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I have been having continual internet issues, but I think (I hope) it's back to normal now! I've missed you guys and have been having some BPO withdrawal    How is everyone and their dogs?

Taz is doing great! We've been going to the dog park a lot, and he made a Great Dane friend there. The Great Dane is 9 months old, and he's huge, and Taz took him down while they were playing, and I was shocked    Wish I had my camera that day! Anyway, I'll be posting some pics of him in the Siberian section.

I hope everyone is doing well, and I'm happy to be back!

But doesn't "Curb Your Dog" mean pick up after your dog? Because I just got in a big fight with this woman on my block about that, and she's telling me that means to walk my dog in the middle of the street.

I was doing the usual nightly walk with Taz, and of course, a dog's gotta go when a dog's gotta go. So, he went, not even on her property, it was on the grass by the curb, and she pulls up as I'm cleaning it, which I ALWAYS do, I always take responsibility in that. And she's starts going on about how he's going on her property, which technically, it's not considered that, but I won't get started on that, and I said that to her and I asked her what does she think I'm doing squatting toward the ground with a plastic bag right after my dog just went to the bathroom, and she says that I'm supposed to curb my dog, and I asked her what does she think I'm doing squatting for my own health, and she told me I'm supposed to be in the middle of the street with my dog?! No way, not with the way people around here turn down these blocks. And she starts going on about how she's seeing a lot of poop lately or something, and I told her that I'm not the only one who walks their dog on this block, why does she think I'm carrying a plastic bag if I just leave the dogs stuff around the neighborhood. And she's all like next time I see him poop, I'm gonna follow you home and leave it on your doorstep and see how you like that, and I'm sitting there like what is wrong with this lady. I told her how is that possible if I clean up after the dog? You're gonna leave some other dog's business at my doorstep? And some other things were said, as it ended I was calling her profane things, and she finally went in, and on the way back  as I passed by I yelled some more profane things because the adrenaline was pumping LOL.

But I don't know, she pissed me off really bad and I hate people sometimes. I really want to know now, does curb your dog mean walk in the middle of the street? I really don't think so, because in the signs around the neighborhood, its not someone walking in the street, it's a little guy picking up doo doo 

I am SO proud to say that I have a Siberian Husky that is good off leash! I've been practicing with Taz  (considering when we're at the dog park, he doesn't let me out of his sight, so I thought I'd give this a try) off leash at a local preserve, and he is doing so great! He doesn't go that far ahead of me, and if he does, he'll stop and wait for me, or I'll just tell him to wait (he knows that command thank goodness!). He gets a little off track sometimes if he sees a bird or a squirrel, but I just call him and he comes back on to the trail. I have been blessed with a Siberian whose an exception to the rule, I got really lucky! I'm not sure if I'll ever get this lucky with a Sibe again LOL. I totally trust him, but of course I'm still cautious, I would never let him off leash out of an area that's not enclosed.

Later on, I'm going to take him to a bigger and better preserve and see how he does. I can't wait! I'm really glad he's like this, because I don't have a fenced in yard (phooey) and I don't have a car, so I can only get to the dog park so much. So, I'm glad this is another option to get him out and running!

Here are some pics, actually most of them he's waiting for mommy's slow butt to catch up with him 

In Taz's previous home, he was constantly fed tablescraps. And since he is 9 years old, this could have been going on since he was a puppy, so it's been hard to curb him of this habit. When I am eating dinner, he is constantly putting his face almost on my dish, crying for food, and doing that typical Siberian "woo woo" while I eat. I'll admit, I love the wooing and it's adorable, but not while I'm eating my food. Sometimes, I'll catch his tongue licking the edge of my plate. I know this is the stuff he's used to eating (and came to me overweight because of it), but I was wondering if anyone has any tips for me? I like to have him around, and would rather not have to put him in a room or something by himself, because of his seperation anxiety due to his previous neglectful owners. I would love to have him hang out with me while I am eating, but was wondering how I can stop his constant begging. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hello! My name is Jackie. I just joined Big Paws Only yesterday, posted an intro in the introduction forum, and thought I would pop my head in here! I joined because I have been a Husky lover for as long as I can remember, and I finally got my dream dog, Taz, 3 weeks ago He's a 9 year old male Sibe. I am very pleased with him, and we're so attached to each other already. He is a rescue, was very neglected and the owners threatened to put him to sleep because they could no longer keep him. Terrible isn't it? Why not try and find him a nice home?

Well, anyway. Sometimes I don't believe he is a Husky, because I know the breed's instinct is to run and they are master escape artists, and I took him to the dog park only the 4th day I had him with a big open area, and he was glued to me like a shadow! I wanted him to run and get all that Siberian energy out, but he would only run if I ran with him! I found it odd, because I thought I'd have to chase him everywhere to get him back at the end of the day! LOL. But I guess it's because he never really had someone to love and was always abandoned and I showed him compassion and warmth, and I guess that's why he stuck by me. I swear he isn't a Siberian, until he does that adorable "Woo Woo" howl

Well, I'm rambling here, I just wanted to shout out to all the other Husky owners out there, and I'd love to see pictures of your babies! I don't have many of Taz yet, since I just got him, but there will be plenty more to come!