I actually DO need a Dog Training ebook!

At your service - click my sig for the product...........and incidentally -- your pup is a working class breed. They are exceptionally intelligent and loyal - My eguide is called
"Smart Beyond Obedience" and your guy will respond to this method like no tomorrow.
If you want references - ThomM knew my dog - who died recently from complications due to severe old age.

Enjoy your puppy! I'm still looking for mine.

Two things you need to know right now...You live in Cyprus but have a dog bred for the Artic. You need to be aware of how the heat will affect your dog.

Second, huskies were bred to run. And run. And run. They may be the greatest long-distance runners in the animal world. If they don't run, they won't be happy. And, they will likely give you some problems if they get frustrated due to lack of exercise.

They are also bred to pull...In addition to obedience training, maybe get your dog some type of wagon/sled that he/she can be taught to pull. IMO, a lot of bad dog behavior is caused by a lack of exercise and boredom.

Thanks Simon for the post and for the valuable responses. I was lurking as both a dog lover and book publisher. Unfortunately, I had to give my miniature Pinscher away since my kids couldn't take care of her properly. But she was the smartest dog I ever had, following hand signals without our speaking.

As a publisher, I'm looking at reprinting a book on Laika breeds of Russia:
Amazon.com: Hunting Laika Breeds of Russia...
But I'm wondering if it would reach a larger market if we modified it a bit more so that it is more than just a history of the breed and what the characteristics are and becomes more of a guide to raising and training the dog. And would there be any affiliate possibilities for the dedicated web page we would construct?

Thanks for any feedback, and I will now need info on finding the eguide, "Smart Beyond Obedience."

Cheers,
Barry

Hey. I used to promote the ebook "Secrets Of A Professional Dog Trainer" by Adam Katz a few years ago for a while. I always found it to be a bit funny that he's a dog trainer and his last name is KATz.

Adams Dog Training and Dog Behavior

I had also e-mailed him a few times with questions and he was pretty quick to get back to me.

They have switched to a membership model since then but the ebook can still be downloaded from the member's area I believe.

Other than that, you can't go wrong with the Dog Whisperer (Cesar Milan)!

I've owned several breeds of dogs over the past 40 years.........having grown up on the farm with Beagles, Collies, German Shepherds and a Husky. The Beagle was the most difficult to manage and train. The Collie and German Shepherd breed is much easier and cooperative.
The first and most important thing to learn is what trainer Caeser Millan says........"the dog owner needs the most training". Dogs will learn from an owner who speaks their (dog) language. My dogs were easier to train once I learned to speak their language and understand their mindset. Another important lesson is to train everyone in the family to use the same 'one word' commands and handling technics when sharing time with the family dog. Dogs will respond to single word commands, but cannot find meaning from complete conversational sentences.
I also recommnd a book called "The Dog Whisperer" by Paul Owens.

so cool . puppies are great and huskys are super smart.
congrats a dog can change your life.
i found kennel training really easy to potty train puppys check it out some call it crate training..

I can't fault Karen Pryor's Karen Pryor Clickertraining <- not an affiliate link. This lady trained dolphins before she trained dogs, and you can't put a leash on a dolphin. Loads of good videos on her site.

Just out of interest, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior is less than impressed with Cesar Milan.

VIN News

I have no doubt that "my expert" who happens to be a board certified veterinary behavioralist (so you really don't need the inverted commas, she really is an expert), has had to KILL dogs because of behaviour problems. I have also KILLED dogs because of behaviour problems including aggression.

You've never seen him kick a dog or choke a dog, that doesn't mean it hasn't happened. Yes, the video is gone.

"Millan freely admits to having no formal education or any qualifications or credentials in psychology or, indeed, any of the canine behavioural sciences such as ethology. He goes to some lengths to differentiate between 'human' psychology and 'dog' psychology.

In a nutshell his 'dog psychology' involves showing dogs who is the boss - the 'Alpha' - if necessary by physical means (normally a jerk on the lead but sometimes a neck scruff or an 'alpha roll')"

Dominance theory has been tossed out the window when it comes to training dogs:

The Alpha Theory: based on a misguided premise - by Debra Millikan

Another comment from a brilliant dog trainer (read her book Culture Clash, it will open your eyes):

Jean Donaldson, director of training at the San Fransisco SPCA, says 'practices such as physically confronting aggressive dogs and using choke collars for fearful dogs are outrageous by even the most diluted dog training standards ...... a profession that has been making steady gains in its professionalism, technical sophistication and human standards has been greatly set back. I have long been deeply troubled by the popularity of Mr Millan as so many will emulate him. To co-opt a word like 'whispering' for arcane, violent and technically unsound practice is unconscionable'.

Take 3 puppies:

One pup will be genetically sound, will stay with its littermates until it is 8 weeks old, and will be well socialised and trained by an intelligent owner. It will be a fantastic companion.

Another pup, also genetically sound, may be taken from its litter too early and miss out on essential socialisation and may go to a home where the owners don't bother about correct socialisation. This pup will have problems, most will get by, but some will need help. Most can be rehabilitated with some good hard work. They don't need to be alpha rolled to show who is boss.

Third type of pup, wired badly in the brain , it does occur and it's often genetic. No amount of socialisation, training, behaviour modification will make these dogs safe.

I know of one veterinary specialist who hasn't had to KILL any dogs in the second group, she has successfully rehabilitated them using positive methods, and has never had to alpha roll them. She does indeed KILL dogs in the third group.

You don't need to dominate, scruff, choke or alpha roll a dog to rehabilitate them. There are other ways.

We might just have to agree to disagree on this one, Kurt

And in case you ask, I did own an aggressive dog. I'm an extremely good dog trainer, I've titled dogs in obedience and owned the first dog in Australia to gain a masters title in agility. I took my dog to a veterinary behavioralist here in Aus and he asked me why I wasn't planning on specialising in the subject, because I knew what I was on about. This dog was a basket case, in spite of my doing everything right. Her full litter sister was the same.

You're right, killing dogs isn't violent and is much better than rolling a dog on its back.

Tell that to my rotty that at 3 months old chased my ex onto the bed in an aggressive temper tantrum. We then bought the book "How to be your dog's best friend", which also teaches alpha rolls, and was suggested by our vet.

After she showed who was boss, he never had an agressive act and was the most passive dog one could ask for. All from simply rolling him on his back until he submitted.

Your mistaken saying the alpha roll is violent or cruel. What is this based on? You make allegations against Cesar which you can't back up. If I haven't seen the cases of abuse, how did your people?

BTW, my rotty learned 75-80 voice commands. I think I did a great job training him and EVERY vet I took him to complemented me and what a great job I did with him. He was the pride of my life and probably the best thing I ever did.

>Third type of pup, wired badly in the brain , it does occur and it's often genetic. No amount of socialisation, training, behaviour modification will make these dogs safe.

Take them to Cesar. He's taken ferral dogs, plus plenty of rotties and pits that your "experts" say are hopeless and rehabilitated them.

You will NEVER convince me that killing a dog instead of using an alpha roll or other techniques Cesar uses is better for the dog or society or less violent simply because they are murdered in a "humane" fashion. Sorry, type all you want, it won't change this simple fact.

You should take some training tips from a neighbor of mine. This is a VERY loud woman at the best of times and her method of training is to scream a word, generally "NO" or "SIT" over and over and over at the dog. The dog will inevitably grow up believing it's name is NO and will be a nervous wreck, never knowing what it is supposed to do.

why dont you just contact a center that offers dog training services?the people on that dog training center are experts and you could save time and effort in training you dog..