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My basic info
Breed
Siberian Husky
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Seeking an incredibly special adopter.
This description is the same for five of our dogs. Please contact us for greater detail, etc. on individual dogs. We have 5 nearly feral, incredibly shy Siberians. Originally seized from a large kennel, we took them in from the shelters they landed at in Maine as they were not thriving and "unadoptable" in that setting. They have a home, love, and a job for life with our kennel if the appropriate homes cannot be found, thus there is no rush. No city settings, fenced in yard an absolute must.
Extreme flight risks (uncatchable if loose), terrified of contact (not fear aggressive), those dogs need consistently, high fences, and a husky savvy adopter with: shy dog rehab experience or the willingness to hire a behaviorist to teach you the necessary tools. They thrive in a pulling/working setting and are bonded to one another. Another stable dog in the home is a must, or the willingness to take two together.
These dogs have learned to pull as a team and have grown in leaps and bounds, when hooked up after a dogsled run, the tension begins to melt away and they allow some petting and walk more calmly on leash. It would be important that the adopter be willing to continue this time of "work related" exercise as it has helped them tremendously to this point. They have been exposed to a house setting indoors and thrive in a multi-dog household, mimicking the dogs in the home in confidence level and behavior.
If you've read this far, you rock! We're going to be turning down a lot of homes on these dogs, as there's only one chance to get it right for them, getting loose or the wrong placement is just not an option.