I own 6 Siberian huskies who all came from a racing line breeder. I actively mush with them, and it makes all the difference. Training them requires building a strong relationship with them and their pack mates. Sibes are my breed of choice, and I totally agree with this video. Working dogs should do the work they were intended to do.
Yes ! It's a bad thing to get a working dog and let them go mental because they can't do what they were bred to do . Not fair and demonstrates ignorence of the human .
Most people shouldn't be allowed to own a working/fighting/bait dog breed. Sorry, not sorry. The fact that a 90lb grandma can just go to a shelter and leave with a Pitbull, a 110 Cane Corso or a 135lb Rottweiler is deranged. They should be required to undergo a months long course and pass a series of tests if they want a dog that's capable (and more likely than most) of killing a human being.
@@SaltNBattery Actually Grandma can exercise these dogs very well with a little thought. I'm disabled and have an Akita. My mode of transport is mobility scooter, which is absolutely perfect for walking dogs. My 10 year old dog is very healthy and most people are very surprised when they hear his age. He's incredibly fit!
Obviously that's not going to work for very many people. In any event, work is supposed to be profitable in some way, right? Otherwise, it's just recreation. Outside the wilderness (and you know quite well Siberians are not used much at the Iditarod, which is currently threatened by climate change and animal rights activism)--there are people making a pretty good side-hustle from TH-cam videos starring their Huskies. And I have to say, those dogs seem healthy, happy, highly stimulated. They have adapted to civilization, and its many comforts. But they require endless attention, and keeping one cooped up alone all day would not work. Let's be realistic, please. Most serious mushers don't use Siberian Huskies at all anymore, and the breed would go extinct if people didn't keep them as pure pets, desired not only for their beauty but their ebullient yet moody personalities. Not so much polar as bi-polar. You see what I did there.
I’m a 4 dachshund owner and I totally agree with you about them, I’ve talked so many people out of getting one after asking a few basic questions about what they want and expect in a dog. For me they are work but very rewarding and I think that’s because I’m tolerant of behavioral setbacks and accidents and because I know they’re stubborn little buggers.
My oldest son and his GF adopted a young Husky/German Shepherd mix from a shelter last year. I warned him that, not only is that gonna be a high-energy dog, but it will be smarter than you + GF and more argumentative than me! He listened, has worked with this dog, and now has a deep, compassionate understanding of what she needs to thrive, which she is doing. I'm glad for all of their sakes!
I took in a stray dog running around my neighborhood. He looks like a Rottweiler except he has a long tail and a little longer narrower nose. But we think that part of him is husky because he sounds just like a husky I had years ago. There is no other dogs that sound like the vocals of a husky and he has an opinion on everything and wants to tell you about it. But he doesn’t have that over the top energy of a husky.
I'm a retired disabled U.S. Marine on his second English Labrador Retriever as my service dog. I attend a 4-month course with Veterans K-9 Solutions. The breed is an excellent velcro dog.
Velcro dogs are the best breed! German Shepherds are also Velcro dogs although the downside is that I’ve never used the bathroom without an escort in oh…30 years or so! 🇬🇧🫶🇺🇸
Brittanies are fantastic velcro dogs, but they're much more parasitic than labs! they're like siblings, barely altruistic at all, very needy even though they're very sweet. It is nice though. My sister is currently fostering a veteran's service lab while they are in surgery rehab, and that S O B is almost supernatural. He's actually teaching their 1yo mix to be a service dog just by being himself, it's crazy.
I appreciate the honesty about huskies. I just adopted my second dog after losing my first to cancer, and he's a 100% pure husky. Any husky owner who says they don't care about looks at all is lying. I was definitely drawn to his soft fluffy coat and expressive eyes. However I also previously owned a husky mix and did a ton of research before bringing him home. All that being said- I don't think any amount of research will actually prepare you for how neurotic (most of) these dogs are! We take him on two ~3 mile walks a day and play with him for hours or so in our yard and he still gets antsy when he's inside. We are still learning to help him get his energy out, and we're committed to providing him with the life he needs but it is hard. The one silver lining is that he's extraordinarily food motivated so training him has actually been pretty easy so far! He walks beautifully on a leash and knows lots of commands, we haven't had much trouble getting him to listen and engage with us either, the biggest issue is getting him to settle down and be calm in the house but we're making progress on that as well. It takes a lot of time, patience, and understanding but we're getting there. Definitely not the breed for everyone though- huskies are a huge commitment that people need to be prepared for before getting one.
There is a group near me that go dry land mushing it’s like dogs pulling a sledge but they’re more like go carts the majority of them are huskies but some are GSD or husky cross breeds. Definitely worth looking into if you have huskies it’s giving them exactly what they desire and you can see how much the dogs love it.
Have you heard of Bikejoring/Canicross? I tried bikejoring with both my dogs and they love it! Basically the dog pulls a bike and it’s great for exercise and tons of fun
@@thisexists6588 yes! I am working on getting him used to walking beside my bike and stopping/slowing down on command, I think soon I will be able to hook him up to it and let him run with it! Just want to make sure he's able to stop and turn when we need to so I don't accidentally end up in a bush haha
Anyone who gets a dog pretty or ugly likes their looks its not just Huskies. My brother has huskies alwayx has. They have also eaten through drywall at times. He is retired now and has 3.
As someone who loves dachshunds and has been around them since literally day 1 (I'm not joking, my mother brought newborn me home from the hospital and laid me on her bed and her elderly dachshund, W.B., climbed up, sniffed me, then lay down beside me and acted as my personal bodyguard until he passed of old age). I lost my last one to cancer last year (fuck cancer btw). I really do adore the breed, their bravery and tenacity and how they bond so hard with 'their' person, but I will also agree that they are stubborn little shits who require specialized care and equipment to keep their backs healthy. And the aggression is on point, even the calmest, most gentle dachshunds could have a trigger that sets them off. My last boy, Jake, was like that. He was calm and quiet and gentle, and was super popular at little league baseball with kids because he was so relaxed out in public. He did great with kids. Perfectly okay with other dogs. His best friend was a cat (who I still have). I've seen him fall asleep in a pen full of chickens. But something about ducks...
Totally understand the duck thing...... they are vicious little things that scare the h..... out of me..... 😉🤣 And I'm normally not afraid of any sort of animals..... not even spiders or snakes..... 😂
Dachshunds are the only breed that has attacked me. I have been bitten by Dachshunds many times. Their claws do more damage their claws actually broke my skin. Also many a dachshund got punted by my boot.
My husband and I rescued a Siberian husky mix last year. He is an absolutely beautiful dog and the cutest thing I’ve ever seen in my life! But I am also a long distance runner and as soon as he is old enough, he is going to be my running buddy and we are going to do canicross together! He is definitely very hard to train though and can be very stubborn, but working with a trainer has been immensely helpful for us!
My brother has a husky x Shiba inu mix, and she is the biggest drama queen and a major talker - she really should be worked over with a trainer, but guess who she follows everywhere? My Dad, the big protective guy, my partner, the stern guy but he plays with her, and me, the quiet one 😂 Edit: my mom has a pic of me sitting like a grumpy gremlin with a coffee, and the dog right by my side lol
You are correct about the challenge of training Dachshunds. If you can do that AND provide them with running exercise, they are among the friendliest and fun dogs. Do not let them over eat; their spines don't do well with the extra weight.
From the list I only know the Dachshund but I don't think they are a real challenge. They are quite common here in Germany and IMO as difficult as every hunting dog, a little bit stubborn maybe. But it's a real dog, not a toy. You have to take them serious right from the beginning otherwise you will run into trouble. Problem is maybe more on the I want a toy dog side, but it's a working dog.
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@@streetcoder76 I agree, they're not much different from any independant working line terriers or small farm dog breeds. Problem is alot of old widows get these dogs for the company and treat them like lapdogs turning them into destructive and anxiety filled wrecks.
@@streetcoder76 Agreed! I also think a lot of bad breeding has ruined the breed's trait. I like that they need proper exercise and mental stimulation. They're like big dogs in little bodies. Mine love hiking, long walks, and training. Very much working dog temperaments.
@@Shoonam "big dogs in little bodies" is the perfect way to describe dachshunds. especially one we had growing up, named Moose, who was lab/dachshund mixed breed---he ended up looking like a buff, super-sized dachshund XD
My parents got me my first dachshund when I was a still a girl. As an only child, she was my best friend. Drove around on my vespa with me, went swimming with me and even didn't want to stay on the beach when a rode my paddle ski. I am 42 today, and still have doxies. I agree, they are vary energetic little doggies and are bred to hunt, so they want action. We live on a farm (vineyard), so they have a lot of space. They are excellent 'alarms' and 'security guards'. They warded off numerous snakes on the farm and when they bark you can be sure there is something or someone on the property. But I agree 100%, they are not meant to sit around look cool.
Independent, willful, energetic dog-cat drama queens. You nailed it. And absolutely the most beautiful, spirited companions. I love my husky, but when she was young she (and her brother) were total banshees. They had a secret way to communicate and were the greatest escape artists I've ever known. And when they got out, they were gone gone gone. They'd come back covered in mud, absolutely blissed. Can't imagine how anyone can have a husky in an urban or suburban environment where somebody (dog or human or both) isn't losing their minds. Except for those mad energetic souls who can match a huskies need to run!
My first dog was a husky that I agreed to take, sight unseen because her previous owner was desperate to be rid of her. I lived in a suburb and had no idea what I was getting into but, I was committed to making it work. Three brisk, daily walks, a lot of games (she loved to retrieve tennis balls) and snuggling did the trick. Adding a second, third and eventually sixth dog, all other people's cast-offs, kept her mind busy. She was a beautiful dog but, that is not why I took her in.
I love this description. Honest yet the love for the breed is very evident. One of my fosters was a husky. She came to us so traumatized and you’re correct in that she was an escape artist. The trick, I found , was many, many walks. She’s now with the most amazing family and as happy as any animal deserves to be.
@@RogueWave2030 It was a case of ignorance bringing bliss. I had no experience living with a pack before and just assumed it would all work out which luckily, it did. Another of my dogs was also a husky that I pick up as a stray and kept for a few days before finding and returning her to her owner. The next day I found her sitting on my front porch. She had jumped her owner's fence and came back to my house, 1.5 miles away. Her owner was tired of her escaping and said I could keep her. She never tried to escape from here. I think she just wanted to be part of the pack.
my mom and I wanted a dog and when I asked her ¨what qualities do you want in a dog?¨ and she said ¨I want a dog who can sit and watch t.v with me but also likes to play and travel¨ we looked up a few breeds like that and settled on our shih-tsu mix. he is one of the smartest dogs ive ever had. shih-tsu´s are a good breed for people who just want a pet non working dog to hang out with.
Kudos to you and your mom for asking those questions and doing your research. You already know that your effort has paid off with a wonderful furry family member.
Our Daisy was the sweetest, kindest girl. She was an exceptional traveler and came with me everywhere. She was almost 17 when she passed and over 3 years on, I still talk about her and miss her everyday. I wish you and your mom many years of happiness with your special Shih Tzu. 💕
Lost my rescued Shar Pei last January, she came with many issues, some we never conquered...It was a decade of joy, but my goodness she was hard work.I miss her buckets.
I have a male Maltese and he's 1 year old I'm 67 and he needs training. He's a sweet loving little guy.but he wants to attack people who walk past the window. He needs to be in a yard with some friends. Do you want teddybear? He's adorable
Hi I had a Shar Pei as a owner return to the breeder at one years of age. She was an easy sensitive loyal but standoffish with other BUT dog friendly sweet girl The only issue where allergies. I easily fixed the skin with diet but the ear infection where always a problem. Honestly she was my favorite dog.
My jack russell has been out early morning and then on the bed all cuddled next to me under the blanket against my leg. He is the SWEETEST, most expressive in a soft way do I have ever owned. I love him and only feed him cooked meat and scrambled eggs.
I am on my 2nd jack Russell Terrier. Here in South Africa, they are very popular to keep on farms. They smell everything out. They kill snakes and will even chase a lion, no joke.
my first dog was a wolf shepherd mix. Great dog I socialized the heck out of him. I was 16. He lived to be 11 1/2. After that I researched the heck out of breeds and went from there. Alk my dogs were on the extra large size including my first one. Now I amm retired. I have an old huge bloodhound a 4 year old rough collie and a 7 month old english sheepdog. The last two are our old age dogs small enough to lift if we have to. I cant do small dogs. I have an acre and a half fenced in rural and a summer place where they can swim or run around and enough grandchildren they can play with besides us. I went with purbreds because I had a good idea of the personalities and the pros and cons if what to expect. I researched the breeders I bought from and used common sense before I bought. Never bought to breed or show. Always for pet. I spent the time to train to socialize and kept up my vet visits. Fed them well.
My family has been Dachshund owners for decades. I think my ancestors came to the USA with Dachshunds in tow. They are most certainly couch potatoes, loyal, loving, silly and super cuddly. But they are also stubborn and tenacious as heck. Fearless to a fault, and do not recognize authority. I love them to bits.
My daughter returned home with her Malamute. She spent a lot of money civilizing him. As a puppy, his owner had him illegally (outside of apartment lease stipulations) and kept him hidden. The owner got sick and was hospitalized. Nobody knew he had the dog, but my kid was the leasing agent, and there were complaints about noise coming from an empty apartment, so she checked and found him. He was six months old. Severe separation anxiety. She took him home and realized he needed professional training. Like I said, she dropped a chuck of change on him, but he is the sweetest dopiest dog. He likes cats and other dogs. He goes to daycare twice a week. The only problem is his height. He counter-surfs, so don't leave the butter out.
Alaskan Malamute is not a Siberian Husky. Two completely different breeds with completely different personalities. Malamutes are larger and much less hyper. The difference is like a Clydesdale vs. a race horse.
We have a husky because someone had to re-home him. Third and final family. He was scared and sad. Within a short amount of time he warmed up and realized he was home for good. He had been trained in a very harsh way. The shock collar was at the highest level. We even took a lesson from the trainer. She shocked him so much he hid between my husband’s legs. As time went on we realized he was completely different from the stereotypical husky. He was aloof but so easy going. Played, minded (for the most part) and loved to greet mostly everybody. Fast forward 9 years later. He gets doggy day care once a week. We found the owner of ENZO’s Acres. She gave him a chance because normally huskies do not do well in those situations. He did awesome and they now have the Bandit rule. He greets all the employees first before running off to play. This doggy daycare is so special and one of a kind. This was a long post so thanks for reading. We can all go on and on about our precious animals. The truth is we are both lucky to have him as part of our family. Thank you, Bandit! You are the best!❤
My husky (Chinook) who passed last year ate my bathroom door when he decided to get stuck in the bathroom one day when I was at work. He also ate my leather couch but I still miss him.
@ I bet you do miss Chinook. It makes me tear up hearing the loss of people’s pets. Sounds like he was quite the husky! All pet owners have a few things in common. The joy of watching them grow, making them happy which makes us happy! The last thing is the pain in which they leave us too soon. There is one thing that isn’t common.Our individual memories of our wonder furry family members I am so sad to hear of your loss. I don’t believe it ever goes away. So with this I am sending you a hug. I would say when others read your message people send you the same. A hug in solidarity.❤️
I think it's the human's energy that matters more than the dog breed. Your dog is a reflection of YOU. I'm so happy you got this dog and gave him the love and understanding he needed.
Beautiful dog but he also made me laugh, a rescue but he rescued me, ten years on I have another husky, dif personality and hiccups but we all love him
On my second Shar Pei. They are super stubborn and take more patience and effort to train than most other breeds. On the flip side, a well trained and socialised shar-pei is a joy to have in the family. Super loyal, good guard dogs and entertaining makers of weird noises (snoring, snortling and purring like cats).
I totally agree with your sentiments. Our Shar Pei Ivan was the most peculiar dog we have ever been around . Very aloof even as a puppy . He was so independent. But , as the years went on, he became very loving . Yes , they do make the best sounds in the canine world. I only wish they did not have so many health issues . Lost Ivan to mast cell cancer at five years old . Rest easy little man .❤😊
I had a shar pei years ago ,rescued him as a 4,1/2 month pup he'd been neglected and I suspect beaten was offered him by owners relative I didn't really want him but when told no one wanted him and was to be put down I put him in the car and took him home gave him plenty of love and nice big yard to run around turned out to be the best guard dog I ever had ,couldn't really trust him with other people except my mum i live alone so suited me perfectly ,let him out he was alright but when in the yard behind the gate he wanted to maul enyone that came to close a couple smart arses found out the hard way very quiet dog but if he started barking or growling you new to go check it out ,had him 3 weeks short of 16 years died in his sleep in his bed dam I miss him
You have been honest about Sibes for as long as I've known you. I had them for over 30 years. I even showed several. I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by people who understood them. Even I wouldn't have them anymore, because I don't live where I can work them. I had read every book and hundreds of magazine articles before I got one. I agree with you, that most people don't do enough research and most backyard breeders don't have enough knowledge to ask the right questions. Or provide enough info to prospective owner. As a result, houses are damaged, dogs run away, and shelters are overwhelmed with beautiful, rejected huskies. In 33 years, I only had three litters. And people who bought puppies are still some of my best friends. So thanks for telling people the truth about them. Even I only trained them to walk on a leash, sleep in a crate, stand still to be gone over and mushing commands. 😊
It baffles me how little research people do before getting dogs, or any animal. I did a few minutes of reading on Huskies and found out they don't fit my lifestyle at all. Ended up with a Shiba Inu, as I really just wanted a cat that will go on walks with me and alert me when someone's at the house.
I have a friend who has had her heart broken many times by someone inadvertently leaving the gate partially unlatched & her husky escaped & wound up getting seriously injured in traffic. It is still her chosen breed & she still rescues them & she has the means to provide an Ideal rescue environment.
@delynndehardt1859 good for her. I have had an escape while I was out, and lost two dogs to traffic. I was gutted. But the worst was I had to go out of town to a work conference. A friend kept our two house dogs. One was a gorgeous Malamute. My friend turned him loose in a large fenced in pasture. The boy was happy, running and flopping around in the snow. Suddenly there was a crack, and he went down. A neighbor saw him and thought he was a wolf. So he shot him. Thinking he was a wolf. My dog was not on the dudes property. Plus there hadn't been a wolf in Kentucky for 200 years. We live in a crazy world.
Totally agree with your choices and totally agree with your comment that too many get a dog because of their looks rather than their personalities and needs. I really hate seeing people with 'pet' border collies but I enjoy watching them work, both in competition and out on the range. There are almost 200 breeds available today. A little research will find the perfect dog for you. I myself had malamutes for over 45 years and loved their personalities but I definitely wouldn't recommend them to everyone. Likewise the Chinese Cresteds that I've downsized to and had for the last 15 years. If I survive the one I have at present, I will probably get another ... But not for everyone.
I’ve got the best in a French mastiff/dogue de Bordeaux., beautiful, sweet, chill, remarkable trainable for a “stubborn” dog. My fourth one is a year old, so I’m in the terrible teens stage but I know in a few months, I’ll have my perfect baby boy. I adopted a boxer/pit or AmStaff a couple of weeks ago and she’s gorgeous and coming along very well.
@@jennrn2499 My friend rescued a Dogue de Bordeaux and he was the sweetest and most affectionate mastiff ever. We both mourned when he died of old age.
I have a cairn crossed with a Jack Russell terrier - omg I love him so much but the most complicated dog I’ve ever had! Very fierce, so prey driven I never let him off the lead if there are roads within a mile or so but incredibly loyal, a real softie who needs so much love and cuddles 🥰
We have a Jack Russell and Pit Bull mix. It was love at first sight. We nicknamed him Crackhead. He is the sweetest dog ever yet high energy and has a high prey drive too.
I have two cairn terriers. They are a total delight. Yes, they're stubborn and a handful, but they're funny, intelligent, and easily trained due to their food obsession. I love Jack Russells too. Terriers for life!
Cairns are the best dogs!!! I had, trained, and bred 3 litters of them. We trained many other dogs as well but Cairns are my favs. They're smart as heck but not typically destructive and I've never come across a mean 1 in all the years I've been around them. Did any of y'all get a climber? Our first female had a son that could clear a 8ft fence in roughly 3 secs when the mood took him lol. Luckily he would just wait on the other side for his owner to retrieve him (training is a must as always). His sister had a daughter that would climb the side of her owner's house up to roof so she could bark in the birds's (that she hated) faces lol. All of ours could climb but only those 2 of our line actually did regularly.
We've always had Cairns and they are fantastic. Some good training and daily long walks make them easy to live with. They want to be with you. Best dogs ever.
@lel7841 my boy loves rock climbing at the beach. One of my friend's cairn terrier climbed a tree. This tree had a low branch that he hopped on and away he went.
I have a NAID, which are mostly Husky, but are also cross bred with malamute and German Shepherds. The purpose of the dog is to give them a wolfish appearance, while making them easier to train and less annoying than the typical sled dog. After health, our breeder was specifically focused on producing dogs with high trainability. We got him to have a large, family friendly, but healthy dog (our last dog was a Bernese, but they are so short lived we didn't get another). He was really easy to train, never runs off, has great off leash recall, isn't destructive, loves the family, yet has no problem being alone. He can run forever outside, but is calm and lazy inside. He definitely required active training, but he picked up on it quickly and was happy to comply once he learned. However, there is no one in the world who could have prepared me for the amount of hair this dog sheds. There is no way to keep up with it, and after you vacuum and sweep and de-shed everything, you just start over again immediately. The joke is that they shed really heavily twice a year when they blow their coat. It's just that no one mentions they blow coat for six months each time. And some of these dogs do Embark with grey wolf DNA (our dog was at 11%), which even 1% is illegal in some places, so that can be a drawback depending where you live. But he basically looks like a larger, wolfier version of a husky, but was a peach to train and is easy to live with (besides the hair). I am sure it's not universal (as it is much more difficult to predict the temperament of a hybrid dog breed), but we have had a great experience with the NAID we have.
My first dog was a dachs, thet had longer legs then,hopethat comes back. He was not scared of anything and had like you said a lot of hunting instinct. We lived a little rural and he got a least 5 hours of walking, swimming, climbing pine trees ( yes, really). Was a great dog, for those who have time for them
I love dachshunds, brilliant little dogs that get underestimated a lot. Of course, so are chihuahuas and small poodles and frenchies, and a lot of other little dogs that just get written off as "lap dogs"
We had one when I was a teenager and my dad was a hunter. They are known as The Alpine Dachsbracke (German: Alpenländische Dachsbracke) is a small breed of dog of the scent hound type originating in Austria. The Alpine Dachsbracke was bred to track wounded deer as well as boar, hare, and fox. It is highly efficient at following a trail even after it has gone cold. The Alpine Dachsbracke is very sturdy. (Wikipedia). They are very rare these days.
I’m a dachsie mom, and I absolutely love them - my guy is 9 years old and absolutely the sweetest, most loving dog I’ve ever known. He loves everyone, especially women. He’s a long haired, and I think they have a better disposition than smooth haired, who can be aloof with strangers. But yes, stubborn and not easy to house train. But what fun personalities!
Honorable mention could go to the Miniature Schnauzer. An extremely cute dog, but has an attitude that is way bigger than their physical size. Will talk back, too. We rescued one as a puppy a decade ago. He has psychological problems due to early trauma, which magnifies this breed's strong-mindedness. But my wife and I could not imagine life without him.
I have to disagree, largely because you have specified that yours was traumatized from bad handling. If trained well and attentively early on, they are excellent dogs which respond very well to hierarchy and command. While they do definitely have personality, they are generally quite smart and friendly. Within the home they can be like little alarms, but they generally have the instincts only to bark at visitors rather than bite - because they tend to be territorial but not aggressive - and in my experience they also tend to both relax about it quickly and accept guests after a few minutes if their owners do. And with their owner families they are generally very laid back and obedient - same goes for guests they are acquainted with. Mine has always been very playful as well, and loves to snuggle, even with particular family friends.
I've had three Huskies over 30 years, two males and a female. My first was 3 months when I got him and I knew nothing about the breed. He was insanely smart and trained quickly on everything. As he aged, I called him my hall monitor because he would train my second Husky, an abused rescue girl with severe anxiety issues. She greatly benefited from her big brother's direction. My third was an abandoned rescue. I did nothing to train him, he came to me completely kennel and potty trained. He just wanted to be hugged and played with. He was Jaxon, I just lost him in January at almost 15. The love and companionship was well worth some of the training and issues that came with each. I have just rescued my fourth, a Husky Malamute mix who was 8 weeks when I got her. She is by far the hardest to train, but I know with work, she will be awesome. Huskies are not for everyone, but they are the only ones for me. 🐺❤️
@Jaxthewonderhusky I agree that huskies aren't for everyone they are extremely unique , mine is extremely intelligent and very willing to work as a partnership, his behaviour is impeccable (except recall when deer are about ) I'm careful where he goes off lead because he's got an extremely high prey drive, beautiful special dogs I love all dogs but huskies are just incredible if you have the right attitude
@juliecrowe5252 the only thing I've never done with any of mine is let them off lead. I've always lived in communities with leash laws and just too afraid of traffic and other distractions.
@Jaxthewonderhusky I'm very careful where I let mine off lead , I use a long line in forests and woodland, he's great in fields and parks , always better to be safe
Love my Pitt mixes. Not the brightest dogs but very eager to please and loyal cuddle bugs. Plus the perfect mix of lazy but athletic when you want to get out and go.
Hey Will, a random Aussie here. I've been training dogs for many years. My client base is small & only through word of mouth, from previous clients. I only take on average 10 to 12 clients a year. Due to personal/physical/mental issues. A couple of my least favourite dog breeds to work with are: 1: Old English Sheep Dogs, I've only trained a hand full of them, but they seem to be problematic & stubborn, (stubbornness clash). 2: Dachshund, I agree with your analysis.100% 3: The final one is a personal preference thing. I'm very hesitant to take on training Pugs'. I'd tend to send them to other trainers. I suppose I've not had too many good experiences with training Pugs'. I just don't for a connection with Pugs'. Cheers Mate, Keep up the great work. I've seen a few of your videos & I like what I see.
I dont like working with any doodle dogs. I have worked with so many and met only one that had any sense. They all seem so dim witted and scatter brained and lots of behavior issues.
AFAIC anyone breeding Pugs should go to jail for animal abuse. Imagining intentionally breeding dogs that will get sleep apnoea & asthma by the age of 5
When I saw this on my feed, I knew Dachshunds would be on this list. After 30 years, I’d never imagine ever having any other kind of dog, but I know exactly what you mean about them requiring special attention and as stubborn a demeanor as their own. We’ve rescued a few who started out with families that thought a cute little weenie dog would be so much fun…
Dachshunds together with Jack russel terrier’s simply miss the will to please because they are bred to work on their own. When you get one you get buddy but never a subservient follower. Either you are okay with that or you got the wrong dog. I really enjoy my Jack Russel Foxterrier mix but this dog is certainly not for everyone. Sky high energy levels together with a massive hunting drive make it totally wrong for a coach potato.
@@svenweihusen57my Australian Terriers are the same. I've always had terriers and these two ate on another level. I'm fortunate enough to live by a beach in Australia and my two run with border collies and kelpies 😂
@ my dog runs along my bicycle for 2 miles, takes a 40-60walk and runs back 2 miles on a daily base. I have her for 7 year and never clipped her nails because there simply isn’t anything to clip.
@@svenweihusen57Buddy is the EXACT way to u destined the human-dachshund relationship. We have two and we are their buddies. Sometimes they listen and do what we ask, sometimes they don’t. But I love them so much.
@@svenweihusen57 we had visitors over who were worried about getting a dog because they’d had friends with big Retrievers and such and that was a little too much for them. When they met my girl Molly, who could take or leave people as she pleased, they left thinking about looking into a more self-reliant breed~ ^_^
Very true about Dachshunds, they are NOT lap/accessory dogs! We have two long hairs and I hike with them regularly, up to 8 mile circuits in forests. They are very fit, strong dogs with loads of stamina and they really benefit from proper exercise. It also keeps their weight down which is good for their spines.
I just responded the same way! We have been very active with our doxies, the last 2 smooths we have had their backs stayed healthy with our hikes all their lives. I still have one who is 17 1/2 (yes I am celebrating half years with her now) she still is spunky and happy.
We’ve had two, our first was going on 10 mile hikes with us until she went blind. Our second is rescued at 10 years old, and after weathering a near fatal liver condition just after we got him, he injured his back and had to be in a crate for 8 weeks. I walked him around daily in a wagon. Now he is hiking up hills and as strong as ever and living his best life. Dachshunds are 100lb heart in a 15lb dog.
Former vet tech here: the other thing to bear in mind with Dachshunds is that their shape makes them VERY prone to back/neck injuries. So, please if you chose to get one know that you need to prevent them jumping on and off things at all costs meaning your house will be full of ramps/steps and you need to be comfortable regularly lifting that 20-30lb dog. You also will want to make sure you have a solid savings account and/or high quality vet insurance so if the dog does still manage to injure itself you’re not stuck with a $5k vet bill for an MRI, surgery, and rehab that you cannot easily pay. That said, they can be very loyal affectionate dogs and they don’t tend to be particularly high energy. So a short daily stroll (20-30 minutes) is probably going to be enough physical exercise for them. But they do have very active minds so they need plenty of play, trick training, puzzle toys, etc as an outlet. They also tend to be stubborn and wary so if you do not get on obedience work and socialization from day 1 and stay on it, you will end up with a terror of a dog. Chilling at daycare, going to the dog park, or a local doggie swimming place (use a life jacket they don’t tend to be strong swimmers) once or twice a week can do wonders for both mental stimulation and reinforcing social skills.
I’ve owned a kennel and daycare for almost 12 years and have personally cared for and handled over 6000 dogs. From that POV, I can totally appreciate what you are saying, especially about people getting the wrong dog based on looks. In our area, it’s the Border Collies and Aussies that are constantly put in the wrong situation - apartments, small yards, in town on streets with elementary schools, etc. From the boarding/daycare side, I sincerely wish I had set breed restrictions when I got started. I would ban hounds of any and all sizes as well as Huskies and there is a single reason. NOISE. It’s one thing to have multiple dogs barking, but add baying at ship harbor decibels and howling/yipping/singing/talking incessantly to the mix and it really makes me question my career decisions. 😂😂😂 My heart also drops when one of them gets booked. Totally get you! 👍🏼
We have a walker coonhound we board periodically and the young guy who is always there is so excited to see him every time, and at every pick up tells me he is going to miss him. Sure, he’s a vocal dog - but also so affectionate that everyone loves him.
Living in Australia, I feel very sorry for the Huskies I see around here. Surely it's cruel to keep a dog like that in a country which never snows? Even if these dogs were running for miles every day as they've been bred to do, its just too hot most of the year. They must be so physically unhappy
@@kidstuff44555 I've had mine from the Northern United States where I couldn't stand all that snow, to Florida and several states in between. They did fine everywhere we lived. I was careful about the time of day we would have heavy outdoor play in Florida, but their vet said they were insulated with the double coat and would do just fine in the south. I live in Georgia now and Jaxon was a Florida rescue. He would fight me to not come inside, he loved to be outside in the grass. There is a video on his page of him refusing to come in. Like anything, you just have to be mindful of the weather and keep them hydrated and they can be happy in warmer climates.
@@Jaxthewonderhusky Agreed, although I live in MN so my huskies get plenty of snow. However, in the summer time all of them would lay in the sun like a cat and I would have to force them to come in when it was very hot and humid.
Hi I’m from FNQ, Aus. Most huskies up here stink. They have a big following & there’s lots of people who love them but it’s unfortunate that their loving owners don’t have the ability to balance their bills & the maintenance Husky’s require so I kind of immediately assume their coat is all gross & I’m not a fan. They demand attention so I kinda feel they can be rude & owners think it’s cute but it’s not. A lot of people are moving up here from the colder regions (which yea, makes no sense) so there’s a housing crisis & I cannot believe the amount of how do I get my dog to stop howling in shared accomodation posts. It’s tragic that people are this stupid & enjoy shaving years off their dogs life for a tropical instagram pic with their dog.
I was a dog trainer for 5 years, and I could not agree more with this list! My old co-worder used to say of the husky, "Just get a picture of one, you'll be happier!"
They can be a good dog for an extremely active person. I had a neighbor who ran 8 miles a day. A husky is a great companion who also loves running. You just have to have ALOT of time and energy to exercise them. Definatly not a fit for most Americans but good for some
@@jessicamessica2271 Agreed. If you are a runner then they could be a great fit, but for most people they just aren't. I had one customer who know so little about huskies and dogs in general that he started freaking out when his husky was shedding, asking "Is he okay? All this fur is coming off of him!"
Totally agree with you. Dachshund owner here (standard wirehairs). Dachshunds can be pushy obnoxious little dogs. They are very smart & creative thinkers. They need exercise & mental stimulation. Stop carrying them around. Take them hunting, get involved in simulated hunt tests like earthdog or barnhunt. I've done competitive obedience with my dachshunds and we compete in agility.
My first pup came to me when I was in the 4th grade. A Shepherd/Collie mix. Easy to train, great dog. Years later I took on a Siberian and I took it camping and set her down and she took off like the Devil was after her...I'm 63 now and have rescued and purchased some excellent dogs but now I'm beat up, low energy and have a working class German Shepherd who deserves a much younger owner. He's superb in every way but I wish I would've found him 15 years earlier..Instincts in dogs are so deeply engrained that all one has to do is look back to see the history and development of the breed. Here in the US people breed pit bulls just to sell pups with no regard to temperament etc and our shelters are flooded with rejected young pits that were given up. I'm surprised there are no laws..
This where in many cases, mixed breeds are often better. We had a golden retriever, husky, St. Bernard mix. He was mostly Golden looking but he had the stamina of the other two. It also balanced health wise as he didn't have any joint or other health concerns until 19.
And a lot of people "rescue" dogs when they have no experience handling or caring for a large, hyperactive, untrained dog. Always women, always have the dog in a stupid harness (and they have NO CONTROL over the dog).
As a husky owner, I always say "I didn't get a husky because I wanted a dog, I got a husky because I wanted a husky!" You're spot on, they are an entire species unto themselves. Unless you are prepared to start doing cani-cross, bike-joring, or sledding...don't get a husky!
Spot on. I got my Siberian and started cani I- cross, hiking, and bought a Canadian kick sled that we both learned how to run. We had 14 wonderful years together…I miss him so much.
I grew up with Samoyeds, and have always wondered if the Husky was similar. I recall the Samies being stubborn and high energy; yet quite a bit of down time too.
@TogotheCombo huskies are just the most amazing creatures. Mine is a little angel that he loads of exercise stimulation he's a joy to go out with , loves to be the centre of attention, chatty friendly , a little demanding, charming sweet ,gentle, mischievous, he's just delightful
Very surprised to not see akita in this list, I know a training who openly told me he doesn't train them and out right refuses to. Apparently if you don't correct them hard enough they ignore you and if you correct them too hard they come for you. I have one and she's a sweetheart, total opposite of what he said, but I've met some right grumpy ones.
I have an Akita of 10 years age and we have such a strong bond. But yes, they kind of do what they want 😆 its just that most of the time he'll decide in favour of what I want to do. You need to be every bit as stubborn as they are. Its a good match for me!
@@medwayhospitalprotest Mine is a sweetheart, no aggression toward anything at all. If someone is sus to her she'll have a little bark maybe but its rare. Her parents are AKC and her grandad is a crufts winner so she is from good lines she is just a little watered down maybe. We did talk about getting another akita but she's spoiled us so much with her sweetness it won't be the same.
got an akita cross staffy. She loves a cuddle and is really calm. She will do what I want when I have food in my hand but is generally pretty independent. But like the person above said, she is sociable so will mostly decide to do what I want.
Yeah, any Akita I've had as a client they always have the same "game face". I took my daughter to train a therapy dog and there was an Akita in the classes and I could not believe the temperment on this dog, he was like a goofy Lab. The owner then got another Akita and she could not handle the typical Akita.
We had a Siberian Husky/Bernese Mountain Dog cross but she looked 100% Husky. She was free and obviously an oops breeding. She was too smart for her own good, an escape artist-fence climber, stray cat chaser! She never went after our cats in the house but outside was fair game to her. She wasn't formally trained until she was about six because we didn't know there was a kennel club giving classes until we got our Cocker Spaniel girl. I got her Canine Good Citizen certification and she also competed in AKC Rally and got her Rally Novice title. She lived to be 16 years old and definitely I was drawn to her beautiful looks, her face markings were so perfect and symmetrical and she had beautiful brown eyes. She was great with people and children and I could let a complete stranger pet her with no problems or fear of aggression. She was my heart dog and I miss her even now after 9 years without her.
A well bred English Lab are sound and I've always loved working with them. Thank you for your service. My cousin and his dad were hardcore Marines and even had a dog named Jarhead
Shar Pei and Chows are derived from the same lines. Both very challenging. Asian breeds including Akita emerged as guard dogs thousands of years ago. Fiercely protective and aloof by temperment, they are typically one person dogs.
Ofcourse I respect other people's opinion, but I had 3 dachshunds and they all were by far the best dogs I ever owned. I trained them like athletes and they were jacked as bodybuilders. They absolutely love physical activity. They're extremely faithful, warm, smart. It's a breed that cherish their owners.
I have only owned dachshunds, from my experience you have to know how to train them well. They’re most loving wonderful dogs. They are very protective & yes they can be very noisy when someone comes to the door or even walks on the property. They have very excellent hearing. This is part of their protective behavior. They truly act like they are a big dog. They are by nature very good hunters ❤❤
I completely agree regarding dachshunds. We got one because my husband grew up with one, and I wanted a hiking companion. Except, he doesn't like to walk! Not the direction I want to walk, anyway. We have tried so much, dog trainer and behavioral courses. He seems to get more reward from getting his way, than from treats! 😂
Had quite a few Dachshunds when young and we even put one through the obedience trials with success. Our Dachys were lovable fun little dogs, super friendly and great house dogs as they don't shed or have that doggy smell as most others do. Im going back over 50 years and not sure what the breed is like now but back then they were great!
After years of research, we got a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from a reputable breeder. Best. Decision. Ever. She’s perfect for us and we easily meet her needs. We won the lottery with our Skipper.
We had 2 little doxies. They were clowns and being females, were more attuned to please, but they were stubborn. It took 6 months to house break Tina, who finally got the idea in the middle of winter. She learned to sit up from Flika who got a treat when she did, and let us know she wanted to go out by sitting up in front of the door. If she started swaying, we knew she was serious. Seeing this little red dog with her chin on her chest in front of the door is one of my favorite memories. And yes, they had opinions. .
It is refreshing to hear the stark truth said about the breeds without actually deterring owning the breed Every breed has its difficulties and nothing makes me angrier the someone getting a breed only based on looks just to be aggravated or upset with their behavior because they didn't research the breed to see if they were a good fit. That's how purebreds end up in shelter's and huskies end up there a lot. Bottom line is that you are not willing to dedicate yourself to your pet, no matter the issue, then just don't get one. Puppies of any breed are lots of work but some are more work as adults
I love my Husky German Shepherd, he is awesome! I love him dearly, he’s loyal, very smart, an escape artist!! He is beautiful, very sweet puppy. I love him a lot. I can’t imagine my life without my best buddy. ❤❤❤❤
Exceptional advice from a learned professional, appreciate the perspective. I have a female golden and a male American Akita. Two dogs that couldn't be more different in temperament but they get along swimmingly because there's zero competition between them. The golden seeks attention far more than the Akita, he's happier to sit back and watch or play along without having to be first in line. The golden is more food centric and the Akita doesn't compete with her for food, even though he's twice her size and could easily overpower her to get the food. Her being the older dog helps, too, I think. He grew up with her and never saw her as 'beneath him' in the pecking order. Now, if things ever went sideways, he'd knock her and a wall down to get in between his family and anything he felt was a threat to us. So, they work wonderfully together in our family dynamic.
You people love your, “Rotties,” no other breed has tried to bite me randomly more. They only get on with their immediate family circle. And they get treated like big ugly children, then the rest of the population outside of your home, has to deal with the liability.
My favorite dog of all time was a German Shorthair Pointer. My brother got ACE for hunting and he did that naturally. No one had to really train him. He was excellent. Ace was an outside dog until one cold winter when I brought him inside the house. Ace ripped my my brother's couch apart , so I kept Ace in a dog crate for 2 days before I gave him run of the house. He was 10 years old at this point and my brother said I would never train him to be in the house. Not so, he never once had an accident in the house, he would look at me a certain way when he needed to go out. He never ruined anything in the house and was so polite, would more or less ask before he would jump up by me. We communicated through subtle looks and sounds. He was so gentle. So intelligent. I never had a dog like that who knew what I was thinking. He lived to be 14. I really miss him to this day.
I’ve had 4 dachshunds over the years and they were all great, but they definitely obey only when they feel like it. They’re absolutely fearless, and great lap dogs (when they’re done saving the world from all varmints real and imagined)
We got a Dachshund as our first puppy this past summer. We did get it because of how it looked, 100%. I did my research before and have grown up watching Cesar Milan so I thought that even though they're not recommended for first time dog owners, we will be fine. To everyone out there: He's absolutely 100% right! Dachshunds are HARD to own, and they require CONSTANT training. I really was not expecting to put that much work and effort into her, and I already was expecting to do a lot. She's 6 months old now, and has been constantly getting better and better. She rarely barks at anything that surprises her, she walks on leash when told to, she doesn't chew on anything and everything, she sleeps in her crate, we even started leaving her in the car while running errands, and even at home for 2 hours here and there. This wasn't overnight though, it really was exhausting. The first couple of months, I was constantly frustrated with how stubborn she was. She is extremely food motivated, and extremely smart. She will learn everything you want her to do, and would do it only when food is involved, otherwise you get nothing. She would hear you, know what you want from you, and just not care. That has changed now, but it's the result of months of daily training, multiple times a day! The first 2 months, it was basically a full time job to watch her and make sure she doesn't hurt herself or destroy anything. She also has SO MUCH energy! She needs to get 2 proper runs every day, or a 2-3 hours hike! Getting an e-collar really helped with her constant state of being distracted. We're still working on getting her excitement levels down when people give her attention, as she's a beautiful dapple pup with a very unique color combination that attracts a lot of that! I'm writing all this so people know and understand: Dachshunds are HARD to own, be prepared to really put in the work!
Had 3 dachshunds, got 1st one after my son came home from Kindergarten & a girl had brought one to Show & Tell & he wanted one. Coco was a red standard & she even moved to Singapore with us & was a sweetheart. My next 2 were minis, one has passed, the other is 14 & a blind, insulin dependent diabetic who can still find her way to the potty papers. They were all girls. She’s right by me now on the sofa & my Giant male German Shepherd rescue is on the other side. 2 German dog breeds, vastly different sizes, but the same big, sweet, goofy personalities.
We had a big black dachs almost forty years ago, I miss her still ❤. Once an unknown person entered the house and went to our old weak grandma. The dachs intervened forcefully, she jumped from two steps directly at his belly. And she had BIG teeth! The intruder, an uncle from the other side of the family, was not bitten but has a shock for sure 😂 Grandma was so weak she could barely stand, therefore the dachs felt protective. She has never bitten earnestly even provoked. I am afraid the dachs today have longer bodies and shorter legs.
My daughter and her partner fostered, then kept a rescued stud Shar Pei from a puppy mill here in Western Australia. The dog’s breeder did care for the dog, so he wasn’t physically or verbally abused, but didn’t give him the love and attention he needed, and he was kept in a large run for the first 3 years of his life. They were cautious about his character and background so the rescuers brought him over for a “play date”, to see if he got along with their sterilised female Staffy X. She, of course, made it very clear that mating was off the books. I was visiting at the time and couldn’t believe how quickly he backed off and immediately respected every move she made. He never slept on her bed, he would let her go through the doggy door first etc. He is the most loving and affectionate dog, but my daughter patiently spent almost a year slowly helping him to relax and love being cuddled, which he absolutely does love now. He does need to be allowed time to get used to people he doesn’t know, and we respect that as do those who visit. But training him is extremely difficult, and if you want him to come, he will, but you might as well put the kettle on while you wait because he’s as independent as a cat. But we all adore him🥰. You definitely need a lot of patience.
I shared my life with huskies for 30+ years. I always referred to them as little kids that never grow up. LOL Loved (and still love) the breed, but as I got older, I just couldn't handle them (and their massive fur sheds) anymore. After the last one passed away, I started rescuing senior Chihuahuas, and I adore these little dogs! But, I don't regret any of the years I spent with my huskies. Never a dull moment with them!
Dachshunds are so complex in my experience. They are bloodthirsty hunters, first-rate bed cuddlers and stubborn as hell. Now I have a border collie who just happened into my life. She loves me with her whole heart but she's so sensitive, she needs a very delicate hand & a lot of extra patience at training. I enjoyed your video very much and I'm going to check out your training information.
You cannot work a Dachshund they train you. Hee hee hee. I laugh when owners ask me why do they listen to you & not me? I am consistent and the leader. The dogs get it, it is the owners that don't follow through. Messes with a dog's head. Best word is no & follow through. But best action is belly rubs & kisses. TY & bless you for helping people know that dogs are not an object or an accessory. ✌️💙🙏
I have a Dachshund and Alaskan Malamute. My Malamute I have been able to train to do practically anything. It wasn't easy, but we got there. She's amazing off leash, has great focus, and actually cares about what I have to say. I have tried to teach the same things to my Dachshund and he basically just calls me a bitch everytime lol. I know how to work with my Malamute, but training my Dachshund is a whole different story.
I worked in rescue centre. I agree with husky and sharpie. Huskies are so independent and can be harder to read than some other breeds. They can be so ignorant and aloof is about right. Sharpie have usually got issues. One attacked me in her kennel and lucky she had her buster collar on because that save me from being bitten. She saw red and no matter what I did I couldnt stop her attacking. I was forced to hold on to her collar in one hand and with the protection of the buster collar, use the other hand to block her bites. Lucky reception staff could hear her from upstairs making very aggressive sounds that got them running down and supervisor got a slip lead around her and pulled her away. They see red and that's it, I tried to use sweet voice saying walking, I tried firm voice. She was obviously frightened for some reason because she peed herself but then, so did I lol.
It crushes me to see adult Shar-Pei in shelters, they tend to bond so strongly to one person. When that person is gone(for what ever reason) the outcome is usually not good.
We have a dachshund and a Samoyed and they are best friends. My husband is obsessed with the dachshund looks, but he researched for years before getting one. The toilet training has been a challenge and has required years of patience.
My experience with dachshunds were all as emergency rescues, as one middle aged adult and two elderly dogs. In that state, older and one grieving the loss of their human, they were good matches for me. They all lived past 15 years and one past 20. Their long lives, I believe is their best feature.
We had a dachshund living with us on the ranch. He ended up being a terrific mountain lion tracker in his later years! He taught our other dog what that scent was. To clarify…if we knew a lion had been around he would track it hours later. We didn’t let him out when the lion was present.
We got a German Shepard/Lab mix rescue. Best. Dog. Ever. Wicked smart, very treat motivated, wants to please, loves to play, and goes like nobody’s business. Why this one? She and my daughter just clicked immediately. Only two things that I’m not super happy about, she is a bit timid and 6 years later she is still scared to be in our garage. Other things that scared her I’ve been able to work with her and have her learn that when I say its OK, its OK.. except the garage. And sometimes she just gets lost in her nose. I think she doesn’t even hear me sometimes cause when I move close to correct she actually jumps like ‘Where did you come from?!”. Thank you for being so clear on the need to train your dog to get the best out them and you. I’m a firm believer that dog training is also owner training.
A Dachshund is a fearless hunter, bred for chasing out animals out of their holes, especially badgers. Dachs is german for badger! So imagine this little fellow has the balls to enter a tunnel system full of (very fierce and capable and dangerous) badgers and you know why they are not easy to keep as a couch potatoe. Not kept well they become quite agressive and bity (if that‘s a word) and are hardly intimidated by corrective actions, because I guess a bunch of badgers in a dark tunnel poses much more of a threat to a Dachshund than an average human being 😂
Never owned a dachshund but have always liked them. But now my admiration and respect for them has grown. The right environment is so important! We loved our Bichon Maltese mix. He was playful and happy and a uulittle stubborn but usually just one toy got him out of any slump into his happy mode. I have fur allergies so he was perfect for us in every way. We had him almost 14 years and still miss him. Future pet owners really need to do their homework on each breed.
I adore the very characteristics of the Siberian Husky that you mention as to why they're so miserable to train. That's not a criticism of your analysis, they are crazy independent, vocal, athletic, etc., and I love and appreciate all those qualities. Best of all, they have a mischievous, sparkling, and often goofy personality.
@@DP-jaja Thats not necessarily a fair assessment, a lot of Huskies and the entire spitz/primitive breed group are generally 'harder' to train because they dont have the same level of will to please and they think and value more independently. This does not mean they are untrainable, or stupid in any way, but it does pose a different set of difficulties from your typical average working or companion breed. As a trainer if you don't acknowledge this you are a liar, or just plain ignorant. And that ONLY focusing on the dogs or breeds, then you suddenly have to involve a human into the mix and suddenly everything is a hundred times harder. Certain types of people tend to get attracted to certain types of looking dogs, usually dogs they have no business having. I could almost guess that in some cases the owner of huskier are worse to deal with than the actual dogs.
@@Akiraphoto oh I am definitely judging this guy; calling him “lazy” was being charitable….I’ve had huskies in the past and I agree with everything you wrote….it is a clear and thoughtful.
Get dachshunds and jack russels for the farm, not the house. Funny, my Jackies and Dackles are outside catching snakes and rodents, but the collosal boerboel is inside. They make a fabulous farm team. The small pests are kept in check and madam bloof bloof, the boerboel, comes out to take care of baboons and the predatory cats.
I am on my second Jack. I don’t live on a farm but I do have a back yard with a dog door and fence. I feed the squirrels for my Jack to watch and chase. I am a highly active person and she goes everywhere I go except when I go to work. I love to walk and jacks have energy and stamina. We will walk sometimes 5+ miles in a day. As long as you keep them engaged in what you are doing they will be ready to sleep by the end of the day.
@spacechicken527 yep, Namibia. Right in the heart of the oldest desert in the world. No research monkeys here to spread the zombie virus. Just a few baboons, hell bent on killing my sheep and a lone hyena that's been sneaking around.
I had a jack Russell female she would kill groundhogs circling around to get them from behind. I trained her to hunt squirrels kept her in my hunting coat
I love this video. You do a great job of explaining WHY the breeds don't work for the average dog owner. I'm a collie owner. Yes, original plain ol' collies. Easy to train, easy to care for, not a ton of medical issues, not high energy so a play session or one walk a day is fine. I don't understand why they aren't popular anymore.
My aunt and uncle had a collie when I was a kid. He was a perfect dog. Very easy going, well behaved. They owned a confectionary and he would hang out, did not jump on people, just liked to lay around and be around his people.
I totally agree! I always wanted a collie as a child. At one point as an adult I had a dog sitting business and sat regularly for some collies, which only confirmed that they were my ideal breed. We finally got one half a year ago after my husband and I stopped living internationally, and she is amazing. Intelligent, willing - ie. so easy to train, laid back, super friendly with strangers, affectionate.. I could go on and on. She attracts a lot of attention when I walk her because she's so beautiful and friendly. I often have cars stop and people tell me how pretty she is! I also don't understand why they're not popular anymore. My Shalom is the local ambassador for the breed!
@@GloryinUs I grew up with a collie. As a Gen X child, thrown to the outdoors as a toodler, my mom had no concerns about me wandering off anywhere because the collie would "herd" me back towards the house. Of course, she barked when strangers arrived & killed snakes that crawled up. She was a constant companion for me as an outdoor kiddo. Her only bad vice was rolling in fresh horse poop! I have a rescue mountain cur now that prefers outdoors ONLY when it's nice outside. Thankfully, he doesn't roll in horse poop! BTW, he's the only dog I've had in my life that hasn't loved the horse poop roll thing!
Collie has always been my dream breed. However the inbreeding is wild right now within that breed and also I’ve met a lot of collies last couple of years with mental issues, stress, anxiety etc. I feel collies aren’t the same as they were when I was a kid. Maybe that’s why the are not that popular anymore.
I thought it was frequency illusion noticing so many dachshunds lately, but you've just confirmed it. I think most new owners think, small, cute, must be suitable for city living..... That's a disaster waiting to happen. My uncle who was a dog trainer had 2 wire-haired dachshunds, Brutus and Ceasar, that he used for bite work demos. Their drive was amazing, they would not let go of the bite suit's leg ;) They of course also enjoyed the agility tunnels. And Brutus also loved showing what 'the girls in Paris do', flipping over on his back and running in the air, as if he was dancing the Can-Can. ;) But these two lived a very different life from those who have to navigate city life and have not much outlet for their dachshund traits.
DOBERMANS...nothing else even comes close, for me. Beautiful, elegant, athletic, intelligent, intense guard dogs, playful, cuddly, super easy to train, Ive tried other breeds, nothing else works for me. My neighbors loved my dogs, my groomer loved my dogs, my dog sitter loved my dogs....all because they were obedient, enthusiastic, cuddly and super easy to work with. BUT they are INTENSE dogs, and do everything INTENSELY and you must commit to exercising them/running them, the best thing is playing ball/frisbee catch with them UNTIL they are exhausted, which takes 30-45 minutes EVERY DAY, usually twice a day.
Beckman's Dog Training has a wonderful, gorgeous, perfect Dobie named Prince who even helps train other dogs! You should check them out if you love Dobermans
Our neighbors husky frequently digs under the fence and comes over and hangs out with us if they are not home. He's such a nice dog and a handsome dog I really don't mind.
So grateful you speak about the Dachshunds. I own one and Iam concerned about the growing number of people that get them because they are "so sweet". And turn them into puppets by putting them into clothes and do instagram with them. They are hunters with no fear. Ready to go for badgers, wild boars and more and need to be treated with respect. They can be trained, but many conventional training methods do not work for them and be ready that they can always decide: not today 🙂 People forget that they are bred for going under the earth and need to make their own decisions there. No one can help them facing a badger under the earth. So if you can't deal with a dog with an own mind: don't get a Dachshund.
We had an unplanned rescue of a neighbor's dog that they abandoned. Didn't realize it was a SharPei mix. Oh my lord, never met such a stubborn dog in all our years. He was smart but pretty much immovable. Loyal to us but mostly unfriendly to everyone and every other dog. Definitely would not recommend to owners who aren't experienced strong leaders. You don't really "train", you negotiate. 😂 Very independent minded breeds. We found him an excellent forever home with a family without kids who had one before.
I've had dachshunds since I was 7 years old. People say they're stubborn and hard to train, but I've never known any different...they are just normal to me. I also fostered dozens of them over a 12 year period and never had any major problems with any of them. I'm a moderately active person and they are a moderately active dog. That's what I like about them...if I want to go on an adventure every day then they are happy to do so with me. If I want to stay at home in bed all day, they are happy to do that too. Of course they wouldn't put up with too much laying around because, like any breed, they need exercise and mental stimulation, but I think they're a pretty well balanced breed of dog. I don't like the yappiness either, but that is pretty easy to train out. My dogs only ever bark if someone comes to the door.
How did you “train out” the barking? My sister has one but she was a quarantine pup and my sister wasn’t the most committed trainer…I want one but want to be a good owner I’m committed to training but concerned on restrictions.
@@miabailey2236 I just got between the dog and what they were barking at and made them wait to move forward until they became relaxed. They don't get what they want until I get what I want (silence). You can do that using a leash or just by using your body (body blocking). I also heard a suggestion from another dog trainer awhile ago - to teach a dog to stop barking you teach them first to 'speak' on command then you teach them 'no speak'. I've never tried it that way before, but that's another possible way to do it.
@@miabailey2236 I learned with fostering dogs that any behavior you don't like...stop it the moment it starts and that way it won't become a habit. Even if it's inconvenient or takes extra time in the morning, a few weeks of consistent training leads to a lifetime with an amazing dog that you (and everyone else) can enjoy 😊
I have had 3 daschunds and didn't see any problem in training them. They learned fast and were/are very well behaved. The snap thing is common in most of the small breeds. And it would depend on each dog.
I have had 3 dachshunds so far and they all have been amazing. They were all rescues. Exercise is a must, but thoughtful nature focused hike type exercise met their needs (I am a really active person, and they have easily done a 10k hike in their day). And enrichment that requires search or dissect/destroy. The long haired one was the most docile and neutral. And I have had just girls, none of them were reactive. I have a 17 1/2 year old still going strong and I will admit, I will be absolutely crushed when the time comes.
Spot on with the dachshunds. But they can be the best dogs if you know how to counteract the negatives from puppyhood and enhance the positives! All of my family have them, a total of 16 between 6 households. We love their spirit and sassiness and take their training and socializing seriously. I took my dachshund to my public high school every day until I retired from teaching (2 years.) She is so well-behaved, socialized, and not yappy at all. As long as we are present and we tell her to say hi, everyone is a new friend. When meeting new people, she looks at us first to see if its okay to go greet them. From a puppy, I didn't let her whine. She will give a little woof if just looking at us and tossing her head at what she wants doesn't work... but no whining. She rarely hears the word no because she's so good... when we have to get on to her it's a shock to us and her, lol.
The Dachshund ( badger dog) is in Germany also known as Dackel or Teckel. It was breeded to hunt annimals, living in caves under the earth, therefore the short legs This breed is known for stubbornes (?), in german Sturheit, are not easy to train. Perhaps this is the reason, why in swabian part of Germany Dackel and Halb ( half) Dackel is an insult!
I wanted a husky some years ago because I wanted a working dog. Instead I brought home a Samoyed. She was the most loving, attentive, calm dog I ever had. She was as good indoors as outdoors. I used her for skiing although lacked tractive effort to do much more than pull on level terrain. I miss Shondie dearly.
My friend who was a foster parent also had a female Samoyed who treated the children like her puppies. If one of the kids ran off she would track down the child
I had a little daschound overseas was a great dog I have a big chocolate lab that I trained to hunt he was easy to train, will go in the water to retrieve anything no matter how cold
Had a stubborn husky but the collie/golden retriever mix practically trained himself. One of the smartest dogs I've known and a big goofball. The collie came out when playing as he tried to herd me. 😂Took very few tries to train him to do something.
Before the internet was available, most people chose a dog based upon their image, and truly had no idea of the skills, time, and patience required by the humans that would purchase or adopt them as companions or family members. This same problem exists with parrots, but that is another story. In my twenties through my early fifties I was fortunate to have Doberman's, German Shepherd's, and even a Rottweiler. Back then, I was car camping all over remote sections of CO and UT, and these breeds were my favorite. From my mid fifties until now at 73, my breed of choice has been the Standard Poodle. Similar to a Macaw, they are very intelligent and playful. But unlike a Macaw that leave wood chips, feathers, and food all over the floor, the Standard Poodle does not shed their hair all over our home like the breeds mentioned previously. Both the Macaws and the dogs I have been fortunate to share my life with all seem to respond best with positive reinforcement-based training. Thankfully I was able to meet a few trainers in my youth that only used these methods to build trust with their dogs and their parrots. Negative reinforcement training also has a place with both parrots and dogs, but this does not involve any physical contact.Thank you for sharing this video, I completely agree with your experience, and hope more people will spend more time researching the specific needs of each dog breed (or parrot species) before buying or adopting one.
I can see your point with these dogs. I have always rescued poodles. I love how bright they are. They can be a royal pain but patience and training make them great companions. Since have never had a puppy I have had to work with the baggage they came with but the love and loyalty of a rescue can't be beat.
I can respect and appreciate this video. One of my favorite breeds to work with was the Chihuahua. I am a GSD fan through and through and I find the Chihuahua to have a similar drive to work and please.
I’m not a smalll dog person, but I would like to own a Chihuahua to train and show people that they are smart enough to learn and that they will be better for it. They are more than yappy ankle biters. 😊
people abuse chihuahuas so much for attention, "Look my dog's so aggressive." Maybe if you'd treat it like a dog and not a stuffed animal, it'd be better.
Chihuahuas are extremely smart and trainable! Mine took first places in AKC/UKC obedience trials, got championships on both, so much fun! People tend to not treat them like a dog and that shows in their behavior issues in 90% of them. My favorites are Chihuahua’s and heeler breeds, both are super smart, but the heeler’s are a challenge! 😂 If you know you know❤
I legit hate huskies. I have lost 4 chickens and a rabbit in the past several years, on MY fully fenced property, to random loose huskies and huskie mixes. Horrible dogs for urban environments, especially when 90% of the people who own them are idiots.
I knew the dachshund would be on the list. I actually love the breed, but I found I didn't train the dog. The dog trained me. She would even come to me to let me know i t was time for ALL of us to go to bed. My mother upon seeing that we had acquired a dachshund said, "I thought you were through raising children!"
I have dachshunds and agree with that. I ended up with my 1st one when a neighbor gave one to my son. I wasn't a fan at the time, I had big dogs. I fell in love with their humor though, but they are still a pain in the a$$. I had one hide a pair of my glasses in the garden. 🙄🙄I can't give them up though.
I really enjoyed this video. I own a 15 year old female mini doxie. I got her because I had one as a child who was a wonderful dog. I went from 15 years of Scottish Terriers to a doxie. Holy cow. I will tell anyone this has been the hardest dog I'll ever love. She IS well trained but there are many days I think I'm still at it even after all these years. Folks, please listen to Mr Atherton--if you don't have serious dog experience and even more serious wish to own a tricky dog, do not get a doxie.
I own 6 Siberian huskies who all came from a racing line breeder. I actively mush with them, and it makes all the difference. Training them requires building a strong relationship with them and their pack mates. Sibes are my breed of choice, and I totally agree with this video. Working dogs should do the work they were intended to do.
Yes ! It's a bad thing to get a working dog and let them go mental because they can't do what they were bred to do .
Not fair and demonstrates ignorence of the human .
I have one too, I love him, keeps me in shape. Cleans the mice out too.
Most people shouldn't be allowed to own a working/fighting/bait dog breed. Sorry, not sorry.
The fact that a 90lb grandma can just go to a shelter and leave with a Pitbull, a 110 Cane Corso or a 135lb Rottweiler is deranged.
They should be required to undergo a months long course and pass a series of tests if they want a dog that's capable (and more likely than most) of killing a human being.
@@SaltNBattery Actually Grandma can exercise these dogs very well with a little thought. I'm disabled and have an Akita. My mode of transport is mobility scooter, which is absolutely perfect for walking dogs. My 10 year old dog is very healthy and most people are very surprised when they hear his age. He's incredibly fit!
Obviously that's not going to work for very many people. In any event, work is supposed to be profitable in some way, right? Otherwise, it's just recreation. Outside the wilderness (and you know quite well Siberians are not used much at the Iditarod, which is currently threatened by climate change and animal rights activism)--there are people making a pretty good side-hustle from TH-cam videos starring their Huskies. And I have to say, those dogs seem healthy, happy, highly stimulated. They have adapted to civilization, and its many comforts. But they require endless attention, and keeping one cooped up alone all day would not work. Let's be realistic, please. Most serious mushers don't use Siberian Huskies at all anymore, and the breed would go extinct if people didn't keep them as pure pets, desired not only for their beauty but their ebullient yet moody personalities. Not so much polar as bi-polar. You see what I did there.
I’m a 4 dachshund owner and I totally agree with you about them, I’ve talked so many people out of getting one after asking a few basic questions about what they want and expect in a dog. For me they are work but very rewarding and I think that’s because I’m tolerant of behavioral setbacks and accidents and because I know they’re stubborn little buggers.
My oldest son and his GF adopted a young Husky/German Shepherd mix from a shelter last year. I warned him that, not only is that gonna be a high-energy dog, but it will be smarter than you + GF and more argumentative than me! He listened, has worked with this dog, and now has a deep, compassionate understanding of what she needs to thrive, which she is doing. I'm glad for all of their sakes!
Shepherd dogs seem to be incredibly bossy from my experience with them.
Can't stand dachshunds.. At all!😖 I choose breeds which like to please you - like German Shepard. Easy to train and intelligent.
I took in a stray dog running around my neighborhood. He looks like a Rottweiler except he has a long tail and a little longer narrower nose. But we think that part of him is husky because he sounds just like a husky I had years ago. There is no other dogs that sound like the vocals of a husky and he has an opinion on everything and wants to tell you about it. But he doesn’t have that over the top energy of a husky.
"smarter than you + GF" makes me laugh so hard 🤣🤣🤣
That's what they are breed to do isn't it, to boss the live stocks around@@charaznable9209😅
I'm a retired disabled U.S. Marine on his second English Labrador Retriever as my service dog. I attend a 4-month course with Veterans K-9 Solutions. The breed is an excellent velcro dog.
I imagine they are. They're so sweet and friendly.
I am in a Military family. Thank you for your service, Sir. Many Blessings to you.
Velcro dogs are the best breed! German Shepherds are also Velcro dogs although the downside is that I’ve never used the bathroom without an escort in oh…30 years or so! 🇬🇧🫶🇺🇸
‘English? Duke of Buccleuch and the Lord Scott? Like many Scots iaristocratic families were born in England.
Brittanies are fantastic velcro dogs, but they're much more parasitic than labs! they're like siblings, barely altruistic at all, very needy even though they're very sweet. It is nice though. My sister is currently fostering a veteran's service lab while they are in surgery rehab, and that S O B is almost supernatural. He's actually teaching their 1yo mix to be a service dog just by being himself, it's crazy.
I appreciate the honesty about huskies. I just adopted my second dog after losing my first to cancer, and he's a 100% pure husky. Any husky owner who says they don't care about looks at all is lying. I was definitely drawn to his soft fluffy coat and expressive eyes. However I also previously owned a husky mix and did a ton of research before bringing him home.
All that being said- I don't think any amount of research will actually prepare you for how neurotic (most of) these dogs are! We take him on two ~3 mile walks a day and play with him for hours or so in our yard and he still gets antsy when he's inside. We are still learning to help him get his energy out, and we're committed to providing him with the life he needs but it is hard.
The one silver lining is that he's extraordinarily food motivated so training him has actually been pretty easy so far! He walks beautifully on a leash and knows lots of commands, we haven't had much trouble getting him to listen and engage with us either, the biggest issue is getting him to settle down and be calm in the house but we're making progress on that as well. It takes a lot of time, patience, and understanding but we're getting there. Definitely not the breed for everyone though- huskies are a huge commitment that people need to be prepared for before getting one.
There is a group near me that go dry land mushing it’s like dogs pulling a sledge but they’re more like go carts the majority of them are huskies but some are GSD or husky cross breeds. Definitely worth looking into if you have huskies it’s giving them exactly what they desire and you can see how much the dogs love it.
Thank you for being a Husky lover ❤
Have you heard of Bikejoring/Canicross? I tried bikejoring with both my dogs and they love it! Basically the dog pulls a bike and it’s great for exercise and tons of fun
@@thisexists6588 yes! I am working on getting him used to walking beside my bike and stopping/slowing down on command, I think soon I will be able to hook him up to it and let him run with it! Just want to make sure he's able to stop and turn when we need to so I don't accidentally end up in a bush haha
Anyone who gets a dog pretty or ugly likes their looks its not just Huskies.
My brother has huskies alwayx has. They have also eaten through drywall at times. He is retired now and has 3.
As someone who loves dachshunds and has been around them since literally day 1 (I'm not joking, my mother brought newborn me home from the hospital and laid me on her bed and her elderly dachshund, W.B., climbed up, sniffed me, then lay down beside me and acted as my personal bodyguard until he passed of old age). I lost my last one to cancer last year (fuck cancer btw). I really do adore the breed, their bravery and tenacity and how they bond so hard with 'their' person, but I will also agree that they are stubborn little shits who require specialized care and equipment to keep their backs healthy. And the aggression is on point, even the calmest, most gentle dachshunds could have a trigger that sets them off. My last boy, Jake, was like that. He was calm and quiet and gentle, and was super popular at little league baseball with kids because he was so relaxed out in public. He did great with kids. Perfectly okay with other dogs. His best friend was a cat (who I still have). I've seen him fall asleep in a pen full of chickens.
But something about ducks...
Totally understand the duck thing...... they are vicious little things that scare the h..... out of me..... 😉🤣
And I'm normally not afraid of any sort of animals..... not even spiders or snakes..... 😂
Dachshunds are the only breed that has attacked me. I have been bitten by Dachshunds many times. Their claws do more damage their claws actually broke my skin. Also many a dachshund got punted by my boot.
Cats and squirrels here…
Good that you've had luck, but I find them crappy little dogs!
My aunts daschunds were terrors when you first came in her house, and would try to run you off. A bit later they were fine. But, every visit?
My husband and I rescued a Siberian husky mix last year. He is an absolutely beautiful dog and the cutest thing I’ve ever seen in my life! But I am also a long distance runner and as soon as he is old enough, he is going to be my running buddy and we are going to do canicross together! He is definitely very hard to train though and can be very stubborn, but working with a trainer has been immensely helpful for us!
My brother has a husky x Shiba inu mix, and she is the biggest drama queen and a major talker - she really should be worked over with a trainer, but guess who she follows everywhere? My Dad, the big protective guy, my partner, the stern guy but he plays with her, and me, the quiet one 😂
Edit: my mom has a pic of me sitting like a grumpy gremlin with a coffee, and the dog right by my side lol
You are correct about the challenge of training Dachshunds. If you can do that AND provide them with running exercise, they are among the friendliest and fun dogs. Do not let them over eat; their spines don't do well with the extra weight.
From the list I only know the Dachshund but I don't think they are a real challenge. They are quite common here in Germany and IMO as difficult as every hunting dog, a little bit stubborn maybe. But it's a real dog, not a toy. You have to take them serious right from the beginning otherwise you will run into trouble. Problem is maybe more on the I want a toy dog side, but it's a working dog.
@@streetcoder76 I agree, they're not much different from any independant working line terriers or small farm dog breeds.
Problem is alot of old widows get these dogs for the company and treat them like lapdogs turning them into destructive and anxiety filled wrecks.
Proud to say mine have successfully presented me with two mice in the past week! Smarter and more fun than a barn cat!
@@streetcoder76 Agreed! I also think a lot of bad breeding has ruined the breed's trait. I like that they need proper exercise and mental stimulation. They're like big dogs in little bodies. Mine love hiking, long walks, and training. Very much working dog temperaments.
@@Shoonam "big dogs in little bodies" is the perfect way to describe dachshunds. especially one we had growing up, named Moose, who was lab/dachshund mixed breed---he ended up looking like a buff, super-sized dachshund XD
My parents got me my first dachshund when I was a still a girl. As an only child, she was my best friend. Drove around on my vespa with me, went swimming with me and even didn't want to stay on the beach when a rode my paddle ski. I am 42 today, and still have doxies. I agree, they are vary energetic little doggies and are bred to hunt, so they want action. We live on a farm (vineyard), so they have a lot of space. They are excellent 'alarms' and 'security guards'. They warded off numerous snakes on the farm and when they bark you can be sure there is something or someone on the property. But I agree 100%, they are not meant to sit around look cool.
Independent, willful, energetic dog-cat drama queens. You nailed it. And absolutely the most beautiful, spirited companions. I love my husky, but when she was young she (and her brother) were total banshees. They had a secret way to communicate and were the greatest escape artists I've ever known. And when they got out, they were gone gone gone. They'd come back covered in mud, absolutely blissed. Can't imagine how anyone can have a husky in an urban or suburban environment where somebody (dog or human or both) isn't losing their minds. Except for those mad energetic souls who can match a huskies need to run!
But they are gorgeous!
My first dog was a husky that I agreed to take, sight unseen because her previous owner was desperate to be rid of her. I lived in a suburb and had no idea what I was getting into but, I was committed to making it work. Three brisk, daily walks, a lot of games (she loved to retrieve tennis balls) and snuggling did the trick. Adding a second, third and eventually sixth dog, all other people's cast-offs, kept her mind busy. She was a beautiful dog but, that is not why I took her in.
@@Lovesapuzzle You are a person after my own heart ❤️
I love this description. Honest yet the love for the breed is very evident. One of my fosters was a husky. She came to us so traumatized and you’re correct in that she was an escape artist. The trick, I found , was many, many walks. She’s now with the most amazing family and as happy as any animal deserves to be.
@@RogueWave2030 It was a case of ignorance bringing bliss. I had no experience living with a pack before and just assumed it would all work out which luckily, it did. Another of my dogs was also a husky that I pick up as a stray and kept for a few days before finding and returning her to her owner. The next day I found her sitting on my front porch. She had jumped her owner's fence and came back to my house, 1.5 miles away. Her owner was tired of her escaping and said I could keep her. She never tried to escape from here. I think she just wanted to be part of the pack.
my mom and I wanted a dog and when I asked her ¨what qualities do you want in a dog?¨ and she said ¨I want a dog who can sit and watch t.v with me but also likes to play and travel¨ we looked up a few breeds like that and settled on our shih-tsu mix. he is one of the smartest dogs ive ever had. shih-tsu´s are a good breed for people who just want a pet non working dog to hang out with.
Kudos to you and your mom for asking those questions and doing your research. You already know that your effort has paid off with a wonderful furry family member.
I love my shih-tsu. Loving, smart, good companion.
As long as you socialise them then yeah, they are great calm dogs.
Our Daisy was the sweetest, kindest girl. She was an exceptional traveler and came with me everywhere. She was almost 17 when she passed and over 3 years on, I still talk about her and miss her everyday. I wish you and your mom many years of happiness with your special Shih Tzu. 💕
Actually they have a designed purpose.
Lost my rescued Shar Pei last January, she came with many issues, some we never conquered...It was a decade of joy, but my goodness she was hard work.I miss her buckets.
Most people don't have your level of compassion, patience and love of other beings. The best dogs are never forgotten ❤
I have a male Maltese and he's 1 year old I'm 67 and he needs training. He's a sweet loving little guy.but he wants to attack people who walk past the window. He needs to be in a yard with some friends. Do you want teddybear? He's adorable
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Hi I had a Shar Pei as a owner return to the breeder at one years of age. She was an easy sensitive loyal but standoffish with other BUT dog friendly sweet girl The only issue where allergies. I easily fixed the skin with diet but the ear infection where always a problem. Honestly she was my favorite dog.
Love my shar pei and sharpeagle
I have a jack Russell, been with me for 16 years, incredible dog!
I have a 16 year old JRT in my lap right now.
Cuddled up to my tiny patterjack on the sofa, she's burrowed under the blanket and she's the goodest girl ever.❤
My jack russell has been out early morning and then on the bed all cuddled next to me under the blanket against my leg. He is the SWEETEST, most expressive in a soft way do I have ever owned. I love him and only feed him cooked meat and scrambled eggs.
Jacks are marvelous dogs if you understand them. They are one of my favourite breeds.
I am on my 2nd jack Russell Terrier. Here in South Africa, they are very popular to keep on farms. They smell everything out. They kill snakes and will even chase a lion, no joke.
my first dog was a wolf shepherd mix. Great dog I socialized the heck out of him. I was 16. He lived to be 11 1/2. After that I researched the heck out of breeds and went from there. Alk my dogs were on the extra large size including my first one. Now I amm retired. I have an old huge bloodhound a 4 year old rough collie and a 7 month old english sheepdog. The last two are our old age dogs small enough to lift if we have to. I cant do small dogs. I have an acre and a half fenced in rural and a summer place where they can swim or run around and enough grandchildren they can play with besides us.
I went with purbreds because I had a good idea of the personalities and the pros and cons if what to expect. I researched the breeders I bought from and used common sense before I bought. Never bought to breed or show. Always for pet. I spent the time to train to socialize and kept up my vet visits. Fed them well.
My family has been Dachshund owners for decades. I think my ancestors came to the USA with Dachshunds in tow. They are most certainly couch potatoes, loyal, loving, silly and super cuddly. But they are also stubborn and tenacious as heck. Fearless to a fault, and do not recognize authority. I love them to bits.
My daughter returned home with her Malamute. She spent a lot of money civilizing him. As a puppy, his owner had him illegally (outside of apartment lease stipulations) and kept him hidden. The owner got sick and was hospitalized. Nobody knew he had the dog, but my kid was the leasing agent, and there were complaints about noise coming from an empty apartment, so she checked and found him. He was six months old. Severe separation anxiety. She took him home and realized he needed professional training. Like I said, she dropped a chuck of change on him, but he is the sweetest dopiest dog. He likes cats and other dogs. He goes to daycare twice a week. The only problem is his height. He counter-surfs, so don't leave the butter out.
Alaskan Malamute is not a Siberian Husky. Two completely different breeds with completely different personalities. Malamutes are larger and much less hyper. The difference is like a Clydesdale vs. a race horse.
We have a husky because someone had to re-home him. Third and final family. He was scared and sad. Within a short amount of time he warmed up and realized he was home for good. He had been trained in a very harsh way. The shock collar was at the highest level. We even took a lesson from the trainer. She shocked him so much he hid between my husband’s legs.
As time went on we realized he was completely different from the stereotypical husky. He was aloof but so easy going. Played, minded (for the most part) and loved to greet mostly everybody.
Fast forward 9 years later. He gets doggy day care once a week. We found the owner of ENZO’s Acres. She gave him a chance because normally huskies do not do well in those situations. He did awesome and they now have the Bandit rule. He greets all the employees first before running off to play. This doggy daycare is so special and one of a kind.
This was a long post so thanks for reading. We can all go on and on about our precious animals. The truth is we are both lucky to have him as part of our family. Thank you, Bandit! You are the best!❤
My husky (Chinook) who passed last year ate my bathroom door when he decided to get stuck in the bathroom one day when I was at work. He also ate my leather couch but I still miss him.
@ I bet you do miss Chinook. It makes me tear up hearing the loss of people’s pets. Sounds like he was quite the husky! All pet owners have a few things in common. The joy of watching them grow, making them happy which makes us happy! The last thing is the pain in which they leave us too soon. There is one thing that isn’t common.Our individual memories of our wonder furry family members I am so sad to hear of your loss. I don’t believe it ever goes away. So with this I am sending you a hug. I would say when others read your message people send you the same. A hug in solidarity.❤️
I think it's the human's energy that matters more than the dog breed. Your dog is a reflection of YOU. I'm so happy you got this dog and gave him the love and understanding he needed.
@@MagnoliaZZZZ I believe that!
Beautiful dog but he also made me laugh, a rescue but he rescued me, ten years on I have another husky, dif personality and hiccups but we all love him
On my second Shar Pei. They are super stubborn and take more patience and effort to train than most other breeds. On the flip side, a well trained and socialised shar-pei is a joy to have in the family. Super loyal, good guard dogs and entertaining makers of weird noises (snoring, snortling and purring like cats).
I totally agree with your sentiments. Our Shar Pei Ivan was the most peculiar dog we have ever been around . Very aloof even as a puppy . He was so independent. But , as the years went on, he became very loving . Yes , they do make the best sounds in the canine world. I only wish they did not have so many health issues . Lost Ivan to mast cell cancer at five years old . Rest easy little man .❤😊
@lizstallard9902. Losing a pet is tough. Rest easy Ivan.
I had a shar pei years ago ,rescued him as a 4,1/2 month pup he'd been neglected and I suspect beaten was offered him by owners relative I didn't really want him but when told no one wanted him and was to be put down I put him in the car and took him home gave him plenty of love and nice big yard to run around turned out to be the best guard dog I ever had ,couldn't really trust him with other people except my mum i live alone so suited me perfectly ,let him out he was alright but when in the yard behind the gate he wanted to maul enyone that came to close a couple smart arses found out the hard way very quiet dog but if he started barking or growling you new to go check it out ,had him 3 weeks short of 16 years died in his sleep in his bed dam I miss him
You have been honest about Sibes for as long as I've known you. I had them for over 30 years. I even showed several. I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by people who understood them. Even I wouldn't have them anymore, because I don't live where I can work them. I had read every book and hundreds of magazine articles before I got one. I agree with you, that most people don't do enough research and most backyard breeders don't have enough knowledge to ask the right questions. Or provide enough info to prospective owner. As a result, houses are damaged, dogs run away, and shelters are overwhelmed with beautiful, rejected huskies. In 33 years, I only had three litters. And people who bought puppies are still some of my best friends. So thanks for telling people the truth about them. Even I only trained them to walk on a leash, sleep in a crate, stand still to be gone over and mushing commands. 😊
It baffles me how little research people do before getting dogs, or any animal. I did a few minutes of reading on Huskies and found out they don't fit my lifestyle at all. Ended up with a Shiba Inu, as I really just wanted a cat that will go on walks with me and alert me when someone's at the house.
I have a friend who has had her heart broken many times by someone inadvertently leaving the gate partially unlatched & her husky escaped & wound up getting seriously injured in traffic. It is still her chosen breed & she still rescues them & she has the means to provide an Ideal rescue environment.
@delynndehardt1859 good for her. I have had an escape while I was out, and lost two dogs to traffic. I was gutted. But the worst was I had to go out of town to a work conference. A friend kept our two house dogs. One was a gorgeous Malamute. My friend turned him loose in a large fenced in pasture. The boy was happy, running and flopping around in the snow. Suddenly there was a crack, and he went down. A neighbor saw him and thought he was a wolf. So he shot him. Thinking he was a wolf. My dog was not on the dudes property. Plus there hadn't been a wolf in Kentucky for 200 years. We live in a crazy world.
It's so very sad
Totally agree with your choices and totally agree with your comment that too many get a dog because of their looks rather than their personalities and needs. I really hate seeing people with 'pet' border collies but I enjoy watching them work, both in competition and out on the range. There are almost 200 breeds available today. A little research will find the perfect dog for you. I myself had malamutes for over 45 years and loved their personalities but I definitely wouldn't recommend them to everyone. Likewise the Chinese Cresteds that I've downsized to and had for the last 15 years. If I survive the one I have at present, I will probably get another ... But not for everyone.
I’ve got the best in a French mastiff/dogue de Bordeaux., beautiful, sweet, chill, remarkable trainable for a “stubborn” dog. My fourth one is a year old, so I’m in the terrible teens stage but I know in a few months, I’ll have my perfect baby boy. I adopted a boxer/pit or AmStaff a couple of weeks ago and she’s gorgeous and coming along very well.
@@jennrn2499 My friend rescued a Dogue de Bordeaux and he was the sweetest and most affectionate mastiff ever. We both mourned when he died of old age.
I have a cairn crossed with a Jack Russell terrier - omg I love him so much but the most complicated dog I’ve ever had! Very fierce, so prey driven I never let him off the lead if there are roads within a mile or so but incredibly loyal, a real softie who needs so much love and cuddles 🥰
We have a Jack Russell and Pit Bull mix. It was love at first sight. We nicknamed him Crackhead. He is the sweetest dog ever yet high energy and has a high prey drive too.
I have two cairn terriers. They are a total delight. Yes, they're stubborn and a handful, but they're funny, intelligent, and easily trained due to their food obsession. I love Jack Russells too. Terriers for life!
Cairns are the best dogs!!! I had, trained, and bred 3 litters of them. We trained many other dogs as well but Cairns are my favs. They're smart as heck but not typically destructive and I've never come across a mean 1 in all the years I've been around them. Did any of y'all get a climber? Our first female had a son that could clear a 8ft fence in roughly 3 secs when the mood took him lol. Luckily he would just wait on the other side for his owner to retrieve him (training is a must as always). His sister had a daughter that would climb the side of her owner's house up to roof so she could bark in the birds's (that she hated) faces lol. All of ours could climb but only those 2 of our line actually did regularly.
We've always had Cairns and they are fantastic. Some good training and daily long walks make them easy to live with. They want to be with you. Best dogs ever.
@lel7841 my boy loves rock climbing at the beach. One of my friend's cairn terrier climbed a tree. This tree had a low branch that he hopped on and away he went.
I have a NAID, which are mostly Husky, but are also cross bred with malamute and German Shepherds. The purpose of the dog is to give them a wolfish appearance, while making them easier to train and less annoying than the typical sled dog. After health, our breeder was specifically focused on producing dogs with high trainability. We got him to have a large, family friendly, but healthy dog (our last dog was a Bernese, but they are so short lived we didn't get another). He was really easy to train, never runs off, has great off leash recall, isn't destructive, loves the family, yet has no problem being alone. He can run forever outside, but is calm and lazy inside. He definitely required active training, but he picked up on it quickly and was happy to comply once he learned.
However, there is no one in the world who could have prepared me for the amount of hair this dog sheds. There is no way to keep up with it, and after you vacuum and sweep and de-shed everything, you just start over again immediately. The joke is that they shed really heavily twice a year when they blow their coat. It's just that no one mentions they blow coat for six months each time. And some of these dogs do Embark with grey wolf DNA (our dog was at 11%), which even 1% is illegal in some places, so that can be a drawback depending where you live. But he basically looks like a larger, wolfier version of a husky, but was a peach to train and is easy to live with (besides the hair). I am sure it's not universal (as it is much more difficult to predict the temperament of a hybrid dog breed), but we have had a great experience with the NAID we have.
My first dog was a dachs, thet had longer legs then,hopethat comes back. He was not scared of anything and had like you said a lot of hunting instinct. We lived a little rural and he got a least 5 hours of walking, swimming, climbing pine trees ( yes, really). Was a great dog, for those who have time for them
I love dachshunds, brilliant little dogs that get underestimated a lot. Of course, so are chihuahuas and small poodles and frenchies, and a lot of other little dogs that just get written off as "lap dogs"
We had one when I was a teenager and my dad was a hunter. They are known as The Alpine Dachsbracke (German: Alpenländische Dachsbracke) is a small breed of dog of the scent hound type originating in Austria. The Alpine Dachsbracke was bred to track wounded deer as well as boar, hare, and fox. It is highly efficient at following a trail even after it has gone cold. The Alpine Dachsbracke is very sturdy. (Wikipedia). They are very rare these days.
I loved so many dachshunds over many years. They are very sweet and very stubborn.
I’m a dachsie mom, and I absolutely love them - my guy is 9 years old and absolutely the sweetest, most loving dog I’ve ever known. He loves everyone, especially women. He’s a long haired, and I think they have a better disposition than smooth haired, who can be aloof with strangers. But yes, stubborn and not easy to house train. But what fun personalities!
You are spot on about the disposition of long hairs vs. smooth coat. I owned smooth coats all my life. Now I own two long hairs.
Wired haired is the friendliest hands down. Smooth, least. Long hair 50/50.
@@sarahharris2729 I haven't met many wire-haireds but every one I've met have been very gentle, sweet dogs.
Honorable mention could go to the Miniature Schnauzer. An extremely cute dog, but has an attitude that is way bigger than their physical size. Will talk back, too. We rescued one as a puppy a decade ago. He has psychological problems due to early trauma, which magnifies this breed's strong-mindedness. But my wife and I could not imagine life without him.
Yeah guy my mom married has one of these. It’s not even potty trained.
I have to disagree, largely because you have specified that yours was traumatized from bad handling. If trained well and attentively early on, they are excellent dogs which respond very well to hierarchy and command. While they do definitely have personality, they are generally quite smart and friendly. Within the home they can be like little alarms, but they generally have the instincts only to bark at visitors rather than bite - because they tend to be territorial but not aggressive - and in my experience they also tend to both relax about it quickly and accept guests after a few minutes if their owners do. And with their owner families they are generally very laid back and obedient - same goes for guests they are acquainted with. Mine has always been very playful as well, and loves to snuggle, even with particular family friends.
@@TheVeggiekat That's totally and completely on the owner, not the dog.
I'd give an honourable mention to jack russell terriers.
I've had three Huskies over 30 years, two males and a female. My first was 3 months when I got him and I knew nothing about the breed. He was insanely smart and trained quickly on everything. As he aged, I called him my hall monitor because he would train my second Husky, an abused rescue girl with severe anxiety issues. She greatly benefited from her big brother's direction. My third was an abandoned rescue. I did nothing to train him, he came to me completely kennel and potty trained. He just wanted to be hugged and played with. He was Jaxon, I just lost him in January at almost 15. The love and companionship was well worth some of the training and issues that came with each. I have just rescued my fourth, a Husky Malamute mix who was 8 weeks when I got her. She is by far the hardest to train, but I know with work, she will be awesome. Huskies are not for everyone, but they are the only ones for me. 🐺❤️
@Jaxthewonderhusky I agree that huskies aren't for everyone they are extremely unique , mine is extremely intelligent and very willing to work as a partnership, his behaviour is impeccable (except recall when deer are about ) I'm careful where he goes off lead because he's got an extremely high prey drive, beautiful special dogs I love all dogs but huskies are just incredible if you have the right attitude
@juliecrowe5252 the only thing I've never done with any of mine is let them off lead. I've always lived in communities with leash laws and just too afraid of traffic and other distractions.
@Jaxthewonderhusky I'm very careful where I let mine off lead , I use a long line in forests and woodland, he's great in fields and parks , always better to be safe
All your huskies have been so lucky to have you ❤️
@@RogueWave2030thanks, but I feel like the lucky one to have had these amazing fur kids. I only wish they lived longer than 15. 🐺❤️
Love my Pitt mixes. Not the brightest dogs but very eager to please and loyal cuddle bugs. Plus the perfect mix of lazy but athletic when you want to get out and go.
Hey Will, a random Aussie here. I've been training dogs for many years. My client base is small & only through word of mouth, from previous clients. I only take on average 10 to 12 clients a year. Due to personal/physical/mental issues. A couple of my least favourite dog breeds to work with are: 1: Old English Sheep Dogs, I've only trained a hand full of them, but they seem to be problematic & stubborn, (stubbornness clash). 2: Dachshund, I agree with your analysis.100% 3: The final one is a personal preference thing. I'm very hesitant to take on training Pugs'. I'd tend to send them to other trainers. I suppose I've not had too many good experiences with training Pugs'. I just don't for a connection with Pugs'. Cheers Mate, Keep up the great work. I've seen a few of your videos & I like what I see.
I dont like working with any doodle dogs. I have worked with so many and met only one that had any sense. They all seem so dim witted and scatter brained and lots of behavior issues.
AFAIC anyone breeding Pugs should go to jail for animal abuse. Imagining intentionally breeding dogs that will get sleep apnoea & asthma by the age of 5
@@BosomBuddyCreations Sounds like Cocker Spaniels could be added to doodle list.
@@mickvonbornemann3824 I just can't train Pugs, not only for what you said. I've never meet a Pug I liked.
Pugs are just unabashedly stupid. Like, exceptionally braindead 😂
When I saw this on my feed, I knew Dachshunds would be on this list. After 30 years, I’d never imagine ever having any other kind of dog, but I know exactly what you mean about them requiring special attention and as stubborn a demeanor as their own. We’ve rescued a few who started out with families that thought a cute little weenie dog would be so much fun…
Dachshunds together with Jack russel terrier’s simply miss the will to please because they are bred to work on their own. When you get one you get buddy but never a subservient follower. Either you are okay with that or you got the wrong dog. I really enjoy my Jack Russel Foxterrier mix but this dog is certainly not for everyone. Sky high energy levels together with a massive hunting drive make it totally wrong for a coach potato.
@@svenweihusen57my Australian Terriers are the same. I've always had terriers and these two ate on another level. I'm fortunate enough to live by a beach in Australia and my two run with border collies and kelpies 😂
@ my dog runs along my bicycle for 2 miles, takes a 40-60walk and runs back 2 miles on a daily base. I have her for 7 year and never clipped her nails because there simply isn’t anything to clip.
@@svenweihusen57Buddy is the EXACT way to u destined the human-dachshund relationship. We have two and we are their buddies. Sometimes they listen and do what we ask, sometimes they don’t. But I love them so much.
@@svenweihusen57 we had visitors over who were worried about getting a dog because they’d had friends with big Retrievers and such and that was a little too much for them. When they met my girl Molly, who could take or leave people as she pleased, they left thinking about looking into a more self-reliant breed~ ^_^
Very true about Dachshunds, they are NOT lap/accessory dogs! We have two long hairs and I hike with them regularly, up to 8 mile circuits in forests. They are very fit, strong dogs with loads of stamina and they really benefit from proper exercise. It also keeps their weight down which is good for their spines.
I just responded the same way! We have been very active with our doxies, the last 2 smooths we have had their backs stayed healthy with our hikes all their lives. I still have one who is 17 1/2 (yes I am celebrating half years with her now) she still is spunky and happy.
We’ve had two, our first was going on 10 mile hikes with us until she went blind. Our second is rescued at 10 years old, and after weathering a near fatal liver condition just after we got him, he injured his back and had to be in a crate for 8 weeks. I walked him around daily in a wagon. Now he is hiking up hills and as strong as ever and living his best life. Dachshunds are 100lb heart in a 15lb dog.
Former vet tech here: the other thing to bear in mind with Dachshunds is that their shape makes them VERY prone to back/neck injuries. So, please if you chose to get one know that you need to prevent them jumping on and off things at all costs meaning your house will be full of ramps/steps and you need to be comfortable regularly lifting that 20-30lb dog. You also will want to make sure you have a solid savings account and/or high quality vet insurance so if the dog does still manage to injure itself you’re not stuck with a $5k vet bill for an MRI, surgery, and rehab that you cannot easily pay.
That said, they can be very loyal affectionate dogs and they don’t tend to be particularly high energy. So a short daily stroll (20-30 minutes) is probably going to be enough physical exercise for them. But they do have very active minds so they need plenty of play, trick training, puzzle toys, etc as an outlet. They also tend to be stubborn and wary so if you do not get on obedience work and socialization from day 1 and stay on it, you will end up with a terror of a dog. Chilling at daycare, going to the dog park, or a local doggie swimming place (use a life jacket they don’t tend to be strong swimmers) once or twice a week can do wonders for both mental stimulation and reinforcing social skills.
I’ve owned a kennel and daycare for almost 12 years and have personally cared for and handled over 6000 dogs. From that POV, I can totally appreciate what you are saying, especially about people getting the wrong dog based on looks. In our area, it’s the Border Collies and Aussies that are constantly put in the wrong situation - apartments, small yards, in town on streets with elementary schools, etc. From the boarding/daycare side, I sincerely wish I had set breed restrictions when I got started. I would ban hounds of any and all sizes as well as Huskies and there is a single reason. NOISE. It’s one thing to have multiple dogs barking, but add baying at ship harbor decibels and howling/yipping/singing/talking incessantly to the mix and it really makes me question my career decisions. 😂😂😂 My heart also drops when one of them gets booked. Totally get you! 👍🏼
My migraines could never take on huskies or akitas 😂 but I do adore the great big blood hounds and their deeper tones.
Baying at ship harbor decibels 😂😂😂
@@wa86000I heard that!
We have a walker coonhound we board periodically and the young guy who is always there is so excited to see him every time, and at every pick up tells me he is going to miss him. Sure, he’s a vocal dog - but also so affectionate that everyone loves him.
@@cs4849 I agree that hounds have great personalities! It gets a little tough to remember that though when your eardrums are bleeding 😆😆
Living in Australia, I feel very sorry for the Huskies I see around here. Surely it's cruel to keep a dog like that in a country which never snows? Even if these dogs were running for miles every day as they've been bred to do, its just too hot most of the year. They must be so physically unhappy
@@kidstuff44555 I've had mine from the Northern United States where I couldn't stand all that snow, to Florida and several states in between. They did fine everywhere we lived. I was careful about the time of day we would have heavy outdoor play in Florida, but their vet said they were insulated with the double coat and would do just fine in the south. I live in Georgia now and Jaxon was a Florida rescue. He would fight me to not come inside, he loved to be outside in the grass. There is a video on his page of him refusing to come in. Like anything, you just have to be mindful of the weather and keep them hydrated and they can be happy in warmer climates.
@@Jaxthewonderhusky Agreed, although I live in MN so my huskies get plenty of snow. However, in the summer time all of them would lay in the sun like a cat and I would have to force them to come in when it was very hot and humid.
I have a Border Collie Husky mix on 16 acres with a big fish pond , in summer she takes 3 swims a day here in Texas.
I agree 100%. Why don't people think about this?!
Hi I’m from FNQ, Aus. Most huskies up here stink. They have a big following & there’s lots of people who love them but it’s unfortunate that their loving owners don’t have the ability to balance their bills & the maintenance Husky’s require so I kind of immediately assume their coat is all gross & I’m not a fan. They demand attention so I kinda feel they can be rude & owners think it’s cute but it’s not. A lot of people are moving up here from the colder regions (which yea, makes no sense) so there’s a housing crisis & I cannot believe the amount of how do I get my dog to stop howling in shared accomodation posts. It’s tragic that people are this stupid & enjoy shaving years off their dogs life for a tropical instagram pic with their dog.
I was a dog trainer for 5 years, and I could not agree more with this list! My old co-worder used to say of the husky, "Just get a picture of one, you'll be happier!"
They can be a good dog for an extremely active person. I had a neighbor who ran 8 miles a day. A husky is a great companion who also loves running.
You just have to have ALOT of time and energy to exercise them.
Definatly not a fit for most Americans but good for some
@@jessicamessica2271 Agreed. If you are a runner then they could be a great fit, but for most people they just aren't. I had one customer who know so little about huskies and dogs in general that he started freaking out when his husky was shedding, asking "Is he okay? All this fur is coming off of him!"
I have two Huskies, pretty easy going dogs if you aren't a lazy person.
@JannyBesmircher if you have enough time and energy and space they can be very loving pets. I love huskies!
I got a Husky and lost 50lbs😊
Totally agree with you. Dachshund owner here (standard wirehairs). Dachshunds can be pushy obnoxious little dogs. They are very smart & creative thinkers. They need exercise & mental stimulation. Stop carrying them around. Take them hunting, get involved in simulated hunt tests like earthdog or barnhunt. I've done competitive obedience with my dachshunds and we compete in agility.
My first pup came to me when I was in the 4th grade. A Shepherd/Collie mix. Easy to train, great dog. Years later I took on a Siberian and I took it camping and set her down and she took off like the Devil was after her...I'm 63 now and have rescued and purchased some excellent dogs but now I'm beat up, low energy and have a working class German Shepherd who deserves a much younger owner. He's superb in every way but I wish I would've found him 15 years earlier..Instincts in dogs are so deeply engrained that all one has to do is look back to see the history and development of the breed. Here in the US people breed pit bulls just to sell pups with no regard to temperament etc and our shelters are flooded with rejected young pits that were given up. I'm surprised there are no laws..
This where in many cases, mixed breeds are often better. We had a golden retriever, husky, St. Bernard mix. He was mostly Golden looking but he had the stamina of the other two. It also balanced health wise as he didn't have any joint or other health concerns until 19.
And a lot of people "rescue" dogs when they have no experience handling or caring for a large, hyperactive, untrained dog. Always women, always have the dog in a stupid harness (and they have NO CONTROL over the dog).
Shepard/ Collie mix is a great mix. I had one in the 70s. Lucy was her name, and she was the best.
Well said.
As a husky owner, I always say "I didn't get a husky because I wanted a dog, I got a husky because I wanted a husky!"
You're spot on, they are an entire species unto themselves.
Unless you are prepared to start doing cani-cross, bike-joring, or sledding...don't get a husky!
Spot on. I got my Siberian and started cani I- cross, hiking, and bought a Canadian kick sled that we both learned how to run. We had 14 wonderful years together…I miss him so much.
I grew up with Samoyeds, and have always wondered if the Husky was similar. I recall the Samies being stubborn and high energy; yet quite a bit of down time too.
@TogotheCombo huskies are just the most amazing creatures. Mine is a little angel that he loads of exercise stimulation he's a joy to go out with , loves to be the centre of attention, chatty friendly , a little demanding, charming sweet ,gentle, mischievous, he's just delightful
Give me winter, give me dogs, an you can keep the rest.... 😀😀😀
My first dog was a husky. You are true: Huskys are no dogs, huskys are huskys.👍
Very surprised to not see akita in this list, I know a training who openly told me he doesn't train them and out right refuses to. Apparently if you don't correct them hard enough they ignore you and if you correct them too hard they come for you. I have one and she's a sweetheart, total opposite of what he said, but I've met some right grumpy ones.
I have an Akita of 10 years age and we have such a strong bond. But yes, they kind of do what they want 😆 its just that most of the time he'll decide in favour of what I want to do. You need to be every bit as stubborn as they are. Its a good match for me!
@@medwayhospitalprotest Mine is a sweetheart, no aggression toward anything at all. If someone is sus to her she'll have a little bark maybe but its rare. Her parents are AKC and her grandad is a crufts winner so she is from good lines she is just a little watered down maybe. We did talk about getting another akita but she's spoiled us so much with her sweetness it won't be the same.
got an akita cross staffy. She loves a cuddle and is really calm. She will do what I want when I have food in my hand but is generally pretty independent. But like the person above said, she is sociable so will mostly decide to do what I want.
I like the “mostly” agree to do what I want in this comment thread 😂
Yeah, any Akita I've had as a client they always have the same "game face". I took my daughter to train a therapy dog and there was an Akita in the classes and I could not believe the temperment on this dog, he was like a goofy Lab. The owner then got another Akita and she could not handle the typical Akita.
We had a Siberian Husky/Bernese Mountain Dog cross but she looked 100% Husky. She was free and obviously an oops breeding. She was too smart for her own good, an escape artist-fence climber, stray cat chaser! She never went after our cats in the house but outside was fair game to her. She wasn't formally trained until she was about six because we didn't know there was a kennel club giving classes until we got our Cocker Spaniel girl. I got her Canine Good Citizen certification and she also competed in AKC Rally and got her Rally Novice title. She lived to be 16 years old and definitely I was drawn to her beautiful looks, her face markings were so perfect and symmetrical and she had beautiful brown eyes. She was great with people and children and I could let a complete stranger pet her with no problems or fear of aggression. She was my heart dog and I miss her even now after 9 years without her.
Not sure those things make a dog smart. I find that Huskies aren’t super intelligent
What on earth is wrong with you that you allow your bitch to chase cats?
A well bred English Lab are sound and I've always loved working with them. Thank you for your service. My cousin and his dad were hardcore Marines and even had a dog named Jarhead
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Shar Pei and Chows are derived from the same lines. Both very challenging. Asian breeds including Akita emerged as guard dogs thousands of years ago. Fiercely protective and aloof by temperment, they are typically one person dogs.
Ofcourse I respect other people's opinion, but I had 3 dachshunds and they all were by far the best dogs I ever owned. I trained them like athletes and they were jacked as bodybuilders. They absolutely love physical activity. They're extremely faithful, warm, smart. It's a breed that cherish their owners.
Ive had dachshunds all my life , I have 2 now andI love them. They are perfect for me..
They will love you with their whole heart.
Sister’s toy sized is one independent, stubborn but lovable little mf’er
I have only owned dachshunds, from my experience you have to know how to train them well. They’re most loving wonderful dogs. They are very protective & yes they can be very noisy when someone comes to the door or even walks on the property. They have very excellent hearing. This is part of their protective behavior. They truly act like they are a big dog. They are by nature very good hunters ❤❤
I completely agree regarding dachshunds. We got one because my husband grew up with one, and I wanted a hiking companion. Except, he doesn't like to walk! Not the direction I want to walk, anyway. We have tried so much, dog trainer and behavioral courses. He seems to get more reward from getting his way, than from treats! 😂
And his back is healthy, btw.
Had quite a few Dachshunds when young and we even put one through the obedience trials with success. Our Dachys were lovable fun little dogs, super friendly and great house dogs as they don't shed or have that doggy smell as most others do. Im going back over 50 years and not sure what the breed is like now but back then they were great!
After years of research, we got a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from a reputable breeder. Best. Decision. Ever. She’s perfect for us and we easily meet her needs. We won the lottery with our Skipper.
Yeah, you can’t go wrong with that sweetheart breed!
We had 2 little doxies. They were clowns and being females, were more attuned to please, but they were stubborn. It took 6 months to house break Tina, who finally got the idea in the middle of winter. She learned to sit up from Flika who got a treat when she did, and let us know she wanted to go out by sitting up in front of the door. If she started swaying, we knew she was serious. Seeing this little red dog with her chin on her chest in front of the door is one of my favorite memories. And yes, they had opinions.
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It is refreshing to hear the stark truth said about the breeds without actually deterring owning the breed
Every breed has its difficulties and nothing makes me angrier the someone getting a breed only based on looks just to be aggravated or upset with their behavior because they didn't research the breed to see if they were a good fit. That's how purebreds end up in shelter's and huskies end up there a lot. Bottom line is that you are not willing to dedicate yourself to your pet, no matter the issue, then just don't get one. Puppies of any breed are lots of work but some are more work as adults
I love my Husky German Shepherd, he is awesome! I love him dearly, he’s loyal, very smart, an escape artist!! He is beautiful, very sweet puppy. I love him a lot. I can’t imagine my life without my best buddy. ❤❤❤❤
Exceptional advice from a learned professional, appreciate the perspective. I have a female golden and a male American Akita. Two dogs that couldn't be more different in temperament but they get along swimmingly because there's zero competition between them. The golden seeks attention far more than the Akita, he's happier to sit back and watch or play along without having to be first in line. The golden is more food centric and the Akita doesn't compete with her for food, even though he's twice her size and could easily overpower her to get the food. Her being the older dog helps, too, I think. He grew up with her and never saw her as 'beneath him' in the pecking order. Now, if things ever went sideways, he'd knock her and a wall down to get in between his family and anything he felt was a threat to us. So, they work wonderfully together in our family dynamic.
I love Rottweilers. Ive had at lest 1 since 86. My last girl is where she always is. Laying on my feet.
Love all my rotties.
You people love your, “Rotties,” no other breed has tried to bite me randomly more. They only get on with their immediate family circle. And they get treated like big ugly children, then the rest of the population outside of your home, has to deal with the liability.
My favorite dog of all time was a German Shorthair Pointer. My brother got ACE for hunting and he did that naturally. No one had to really train him. He was excellent. Ace was an outside dog until one cold winter when I brought him inside the house. Ace ripped my my brother's couch apart , so I kept Ace in a dog crate for 2 days before I gave him run of the house. He was 10 years old at this point and my brother said I would never train him to be in the house. Not so, he never once had an accident in the house, he would look at me a certain way when he needed to go out. He never ruined anything in the house and was so polite, would more or less ask before he would jump up by me. We communicated through subtle looks and sounds. He was so gentle. So intelligent. I never had a dog like that who knew what I was thinking. He lived to be 14. I really miss him to this day.
I’ve had 4 dachshunds over the years and they were all great, but they definitely obey only when they feel like it. They’re absolutely fearless, and great lap dogs (when they’re done saving the world from all varmints real and imagined)
We got a Dachshund as our first puppy this past summer. We did get it because of how it looked, 100%. I did my research before and have grown up watching Cesar Milan so I thought that even though they're not recommended for first time dog owners, we will be fine. To everyone out there: He's absolutely 100% right! Dachshunds are HARD to own, and they require CONSTANT training. I really was not expecting to put that much work and effort into her, and I already was expecting to do a lot. She's 6 months old now, and has been constantly getting better and better. She rarely barks at anything that surprises her, she walks on leash when told to, she doesn't chew on anything and everything, she sleeps in her crate, we even started leaving her in the car while running errands, and even at home for 2 hours here and there. This wasn't overnight though, it really was exhausting. The first couple of months, I was constantly frustrated with how stubborn she was. She is extremely food motivated, and extremely smart. She will learn everything you want her to do, and would do it only when food is involved, otherwise you get nothing. She would hear you, know what you want from you, and just not care. That has changed now, but it's the result of months of daily training, multiple times a day! The first 2 months, it was basically a full time job to watch her and make sure she doesn't hurt herself or destroy anything. She also has SO MUCH energy! She needs to get 2 proper runs every day, or a 2-3 hours hike! Getting an e-collar really helped with her constant state of being distracted. We're still working on getting her excitement levels down when people give her attention, as she's a beautiful dapple pup with a very unique color combination that attracts a lot of that! I'm writing all this so people know and understand: Dachshunds are HARD to own, be prepared to really put in the work!
Had 3 dachshunds, got 1st one after my son came home from Kindergarten & a girl had brought one to Show & Tell & he wanted one. Coco was a red standard & she even moved to Singapore with us & was a sweetheart. My next 2 were minis, one has passed, the other is 14 & a blind, insulin dependent diabetic who can still find her way to the potty papers. They were all girls. She’s right by me now on the sofa & my Giant male German Shepherd rescue is on the other side. 2 German dog breeds, vastly different sizes, but the same big, sweet, goofy personalities.
We had a big black dachs almost forty years ago, I miss her still ❤.
Once an unknown person entered the house and went to our old weak grandma. The dachs intervened forcefully, she jumped from two steps directly at his belly. And she had BIG teeth!
The intruder, an uncle from the other side of the family, was not bitten but has a shock for sure 😂
Grandma was so weak she could barely stand, therefore the dachs felt protective.
She has never bitten earnestly even provoked.
I am afraid the dachs today have longer bodies and shorter legs.
Is diabetes a thing with Dachshunds? I knew someone that had one that for the last 5 years of it's life came down with it and needed insulin.
I can relate as someone has been owned by many dachshunds.
My daughter and her partner fostered, then kept a rescued stud Shar Pei from a puppy mill here in Western Australia. The dog’s breeder did care for the dog, so he wasn’t physically or verbally abused, but didn’t give him the love and attention he needed, and he was kept in a large run for the first 3 years of his life. They were cautious about his character and background so the rescuers brought him over for a “play date”, to see if he got along with their sterilised female Staffy X. She, of course, made it very clear that mating was off the books. I was visiting at the time and couldn’t believe how quickly he backed off and immediately respected every move she made. He never slept on her bed, he would let her go through the doggy door first etc. He is the most loving and affectionate dog, but my daughter patiently spent almost a year slowly helping him to relax and love being cuddled, which he absolutely does love now. He does need to be allowed time to get used to people he doesn’t know, and we respect that as do those who visit. But training him is extremely difficult, and if you want him to come, he will, but you might as well put the kettle on while you wait because he’s as independent as a cat. But we all adore him🥰. You definitely need a lot of patience.
I shared my life with huskies for 30+ years. I always referred to them as little kids that never grow up. LOL Loved (and still love) the breed, but as I got older, I just couldn't handle them (and their massive fur sheds) anymore. After the last one passed away, I started rescuing senior Chihuahuas, and I adore these little dogs! But, I don't regret any of the years I spent with my huskies. Never a dull moment with them!
Dachshunds are so complex in my experience. They are bloodthirsty hunters, first-rate bed cuddlers and stubborn as hell.
Now I have a border collie who just happened into my life. She loves me with her whole heart but she's so sensitive, she needs a very delicate hand & a lot of extra patience at training.
I enjoyed your video very much and I'm going to check out your training information.
You cannot work a Dachshund they train you. Hee hee hee.
I laugh when owners ask me why do they listen to you & not me? I am consistent and the leader. The dogs get it, it is the owners that don't follow through. Messes with a dog's head. Best word is no & follow through. But best action is belly rubs & kisses. TY & bless you for helping people know that dogs are not an object or an accessory. ✌️💙🙏
I have a Dachshund and Alaskan Malamute. My Malamute I have been able to train to do practically anything. It wasn't easy, but we got there. She's amazing off leash, has great focus, and actually cares about what I have to say. I have tried to teach the same things to my Dachshund and he basically just calls me a bitch everytime lol. I know how to work with my Malamute, but training my Dachshund is a whole different story.
😂 How well I know.
One does not simply “train” a dachshund
Wow.
You know how to pick them
I worked in rescue centre.
I agree with husky and sharpie.
Huskies are so independent and can be harder to read than some other breeds. They can be so ignorant and aloof is about right.
Sharpie have usually got issues. One attacked me in her kennel and lucky she had her buster collar on because that save me from being bitten. She saw red and no matter what I did I couldnt stop her attacking. I was forced to hold on to her collar in one hand and with the protection of the buster collar, use the other hand to block her bites. Lucky reception staff could hear her from upstairs making very aggressive sounds that got them running down and supervisor got a slip lead around her and pulled her away. They see red and that's it, I tried to use sweet voice saying walking, I tried firm voice. She was obviously frightened for some reason because she peed herself but then, so did I lol.
Shar-Peis were originally bred as fighting dogs. So were Chow Chows.
It crushes me to see adult Shar-Pei in shelters, they tend to bond so strongly to one person. When that person is gone(for what ever reason) the outcome is usually not good.
We have a dachshund and a Samoyed and they are best friends. My husband is obsessed with the dachshund looks, but he researched for years before getting one. The toilet training has been a challenge and has required years of patience.
My experience with dachshunds were all as emergency rescues, as one middle aged adult and two elderly dogs. In that state, older and one grieving the loss of their human, they were good matches for me. They all lived past 15 years and one past 20. Their long lives, I believe is their best feature.
You obviously took very good care of them. Any dog that lives as long as yours is a well cared for and loved dog.
I have a Belgian mal… i own my personal navy seal protection dog😅. Lots of training but what a dog! Ninja on 4paws!
We had a dachshund living with us on the ranch. He ended up being a terrific mountain lion tracker in his later years! He taught our other dog what that scent was.
To clarify…if we knew a lion had been around he would track it hours later. We didn’t let him out when the lion was present.
We got a German Shepard/Lab mix rescue. Best. Dog. Ever. Wicked smart, very treat motivated, wants to please, loves to play, and goes like nobody’s business. Why this one? She and my daughter just clicked immediately. Only two things that I’m not super happy about, she is a bit timid and 6 years later she is still scared to be in our garage. Other things that scared her I’ve been able to work with her and have her learn that when I say its OK, its OK.. except the garage. And sometimes she just gets lost in her nose. I think she doesn’t even hear me sometimes cause when I move close to correct she actually jumps like ‘Where did you come from?!”.
Thank you for being so clear on the need to train your dog to get the best out them and you. I’m a firm believer that dog training is also owner training.
A Dachshund is a fearless hunter, bred for chasing out animals out of their holes, especially badgers. Dachs is german for badger! So imagine this little fellow has the balls to enter a tunnel system full of (very fierce and capable and dangerous) badgers and you know why they are not easy to keep as a couch potatoe. Not kept well they become quite agressive and bity (if that‘s a word) and are hardly intimidated by corrective actions, because I guess a bunch of badgers in a dark tunnel poses much more of a threat to a Dachshund than an average human being 😂
Never owned a dachshund but have always liked them. But now my admiration and respect for them has grown. The right environment is so important! We loved our Bichon Maltese mix. He was playful and happy and a uulittle stubborn but usually just one toy got him out of any slump into his happy mode. I have fur allergies so he was perfect for us in every way. We had him almost 14 years and still miss him. Future pet owners really need to do their homework on each breed.
Thanks for stating this about what they were bred for.
@@DChristina my pleasure ☺️
I adore the very characteristics of the Siberian Husky that you mention as to why they're so miserable to train. That's not a criticism of your analysis, they are crazy independent, vocal, athletic, etc., and I love and appreciate all those qualities. Best of all, they have a mischievous, sparkling, and often goofy personality.
He’s a lazy trainer….a husky won’t listen to you so I hate them🤦🏻♂️
@@DP-jaja Thats not necessarily a fair assessment, a lot of Huskies and the entire spitz/primitive breed group are generally 'harder' to train because they dont have the same level of will to please and they think and value more independently. This does not mean they are untrainable, or stupid in any way, but it does pose a different set of difficulties from your typical average working or companion breed. As a trainer if you don't acknowledge this you are a liar, or just plain ignorant. And that ONLY focusing on the dogs or breeds, then you suddenly have to involve a human into the mix and suddenly everything is a hundred times harder. Certain types of people tend to get attracted to certain types of looking dogs, usually dogs they have no business having. I could almost guess that in some cases the owner of huskier are worse to deal with than the actual dogs.
@ not sure why you are replying to me as I totally agree with you 🤷🏻♂️
@@DP-jaja because based on your comment it seemed like you judged this trainer for not enjoying working with huskies. And that it would make him lazy.
@@Akiraphoto oh I am definitely judging this guy; calling him “lazy” was being charitable….I’ve had huskies in the past and I agree with everything you wrote….it is a clear and thoughtful.
Get dachshunds and jack russels for the farm, not the house. Funny, my Jackies and Dackles are outside catching snakes and rodents, but the collosal boerboel is inside. They make a fabulous farm team. The small pests are kept in check and madam bloof bloof, the boerboel, comes out to take care of baboons and the predatory cats.
so either you live in africa, or you live in that place where all the monkeys at the research facility got out
@@spacechicken527 I cackled at your comment! ^_^
I am on my second Jack. I don’t live on a farm but I do have a back yard with a dog door and fence. I feed the squirrels for my Jack to watch and chase. I am a highly active person and she goes everywhere I go except when I go to work. I love to walk and jacks have energy and stamina. We will walk sometimes 5+ miles in a day. As long as you keep them engaged in what you are doing they will be ready to sleep by the end of the day.
@spacechicken527 yep, Namibia. Right in the heart of the oldest desert in the world. No research monkeys here to spread the zombie virus. Just a few baboons, hell bent on killing my sheep and a lone hyena that's been sneaking around.
I had a jack Russell female she would kill groundhogs circling around to get them from behind. I trained her to hunt squirrels kept her in my hunting coat
I love this video. You do a great job of explaining WHY the breeds don't work for the average dog owner. I'm a collie owner. Yes, original plain ol' collies. Easy to train, easy to care for, not a ton of medical issues, not high energy so a play session or one walk a day is fine. I don't understand why they aren't popular anymore.
My aunt and uncle had a collie when I was a kid. He was a perfect dog. Very easy going, well behaved. They owned a confectionary and he would hang out, did not jump on people, just liked to lay around and be around his people.
I totally agree! I always wanted a collie as a child. At one point as an adult I had a dog sitting business and sat regularly for some collies, which only confirmed that they were my ideal breed. We finally got one half a year ago after my husband and I stopped living internationally, and she is amazing. Intelligent, willing - ie. so easy to train, laid back, super friendly with strangers, affectionate.. I could go on and on. She attracts a lot of attention when I walk her because she's so beautiful and friendly. I often have cars stop and people tell me how pretty she is! I also don't understand why they're not popular anymore. My Shalom is the local ambassador for the breed!
@@GloryinUs I grew up with a collie. As a Gen X child, thrown to the outdoors as a toodler, my mom had no concerns about me wandering off anywhere because the collie would "herd" me back towards the house. Of course, she barked when strangers arrived & killed snakes that crawled up. She was a constant companion for me as an outdoor kiddo. Her only bad vice was rolling in fresh horse poop! I have a rescue mountain cur now that prefers outdoors ONLY when it's nice outside. Thankfully, he doesn't roll in horse poop! BTW, he's the only dog I've had in my life that hasn't loved the horse poop roll thing!
Collie has always been my dream breed. However the inbreeding is wild right now within that breed and also I’ve met a lot of collies last couple of years with mental issues, stress, anxiety etc. I feel collies aren’t the same as they were when I was a kid. Maybe that’s why the are not that popular anymore.
I thought it was frequency illusion noticing so many dachshunds lately, but you've just confirmed it. I think most new owners think, small, cute, must be suitable for city living..... That's a disaster waiting to happen. My uncle who was a dog trainer had 2 wire-haired dachshunds, Brutus and Ceasar, that he used for bite work demos. Their drive was amazing, they would not let go of the bite suit's leg ;) They of course also enjoyed the agility tunnels. And Brutus also loved showing what 'the girls in Paris do', flipping over on his back and running in the air, as if he was dancing the Can-Can. ;) But these two lived a very different life from those who have to navigate city life and have not much outlet for their dachshund traits.
DOBERMANS...nothing else even comes close, for me. Beautiful, elegant, athletic, intelligent, intense guard dogs, playful, cuddly, super easy to train, Ive tried other breeds, nothing else works for me. My neighbors loved my dogs, my groomer loved my dogs, my dog sitter loved my dogs....all because they were obedient, enthusiastic, cuddly and super easy to work with. BUT they are INTENSE dogs, and do everything INTENSELY and you must commit to exercising them/running them, the best thing is playing ball/frisbee catch with them UNTIL they are exhausted, which takes 30-45 minutes EVERY DAY, usually twice a day.
Beckman's Dog Training has a wonderful, gorgeous, perfect Dobie named Prince who even helps train other dogs! You should check them out if you love Dobermans
@@dactylichexaphoebster-vx5nv yes ive seen that channel and PRINCELY Prince! isnt he lovely!!!
Very helpful, I intend to own one some day.
Just lost my best boy in July. Best dog ever.
@@RillUK they DO make a lasting impression dont they!!
Our neighbors husky frequently digs under the fence and comes over and hangs out with us if they are not home. He's such a nice dog and a handsome dog I really don't mind.
So grateful you speak about the Dachshunds. I own one and Iam concerned about the growing number of people that get them because they are "so sweet". And turn them into puppets by putting them into clothes and do instagram with them. They are hunters with no fear. Ready to go for badgers, wild boars and more and need to be treated with respect. They can be trained, but many conventional training methods do not work for them and be ready that they can always decide: not today 🙂 People forget that they are bred for going under the earth and need to make their own decisions there. No one can help them facing a badger under the earth. So if you can't deal with a dog with an own mind: don't get a Dachshund.
Measured and compassioned. Prospective dog owners will be spared much heartache by watching.
As an ER nurse, I see a lot of dog bites. I always ask what kind of dog bit you. The top three I hear: Huskies, Dachsunds, and pitbull mixes (mutts).
We had an unplanned rescue of a neighbor's dog that they abandoned. Didn't realize it was a SharPei mix. Oh my lord, never met such a stubborn dog in all our years. He was smart but pretty much immovable. Loyal to us but mostly unfriendly to everyone and every other dog. Definitely would not recommend to owners who aren't experienced strong leaders. You don't really "train", you negotiate. 😂 Very independent minded breeds. We found him an excellent forever home with a family without kids who had one before.
Sounds like my Bullterrier x Swiss White Sheperd Mix, a stray from Spain :)
I've had dachshunds since I was 7 years old. People say they're stubborn and hard to train, but I've never known any different...they are just normal to me. I also fostered dozens of them over a 12 year period and never had any major problems with any of them. I'm a moderately active person and they are a moderately active dog. That's what I like about them...if I want to go on an adventure every day then they are happy to do so with me. If I want to stay at home in bed all day, they are happy to do that too. Of course they wouldn't put up with too much laying around because, like any breed, they need exercise and mental stimulation, but I think they're a pretty well balanced breed of dog. I don't like the yappiness either, but that is pretty easy to train out. My dogs only ever bark if someone comes to the door.
How did you “train out” the barking? My sister has one but she was a quarantine pup and my sister wasn’t the most committed trainer…I want one but want to be a good owner I’m committed to training but concerned on restrictions.
@@miabailey2236 I just got between the dog and what they were barking at and made them wait to move forward until they became relaxed. They don't get what they want until I get what I want (silence). You can do that using a leash or just by using your body (body blocking). I also heard a suggestion from another dog trainer awhile ago - to teach a dog to stop barking you teach them first to 'speak' on command then you teach them 'no speak'. I've never tried it that way before, but that's another possible way to do it.
@@miabailey2236 I learned with fostering dogs that any behavior you don't like...stop it the moment it starts and that way it won't become a habit. Even if it's inconvenient or takes extra time in the morning, a few weeks of consistent training leads to a lifetime with an amazing dog that you (and everyone else) can enjoy 😊
I have had 3 daschunds and didn't see any problem in training them. They learned fast and were/are very well behaved. The snap thing is common in most of the small breeds. And it would depend on each dog.
I have had 3 dachshunds so far and they all have been amazing. They were all rescues. Exercise is a must, but thoughtful nature focused hike type exercise met their needs (I am a really active person, and they have easily done a 10k hike in their day). And enrichment that requires search or dissect/destroy. The long haired one was the most docile and neutral. And I have had just girls, none of them were reactive. I have a 17 1/2 year old still going strong and I will admit, I will be absolutely crushed when the time comes.
Spot on with the dachshunds. But they can be the best dogs if you know how to counteract the negatives from puppyhood and enhance the positives!
All of my family have them, a total of 16 between 6 households.
We love their spirit and sassiness and take their training and socializing seriously.
I took my dachshund to my public high school every day until I retired from teaching (2 years.) She is so well-behaved, socialized, and not yappy at all. As long as we are present and we tell her to say hi, everyone is a new friend. When meeting new people, she looks at us first to see if its okay to go greet them.
From a puppy, I didn't let her whine. She will give a little woof if just looking at us and tossing her head at what she wants doesn't work... but no whining.
She rarely hears the word no because she's so good... when we have to get on to her it's a shock to us and her, lol.
The Dachshund ( badger dog) is in Germany also known as Dackel or Teckel. It was breeded to hunt annimals, living in caves under the earth, therefore the short legs This breed is known for stubbornes (?), in german Sturheit, are not easy to train. Perhaps this is the reason, why in swabian part of Germany Dackel and Halb ( half) Dackel is an insult!
I wanted a husky some years ago because I wanted a working dog. Instead I brought home a Samoyed. She was the most loving, attentive, calm dog I ever had. She was as good indoors as outdoors. I used her for skiing although lacked tractive effort to do much more than pull on level terrain. I miss Shondie dearly.
My friend who was a foster parent also had a female Samoyed who treated the children like her puppies. If one of the kids ran off she would track down the child
I had a little daschound overseas was a great dog I have a big chocolate lab that I trained to hunt he was easy to train, will go in the water to retrieve anything no matter how cold
I’m on Dachshund #5. They are stubborn little dogs, but I’ve adored every single one of them. 😊
They are hands down the worst dog which only crazy, single, and old cat lady’s like.
Had a stubborn husky but the collie/golden retriever mix practically trained himself. One of the smartest dogs I've known and a big goofball. The collie came out when playing as he tried to herd me. 😂Took very few tries to train him to do something.
Before the internet was available, most people chose a dog based upon their image, and truly had no idea of the skills, time, and patience required by the humans that would purchase or adopt them as companions or family members. This same problem exists with parrots, but that is another story. In my twenties through my early fifties I was fortunate to have Doberman's, German Shepherd's, and even a Rottweiler. Back then, I was car camping all over remote sections of CO and UT, and these breeds were my favorite. From my mid fifties until now at 73, my breed of choice has been the Standard Poodle. Similar to a Macaw, they are very intelligent and playful. But unlike a Macaw that leave wood chips, feathers, and food all over the floor, the Standard Poodle does not shed their hair all over our home like the breeds mentioned previously. Both the Macaws and the dogs I have been fortunate to share my life with all seem to respond best with positive reinforcement-based training. Thankfully I was able to meet a few trainers in my youth that only used these methods to build trust with their dogs and their parrots. Negative reinforcement training also has a place with both parrots and dogs, but this does not involve any physical contact.Thank you for sharing this video, I completely agree with your experience, and hope more people will spend more time researching the specific needs of each dog breed (or parrot species) before buying or adopting one.
I can see your point with these dogs. I have always rescued poodles. I love how bright they are. They can be a royal pain but patience and training make them great companions. Since have never had a puppy I have had to work with the baggage they came with but the love and loyalty of a rescue can't be beat.
I can respect and appreciate this video. One of my favorite breeds to work with was the Chihuahua. I am a GSD fan through and through and I find the Chihuahua to have a similar drive to work and please.
I’m not a smalll dog person, but I would like to own a Chihuahua to train and show people that they are smart enough to learn and that they will be better for it. They are more than yappy ankle biters. 😊
people abuse chihuahuas so much for attention, "Look my dog's so aggressive." Maybe if you'd treat it like a dog and not a stuffed animal, it'd be better.
Chihuahuas are extremely smart and trainable! Mine took first places in AKC/UKC obedience trials, got championships on both, so much fun! People tend to not treat them like a dog and that shows in their behavior issues in 90% of them. My favorites are Chihuahua’s and heeler breeds, both are super smart, but the heeler’s are a challenge! 😂 If you know you know❤
Love my Doxie. He is a one off in that he loves just lounging around. He is a great fit for our family.
I legit hate huskies. I have lost 4 chickens and a rabbit in the past several years, on MY fully fenced property, to random loose huskies and huskie mixes. Horrible dogs for urban environments, especially when 90% of the people who own them are idiots.
Just adopted a Boxer! Boxers are definitely for younger people than I am. Very sweet but very active!
Dachshunds Rule! I LOVE THEM! ❤❤❤
My friends Dachsund is a proper roughy toughy. Full of energy, tenacity and attitude ❤
Worked With Dogs For 40 Years, Here In Canada. Most Honest and Truthful Take I've seen. Glad I stumbled on Your Channel, Much Love🤘💪🍁
I knew the dachshund would be on the list. I actually love the breed, but I found I didn't train the dog. The dog trained me. She would even come to me to let me know i t was time for ALL of us to go to bed. My mother upon seeing that we had acquired a dachshund said, "I thought you were through raising children!"
I have dachshunds and agree with that. I ended up with my 1st one when a neighbor gave one to my son. I wasn't a fan at the time, I had big dogs. I fell in love with their humor though, but they are still a pain in the a$$. I had one hide a pair of my glasses in the garden. 🙄🙄I can't give them up though.
I really enjoyed this video. I own a 15 year old female mini doxie. I got her because I had one as a child who was a wonderful dog. I went from 15 years of Scottish Terriers to a doxie. Holy cow. I will tell anyone this has been the hardest dog I'll ever love. She IS well trained but there are many days I think I'm still at it even after all these years. Folks, please listen to Mr Atherton--if you don't have serious dog experience and even more serious wish to own a tricky dog, do not get a doxie.
Wooh, Shiba not mentioned, what a relief 😂
He just ran out of time...
Difficult to find an owner who is smarter than their Shiba