bitkin....i said it on page 2

also...the op was talking having the dog pts as 'tit for tat' 'the dog died so should mine'
sorry,that does not sit right with me.. again jmo

I do read them actually... you said "deed not breed" and then subsequently go on and on about the breed....

and no, they're not toddler attacking murderers but they do need good sturdy knowledgeable owners...

personally I don't care what breed the dog was...it could have been any prey driven breed.... I care that the dog is not pts for following it's instinct, and I care about helping the lady deal with the hell she is in from now on.... and scaring her away from a site which could really help her stinks....

my comments are not only directed at you Tupac, in case you feel attacked...

I think the tit for tat thing was simply desperation... how can my dog still be alive when another dog is dead.... this is a common reaction in any accident situation.... why did he die while I didn't.... once the first emotions of dispair, confusion, anger, remorse have passed... this feeling will also pass.... basic trauma psychology...

This must be so so upsetting for everyone involved. My heart goes out to anyone who finds themselves in such a terrible situation.

I have to agree with other posters and hope that Princess is not put to sleep.

Sibes, as well as many other breeds, are predatory in nature. They also possess excellent canine communication skills. Their survival, as their breed history confirms, was dependant on their ability to co-exist in large groups in relative harmony.

My guys have no problems with little dogs, including the dogs who charge them and run in circles round them. Jacub given the choice, would lift up his skirts and run.

On occassion however, in certain circumstances, it has been known for a sibe to get it wrong, and in this particular tragic case the mistake cost the life of a little dog (RIP).

A simliar incident happend in our village some years ago after two Borzoi escaped from their garden, raced full speed down to a local field and locked onto a free running Yorkshire Terrier. Their prey driven adrenaline fuelled sprint resulted in the death of the Yorkshire Terrier (RIP) These majestic, laid back family pets got it wrong.

I am driven in many aspects of my life. On occasion my impulses have lead me to make mistakes. I can only hope that I am surrounded by people who will understand me and forgive me. I hope Princess finds the same understanding and the owners of the little dog can offer forgiveness in time.

Take good care of yourself.

Seoniad.

Of course you are right Cintvelt, and I hope that both these ladies have friends to suppport them.

i came across as harsh because i was shocked that the op was considering putting the husky to sleep when it wasnt her fault, its a very sad situation and my heart goes out to the little dogs owner but the husky cant be blamed for what happened imo so why should her life be on the line.

Excellant post. I really hope it makes a difference.

Hi- i just wanted to say thank you for feeling bad about what happened. When my dog was attacked by a rottweiler yesterday-she stood there screaming and her paw was bleeding-the owner just walked off with the dog.So many people that i have encountered feel nothing when there dog attacks another dog-you are obviously a lovely person because you feel regret and want to know the best course of action to stop it happening again.i have no doubt your dog was just acting on instinct and it doesn't make her a bad dog-and compared to some owners i have met-you are not a bad owner

Indeed she is not a bad owner. It was a terrible accident and she feels dreadful hence the reaction to think about PTS her dog. She witnessed her dog killing another dog which must have been just as awful for her. There is no point in saying she should have done this that and the other. Unfortunately for Linda and this poor little dog (RIP) this accident has already happened and nothing can change that.
I totally understand her reaction.
I came on here when my lurcher killed the neighbour's cat and all I can say is thank goodness I didn't get some of the reactions this lady's had on here otherwise I'd have left too. Fortunately everyone was really kind and helpful and gave me lots of support which helped me make the right and proper decisions.
It's a terrible thing when your dog is responsible for the death of someones beloved pet and the feelings of guilt are tremendous. I'm still devastated about my dog doing what he did although I know it was not his fault and that was in January.
The best course of action is to be kind and understanding and give good constructive advice.
Please be gentle with her. Thankyou x

I saw that you live in Canada, This is a far-off shot. But try finding some locals around your area who compete in huskey sledding. These people really know the breed, and will teach you everything you need to know. You may even get the chance to meet some of their dogs and see them in action at the races.

These dogs have a very high prey drive, more so than possibly any other breed of dog. This does not make these dogs aggressive just simply See-Chase-Kill.
These dogs are very people-orientated and attacks on people are very very rare! They are sociable and live for human attention and companionship. On the other hand.. They don't often mix well with small furries.

Think of them like greyhounds, if you have an ex-racer greyhound been programmed to chase rabbits around a track, It will then very likely feel the need to chase small furries which run and jump.

This just sounds like an instinct your dog has, Its not unusual and its not uncommon and your certainly not alone. Just be careful in the future, Don't completely stop socialisation with other dogs.. Please for the sake of your dog don't! But make sure it is in a controlled situation (like a dog training class)
It may be that you need to have your dog muzzled when in the presence of small fluffies, and definitely keep it on a leash if its not in a secure area!

Try finding the local Siberian Huskey Groups and just see if you can get in contact with some of the Canadian Racers who really do know the breed inside and out.

Don't PTS it straight away, Give the dog a chance but please please be a responsible owner and do the training and work needed to keep this dog! It will make an amazing pet if you just do the right training, give it the excercise and get to know the breed.

One more thing.. Huskeys like to dig. Your dog has been used to being off the lead and roaming around. Make sure if you do keep it in a secure area that it can't dig out! It will likely have a good go!

For the dog that was attacked its a difficult situation and you have to be tactile.

Keep us updated, I really hope for a good result!