The Husky, often nicknamed ?Erha? in Chinese and formally known as the Siberian Husky, is now a fairly common medium-sized short-haired breed. Most people are familiar with the black-and-white coat pattern. Although the nickname suggests silliness, Huskies are undeniably handsome and are especially popular with many women. At the same time, some of their behaviors leave owners feeling both love and frustration, not quite knowing what to do with them.
In intelligence rankings, the Husky is often placed around the middle range among dog breeds. It may not be as easy to train as the Border Collie, but it is not unintelligent. If it were willing to study seriously, it could probably learn many useful skills. The problem is that many Huskies are impulsive, lively, and unable to stay focused. Their minds are often somewhere else, and no matter how you call them, they may pretend not to hear. From their behavior, you would never guess where they rank in theory.
That is why it is often said that you should not be too rigid when training a Husky. Most owners do not want to use force, but if they only scold, the Husky may not listen anyway. Still, in real life, it is not easy to stay calm when facing a dog like this.
Anyone who has lived with a Husky knows that they can seem a little neurotic or dramatic, especially some females. Because they often act in ridiculous, unpredictable ways, people started calling them ?Erha.? For example, a Husky may suddenly spin in place when you are not looking or break into a sprint while nibbling grass. If you chase it, you may not catch it. If you do not chase it, you worry it will disappear. Raising such a dog can be exhausting, yet owners still find themselves unable to give it up.
And it is not just their refusal to study or their silly behavior. Huskies are also famous for being destructive. People who have never raised one may not understand, but Husky owners know how much they enjoy tearing up the house. They can pull out anything they manage to reach: shoes, drawers, bathroom racks, sofa items, bedding, and more. Then they walk all over the mess and chew on whatever they find. They may also gnaw on furniture, leaving tooth marks on tables and chairs. When faced with that kind of Husky, owners often do not know whether to laugh, cry, or discipline.
House destruction is already part of the Husky stereotype, but an even more frustrating trait is that many Huskies have no strong sense of home. If you take one outside and do not hold the leash tightly, it may vanish in an instant, as if it had been waiting for the door to open so it could make its escape. Because Huskies are famous for running off, owners must be especially careful outdoors. Once a Husky gets loose, it may be very difficult to get it back.
These are only a few of the Husky's famous daily ?achievements.? If you ever raise one, you will probably discover many more and have your own stories to tell. After hearing all this, could you still tolerate such a dog? And if you do, how exactly should you deal with it?