Thanks Dibby
We just come from a walk, and a miracle happened, he didn't bite the leash when I attached it. Maybe just got lucky

Oh my goodness gracious, he is beautiful! Look at those feet... he's going to be big. Is that you in the 2nd picture? If so you remind me of my sister (please take that as a compliment; my sister is awesome)

I think Dibby is right about the leash biting: it's just excitement. Myrsky knows something gloriously wonderful is about to happen as soon as the leash comes out and he's giddy with joy. If you make it as calm as possible, that will help.

We have a similar thing with ours when they go in the car. They don't go into the car often, but when they do, it's mostly to somewhere wonderful, usually the vet (they love the vet!) or to France (they love France!). They have car harnesses-- sort of seat belts for dogs, really strong, reinforced things that can be attached to a regular seat belt or a cargo clip. As soon as those things come out, the dogs go nuts.

Unless we're really in a hurry, I'll put the harnesses on, and then sit down for a few minutes and just chill. When everything's calmed down, then we can go out. Similarly, if someone is bouncing and jumping at the door when I go to open it, I just close it again and relax. Ho-hum. Sometimes I've needed to do this ten or eleven times before I could get out with a calm pack, but it is really worth the effort. You could do a similar thing with Myrsky: if he starts biting the lead, just drop it and go sit down. Have a book or a magazine or the telly so you can do your own thing. In a few minutes, try again. He will learn from your calm demeanour that that's what is wanted, and he will get it!

I agree with everyone above about the nose-tapping: I wouldn't do it. But please give your BF my heartfelt congratulations for working so hard with Myrsky! Raising a puppy is not easy, but it is rewarding in the extreme. I have the nearly 15 year old hairy beauty on his mat right next to me to prove it. Myrsky will be among the best of dogs!

He's really big for his age, he's going to be giant. He's very cute. Those pointed ears are just adorable.

Good advice ... esp not tapping the nuzzle. This can encourage snapping

O my giddy Aunt Fanny!! That dog is the most beautiful husky ive ever seen! And ive seen hundreds!! His eyes ate the spit of my Hal's ... norty eyes!! He is going to be a real challenge for you! I am im love ... more pictures! N
More pictures!!!

Aww, he looks a gentle guy to me. I think once be grows out of this annoying, chewy, mouthy puppy phase, she will be surprised at how easy he is to own.

Thanks Strangechilde and mjfromga, gnasher
He is going to be big yes, I thought with a Husky Gene couldn't get big as a Malamute, we will see
yes,its me on the other pic.
I did exactly this strangechilde, I went away and sat down (he was really confused looking ) it helped, he didn't bite the leash again, lets see if he will keep it like that. And also for the door, he scratches a bit I say "stop" and when he stops I open. Train to be patient is a good thing to train calmness too isnt't it? I was very proud of him today, he was so nice to walk

Are you sure he is pure Siberian Husky? There does look as if there could be some Mal in there ... it is the eyes that are telling me this, plus his size. The best mix in the whole wide world ... but then I am biased !!

These dogs are terrible scratchers ... they have very strong and long claws ... you are doing well to stop this behaviour right in its tracks before he does any damage ... to a human leg or a door! Tai was an absolute devil for "giving paw" but raking down at the same time ... he would scar you for life if left unchecked ... it is not a good idea I don't think to teach a dog like a husky or a mal to give paw!!

You are just doing so well ... mind you, don't get too complacent. When he hits the teenage years, everything can go a bit belly up! But he is a clever boy and you will work through this OK with him. Just be consistent, never give an inch, these dogs are so clever if they see a chink of light they think "aha ... we've got her!"

You can be gentle with the normal puppy behaviour like mouthing and tugging, but at the same time you need to let him know that this is wrong ... as indeed you are doing!

Well done!!

Hi,
Yes he is malamute too, did I say only Husky!?! I think he is more his Mum (malamute) but his father was a Husky,..You never know what you get exactly But yes.. He can and like to give paw uupsy.. it's alright not too much scratching. We decided to buy a new door, when its necessary (where we close him when Im gone (The only time Myrsky was left alone was for 25 min.) I know I should train him to be left alone longer..
Im scared of the teenage years already, we are really thinking about neutering him, because I think I can't hold him when he wants to see some girls?! Or even for the male "aggression" I don't know if he would listen good enough then.
Ahh and yes I figured out that he knows exactly when Im not certain enough, its like with kids, you have to make your point clear (Im a Kindergarten teacher )
Have a good day all of you...

I dont think you did!! How wonderful and poor you all at the same time!! I would never recommebd castration, but it might not be a bad idea ... it made absolutely no difference to ben but then he was 5 ... if you have myrsky done before say 3 it might help. Male mals can be very aggressive with other males and i have already posted up on dogsey some advice re mals that when the mature to adulthood they become very intolerant of medium and large sized adult dogs displaying what they consider to be unruly puppy behaviour!! Castration may temper this somewhat.

I knew i could see mal in those beautiful eyes! My have you got an exciting adventure ahead of you!!