1 year old husky .

Question
QUESTION: hi, i just got my husky(female) today which i adopted (plus minus 1 years old) when she was on the car she was all sweet and happy but as soon as we got home she was suddenly "afraid" of me touching her? she would try dodge me or jump up if i managed to touch her (sometimes she tries to bite me?) I think. also i have another brodacolli dog (this dog is very unique, its afraid of other dogs, he tried to go under the car today when he saw husky.)i dont think they fight, though they are awkward together. the husky looks like it wants to attack my dog anytime. Another problem is the food, It tries to chase away my other dog when i give it food? and i think its really protective over the food(i will try the giving food outside of bowl technique) though it doesnt seem to be interested in the food at all, not even the ones in the bowl she'll eat like 3 every now and then . sorry i have so many question .... i really REALLY REALLY appreciate this.

ANSWER: Your Border Collie needs to get over its fear of other dogs. In the mean time limit the time your dogs spend with each other fear is viewed as a weakness I am surprised the new dog hasn't attacked it yet. If you allow them supervised small visits I belive you Border Collie will come around. Part of this will have your dogs eating one at a time. Feed the Collie first (with Husky on the leash) then feed your Husky Alpha always eats first in this instance you will want your Collie as Alpha, the Husky sound a little bit to pushy to be given that position.
 Keep the husky on the leash CONSTANTLY. Do not let her off of it. She thinks she has the right to tell you not to touch her in your own house. That is unacceptable behavior. The Husky will become like your hand or foot. Keep the leash tied you your waist at all times so you can be right there to control her behavior at all times. A new dog should never be allowed to roam freely in their new house, they start to claim the house. That isn't fair you you or the dog that is already there.
 A husky will not eat much but the fact she is trying to control the food means she thinks it is hers to control. She is taking the alpha position.

Any more questions or Clarification please ask!
-Michelle B


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QUESTION: HI thanks alot for the advice, though i only got this message this morning (i live in gmt+2) and i left the 2 dogs together, they seem fine now, actually likes each other ^^. im trying the leash thing now, and i enter doors before the husky. however sometimes it tries to bite me when i try to touch it? like i was brushing it and its fine, but all of a sudden it will try to bite me? i dont know why its reacting like that?

ANSWER: I am glad to hear that they are getting along^^.
 About the biting, is it play biting or does she growl before the bites? Could she be injured or sore in that area? I only ask because puppies like to nip because they are being playful. Something you can try when she nips grab her by the mouth and say "no" firmly.
Any more questions Please ask!
-Michelle B ^^

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QUESTION: WOW! thanks for the really fast reply's ive been analysing the husky alot, i think the biting is at most of the times play, because it only does that when its in the playing mood...though sometimes i really think its not playing (but yet not being really aggresive)just saying it doesn like wht im doing? like whne i brush her hair? another good example is this morning i realized it had chewd and ripped the harness i lieft on her >.<'' so i tried to take it off but it wouldnt let me, she gets irritated because its haning there with the bottom half on. eventually i did get it off. is there a way to try make it cope more? and another serious thing is i dont knw if she really knows her name, i call her ada..sometimes she reacts sometimes doesnt (it might be because she's not interested?) and how would i teach it something like sit?
im really sorry about all these questions, thank's alot! ^__^

Answer
The best way to make her cope is do what you want anyway weather she likes it or not. She won't bite you unless you are unsure of yourself and pull away. These dog respond to confidence quite nicely.
She knows her name. Huskies just sometimes do not see the point in listening (what is in it for my attitude). I bet if you introduce a treat every time she listens she will remember it better ;)
Michelle B ^^
-Michelle B