Diane Morgan - Siberian Huskies for Dummies: 2nd Edition

Siberian Huskies For Dummies, 2nd Edition

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2020945475

ISBN: 978-1-119-71184-1

ISBN: 978-1-119-71186-5 (ebk); ISBN: 978-1-119-71185-8 (ebk)

1. Chapter 2
2. Chapter 3
3. Chapter 4
4. Chapter 5
5. Chapter 12
6. Chapter 13
7. Chapter 14
8. Chapter 15

The Siberian wind is a mute wind; there are no trees to make it roar, no grasses to let it sing or whisper. It rushes on, cold and silent, over the endless miles of tundra.

But there is sound, nonetheless. A haunting cry rides the wild wind, a cry chiseled out of frozen air, etched in darkness. Perhaps it is a wolf, for wolves abound here, following the vast herds of reindeer. But maybe not. Perhaps the cry is fuller than the howl of a wolf, sweeter, and more burdened with loneliness. Perhaps it is the song of the first Siberian Husky ever born.

Welcome to the world of the Siberian Husky. If youve ever wondered why your Siberian is different from all the other breeds, youve come to the right place. This book explains what made your Siberian the way he is and how you can get the most out of your relationship with this engaging, unique, and totally original breed. This is a book that will make your life and your Siberians richer, more satisfying, and a lot more fun.

Siberian Huskies For Dummies, 2nd Edition, dives into what you need to know about Husky ownership, covering everything from finding a Husky to training the one you have. I include the following information:

• : Here I explain the Huskys many fine qualities and needs, so you can better understand the breed. I also share some interesting tidbits about the breeds history, how Huskies got to the West, and what theyre like today.
• : In this part, you discover where you can get a Husky and how you can prepare for your new dogs arrival.
• : Getting your Husky used to his new home is important. Here I provide useful tips so you can understand what your Husky is communicating with you and ways you can help socialize him with children, people, and other animals. I offer advice on how to train him to be a well-behaved member of your family, and I also share pointers to deal with behavior problems.
• : More than anything, you want to make sure your Husky is healthy and safe. In this part, I give you the essentials on everything from feeding to grooming to choosing a veterinarian to dealing with general health problems.
• : Huskies are great outdoor dogs, and here I give you more details about how you can sled with your dog. Who knows? Imagine your Husky winning the Iditarod one day.
• : Every For Dummies book has the Part of Tens. Here I give you short bursts of fun advice about traveling with your Husky and some outdoor activities you can consider doing with your Husky.

In this book, I refer to your Husky as a male for consistency. I understand you may have a female. No matter your Huskys gender, this book can help you.

When writing this book, I made the following assumptions about you, my dear reader:

• Youre interested in getting a Siberian Husky. Youve read great things about the breed and want to find the right one for you to join your family.
• You already have a Husky. Youre looking for some advice about living with your new family member. You may have kids or other pets, and you want to make the transition smoothly.
• You want to discover the basics about taking care of your Husky. You want the lowdown on feeding, grooming, exercising, and keeping your Husky safe and healthy.

No matter if any of these assumptions apply to you or you just love reading about dogs, then this new edition of Siberian Huskies For Dummies is for you.

Throughout this book, youll find charming pictures in the margins next to certain paragraphs. But these arent merely for your amusement; they actually serve a purpose. And I explain the purpose here:

When you run across this icon, you know youre in for a useful bit of information on how to do things with or for your Husky.

Some things are so important they bear repeating, and I use this icon to indicate what information will be good for you to stash away.