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badly controlled huskies.

(54 Posts)
Iam64 Wed 15-Aug-18 20:58:04

Fennel, my Vet said the Dogs he was most cautious with would be the wolf type breeds. Husky types have become over popular, probably as a result of Game of Thrones. They are big powerful, working dogs. They’re bred to run an run, whilst towing sledges, they aren’t meant to live in small houses, without the job or the exercise they need. They need owners who understand the breed.
The dog rescue shelters are over flowing with them.
Sorry fennel, that isn’t very helpful. The dog warden is worth a call, other people may have complained. Best to keep well away

FlexibleFriend Wed 15-Aug-18 20:48:44

You'd be better off trying to find your local dog warden and ask them to have a word.

HildaW Wed 15-Aug-18 19:45:20

As a breed they are a working dog that can walk/run all day in sub zero temperatures. Hence they need loads and loads of exercise. Therefore not really suitable for owners who do not fully understand the breed. I doubt there is anything police can do until it actually attacks. The sad thing then is that the dog will be blamed when in fact its the owners lack of training that is at fault.

Fennel Wed 15-Aug-18 19:36:37

There seems to be a fashion here (Tyneside) for young people to take on a husky, or 2. They're beautiful dogs.
Normally I'm not afraid of dogs, but there's a young man near us who has 2. He takes them out on leads but they're straining all the time and twice lunged at me, barking fiercely. They nearly pull him over.
Is there anything I can do about it? Apart from avoiding him.
Have the Police any powers?