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Originally Posted by rahl
from what I've gathered so far, this person seems to be a first time breeder. This is the mothers first litter. Like I said, they aren't registered(AKC or whatever it's called)and is likely why I am getting one so cheap. I will definately ask about the parents and any relevant health issues.
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thanks for the advice. Our current dog is a boston terrier and does not require a leash at all. She never leaves the yard, even when people walk by. I don't have a fence, I'm planning on keeping a long leash tied to my back deck for when we let it out to potty.
What are your thoughts on a shock collar(not an electric fense)for training purposes?
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I would strongly advise against leaving your dog out on a long leash if it is not supervised. I've seen dogs get tangled all the time and its easy for them to get stuck in the sun or even choke themselves. Other than that a long leash is fine though.
An electric shock collar can be useful but it should be a last resort. Huskies are fairly easy to train so you shouldn't need one. I wouldn't recommend an electric fence because it really just won't work. When your dog crosses the fence, and it will, you risk it running off. My dogs used to cross the fence and then not want to go back across all the time. Also, huskies are jumpers. If you add a fence make sure it's a tall one.
Oh and you won't need this immediately but Petsmart carries Furminator products and they will effectively cut down on the shedding as your puppy gets older.