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New 1 year old husky

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Well in reviewing your response we are not doing very well for the Husky.     We do not have the means to fence in our yard and we tried just to let her loose but she just runs and runs and doesnt come back easily.   OUr other dog (lab) we  let out and he runs around the yard while the children play outside and then we all come in.

    We weren't in the market for a Siberian Husky, and know very little about this bread.  However,  it looked like the next step for this dog was the pound and I could see she was a great dog.   I am quickly learning that she is unique.  Our intentions was for her to be an outside dog.. However,  she quickly has made her home inside with us and we are leash walking her for excersise.  Is this going to be enough for a Siberian Husky?     
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We just received a 1 uear old Sib. Husky that the owner couldnt handle anymore.  We bought a 80 ft run for the dog and it will not stay on.. Pops head out of collar and has broken a Harness.   We have never had a Husky before and want to keep it.   However,   Need some help.
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Realize that any sort of tie-out for a Siberian is a short-term solution and not a good way of keeping the dog contained.  Siberians were bred to be very effective problem solvers, critical thinkers, super active, very intelligent, and nomadic (meaning they want to run around).  An 80' tie-out run is little more than a challenge to the dog.  A lot of exercise, obedience training, and companionship (as well as a secure area) is a requirement.  Let me know how you are doing on each of these, and I may be able to help.

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Siberian Huskies can never be trusted off-leash, and if you speak to the best trainer who has worked with Siberians - they will agree.  Unfortunately, they were bred to be nomadic dogs and they don't have a homing/territorial instinct that other dogs (like Labs) have.  So, inside + leash-walks are needed.  Siberians thrive on interaction, so make sure to keep that up, and mentally challenge activities (obedience work, problem solving, creative games, etc) also work to tire the dogs out, so keep that up.  I do know several people that live in apartments with Sibes who do well - it usually requires walks two or three times a day (usually for 30 minutes or more) but they do well.  Also, if bike riding or running is an option, that can help a lot too.  There are some bike running contraptions on the market that really work (Springer is one) and that can help get you and your dog in shape.  Just remember, a tired husky is a good husky.

With work and research, you can do it in your current situation, but it will require a lot of both.  Good luck and let me know if I can be of any additional help.