thank you so much! The Mini Educator is the best one IMO and the easiest to learn on for both dogs and people! If you introduce it correctly and make it a positive experience it works really well and your dog will love it!
This was a very informative video. I do have a lot of friends that would disagree with the e-colar however they also dont own a husky either. He is extremely well mannered in the house however literally becomes a completely different dog once he goes outside and won't look at twice if he gets loose and becomes a game of trying to catch him to save his life! Thanks for being a great pet owner
Awesome video! I know a lot of people especially Husky owners have been requesting a training video like this because we all wished our Huskies could be as amazing as Voodoo. Thanks for posting this!
Thank you so much! Haha it's taken a VERY long time and a lot of consistency to get her to where she is but I'm really proud of her! I try to use her to advocate for how huskies can be!
Have you tried clicker training? Sorry I am new to your channel. If so what were the results and did it work best with other methods or by itself. Thanks and keep sharing.
Thank you so much for this video. I always thought that ecollars were not a good thing but as I’ve looked at more and more videos and did research I can tell they are very helpful. I really love how you guys showed that it doesn’t hurt the dog and explained what it’s used for and how to use it. I am getting a husky soon so I want to be well educated and know what is best for him. Thank you so much for this video! Your dogs are adorable 🥰
I am very impressed with your video. Especially on the use of the e-coller. I have wondered how they worked. Also, your instruction is nicely detailed without being redundant. If I feel I need an e-collar I can use it with confidence, without being afraid it would hurt the dog. Thank you for the clarity.
I have just discovered you! I think you are awesome!! I have a 1 year old and a 10 week old husky. We are going to start come training and start off leash training! I'm so excited!!!
I went to forest with my husky 4-5 times a week since she was 1 year old and she has been off lead since than any place we go.She is 7 years old now and I never used shock e color.I If you spend enough time with your dog,give them enough exercise like a lot and attention they will always be near you ❤ I know for some people is not this easy but my husky grow up around my whole family so she always got love and exercise.When she was a puppy we pretty much took her everywhere with us again a lot of people can't do that cause of work but my whole family looked after her.
It honestly depends on the dog, breeding background, how much conditioning they had as a puppy, their temperament, prey drive, etc. Most huskies can't be trusted off leash period, but there are obviously exceptions to that. Voodoo was off leash from day one with us and she was perfect until she hit 6-7 months old and decided she was through listening. The E-Collar is simply a fail safe for us, because I would rather not chance a high prey drive dog off leash running into the road and getting killed. E-Collars aren't for everyone or every dog, but for husky owners they can be an incredible tool when used correctly!
Great video. I was watching and thinking there is no way those 2 could be more hipster, and then the guy said"it actually feels good on my climbing fingers". I died
Thank you for your video, I have a Husky/GS mix with a big husky attitude and personality, I feel like you’ve given me a better perspective on how to train my boy.
Been going around and around with my hubby on e collars but after watching this video I've changed my mind and we're going to try it. We live on 5 acres and it'll be nice to let them run off a leash. Lots of distractions out here, rabbits, birds, prairie dogs.....can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for the video, I subscribed to your videos. Ghost & Marley thank you too.
Nice to see someone else who knows how to actually use an E-collar. I've not been a fan of them less because they're inherently bad (they're not), but that most people don't even so much as read the manual that came with them (which has many of the same points) let alone anything else. All of the dogs I've ever had have either completely ignored them up to levels I didn't feel comfortable using them at, or (like time) just recall trained without. I do not know why.
Love your videos! It's refreshing to see a husky trained properly with an e-collar. She's happy, engaged, no signs of stress and the bond between you is so evident. Great job! Currently training my SDiT on the e-collar and have found this video very helpful! For future videos, would it be possible to put a sign or symbol on the screen to indicate whenever you press the button on your educator? Might help to get a better idea of duration and timing when you use stimulation or vibrate, but just a suggestion :). Again, thanks for taking the time to make these videos, especially ones specific to this awesome breed.
Hey! Thank you so much! Absolutely, I didn't even think to add that in there! I'll definitely add that for future videos to show when I hit the button!
Wow! This is the first video Of be watched of yours, brilliant! My sister has a 10month old female, who needed a training structure. You’ve just given us that. You are a great teacher. Kindest regards
Love the video!! Have watched Sean and Jeff for a long time! Just started using e-collar for recall and works great except when there’s a cat, squirrel or drone!! All 3 of my dogs go berserk!! I know the timing is crucial but sometimes I can’t always see the squirrel before they do. I’m always in a safe place. I have always had great dogs where I could take them hiking and they just let them Chase little animals and never catch them and just come back to me. It seems like it’s harmless but something in me tells me it’s not a good idea especially for the dogs I have now. Does letting them chase squirrels increase their prey drive? Are you a trainer? I just watched your video for the first time today. Thx!
If you want to train your dog to behave in certain situations then you need to break it down for them. Look at Stonnie Dennis, Kikopup, Pam's dog academy, Kristen Costejo and Simpawtico, they work with all kinds of dogs and can teach anything, even willingly want to take a bath and stand there with no tether. My service pup loves the bathroom and bathtub, life is a game for dogs, you just need to teach them the one you want and they will love it and want to please you. If they can teach all types on Ted Talks to stay still for an MRI you can do this. It is harder with more than one dog, so work with all of them on basics the same way but when doing certain exposures consider one at a time. These trainers also will train with you on-line. Good luck and don't give up, you can get what you want but you have to work at it as hard as your dog chases a chipmunk.So worth it.
Thank you so much for this helpful video! I'm a first time husky owner (not my first dog tho) and I've read a lot about how you can't have a husky off leash because of their high prey drive. I have a 3 yo Brittany that has been trained with an e collar and he thinks the collar means we're going on an adventure, he has no fear of it at all. I am a big fan of the e collars and it gets annoying when people always think it's cruel.
Thank you! I don't have a husky, but sometimes my dog gets distracted and though not typically, he usually does great! BUT an ecollar would be perfect to grab his attn without yelling at him during the few times he just is too excited - like w female dogs!... Awesome!
I am currently on the fence with getting this dog. I am ready for this challenge and have a ton of property for this. My worry is is it even possible to get these dogs to listen consistently. You have definitely given me hope. Thanks for the video!
Thank you, great video. We just adopted another dog. He is Siberian husky and a little over 1. He is very high energy and we are having a problem with him sharing a toy with our 1st dog. Looking forward to seeing more of your video.
I have a 2.5yr old boy and just got a 4 month old girl. I've been doing of leash with my boy and find that when he's with a friend or just us then it's great getting them back with recall. I take them to huge dog parks and let them go a bit them do constant recall. The one thing I can say is that the girl is much easier or maybe it's because she's around an older dog.
Hi @Kim and The Dogs what you said right at the very end of your video that you don't put up with negative comments I can relate to that on my Facebook I've had to delete and block people because of negative comments and blocked them as well so I am totally with you on that one they certainly are out there to annoy us from time-to-time keep up the training videos that are awesome
I never liked e collars before but after watching this I might get one! I'm getting a husky puppy in a month so I'm doing my research. Anyway I just wanted to say I love the way you explained it and voodoo is so pretty! 😍😍
I didn't use to like them until I learned more about them and saw them used correctly! They're an amazing tool and so incredibly helpful! Definitely watch Sean O'Shea's videos on them! He's where I learned everything I know!
Wow learned alot. We have a two year old Husky, loveable and all that but forget about her coming back when you call. Especially if there is a chicken, rabbit or anything else out there. Thank you for your info Rob from Oregon
This video is really helpful, my husky is 2 years old as of December 28th and we bought her from a breeder when she was just a pup we take her walking and play with her but if she’s let out loose by accident she’ll run away and come back when she wants to. I’m hoping to train her so that if she gets out by accident she’ll come back to me as soon as I tell her. I’d love to take her camping with me too but at her present state I’m too worried that she’d get lost in the woods
This video is so helpful! I've been training my boxer/husky puppy from the day I got him. He has the energy of a husky but it's a little easier to run his energy out before training. Leash and off leash is what I'm struggling with right now so I will definitely be using the contents of this video for future training! Thank you!
My husky Luke, is a gem indoors when he is training but becomes switches like a Dr. Hyde the moment he gets outside in a park. I've actually had 2 scares with him running out of the park. I'm already using the long line method..but there is still stubbornness in him to not return. He is not food driven once he's in the park. Saw your video and going to try the e-collar. We don't have the same brand here but will buy something similar. Thanks for your inspiration
Good luck! I have chased my husky down and busy traffic. I was scared for my life and hers to this day. I have to tether her on a leash just to go outside to do her business.
Thank you for the informative video! I will be acquiring an 8 week old husky at the end of January. I've had other bigger breeds but never a husky. I have a small dog now, and she's pretty good at listening. I have no problem taking her camping and she wonders freely around our campsite- always comes when i call her. However, I'm fearful i won't have the same success with a husky, considering their reputation lol... Therefore, the e-collar will be a great asset to her training. Any Husky advice, greatly appreciated. Thank you.
We were consistent when she was a puppy and never let her jump on people. We would stick our knee out if she did and ask friends/visitors to do the same so she couldn't push it with anyone else :)
By far the best video with complete info on recall training. Do you have any videos on teaching healing and specifically what types of collars you like to use? My husky gets very excited and pulls especially when other dogs are around.
Love this video it’s very helpful was stuck on getting a collar or not and which one to get. This video is amazing helped me as a first time husky mom, thank you so much!
whoooohoo ecollar training!! all breeds are trainable but obviously huskies like most dogs don’t see food as a good enough reward when there is a distraction
You guys are an awesome team! Would it be possible for you to make a video on how you trained such a beautiful heel with voodoo?:) I am training my own service dog and, though she does a good job, she will stray from my side when distracted sometimes.
Good video. I laughed at the end with your harassment disclaimer, I had one girl rip into me hard core after telling her I used one. I mostly just use the noise tone on it though unless a rabbit runs towards the road or something. I live on a couple acre's in the country and have family as neighbors so its hard to set a specific boundary for where she can and can't go, other than towards the highway, which she seems to understand perfectly fine until a rabbit is involved. Good tips though, they will help.
Hey i know this comment is coming MONTHS after the video but i just wanted to let you guys know that i love this video! I am thinking of getting a husky/German Shepard and i am looking into training methods. This video really opened my eyes, and i really liked how you demonstrated the training collar. One question i have is how did you distingush between the shock vs the vibrate. My family uses and actual Electric shock collar on their golden-doodle, but im going to tell them about that training collar and hopefully they switch. You make great content and hope you guys continue to grow! Subscribed!!
Thank you so much for the comment!! The easiest way I use it is I always correct with a vibration first and if she isn't responsive to it (which 8 times out of 10 she is) then I tap her with the stimulation! Usually it's when she's highly distracted or amped up by something and the stimulation helps her concentrate and relax more!
My Husky will be ready to bring home in 4 more weeks!!! I'm so excited. My youtube account is flooded with husky recommendations videos because I want to get an early start or preparing myself. Do you crate train your husky or is it a free-roaming house dog? If so how long did that training take?
She's kennel trained, and I would strongly recommend it for every husky! She'll get bored and destroy things if she's left out and the kennel is her safe space and keeps her from getting anxious while we're gone! She took around 1-2 months to fully crate train!
It's really not a good idea to have no form of communication between you and your dog (especially in the early stages) because it can be really unsafe and you may not be able to get them back if they go too far or determine that something is more interesting than you. You can phase stuff out and eventually not use it, but unless your dog is totally bomb proof then they should always have something to wear as communication in case of an emergency
My husky is 1 and a half when she was 2-4 months she was off-leash ( perfect ) but as she got older she ran off a lot! sometimes she will be ok for like 20 minutes but then she’ll run off again and it scares me because I have a lung condition and can’t really run after her or I’ll have an episode. She has a very hard time focusing and even if I take her on a mile run she will still be super distracted
I admire how genuine you are about your training strategies along with elaborating that you are using these methods safely and for obviously good reasons. For those who are offended by your methods; they need to get more educated on this effective high-energy dog training. Cheers
I always work with my dogs separately first! Working with them together took a lot of one-on-one time with each of them and now it's much easier to work with both of them!
Absolutely loved this video! Really motivated me to train my 1 year old! I was wondering about training for them to know "Release", and your leash training (like the Petsmart video). I'm assuming those are important to have down before off leash?
Thank you! The release command is a good one to teach after they have a solid "Stay" command! Then you can morph it into impulse control and other commands!
We have had a husky for about six months (he's a year now), and the best way we can get him to come to us is by putting our hands on our knees and acting real excited OR running full speed the opposite direction. I would love to not have to act like a crazy person every time we let our husky off leash, so we will definitely be using some of these tools. I was just curious about when you said that if you let your dog not come when you say come they will learn that they don't have to listen. What do you do in those situations? Because I can usually tell when he isn't in the mood to listen so I just don't let him off leash? Do you just keep training them with the long lead in those situations? Also, my dog could care less about treats when we are outside. Any suggestions when your dog isn't food driven?
I have never liked the idea of a "shock collar" but after 18:25 I want to go out and buy an "e collar" for my husky puppy right now. Edit: I am subscribing after this one video! OH and I would love to see the way you discipline a puppy. THANK YOU!
This is such an awesome comment! Thank you so much for the feedback! I try to show e-collars in a positive light and show that they can be used in a good way rather than the often mislead 'bad way'.
have a rescue Husky male about 3 years old......like you they wanted to "train the husky out of the husky" the dog is terrified and traumatized by any eclectic noise beeps, or even the faint sounds of the PC harddrive. PLEASE BUY A BOOK On HUSKY TRAINING SPECIFICALLY...
If I took a bag of treats and tried to leave the room, my dog would follow me, shaking and getting in front of me to do SIT and salivating and then going DOWN then SIT then DOWN. The smell of the treats makes him VERY EXCITED!
Nicky P I actually never comment on RUclips, but I just wanted to tell you to use lower value treats if your dog gets too excited about them. Example: your dog likes carrots and chicken, but definitely prefers chicken. In an environment with low distractions, just use the carrot.
Sunbriel Chan it's hard when you've got a dog who likes almost any type of food to the point where they'll get all excited. My husky loves a wide range of food. Chicken, cheese, carrots, cucumber, pear, apple, courgette, sometimes brocoli, sometimes mushrooms, and her favourite treat, dentastix, i tend to bring them on walks with me either to train her or grab her attention if need be.
This helped me sm! I knew lots about e-collars and how to use them and have used them before on my golden retriever but I didn’t know that it should go behind the ear, it looked like in previous things I’ve seen it was below the neck so this is def gonna help from now on!
So many people think you cannot trust a husky off leash - it's great to see this proven wrong. I also used an e-collar and treats to train my husky off leash and she no longer requires the collar or the treats. Your video is perfect - clear, concise, and encouraging. I also really appreciate your open and non-judgemental attitude. I enjoyed watching your video, as it encouraged me to train my next husky exactly the same way and not consider it a fluke that I have a husky that can be off-leash. I am looking forward to getting more tips from you Thanks :)
They can do almost anything except perfect recall because they are assholes and too smart and thats why I love them
My female Husk thinks she is a cat, a Siamese at that.
I have a female Husky that at 6 mos. I sent her to a off leash training camp for 2 weeks in Toledo Ohio. Upon picking her up I couldn't believe she was the same dog. It's been a yr since I've gotten her back and she is still the best trained Husky I've seen. People ask if I have our yard wired because she stays in the yard so well. Tonight she stirred up a rabbit and chased it towards my neighbors I yelled BACK to Karina and she broke off the chase before reaching our property line.
I'm a believer in the Ecoller training methods.
I've just got a husky, he's stunning and I can't wait to do more training with him, he's 8 and a half weeks and he learnt sit straight away, he can already do paw and I've had him for 4 days, and he's learning lie down, he's learning come but he's got selective hearing, hopefully he'll be ready when we go for walks, hopefully this video will help us! Thanks
Good luck!!! Huskies are probably the worst with outdoor training- they’re super intelligent dogs but they have such a high go drive when it comes to outside, that’s why they can’t be off leash trained, considering once they’re gone they’re sprinting down the street no matter how well trained or how much they love you. You could bring a hot dog out and peanut butter and they’d turn and sprint off and not come back. Definitely work with heeling BEFORE outside- or if you live in the country that’s more okay. Since they have a worse outdoor attention span it’s really great to teach them inside, that way you can have a little of a starter when going outdoors and working with more distractions. Man are they huge pullers- my youngest is six months on aug 8, and he pulls worse than out two year old husky. ( rescue - he is getting great at heel. ) we are looking to get another but instead of another husky we are thinking German Shepherd. Hope all goes well with yours XX. We are trying to make ours a therapy dog for the children’s hospital :)) it’s definitely possible to train them to be super obedient, they just need a lot of patience!!
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@@emilyflores9903 All fun and games till they don't come and end up getting shot by a farmer for attacking livestock
my dog knows how to run fast but not so much slowing down, when I call her she runs as fast as she can and then just plows into whatever she is running at full speed, she brakes way to late lol
I'm new to your channel. I had nine huskies when I was younger. My favorite one, Tundra, looked just like the husky in this video. I know just what to meant when you said huskies are more of a challenge to train. I ran my huskies on a sled team. Sled trained huskies are very different then house pet huskies. We don't want them to be calm, we want them turned on and ready to run. From what I know about huskies, I am blown away with what you accomplished. You know the breed and your craft well. Can't wait for more videos.
Thank you so much for this comment! Working line Sibes and show/pet line Sibes are two totally different worlds in terms of trainability and energy levels!
Living in the country we had a Eurasia, she was a pet but ran all day, hunted and was on guard all day at home, she rarely fell asleep and often she waited until dh got home at night around 11pm before sleeping. She could easily have ran on a team and she would run the farm daily, since I was outside a lot she was with me round the clock but when I was not she got into trouble. My current high speed is my aussie shepherd/border collie, I have been with them before but this one is like a husky just distracted by everything outside, she would probably run forever, especially since her parents were large cattle working dogs, sweet but not made to be passive. She is my service dog but still too young and they really take a long time to mature. It takes myself and 2 others to keep her busy, since she is always with me it is easy to keep her out of trouble. This was planned though but it is still hard and for her protection I may have to side with an e-collar to work some things that she is so flightly about and nervous. She has come around and this girls video has helped me appreciate the collar.
Kevin Pollard Kevin Pollard I will train my husky to pull a scooter and be a service dog is that to much of a higher expectation
Thank you for this. I adopted a husky to be trained as a service dog, and your channel is such a relief and positive discovery!
Moments with Molly We just bought a husky puppy and my husband wants to have her trained to help him with his PTSD. How is it going for you?
Excellent video. Shocked at how obedient voodoo is with staying close. For the husky and other sled dog breeds that is amazing. Well trained!
Nice job. I’ve raised a wolf, a malamute and 2 huskies. You are definitely giving good advice. But, it is not as easy as you imply and I,know,you didn’t do,that on purpose. There will be much frustration people, but hang in there and follow,this advice.
I recently got a husky puppy and almost everyone has that you-are-gonna-struggle-cuz-husky-is-too-difficult attitude :(
Prove them wrong! Huskies can be incredible companions if you give them the right balance of exercise and training!
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Those people just suck.
Well Worth all the extra work and struggles
You just need a lot of treats an energy.
Omg with us too! We were soooo excited to get out alaskan husky pup but EVERYONE was super negative to it and some went "good luck!" but with like.. bad attitude. I wasn't as super happy about having him then, but he's a super good boi and I think we're doing good with him. The best part is walking him and meeting strangers who compliment my training♥
That husky was staring Down that food for a while when she was talking 😂😂😂
She loves her treats!
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I noticed that right off too 🤣
My husky fails literally everything like how does she fail at sitting like bruh
😂😂😂 I saw that too
It's great that you're using the tool safely, I've seen what e-collars can do good and bad, from potentially saving a dogs life to permanent scarring, I'm not anti any kind of high quality tool as long as it's used correctly, but I think caution needs to be taken with the tool you buy and how you choose to use it, I'd much prefer to have a little shock a few times than to lose my freedom forever, so I can't see why a dog would choose differently!
Thank you! I always cringe when people recommend an e-collar as a solve-all for any behavior issue because without a good foundation with training and a relationship with you, the dog will crumble and the e-collar will probably do more harm than good!
My husky came to me door two years ago. No collar tag. Ask mailman and looked for poster. He's the best. Vet thought her was 1yr old. So he's about three. He is very food driven . I can have in off the leash at home and he knows his boundaries. I will look into getting an e collar. I swear I knew him in another life. I love this dog. He's so good with my kids. I never get tired of loving on him. Husband gets jealous. Great video.
"I knew him in another life". I felt like that about a husky cross i had.❤
Hi I watched your video a couple of months ago and it helped me decide that I will do e collaring training with my two Siberian Husky pups. They were around 7 mths old when we started and now at 9 months it is crazy the difference in their recall. We are almost at 100% to trusting them off leash. Thank you for showing that E Collar can be a positive experience when used right.
That is so awesome!! Thank you for sharing this, it really is a night and day difference especially when you're able to start them off at a younger age! Keep up the good work!
It's been seven months for you but seeing this post is huge for me and gave me the courage to start on my 7 month old crazy animal. I am curious how it is now for your two pups. I would also be curious if you used the same E-Collar as Kim or something else, because honestly $200 is a lot.
Also, Kim, just some advice (nitpicky but if you see this might help). You should talk about what age to start with E-Collar's or if it matters. My hesitation was me thinking, "Can I even start using an E-Collar before 1 year?" Saw it somewhere I thought so others might have as well. A VERY good video and gives me hope to have my boy off leash. So thank you, both of you!
I had a high energy hunting dog that could not be controlled without an e-collar. After spending countless days chasing her hunting birds on the beach, a friend taught me how to use the e-collar (don't buy the cheap ones which could injure your dog; I used a collar from dogtra and was very happy with their product). First of all, shock yourself with the collar. Start at zero and I promise you won't feel a thing. Gradually increase the level. At 10, you may feel a slight tingle. At 30, it may feel like licking a 9v battery. The point is that you should know how much 'pain' you are inflicting on your dog and should only be willing to do so if you yourself knows what it feels like. Second, by controlling the dog with an e-collar you are helping to keep your dog SAFE, not torturing it! You are aware of other dangers that your dog may not sense (e.g. cars, snakes, ranchers with itchy trigger fingers, etc.). High impulse dogs require more stimulus to distract them from their hunting instincts. A simple 'come' command will not do the trick on its own. Third, gradually increase the level until you achieve the desired response. On my dogtra (which goes to 120), I typically start in the 20-25 range. In more stressful situations where your dog starts chasing prey, for example, you may need to double or even triple that level. Lastly, I would advise against using the shock feature if your dog is in water.
There is a lot of responsibility with using an e-collar, but the rewards are immense. Believe or not, your dog is happier because it now knows boundaries. Rather than having an owner constantly upset at it for reasons it does not understand, the rules become much simpler. It becomes easier to train your dog, and eventually you rarely even need to shock it. My girlfriend was dubious of using an e-collar on our malamute-husky, but she quickly became a convert after seeing its effectiveness in just a few short sessions. I would much rather shock my dog than see it hit by a car, attacked by a wild animal, or get lost whilst chasing a deer. When used correctly, e-collars are good for both the dog and the owners.
Thank you so much for your comment! Super informative and well worded! I've heard wonderful things about Dogtra and proper conditioning to an e-collar is the best way to go for high drive dogs! It really does wonders and they're noticeably happier!
What a fantastic comment. Definitely reasonable for those who are maybe more against e collars. Your reasoning and explanation why you choose to was valid and agreeable:). Thank you!
Colin Alexander I’ve honestly never thought about this. My dog is a ratting terrier with so much drive even if I’m screaming come she will not leave a chase or a scent until she’s satisfied. She’s completely aware what come means. But to get her attention away from something she’s found is almost impossible. Maybe a small buzz from an ecollar will be enough stimulation to remember I exist and she’s to return to me 🤣
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I found that my hunting dog started to come even when chasing prey after I started exersicing her more mentally and physicly. If she's mentally simulated it won't be as interesting to go after wild animals because she already gets that stimulation even if it's in a more controlled way. I thought I would mention this because I know a lot of people who have hunting dogs and don't exersice them enough and later blame the dog when it runs off and gets its exercise without its owner...
Absolutely agree with you and your usage of the e-collar. I adopted my husky mix 6 years ago, and she had a LOT of anxiety, which led to unpredictable aggressive behavior.
The most stressful times were when she would just snap out of nowhere. When she was in her "aggression" mode, there was no way of stopping except to run away. I picked up the cues when she was losing focus and I initially attempted to use treats to get her attention and keep focus. Didn't work, she'd still end up losing it. It was almost like Jekyll and Hyde, because it would happen in a split second.
But I found help through a professional trainer, and I learned to use the ecollar to keep her focused, which helped prevent the aggression. This led to my dog building complete trust in me. And after 3 years of being on it, I barely have to use the collar. She's become confident and very trusting.
It's unfortunate that the people who don't know how to use it for these reasons, end up abusing their dogs with them. I'm sorry this isn't a resource for some people, but I can 100% attest to the positive outcome with my furbaby.
So so true. It's the people who abuse it that give them a bad name and create a horrible opinion in the minds of people. Your story is incredible!!
Really glad it worked out and like all things anything can be abused and training things a dog should and should not do can also be abused. You clearly had a commitment and that is everything, dogs know that.
I have a rescue Husky male about 3 years old......like you they wanted to "train the husky out of the husky" the dog is terrified and traumatized by any eclectic noise beeps, or even the faint sounds of the PC harddrive. PLEASE BUY A BOOK On HUSKY TRAINING SPECIFICALLY....
Yeap I am sure if someone electroshocks you every time u do something wrong you will learn too... -.-
This is kinda funny because I recently compared my Husky to Jekyll and Hyde. We adopted her a few month ago at the age of 3, because her previous owners didn't take much care of her and she was lucky if someone stepped by and took her for a walk. She is not our first dog, she is my fourth, but she is our first Husky. And she is unpredictable. Sometimes she acts like the cutest girl, she wants to be pet and snuggles a lot. And sometimes she acts like a little devil, not attempting to do anything you want her to do and showing her teeth if you approach her. We are currently trying to figure out how to train an adult Husky whose past is not exactly known. We don't know if she has any traumas, but we think so (her previous owners were not the first ones, she had another before). It is not easy, we need a lot more patience than we needed with our previous dogs (which where by the way Eurasier) and at the current state, it is impossible to get her off leash. As soon as she is off leash, she runs away and we are busy to get her to the leash again for half an hour up to an hour. Sometimes she was pretty close to us but she wouldn't let us grab the harness (shows her teeth again). I could grab it after she was running around and we were pretending not to care, pretending to go home without her. Doing this for a while, she came up to me and I could finally grab her without her showing the teeth. So after this, I'm not sure if we could ever train and trust her to let her walk off leash.
The "off-leash-scenario" was by the way at a beach where we didn't think much could happen. We never had her off leash before and for the next time we won't do that again.
Thank you so much this worked perfectly on my dog! He used to be aggressive towards other dogs and now he is a kind giant and listens to me too!
We have a husky named Sofia that we went four hours away to get. Out of 6 puppies Sofia was the only one not huddled in the corner with the rest. It was automatic that she was the one we would leave with. She is now only 10 months old and still as rambunctious as she was when we got her. However. With four young kids she fits in perfectly. She is so smart and learns quickly. I really needed to see this video because I hope to train her on her crazy side lol. Huskies are amazing dogs but do require lots of love determination and time. I am so glad to have gotten her and thank you so much for your video!!!!
Thank you so much for your comment!
Honestly you have to be consistent with training, have lots of patience, exercise and play with them daily, and ngl it’s much better when you keep a puppy you raised. My husky female has a gentle temperament and listens well thankfully so she was easy to raise and she was a great mom with her first litter. Out of the 5 she birthed we decided to keep 1 male and I know male huskies are supposed to be more difficult compared to their female counterparts (as that’s how my first male husky was but Rest In Peace). But because I helped raise our puppy that got to stay and took the time to raise our first litter properly he became a dream. At two months he came when called, knew his name, he knew how to sit, waited patiently for commands and treats, how to give a paw, knew to not jump on me when he greeted me, knew not to nip at my hair or drawstrings from my sweaters, knew how to play fetch, we got rid of his food aggression, we had gotten rid of his nipping, greatly minimized destroying everything in the house to soothe his teething, etc. This also came much faster because since we had raised him, there was no need to teach him his name, no need to gain his trust, no need to teach him that my presence was something he should get excited about, no need to teach him that my presence means more than food and water, etc. Now that he’s in his adolescent phase he still listens well just like before but I make sure to train and play with him more consistently since this is where huskies start getting really rebellious.
The mom and his litter also helped a lot with his social skills and in other areas a human can do little about, the last of his siblings left around 3.5 months so he still had a playmate to practice his social skills with.
Heyy, I recently got a husky, we raised him as well but he reached the one month mark and is a bit stubborn. Im overwhelmed, how did u get ur husky to be so trained?
This is my husbands channel, I love your videos. They are very helpful 😊. We have a big husky pup ( at 51 pounds at 6 months). She pulls like a train, but with the video on RUclips and your videos we will be getting her a e-collar and a martingale collar. She is responding to heal but she does get easily distracted and she is a huge back talker. She argues with me all the time just like a teenager. But we love her massiveness.
My kids have been begging for one and i have had many dogs in my life and this e collar is so awesome done right! Thank you for this information. This will go along way for us. PS i will have my kids watch this video a couple of times so they understand it before it ever goes on.
That's awesome! So glad to have helped!
It did now we have a beautiful new addition to the family and your channel helps out a lot.
I am at a point in my life where I finally get to have the dog of my dreams. I have done extensive research and my lifestyle will go hand in hand with ownership of the most incredible breed(husky). I can't wait to train and exercise my little wolf. Your videos are incredible and do husky owners a great service. Just subscribed! More content please.
I have a 3 month old husky that I'm training and absolutely love your videos! She has so much energy and very stubborn, but is making progress everyday. Def gonna invest in the e collar :) I need all the help and advice I can get!
Thank you so much! The Mini Educator is the best one IMO and the easiest to learn on for both dogs and people! If you introduce it correctly and make it a positive experience it works really well and your dog will love it!
This was a very informative video. I do have a lot of friends that would disagree with the e-colar however they also dont own a husky either. He is extremely well mannered in the house however literally becomes a completely different dog once he goes outside and won't look at twice if he gets loose and becomes a game of trying to catch him to save his life! Thanks for being a great pet owner
Awesome video! I know a lot of people especially Husky owners have been requesting a training video like this because we all wished our Huskies could be as amazing as Voodoo. Thanks for posting this!
Thank you so much! Haha it's taken a VERY long time and a lot of consistency to get her to where she is but I'm really proud of her! I try to use her to advocate for how huskies can be!
Have you tried clicker training? Sorry I am new to your channel. If so what were the results and did it work best with other methods or by itself. Thanks and keep sharing.
Thank you so much for this video. I always thought that ecollars were not a good thing but as I’ve looked at more and more videos and did research I can tell they are very helpful. I really love how you guys showed that it doesn’t hurt the dog and explained what it’s used for and how to use it. I am getting a husky soon so I want to be well educated and know what is best for him. Thank you so much for this video! Your dogs are adorable 🥰
OMG this video was SO helpful… my husky won’t leave my side now… your great thanks ❤️
kendall_12__ I don’t believe you...no way...
I am very impressed with your video. Especially on the use of the e-coller. I have wondered how they worked. Also, your instruction is nicely detailed without being redundant. If I feel I need an e-collar I can use it with confidence, without being afraid it would hurt the dog. Thank you for the clarity.
I have just discovered you! I think you are awesome!! I have a 1 year old and a 10 week old husky. We are going to start come training and start off leash training! I'm so excited!!!
Thank you!!
I went to forest with my husky 4-5 times a week since she was 1 year old and she has been off lead since than any place we go.She is 7 years old now and I never used shock e color.I If you spend enough time with your dog,give them enough exercise like a lot and attention they will always be near you ❤ I know for some people is not this easy but my husky grow up around my whole family so she always got love and exercise.When she was a puppy we pretty much took her everywhere with us again a lot of people can't do that cause of work but my whole family looked after her.
It honestly depends on the dog, breeding background, how much conditioning they had as a puppy, their temperament, prey drive, etc. Most huskies can't be trusted off leash period, but there are obviously exceptions to that. Voodoo was off leash from day one with us and she was perfect until she hit 6-7 months old and decided she was through listening. The E-Collar is simply a fail safe for us, because I would rather not chance a high prey drive dog off leash running into the road and getting killed. E-Collars aren't for everyone or every dog, but for husky owners they can be an incredible tool when used correctly!
Great video. I was watching and thinking there is no way those 2 could be more hipster, and then the guy said"it actually feels good on my climbing fingers". I died
Hahaha it's true!!
Thank you for your video, I have a Husky/GS mix with a big husky attitude and personality, I feel like you’ve given me a better perspective on how to train my boy.
Been going around and around with my hubby on e collars but after watching this video I've changed my mind and we're going to try it. We live on 5 acres and it'll be nice to let them run off a leash. Lots of distractions out here, rabbits, birds, prairie dogs.....can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for the video, I subscribed to your videos. Ghost & Marley thank you too.
Thank you!! Also I definitely used to be skeptical about them but when they're used properly they can be an incredible training tool!
I have a Doberman who is hyper. She doesn’t run away but she doesn’t stay as close as I want her too, thank you for this video it was super helpful!
Nice to see someone else who knows how to actually use an E-collar.
I've not been a fan of them less because they're inherently bad (they're not), but that most people don't even so much as read the manual that came with them (which has many of the same points) let alone anything else.
All of the dogs I've ever had have either completely ignored them up to levels I didn't feel comfortable using them at, or (like time) just recall trained without. I do not know why.
Great advice! Just picked up a puppy! She's 3 months old and the learning curve is sharp lol
Great Video. So many people don't know how to train a dog with high drive, found it very educational.
Thank you so much! It's true, high drive dogs definitely have their own personalities and sometimes need different forms of training!
how much daily exercise do you give your dog and what type? Tx.
Love your videos! It's refreshing to see a husky trained properly with an e-collar. She's happy, engaged, no signs of stress and the bond between you is so evident. Great job! Currently training my SDiT on the e-collar and have found this video very helpful! For future videos, would it be possible to put a sign or symbol on the screen to indicate whenever you press the button on your educator? Might help to get a better idea of duration and timing when you use stimulation or vibrate, but just a suggestion :). Again, thanks for taking the time to make these videos, especially ones specific to this awesome breed.
Hey! Thank you so much! Absolutely, I didn't even think to add that in there! I'll definitely add that for future videos to show when I hit the button!
Wow! This is the first video Of be watched of yours, brilliant! My sister has a 10month old female, who needed a training structure. You’ve just given us that. You are a great teacher. Kindest regards
Great video!!! I fully agree I wish more people were open minded to tools. It's all about what's best for a happy dog. A dead dog isn't a happy one.
Thank YOU SO MUCH!!! FOR THE VIDEO , I M VERY Excited BECAUSE IN 10 DAYS , I am getting my new Husky.. thank YOU !!!! thank YOU!!!!
Beginning of video: *husky looks around bored* "...so get some treats" *bag ruffles then husky jolts head around and watches her carefully* LOL
Its great that you are introducing husky owners to responsible off-leash training with an e-collar ❤❤❤❤
Thank you!
this method is very helpful with other methods too especially for those that struggle. Good to have options.
Love the video!! Have watched Sean and Jeff for a long time! Just started using e-collar for recall and works great except when there’s a cat, squirrel or drone!! All 3 of my dogs go berserk!! I know the timing is crucial but sometimes I can’t always see the squirrel before they do. I’m always in a safe place. I have always had great dogs where I could take them hiking and they just let them Chase little animals and never catch them and just come back to me. It seems like it’s harmless but something in me tells me it’s not a good idea especially for the dogs I have now. Does letting them chase squirrels increase their prey drive? Are you a trainer? I just watched your video for the first time today. Thx!
If you want to train your dog to behave in certain situations then you need to break it down for them. Look at Stonnie Dennis, Kikopup, Pam's dog academy, Kristen Costejo and Simpawtico, they work with all kinds of dogs and can teach anything, even willingly want to take a bath and stand there with no tether. My service pup loves the bathroom and bathtub, life is a game for dogs, you just need to teach them the one you want and they will love it and want to please you. If they can teach all types on Ted Talks to stay still for an MRI you can do this. It is harder with more than one dog, so work with all of them on basics the same way but when doing certain exposures consider one at a time. These trainers also will train with you on-line. Good luck and don't give up, you can get what you want but you have to work at it as hard as your dog chases a chipmunk.So worth it.
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Thank you so much for this helpful video! I'm a first time husky owner (not my first dog tho) and I've read a lot about how you can't have a husky off leash because of their high prey drive. I have a 3 yo Brittany that has been trained with an e collar and he thinks the collar means we're going on an adventure, he has no fear of it at all. I am a big fan of the e collars and it gets annoying when people always think it's cruel.
I’m struggling to teach husky pup and after watching this video I feel this will help me a lot! So Thankyou!!
Thank u so munch! You talk so fast with so much info, perfect for fast learner! One of the best video I have watched
Thank you so much!
Thank you! I don't have a husky, but sometimes my dog gets distracted and though not typically, he usually does great! BUT an ecollar would be perfect to grab his attn without yelling at him during the few times he just is too excited - like w female dogs!... Awesome!
Exactly! It's like a really long distance shoulder tap!
I am currently on the fence with getting this dog. I am ready for this challenge and have a ton of property for this. My worry is is it even possible to get these dogs to listen consistently. You have definitely given me hope. Thanks for the video!
Thank you, great video. We just adopted another dog. He is Siberian husky and a little over 1. He is very high energy and we are having a problem with him sharing a toy with our 1st dog. Looking forward to seeing more of your video.
I have a 2.5yr old boy and just got a 4 month old girl. I've been doing of leash with my boy and find that when he's with a friend or just us then it's great getting them back with recall. I take them to huge dog parks and let them go a bit them do constant recall. The one thing I can say is that the girl is much easier or maybe it's because she's around an older dog.
Hi @Kim and The Dogs what you said right at the very end of your video that you don't put up with negative comments I can relate to that on my Facebook I've had to delete and block people because of negative comments and blocked them as well so I am totally with you on that one they certainly are out there to annoy us from time-to-time keep up the training videos that are awesome
I never liked e collars before but after watching this I might get one! I'm getting a husky puppy in a month so I'm doing my research. Anyway I just wanted to say I love the way you explained it and voodoo is so pretty! 😍😍
I didn't use to like them until I learned more about them and saw them used correctly! They're an amazing tool and so incredibly helpful! Definitely watch Sean O'Shea's videos on them! He's where I learned everything I know!
Wow learned alot. We have a two year old Husky, loveable and all that but forget about her coming back when you call. Especially if there is a chicken, rabbit or anything else out there.
Thank you for your info
Rob from Oregon
Thank you!
Wow. Training dogs is like science :)
This video is really helpful, my husky is 2 years old as of December 28th and we bought her from a breeder when she was just a pup we take her walking and play with her but if she’s let out loose by accident she’ll run away and come back when she wants to. I’m hoping to train her so that if she gets out by accident she’ll come back to me as soon as I tell her. I’d love to take her camping with me too but at her present state I’m too worried that she’d get lost in the woods
This is gonna be helpful. I have a brown/orange husky. Her name is Luna and she’s currently 6 months. Gotta start early lol
This video is so helpful! I've been training my boxer/husky puppy from the day I got him. He has the energy of a husky but it's a little easier to run his energy out before training. Leash and off leash is what I'm struggling with right now so I will definitely be using the contents of this video for future training! Thank you!
Thank you so much!
I'm mostly impressed that you got your husky to play with the ball...mine just have no interest in fetch
Voodoo doesn't usually play with the ball, she just likes to chase Opal haha
My husky Luke, is a gem indoors when he is training but becomes switches like a Dr. Hyde the moment he gets outside in a park. I've actually had 2 scares with him running out of the park. I'm already using the long line method..but there is still stubbornness in him to not return. He is not food driven once he's in the park. Saw your video and going to try the e-collar. We don't have the same brand here but will buy something similar. Thanks for your inspiration
Good luck! I have chased my husky down and busy traffic. I was scared for my life and hers to this day. I have to tether her on a leash just to go outside to do her business.
Thank you for the informative video! I will be acquiring an 8 week old husky at the end of January. I've had other bigger breeds but never a husky. I have a small dog now, and she's pretty good at listening. I have no problem taking her camping and she wonders freely around our campsite- always comes when i call her. However, I'm fearful i won't have the same success with a husky, considering their reputation lol... Therefore, the e-collar will be a great asset to her training. Any Husky advice, greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Whoo hoo there’s hope! My wild child is 15 weeks and looks like Voodoo!
Yay!! As long as you're consistent and determined they can be really amazing dogs!
My male Husky without a leash would be a MIRACLE!
Question: how do you keep your puppy from jumping/tackling on people when they see them?
We were consistent when she was a puppy and never let her jump on people. We would stick our knee out if she did and ask friends/visitors to do the same so she couldn't push it with anyone else :)
Kim and The Dogs, thank you and will continue this action to include asking friends and family to do the same.
By far the best video with complete info on recall training. Do you have any videos on teaching healing and specifically what types of collars you like to use? My husky gets very excited and pulls especially when other dogs are around.
Thank you so much for the comment! I'm planning on making a video from start to finish on how we taught a solid heel and recall to heel off leash!
David Watkins try some Ceasar Milan methods, that's what I've been using when walking my dog. So far it works.
I appreciate the video. We are looking at another Husky. We had two in the past and had a difficult time training them off color.
Love this video it’s very helpful was stuck on getting a collar or not and which one to get. This video is amazing helped me as a first time husky mom, thank you so much!
whoooohoo ecollar training!! all breeds are trainable but obviously huskies like most dogs don’t see food as a good enough reward when there is a distraction
You guys are an awesome team! Would it be possible for you to make a video on how you trained such a beautiful heel with voodoo?:)
I am training my own service dog and, though she does a good job, she will stray from my side when distracted sometimes.
Thank you! And yes absolutely! I would love to make a video about that!
Good video. I laughed at the end with your harassment disclaimer, I had one girl rip into me hard core after telling her I used one. I mostly just use the noise tone on it though unless a rabbit runs towards the road or something. I live on a couple acre's in the country and have family as neighbors so its hard to set a specific boundary for where she can and can't go, other than towards the highway, which she seems to understand perfectly fine until a rabbit is involved. Good tips though, they will help.
Haha I'm so used to getting negative comments and remarks it's easier to just delete them! That's so awesome also!!
I was thinking about teaching my husky Russian commands when I get one, and when you said сидеть I was like “I guess I’m not the only one”
Hey i know this comment is coming MONTHS after the video but i just wanted to let you guys know that i love this video! I am thinking of getting a husky/German Shepard and i am looking into training methods. This video really opened my eyes, and i really liked how you demonstrated the training collar. One question i have is how did you distingush between the shock vs the vibrate. My family uses and actual Electric shock collar on their golden-doodle, but im going to tell them about that training collar and hopefully they switch. You make great content and hope you guys continue to grow! Subscribed!!
Thank you so much for the comment!! The easiest way I use it is I always correct with a vibration first and if she isn't responsive to it (which 8 times out of 10 she is) then I tap her with the stimulation! Usually it's when she's highly distracted or amped up by something and the stimulation helps her concentrate and relax more!
My Husky will be ready to bring home in 4 more weeks!!! I'm so excited. My youtube account is flooded with husky recommendations videos because I want to get an early start or preparing myself. Do you crate train your husky or is it a free-roaming house dog? If so how long did that training take?
She's kennel trained, and I would strongly recommend it for every husky! She'll get bored and destroy things if she's left out and the kennel is her safe space and keeps her from getting anxious while we're gone! She took around 1-2 months to fully crate train!
Wish there had been an e-collar when I had my last Husky. Thanks for the video.
No problem!
But how to train em the recall w/out a leash or then w/out the shock color ? And how to punish them for not coming back ?
It's really not a good idea to have no form of communication between you and your dog (especially in the early stages) because it can be really unsafe and you may not be able to get them back if they go too far or determine that something is more interesting than you. You can phase stuff out and eventually not use it, but unless your dog is totally bomb proof then they should always have something to wear as communication in case of an emergency
quick question... so when handing the dog the treats after come, won't they expect a treat every time?
Once they learn what you are looking for you can slowly phase out the treats until you don't need them anymore
Great Video. Loved it!
Thank you!
I’m working with him .
2 hrs walks a day !!!-
Thank you for video. We are thinking about getting a Husky.
Very informative video for husky training.
Thank you!
I never used any junk food for my husky! I train him only with verbal praise and he loves it!
My husky is 1 and a half when she was 2-4 months she was off-leash ( perfect ) but as she got older she ran off a lot! sometimes she will be ok for like 20 minutes but then she’ll run off again and it scares me because I have a lung condition and can’t really run after her or I’ll have an episode. She has a very hard time focusing and even if I take her on a mile run she will still be super distracted
This was helpful. I have a 3 month husky named Nova, and she's amazing, but this will help her so much to move when asked on command. 👍💙
Let me know how the training goes! Good luck!
I admire how genuine you are about your training strategies along with elaborating that you are using these methods safely and for obviously good reasons. For those who are offended by your methods; they need to get more educated on this effective high-energy dog training. Cheers
Thanks for the info on the E- collar I was afraid to use one on are Huskies but now I see it also just vibrates.
Awesome video! Would love to see a video about husky possessive aggression
At the beginning I was like e colors are messed up but now I just bought one great video thank you so much
Amazing video I’ve been using this with my Siberian called ghost and he’s really responding to it!
This is awesome I have a husky, its a (Siberian Husky) it actually worked❤❤
Awesome!!
Great video! :)
Thank you!
I have two huskies that are almost two they still could use a lot more training but how do you teach two at the same time?
I always work with my dogs separately first! Working with them together took a lot of one-on-one time with each of them and now it's much easier to work with both of them!
Absolutely loved this video! Really motivated me to train my 1 year old! I was wondering about training for them to know "Release", and your leash training (like the Petsmart video). I'm assuming those are important to have down before off leash?
Thank you! The release command is a good one to teach after they have a solid "Stay" command! Then you can morph it into impulse control and other commands!
My husky is 2 I really hope it works bc sometimes she likes to get out sometimes and run and I don’t want her to get hurt
Thank you so much for this!
No problem!!
Thank u so much I sure do appreciate the learning❤️❤️
I just discovered your channel; are you still training huskies ?
We have had a husky for about six months (he's a year now), and the best way we can get him to come to us is by putting our hands on our knees and acting real excited OR running full speed the opposite direction. I would love to not have to act like a crazy person every time we let our husky off leash, so we will definitely be using some of these tools. I was just curious about when you said that if you let your dog not come when you say come they will learn that they don't have to listen. What do you do in those situations? Because I can usually tell when he isn't in the mood to listen so I just don't let him off leash? Do you just keep training them with the long lead in those situations? Also, my dog could care less about treats when we are outside. Any suggestions when your dog isn't food driven?
I have never liked the idea of a "shock collar" but after 18:25 I want to go out and buy an "e collar" for my husky puppy right now.
Edit: I am subscribing after this one video! OH and I would love to see the way you discipline a puppy. THANK YOU!
This is such an awesome comment! Thank you so much for the feedback! I try to show e-collars in a positive light and show that they can be used in a good way rather than the often mislead 'bad way'.
just saying don't use a correction type collar on a dog less then 6 months of age just use positive until he is older and know what u want.
have a rescue Husky male about 3 years old......like you they wanted to "train the husky out of the husky" the dog is terrified and traumatized by any eclectic noise beeps, or even the faint sounds of the PC harddrive. PLEASE BUY A BOOK On HUSKY TRAINING SPECIFICALLY...
If I took a bag of treats and tried to leave the room, my dog would follow me, shaking and getting in front of me to do SIT and salivating and then going DOWN then SIT then DOWN. The smell of the treats makes him VERY EXCITED!
Nicky P I actually never comment on RUclips, but I just wanted to tell you to use lower value treats if your dog gets too excited about them. Example: your dog likes carrots and chicken, but definitely prefers chicken. In an environment with low distractions, just use the carrot.
Sunbriel Chan it's hard when you've got a dog who likes almost any type of food to the point where they'll get all excited.
My husky loves a wide range of food. Chicken, cheese, carrots, cucumber, pear, apple, courgette, sometimes brocoli, sometimes mushrooms, and her favourite treat, dentastix, i tend to bring them on walks with me either to train her or grab her attention if need be.
This helped me sm! I knew lots about e-collars and how to use them and have used them before on my golden retriever but I didn’t know that it should go behind the ear, it looked like in previous things I’ve seen it was below the neck so this is def gonna help from now on!
Thank you so much!! It honestly makes a huge difference just putting it higher up on the neck!