Think like a Husky

What do they want? (through their eyes)

Good food: Human food is nice, but if you give it to me enough, I'll go on hunger strike until you give it to me again. Just feed me a quality hard dog food.

A lot of fresh water: All this fur makes me hot, and I need to keep myself hydrated.

A lot of exercise: If you let me build up too much energy, I can be destructive. Take me out for a long walk and all is forgiven.

Your attention: When you ignore me. I think you are mad at me. Pet me, scratch my belly, toss a ball for me from your favourite chair. These things let me know that you aren't mad, you're just too tired to go run.

A crate: I need a place to hide all the nice things you give me. My crate is my bedroom, and I need my private space where I can go when I am frightened, stressed, or just need a break from your kids. It's not confining unless you leave me there for hours on end. It's part of my nature to like Dens - to me it's my home.

To respect you: You don't like working for a boss that you don't respect & neither do I. Don't put yourself in a position where your role as the leader is questionable. Be a strong leader & I will be a strong follower.

You to respect me: I'm a pretty serious machine when you think about it. Respect what I can do for you, as well as what I can do to you.

To roll in the dirt: Your life is too serious. Spend a few afternoons with me and I will remind you of what it is like to laugh.

A dry place to sleep: I can survive in temperatures as crual as -70 fahrenheit. It doesn't mean I like it all the time. I want to be near you. I want to hear you snore, I swear I'll never complain. I don't ever want to feel alone again.

To trust you: I want to greet you without hesitation; to put myself in a vulnerable position for you; to allow you to manage my life. I don't offer these things lightly, and I will let you know when you have earned my trust. Yes, it is something to be proud of.

To see you: I know you are having fun, and being able to hear it but not see it will drive me insane. I can handle not being the center of the family, but at least let me be part of it.