Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Someone thats good with dogs. Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Jrmy590[/m] at 3:43 pm on Dec. 1, 2008[quote]I need someone that's good with puppies/training. I'm tempted to get a siberian husky/german shepard but I'm curious as to speak with someone that has actually raised one of the two from a pup. I've heard mixed things like they're difficult to train and they're a dominant type of dog so assuming that's true - will that cause a problem with the 2 small dogs I have in the house?[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Jrmy590 Posted at 3:43 pm on Dec. 1, 2008 I need someone that's good with puppies/training. I'm tempted to get a siberian husky/german shepard but I'm curious as to speak with someone that has actually raised one of the two from a pup. I've heard mixed things like they're difficult to train and they're a dominant type of dog so assuming that's true - will that cause a problem with the 2 small dogs I have in the house?

Replies RachLeigh13 Posted at 3:58 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 You just need to make sure, from the get go, that you establish yourself as the dominant person. Start training them young and it will make things easier for you as the dog ages. Huskies and German Shepherds are active dogs. They need to be stimulated with activity. Ouran Posted at 1:22 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 ShepHERD.  Just remember:  they're herding dogs. Siberians have dominance issues a lot.  They also tend to be quite stubborn.  However, German Shepherds are typically easy to train..extremely easy.  They usually obey and only have dominance issues with inexperienced people. They are pretty much exact opposites so the outcome would be hard to tell.  I'd have to say checking out the litter would be the best option.  Don't go for the puppy that attacks everything that moves but also don't go for the one that doesn't even acknowledge your existance. aleiram51 Posted at 3:53 pm on Dec. 1, 2008 my doggie is half german shepherd. he's easy to train.  super smart and eager to please :D here's a site if you want http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/germanshepherd.htm roryboy Posted at 3:47 pm on Dec. 1, 2008 They have a definite pack mentality if you establish yourself as the leader they will follow you. maceyface Posted at 3:46 pm on Dec. 1, 2008 Quote: from Jrmy590 at 3:45 pm on Dec. 1, 2008 Quote: from maceyface at 5:43 pm on Dec. 1, 2008 huskies have lots of dominance issues, definitely. i wouldn't go for it if you already have other dogs.    german shepards are nice but known for hip/back leg issues. so there's some money for you. What would LW do without you. implode. Jrmy590 Posted at 3:45 pm on Dec. 1, 2008 Quote: from maceyface at 5:43 pm on Dec. 1, 2008 huskies have lots of dominance issues, definitely. i wouldn't go for it if you already have other dogs. german shepards are nice but known for hip/back leg issues. so there's some money for you. What would LW do without you. Sheebobee Posted at 3:44 pm on Dec. 1, 2008 I want a puppy maceyface Posted at 3:43 pm on Dec. 1, 2008 huskies have lots of dominance issues, definitely. i wouldn't go for it if you already have other dogs. german shepards are nice but known for hip/back leg issues. so there's some money for you. jsgirl Posted at 3:43 pm on Dec. 1, 2008 That would be the cutest dog evar. All 9 previous replies displayed.