Should Miloh Be Allowed to Hang Out With Siberian Husky Puppy? Hello YT Members! My friend recently got a 9 week-old Siberian Husky puppy and is beginning to train him. As Miloh is very curious, he approached the puppy, their first play inside the house went well. However, a couple of minutes after as my boyfriend was playing with both the Husky puppy attempted to bite Miloh's nose. It has been over a week since that happened and we really haven't let either of them play without supervision. But lately, it has become an issue with the Husky puppy lunging at Miloh for no reason at all. I am in great fear that this puppy will hurt Miloh as I have read they dislike small dogs. Is there any way we can train both together to allow for them to play? All advice is greatly appreciated, thanks in advance! |
Huskies have very strong prey drives so they are usually not good around cats and small dogs. At nine weeks, though, I'm sure his prey drive isn't really developed. He's probably just being a rambunctious puppy. I know some people do it successfully, but I have just read too many heartbreaking stories about bigger dogs injuring small dogs to ever feel comfortable with it. Quite often it's the little dog that starts it with a larger dog by protecting a toy or treat, etc, but because of the size difference, it's the little dog who gets hurt. I know of several little dogs who have lost an eye because a larger dog snapped at them. Just not worth the risk IMO. |
I don't let Zhoie play with dogs bigger thatn she is (4.5 lbs), simply put, I will not risk it. The dangers to these little is go great, I don't want to add anything to the list. lol. I don't know how big your dog is..but keep in mind, when this pup grows, he's strength will become massive and he won't realize how easy he can injure another smaller dog. I would rather be safe...than sorry after the fact. IMO. Good luck with whatever choice you make. |
I'm sure the husky is only trying to play but he doesn't understand that Miloh is much smaller and very fragile. I would keep a close eye on Miloh is you're going to allow them to hang out. If it was my dog I would hold off until the husky is older and learns his manners. |
Thank you all for your advice! Ever since I saw the Husky lunge at Miloh my decision had shifted to not letting them play but others that I have spoken to off YT have said differently. Miloh will usually go up to him and smell him or allows him to play with his toys. But I rather not risk my little man's life. Thanks again! :) |
I would not take the risk. It might be harmless play now but the Husky will get very strong and fast very soon. |
At 9 weeks of age, the Husky probably hasn't learned bite inhibition yet .... too risky and you might be expecting too much from the Husky pup for them to be together at this point. Not that he would be aggressive, just that he would play too rough and not know any better. |
How on earth are we going to socialize our dogs to big and little sizes , if we are all to afraid to try. The pup is 9 weeks old and needs to see small dogs learn to be gentle and respectful and know what a small dog is so that prey drive of them is less. You are not going to leave the pup and Miloh alone and that is a good thing.h So I say yes let them play. I have a yorkie up next to 97 pound BRTS without a problem. The breeder of the male BRTS raise them with silkies. I have 4 to 6 standard poodle babies at 9 weeks up next to my yorkie right now. It is the cuties thing to see the york strut across the yard with 4 little black babies following her like baby geese and not one of them ever think that can bounce her. JL |
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I agree with YorkieMother. Just set boundaries and remember who the husky's parents are. If the parents are careless and don't help you set boundaries as what is ok and not ok for either pup to do around each other, don't let them play. If the husky's parents are always there with you when the husky plays with Miloh, it shouldn't be a problem. Kaji plays with bigger dogs all the time, but as soon as I see Kaji is overwhelmed (he's outnumbered) or the other dog has had enough of Kaji's antics, I stop all play. If you feel like YOU can't do it, it's best not to let them play. Not everyone is comfortable with bigger dogs. |
YorkieMother, Britster & DvlshAngel985 you three are changing my mind! Lol I want my boy to be able to play with both big & small dogs. I will give it a try! :) |
Just be very vigilant. Dogs are the only thing Kaji isn't afraid of, and I don't want to take that away from him. If this husky's owners aren't setting boundaries, just don't allow it. There are other dogs Miloh can play with that are well behaved. I keep Kaji from kids more than I keep him from dogs. I just don't always allow it! I have the same rule there too. If the parents aren't controlling their human kids, I don't let them play with Kaji. Kaji is fearful as it is, I don't want him to have a bad experience with kids that will make things worse. |
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