Tips for Husky, Malamute and Sled Dog Owners
Chewing
Some owners find products such as Bitter Apple Spray work well in discouraging their huskies from chewing the furniture. You can also try using Hot-Sauce like Tabasco, but it might not smell too good after a while if you use lots of it (we have heard that some dogs actually like the taste - or at least are not discouraged by it!)
Food and Water Bowls
As far as food bowls go, there is no need to spend too much money.
We use simple stainless steel bowls to feed our huskies, which we wash after each meal.
Some dogs eat very fast and 'bolt' their food. If your husky does this, it is worth finding a way to slow it down when it eats.
One method is to feed your husky from a specially designed feeding bowl with in-built obstructions, designed to slow down the dog's eating.
Older dogs may be more comfortable eating from raised dishes that reduce the strain on their neck, back and shoulders.
Adjustable bowls are one option, or you can quite easily construct a simple feeding bench from a couple of pieces of wood.
Crates and Bedding
There is no need to spend too much money on a Dog Bed for your husky - it may well just get torn apart if you do.
Vet Bed does the job fine, and is reasonably priced and easy to wash.
Do buy a Dog Crate for your husky - it will help significantly with toilet training, and keep your dog safe (see our Crates Page for more info.)
Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuuming tends to stir up the 'doggy' smell from the hair and dust around and about being disturbed. A good thing to pick up is a pack of VACUUM FRESHENERS.
Glade produce a product called the Drop-in Vac which we use - others are available too.