Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

New family member

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • New family member

    This past Thursday we went to the local animal shelter/rescue and adopted a dog. His name is Loki, though I sort of think it's actually LowKey. He's incredibly polite and considerate, he's clearly smart, and he's one of the friendliest dogs I've ever met.





    He was the biggest dog in the shelter, which is kind of funny because I'm scared of big dogs. Except when they brought him out to meet us, he was just this giant, fluffy marshmallow that just wanted to be loved on and I was not scared of him. All the fuzz all over the place in the pics is from him, it appears that we're doomed to be showered with Husky fluff for the foreseeable future. We've already got a regular appointment set up with our groomer for every three weeks and we'll be brushing him here at home two or three times a week.
    You're only delaying the inevitable, you run at your own expense. The repo man gets paid to chase you. ~Argabarga

  • #2
    Quoth Kittish View Post
    and we'll be brushing him here at home two or three times a week day.
    Fixed that for you.

    Huskies are wonderful dogs. While they are very smart and stubborn, they are also very loyal. Just be careful or they will train you.
    Life is too short to not eat popcorn.
    Save the Ales!
    Toys for Tots at Rooster's Cafe

    Comment


    • #3
      He looks very happy and huggable!
      "Crazy may always be open for business, but on the full moon, it has buy one get one free specials." - WishfulSpirit

      "Sometimes customers remind me of zombies, but I'm pretty sure that zombies are smarter." - MelindaJoy77

      Comment


      • #4
        Quoth csquared View Post
        Fixed that for you.

        Huskies are wonderful dogs. While they are very smart and stubborn, they are also very loyal. Just be careful or they will train you.
        We're currently in the process of training each other. He's teaching us his signals and personal preferences, we're teaching him the rules of his new pack. He's super smart, all we've had to do for any corrections so far was tell him "no" firmly. Same with handling his feet. I cleaned them yesterday after he'd been for a walk through loose dirt and dust. He fussed and tried to pull away, but I told him that I'm the one that decides when his feet are done. He pouted just a little but submitted.

        He tried twice the very first day to chase our cats (the first day they ran when they saw him, 'cause he's a BIG boy). We held him back and told him no, don't chase the cats twice. Several days later now, and most of them will actually come up to him for a sniff or allow him to approach them, but if they panic and run or when they're playing, he doesn't even twitch. He watches, but doesn't move other than his tail wagging. He's done a play bow at Mister Fluff a couple of times now, but Fluff isn't quite ready. In another few days, though, they'll be playing together.

        We had a kennel set up, in case he was one of those dogs that prefers to have a private cave as a den. He didn't like it. Flatly refused to go into it, and after we showed it to him didn't even want to go into the same room. Well and good, we had no intentions of insisting he use it. Took out the kennel (actually donated it to the shelter we adopted him from) and he has NO hesitation about going in that room now. He seemed a little surprised when we took it out, but happy.

        We're aware of the famous Husky stubbornness, though I don't think he's going to give us too many problems. That independent streak is bred into them, to help them survive in harsh conditions. I'm fairly sure that earning his respect and trust is going to negate most of that (though he'll probably still ignore us some when he's deep into playing and having fun). He's been visibly surprised a couple of times when we've shown him that we're going to respect his feelings, and not fuss at him for basically being a dog.

        He is indeed very, very huggable. And he seems to like getting hugs, especially if they're accompanied by neck and chest scritches. His fur is so thick and soft and lovely. He's a giant, fluffy marshmallow and we'll wind up using him as a pillow at some point I'm sure. I know for certain at least one of the cats will.
        Last edited by Kittish; 06-07-2021, 01:26 PM.
        You're only delaying the inevitable, you run at your own expense. The repo man gets paid to chase you. ~Argabarga

        Comment


        • #5
          Quoth Kittish View Post
          He pouted
          That is a Husky. They are good at that, And tantrums. Those are funny to watch,

          When winter comes, you'll have to take him to the high country to get some snow. A friend has posted video of hers. First snow fall and they are begging to go out. They will play for a while, and then find a place to curl up and sleep. And, of course, refuse to come in.
          Life is too short to not eat popcorn.
          Save the Ales!
          Toys for Tots at Rooster's Cafe

          Comment


          • #6
            That they are. Meet Zeus.

            Loki is adorable *squee*
            "I am quite confident that I do exist."
            "Excuse me, I'm making perfect sense. You're just not keeping up." The Doctor

            Comment


            • #7
              What a beautiful dog! He sounds like a wonderful, loving addition to your family.
              I don't have an attitude problem. You have a perception problem.
              My LiveJournal
              A page we can all agree with!

              Comment


              • #8


                I will be durned. He's pure Siberian Husky. Got lots of known relatives, too.
                You're only delaying the inevitable, you run at your own expense. The repo man gets paid to chase you. ~Argabarga

                Comment


                • #9
                  I absolutely adore Huskies! Give Loki lots of love from this weirdo ^_^

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    I remember how strong huskies and malmutes are.

                    I saw a guy taking his husky puppy for a walk and the puppy was pulling the guy. The guy wasn't a 98 lb weaking, but not someone that looks like he pumps iron. but it was hilarious how he coudln't keep that puppy from forcefully pulling him. I felt sorry for when the puppy would get adult size.
                    Time! Time! Time is what turns kittens into cats.

                    Don't teach me a lesson; all I learn is that you are an asshole.

                    I wish porn had subtitles.

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      I recall reading a story about a guy who inherited a sled dog team. He lived in a warmer climate, so he bought a wheeled sled for training. First day out, the dogs flung him out going around a corner. He replaced the sled with a VW Beetle.
                      Life is too short to not eat popcorn.
                      Save the Ales!
                      Toys for Tots at Rooster's Cafe

                      Comment

                      Working...
                      X