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MarylandSpartan said...
The breeder told me that while a condo or apartment is not the most ideal, huskies can thrive in small(er) spaces. I have ample room for it to roam when I'm gone.
What's the difference between letting him outside for exercise 5 times a day for 20 minutes or 2 times a day for 45 minutes??
We lived in a house with a yard and we had 2 other dogs to keep her company, so short of having someone home all the time to keep eyes on her the situation was pretty ideal for raising a husky. She still destroyed everything in the house and escaped regularly. Maybe this dog was abnormally hyper, but like I said, I've heard similar stories from other people I know with huskies.
I'm not saying you made a bad decision, I'm just giving you a heads up on what could happen when dealing with this breed. They're a lot more difficult than most dogs and yet still my favorite breed.
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Phil McCrackin said...
In my experience, dogs that live in condos get more exercise than dogs that live in houses with yards. People think "big dog... Needs a big yard" and thats great if you're going out there and playing with him and getting him to run around all the time, but dogs don't exercise themselves very often.
If you live in a condo, you will be taking your dog on walks at least 4 times a day, regardless of weather. If you live in a house with a yard, your dog is likely just wandering around in the yard for a few minutes looking for a place to shit, then coming back inside... especially in the winter.
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ming said...
There's nothing wrong with owning a dog while living in a condo in the city, lots of people do it successfully, but it really depends on the breed. Huskys are working dogs and need a job to do or else they'll make one up themselves, like destroying pillows and shoes and other items around your apartment. They're beautiful animals but they can be a difficult breed and really respond best with someone around most of the day, especially when raised from a puppy. Unfortunately I witnessed this first hand while living with a roommate who got himself a husky puppy when we both worked long hours. He was forced to get rid of her after it became clear that she was destroying things and escaping because she was so bored. Luckily he found her a good home with a couple young kids and stay-at-home mom. Maybe this was a unique situation but I've heard similar stories from other Husky owners.
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