and it has taken 2 months for her to get used to me and obey my commands. Now she is very happy dog and we get along great but whenever her previous owners show up she pees all over the house, all over them and becomes all weird - she's like scared but very happy to see them (I know it sounds weird). When is it going to stop?? How much time has to pass for her to forget them, at least to stop peeing ... And another thing, she is not well socialized, we got golden retreiver (2 m/old) and she doesn't like her. I'm scared to put them together. How do I introduce them safely. I have never had a dog before them and I'm totally inexperienced. Please help. Btw there isn't and dog training school or anything like that near me so don't propose to take her there. Thank you
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Hi there.
It sounds like your Husky mix is submissive peeing. Pretty normal, even in healthy young dogs. Although you don't say the circumstances in which you got her (how/why are her old owners coming over? that will only confuse her) I suggest that you tell her previous owners to IGNORE her as they walk in the door. Yep, ignore. If they acknowledge the dog with affection when she is in the frantic, excitable state of mind, that will trigger the uncontrollable peeing. They should only pay attention to the dog when she is calm. I almost guarantee that this will stop the submissive peeing.
Are you sure that she "doesn't like" your Golden? she may not be particularly tolerant of her but that does not mean to say that she doesn't like her. Allow them to interact on neutral ground (out in the yard is ideal, rather then in the confines of the house) and supervise at all times.
I would also exercise, exercise and exercise some more with your Husky. They are bred to RUN for several hours a day. A dog like a Husky needs regular opportunities to run and/or pull. They make great jogging companions, scooter pullers, bike riding companions, etc.
Good luck!
As wonderful as the peeing sounds, she is not going to stop that untill she does not see them as pack leaders. Usually, peeing is a sign if submission between dogs, and I don't know if they abused her or not, but it sounds like she needs to be kept away from her previous owner if, at all, just to save your carpet. I suppose that every dog is different on how much time it will take for her to not see them as pack leaders.
As for introducing the Golden, slow is best. Through closed doors, let them sniff at each other, and you will probably see more peeing, this time from the puppy. If the husky is mean to the puppy...I would just dicipline her for it. Slap your hands, yell, something to let her know you definatley don't approve. However, pack dynamics dictate that they will have to figure out pecking order before long...it is just normal doggy behavior. Good luck.
Ok well to introduce them what you do is put them both on a lead and slowly bring them together(best to have 2 people doing this yes thye will bark for ages but they soon get used to it..
Try and tell the old owners that the new dog is not reacting well to seing them and you appoligise but you want them to come back when she is like2 years old./
keep previous owners away... or if you know they are coming, then get the dog out for a run, just stay gone longer... if they have attitude, just say you are having bonding time with the dog, and working on training,,, ...as for new pup. you will need to practice social bonding... you , wife, two dogs, lots of treats..you sit with older dog give treats... wife has pup, and give treats, sit on floor next to eachother,,, you want the dogs to pay attention to the humans not the other dog. when you notice they are ignoring eachother then you still sit with older dog, but start to give treats to the pup.. and vice versa. they will see that they do not have to compete for affection or love,,, they will be loved equally... do several sit/ treat sessions for a while.then start to include young pup on walking sessions... you may not get very far, start with going short distances... then longer and longer.. both breeds will looove running together once they get going.
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