Husky/Labs- Social Eaters??

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Dear Ms Campbell:  We contacted you in August as we had just gotten a Husky/Lab dog from the animal shelter.  She has been doing fine but have noticed a change in her eating habits. Are Husky's prone to be social eaters?  Our dog, Abby has the past few days strayed from her normal schedule of eating when she is hungry to wanting to eat when my husband is in the room.  He also has been busy with appointments and has been gone a little bit more than usual so we are not sure if this is part of seperation anxiety or that she wants him around when she eats, and is a social eater.  Is this a Husky trait- either being a social eater or high seperation anxiety?
We have had mixed lab dogs before so so nto think this is a Lab trait. Thanks so much for your help.
KN
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Hello again,
It is obvious as often happens in the breed these dogs will often bond very strongly with members of the family who are thier opposite sex. My 3 boys did with me and my one girl would do anything for my husband. I feel this is the most likely scenario to describe what is happening. Huskies are not greatly prone to anexiety problems though it can occur. I think though your girl simply adores your husband and is acting accordingly.
I hope this helps.
Faye and Husky Crew.

Thanks for your reply. Yes, she likes my husband quite alot.  He has a job where 2 days a week he is gone from mid- am to mid pm. In addition to what I mentioned earlier, the past week when he has been gone at these times she has changed her behavior and stayed in one room sort of like she is sulking.  She even has started hanging around his shoes whether they are on the floor or put up.  And ifs you go near then or just try to pet her she gives a little growl.  Onr day she got up on the bed and I told her to get down and she did not obey. I finally got her down and she growled again. I am sure this is part missing him or blaming me for him being gone and also may be the pack order. Maybe she wants to be #2 and me #3.
Do Huskies naturally sulk like this when one member is gone and is the growling just her saying " I do not like that he is gone and you are here"
or is this an indicator of somthing else?  Is there anything we can do to
correct this ? Thanks! KN

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Hello again,
I had a female husky who did all the things you mention, she was devoted to my husband and not interested in me at all. She refused to do many things I told her.  I just didnt worry about it and let her have her little sulking fits, the bigger issue you make of it the worse the problem will escalate. One thing you can try is you give her all her food and treats and your husband doesnt  give her anything. That may help her see you as being special too and she may desist this behavour easier than making a big issue out of it.
Good luck, my little girl died some 2 years back now and I miss that kind of horrible. Faye and Husky Crew.