Are two dogs better then one? Should I get another Husky? Today is Fan Friday, where we answer questions from our audience! We got a lot of questions for today, so let's jump into it!
00:00 Fan Friday Intro 0:08 Do you have any suggestions to stop my dog from pacing at night? 0:58 Should I get another Husky? Are Two Dogs better then one? 1:27 Do you ever bathe your dogs yourself? Or do you always take them to the groomer? 2:10 What type of sled do you get for racing? Where can I buy a dog sled? 2:48 How old was your Husky when she got fixed? 3:19 What tips do you have for a first time Husky owner? 3:33 When your dogs come inside and are all dirty, what do you do? 4:17 Is Memphis still afraid of the basement? 4:29 How long do you leave your dogs outside? 4:52 Fan Mail Unboxing Starts 5:16 Why is Oakley so cute? 6:18 Would you ever get a Saint Bernard? 6:32 What is the Husky Harlem Shake Video? 7:00 Which one of the dogs is in the Fan Friday Intro? 7:18 How high can Memphis the husky jump?
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Shelby, what day is it? Memphis, what day is it? Oakley, what day is it? Is it Fan Friday?
Say, it's Fan Friday!
Danielzadana18 from Instagram says,
My Husky paces the floor at night. We have no idea why.
We think it's because my dad goes to work at night.
Do you have any suggestions on how to prevent the pacing?
It could very well have to do with your dad leaving at night.
Oakley tends to do that. She'll pace at night every once in a while because of her anxiety.
So, it could just be from, you know, anxiety.
Not necessarily separation anxiety. Well, I guess it would be kind of separation anxiety because your dad is leaving.
With Oakley, we just kind of let her do it.
Usually after a while, she kind of just gets into her groove and she finds her happy place to lay and she's usually fine.
You could try like maybe, you know, making sure the dog has a nice comfy bed or some comfy toys and things like that.
Just to give it a little bit more comfort.
But I bet it is a little bit of separation anxiety.
CampbellMeg from Instagram says,
I already have one Husky. What are the benefits of getting another one? Will it calm my current dog down?
Well, as you guys know, we have three Huskies.
I wouldn't necessarily say that it'll calm your current dog down.
I mean, it kind of helps because they definitely keep each other busy and that gives them somebody to play with.
But I don't know if I would guarantee that it would calm your other dog down.
Our dogs can get pretty crazy when they're playing at times.
Sometimes it's a little bit harder when there's more than one.
Marshmallow Attack says,
Do you ever wash your dogs yourself or do you just stick to taking them to the groomer?
We actually, we used to bathe them ourselves all the time and just recently we started taking them to the groomer.
Mainly because it's easier.
Having the three dogs, being able to just take them there and have everything done kind of makes it a little bit easier.
But yes, we have bathed them ourselves.
We used to put them...
What's up girl?
We used to put them in our bathtub and we do still brush them in between their groomings, of course.
But yeah, uh, Memphis...
Oh yeah, I did give Memphis a bath at home before.
I just don't think I videoed it.
But I do have a video of Shelby at dog wash.
It's kind of like a car wash, but for dogs.
And I have a video of Oakley in the bathtub here.
Nothing But This says,
What type of sled do I get for racing and where do you get it?
Racing, you usually want to use what's called a sprint sled.
There are a lot of different places you can get them.
If you check out blackicedogsledding.com
They have a bunch of different types of sleds on there.
Or you can also check out alpineoutfitters.net
I believe they have some listed on their site now too.
Those would be the two places I would look.
Or if there's any mushing groups around you locally, I would ask some of those people.
Because they may know somebody that will hand make a sled for you.
AlternativeXDoll says,
Hi I'm getting a Husky puppy soon and I was wondering how old Memphis was when she got fixed.
Also what tips do you have for a first time Husky owner?
My biggest tip is be patient.
As for being fixed, Memphis I believe was 16 weeks old.
I think Shelby was right around the same, 16 weeks old.
I think Shiloh was the oldest.
Shiloh was... I don't remember.
She was older. She wasn't a puppy anymore when we got her fixed.
It's something you definitely want to talk to your vet about.
And figure out when they think would be the best time to get your dog spayed.
As for tips, my biggest tip is taking the dog to obedience classes is always a great idea.
Any extra help you can get at the beginning to really instill that training into them
will really be beneficial in the future of your dog's life.
Stephanie31300 from Instagram says,
When your dogs come in dirty from outside, how do you clean them?
For example, when they come in with dirt, snow, mud or are wet from the rain, what do you do?
You're supposed to clean them when they come inside?
Is that why our carpets always got dirt on it?
We're supposed to clean you guys when you come inside?
We have tile floor in our entry way.
If they have muddy feet, usually it just kind of comes off on the floor
and then we wipe it up off the floor.
If it's really rainy out, we do have a towel we keep by the back door just in case.
As for dirt, they just bring the sand and we keep a little collection of it in a jar.
Not really, I'm just kidding.
They do usually bring the sand in though, but that's why we have a tendency to have to vacuum all the time.
Their fur holds a lot of sand, especially Oakley because she likes to play in her sandbox.
Horatio1218 says, Is Memphis still afraid of the basement?
Actually, she is. I was down there earlier today working
and she freaked out when I came up to the top of the steps.
Yet, she still has a thing against our basement.
Victoria, it's a very interesting name, from Facebook wants to know,
How long do you let your girls stay outside?
Eh, depends. If we're out there, they stay out for longer.
If they're out by themselves, 15-20 minutes usually.
Just depends. If it's nice out and we're kind of hanging out in the yard
or we're hanging out watching them, they can stay out longer.
But, maybe around 15-20 minutes is usually the average mark.
We got some mail! We got some mail!
We got some mail from Andrew and Monique.
We got, I think this is some camping stuff.
A radio. You can't eat the radio.
And some dentist sticks. You could probably eat those.
But, I don't think you can open them on your own.
We got a drawing and a birthday card for Oakley!
Girl! You're not Oakley! That's Oakley!
There you are! From Libby!
Libby wants to know, why Oakley is so cute?
Because she's fluffy!
Because she's fluffy! Right? Is that why? That must be why!
Oakley got a birthday card from Jamie.
There's a drawing on it. Where did it go? There it is!
There's little Oakley!
And a $5.00 gift card to PetSmart!
We're gonna have to make a trip!
And, we got an awesome, awesome, awesome drawing from Tommy!
That is Instagram! You want to go follow?
That right there! Everybody that has Instagram, go follow Instagram!
That's who did this awesome drawing.
And possibly, we may be having this turned into a t-shirt.
Let me know in the comments below.
Would you guys buy a t-shirt with this on it?
Because, I know I would!
I would totally buy one and wear one!
And, we got a letter from...
Gillian? I think?
It says...
Pronounce... Wait!
I'm not really sure, but I think that's what it says.
With a drawing of the dogs as birds.
And some questions...
Would you ever get a St. Bernard?
I don't have to get a St. Bernard, because my mom and dad have St. Bernards.
Anytime I want to play with a St. Bernard, I just go to their house.
I grew up with St. Bernards, so I know all about them.
Their bigness and their drooliness.
The other question was...
In the video called...
In the video where Shelby does the Harlem Shake...
What is the video called where Shelby does the Harlem Shake?
I think it's called...
Husky Harlem Shake?
Or Husky Puppy Harlem Shake?
And... We got a package and a letter from...
Cassandra! That's my sister's name.
I thought it was kind of funny.
Hey! Get out of the package! You're cheating!
Um...
Cassandra! You have amazing handwriting.
I'm really bad at reading cursive.
I'm hoping that I read this right.
I think you wanted to know...
Which one of the dogs howls is in the Fan Friday intro?
I would have to listen to it.
I'm not at my computer right now.
I believe it's Shelby and Shiloh.
There's a little bit of both of them in the Fan Friday intro.
The other question was...
How high can Memphis jump?
Too high!
I don't know. We'll have to measure it.
Cassandra also sent some drawings of Oakley.
There's one...
There's another one.
Sorry about the crazy shadow.
There's another one. Look! It's Oakley's favorite position.
Laying down!
Oakley also got a drawing from Cassandra's brother Gabriel.
Look at all this stuff!
Uh-oh! We better open some of these.
The girls also got some special treats.
Gee! I wonder which one is for which?
I think the happy birthday one must be for Memphis.
No! I'm just kidding Memphis.
It's not really for you.
That one is for Oakley.
Happy birthday Oakley!
Memphis! Here! I got one for you too!
Want the blue one?
How about the green one?
There you go!
Shelby! You're the best!
You're the best out of all of them.
You are! Look! You're so good!
Thanks for sending those treats!
There's also some other fun stuff in here.
This is adorable!
This little crinkly toy.
I can guarantee this will end up in Oakley's kennel.
She's going to love that!
These will all be for Oakley.
Joint health!
Are you eating a donut?
You're eating a donut?
Oakley is over there?
She's like...
My special birthday girl!
My big fluffy butt!
My special birthday girl!
She sure is!
Thanks for sending that stuff you guys!
Thanks to everybody who sent mail.
Thanks to everybody who sent mail for Oakley's birthday video.
That was up yesterday, if you missed it.
Alright! Since all the girls are falling asleep on me,
I guess this is going to be it for today.
We're doing Fan Friday late today.
That's all we have for Fan Friday today you guys!
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