Trust - A Deadly Disease Discussions

Great thread, a very interesting read!

Wise words indeed ... and I have just read what Ripsnorter and Magpye wrote, and well done you guys too.

I have thought long and hard about this whole "letting huskies, mals, etc. off the lead", weighed up the pros and the cons, really tried to remain neutral during this process etc. etc.

And my conclusion is still the same. I will not confine ANY dog, irrespective of breed, to a life on the leash. Bearing in mind the very real fact that northern breeds perhaps more than most have a real propensity for "going deaf" when they are hot on the heels of prey, and taking sensible precautions near roads etc. etc., I stand by my original advice advices and statements - that you CAN let these types of dogs off the lead. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication, because as any husky or mal owner knows, these are not the easiest of dogs to train to have a good recall, but train them you jolly well can, because I have done it and I certainly do not consider myself to be an expert dog trainer by any manner or means.

Isn't it - I'm really enjoying it too

here we go again
sibes are not hard to train

its funny..the peeps who think they can change the breed,either dont live with one or have owned one :? :?

eta.... werewolf 10 months? tis a wee baby ;-)

Isn't it always the case L

Between you, Mick, Gemma, Rose and myself there is around 70 yrs of experience living and working with Sibes. But what do we know? ;-)

Take care.

Seoniad. xxx

I did not say that they are hard to train, just the opposite actually in many respects, but they ARE hard to train to have a good recall.

But you can do it, with hard work, consistency and dedication.

nope..... my Orla has a competitive obedience recall and present ;-)

Lucky you then, glad to hear it ;-)

Thank You!

But as we all know..it doens't mean she will listen when she needs to