HELP with my 2yr old huskies

Question
QUESTION: okay i have 2 huskies i rescued as a kid in school i didnt have time my dad kinda trained them but then my parents got seperated and they are pretty much in a cage then a kennel and if they get the chance to get out they run and wont stop! i want to train them to be calm with my other animals and live peacefully in my home not pissing on everything and not running away pLEASE HELP!

ANSWER: You have outdoor dogs that inately are very active (run for hours) and not really house dogs.  You'll have to start at the very beginnning to house train the dogs.  They are not going to be quiet house dogs, it is entirely against their nature and breed. These are working dogs, ready and wanting to run, carry loads, drag sleds etc and love the snow.  


Regards,
Henry Ruhwiedel
Westwind Kennels LLC

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QUESTION: what are good books especially for them about training and a good outdoor set up to house them in  

Answer
You can find breed specific books at the large book stores, B&N, Boarders, Amazon, or 4pawsu.com.  Huskies need a large area for exercise.  I don't know what climate you live in, but this breed needs to remain cool in summer if temperatures are over 75 and high humidity adds heat stress. They usually do fine to well below freezing if they have shelter from wind, and bedding to remain warm. Typically a large dog house with a blanket or straw they can burrow in. This breed also eats more in winter to maintain its body warmth. On a trail ride it is not unusual to feed 3000 calories or more. Check with your vet as to the correct amount of food for your size and location.  A couple decades ago when I had sled dogs, we had a large dog house with the entrance facing away from the prevailing winds, a dirt bunker in front to deflect snow and wind from drifting in front of the entrance and enough straw to allow the dog to completely burrow under. Our lowest temperature was -26f usually not much below 0 in January/February (this was in Michigan). If the temp was to remain below -10 we would bring the dogs in and let them out for potty. Each was about 90 pounds and ate 4-6 cups of dog food per day. We used a breed specific food for a higher caloric figure than "standard" blends. Foot pads need to be checked for snow and ice and cleaned so they don't freeze. Booties are often used to protect the feet from snow packing.

National Geographic did a nice program series on the Idetirod race that provides a lot of good information on cold climate dogs. Also the AKC has breed specific information.

Regards,
Henry Ruhwiedel