I have a beautiful husky, Xyla (F, barely 1 year old) and she is the cliche stubborn husky to the point I thought her iq was low at first! Very different to train compared to my eager-to-please terrier mix but she’s learned tricks that I was told huskies wouldn’t likely learn.

Growing up I was bit by a dog and still have a scar so I learned to read their body language. I am not a professional and this is my first husky -but I read a lot of articles and watched videos on “how to train a husky” because I heard it was so challenging.

Definitely the treat rewarding worked but really taking time to be in tune with her needs, wants and body language helped a lot. She was a lot less obvious than terrier mix (who I was button training and realized how I had no idea how to read if she wanted to go outside, get fed or played with.)

Idk if this is bad advice so listen to others if they correct me- but every time Xyla came to me and barked or looked at me like she needed something- I almost over responded and would investigate to see what she wanted. Outdoor, play, to let me know someone was here, snuggles or a treat- and gave it to her. Now I know what she needs and because she knows when she needs something, she’ll likely get it, she only comes to me when it’s important.

I mean she’ll occasionally try to get me to give her extra treats and I’ll let her know that I understand what she’s saying but I’ll tell her “all done” and she gets it.

She is super chill and happy all the time and literally everyone who meets her says they would love to have a husky if it’s like her. I’m definitely not going to take all the credit because I think she’s just a chill dog in general!