Anxious husky is annoying other dogs

Question
QUESTION: Hello,
I recently adopted a husky, estimated to be 1yr. He had been hit by a car 10 days before I adopted him and needed a $2000 surgery. He is about almost 4 weeks post-surgery and quite a handful.
 I have a 3 year old husky, and he is bothering her a lot, trying to chew on her and being rough with her. It's hard to keep him calm and impossible to keep him kenneled. With his healing leg condition, he could hurt himself in the kennel. He is extremely anxious, especially if left alone, and starts to destroy the house. I also have a 25lb smaller breed dog, who is terrified of him. He trembles when he is around.
 How can I allieviate his anxiety issues? He is not allowed to exercise, and the vet said he would keep him stationary for two months. How do I get him to leave the other dogs alone?
 Before the surgery, he would ask to go outside by standing by the door, but since the surgery, because he could not move easily, he started peeing/pooing inside.
 Any help would be greatly appreciated.

ANSWER: Wow! this is a handful! First off I would call the vet and see if they have any sedatives to help keep him calm (I know its cheating but you don't want him to re-injure himself, that is top priority till he gets better). This can help a lot mostly because he isn't crate trained. I would recommend crate training as soon as he gets better though.

 I would give him a pee pad In case of accidents but set up a time schedule (what you can do I am sure you work) And at these certain times take him outside. I would carry him to the door sit him down until he looks at you, then pick him up again and take him out. (I had to do this when my girl got hit by a car, but she was crate trained before hand) Rule of thumb is, what comes in must go out, 15-30 mins after every meal or drink take him out, form a schedule around when you feed him. Keep his access to water limited (unless it is hot) that way you have a better idea when he will have to potty.

 When you can't be with him, somehow confine him. If not in a kennel a room of the house where he will damage less stuff and himself. Give him things to destroy and entertain himself with. Like rawhides, and Chewies. I usually use a KONG toy, But I am not sure if it is available to you where you live.

 The little dog will have to get used to him. Don't pick up the smaller dog or pet him when he is behaving like that. This will award the dog for being scared and the little one will continue to be scared because you are telling him he can by paying attention to him.

 One thing we are both missing is the history of the dog... we both know nothing about his past so you will have to pay attention to him and let him know when he is past him limit on things.

Here is a 3 page article to help you understand separation anxiety. To cure it you have to understand it. I found this article very informative!

http://www.metpet.com/Reference/Dogs/Training/separation_anxiety_in_dogs.htm

If I forgot something, let me know.
Any more q's Please ask!
Michelle B

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QUESTION: Hello,
Thank you for the article, I am reading it.
The vet did give me some sedatives, but they seem to make him more hyper. He has a lot of energy, and cannot channel it into anything, and tries to be very active. I try to make him keep calm and not jump, sometimes to no avail.
I will try the scheduled pee breaks. It is not hot here, but he drinks an incredible amount of water, to the point where I wonder if it's normal.
Is there a way I could get him to stop bothering my girl (they are all neutered) and small dog? Should I scold him when he is pushing them around?
 Thanks.

Answer
Yep scold him and make him lay back down (try not to get angry just use a serous, even tone of voice). :) He needs to listen to you, but try not to get exasperated by what he does. He will try to keep doing it until you give up trying to stop him. He may be playing a game with you. Siberians can be quite stubborn. Since you just got him not to long ago he could also be testing your leadership skills.

As one web site put it:
"There is even a logical explanation for the Siberian's seemingly casual indifference to commands. The Siberian can easily sense any uncertainty or nervousness you may be experiencing and will quickly question your leadership ability. Every breed is guided to one degree or another by the pecking order, and while some breeds will submit more quickly to the will of man than others, the Siberian will insist you prove a good and reliable leader before he accepts your dominance. The Siberian will always give freely of his love and affection. However, his respect must be earned."

Here is an article on redirection. I know it is about a dog wanting to eat the sofa. But you can apply it to anything you don't want the dog to do.
http://life.familyeducation.com/dogs/pet-training/47295.html

Also just doing basic obedience with the dog can tire him out. His body is hurt but you can still exercise his mind. Here is an article full of suggestions!
http://www.k9station.com/mentalstim.htm

Any further Question please ask.
-Michelle B