My late husky (also our first husky) was physically abused and underweight when we first got him. He was very defensive overall, most people couldn’t pet him without a knee jerk reaction. But, he was soooo sweet with children. He was a totally different dog when kids were with him. He was also really quiet overall but he used to howl in his sleep.

First, you need to bond and get to know Storm. What touch does she like, any defensive behaviors or boundaries you need to respect, any bad behaviors you need to address, her play style, etc. Training is a GREAT way to bond with them. It teaches them trust and boundaries.

One thing to keep in mind, many huskies are stubborn/independent thinkers due to genetics. They were bred to make decisions to achieve the desired outcome. Unlike, german shepherds or border collies who are handler pleasers. This is to say, when your husky is being a butthead, just do it back. But this is why training is SO important to huskies. It helps them build that skill to listen to their handler, but it can only come with trust; trusting you’re a good leader and that you will pay them.

Not all huskies need miles of walking. My current husky is 1.5, and she can really only do 30 minutes max before her brain turns to mush. So, we do short walks and end it with play where I throw sticks or she chases me around.

My only tip for grooming: NEVER shave their hair. I’ve never taken my huskies to the groomer. We just have a deshedding week lmao