Ryder - 1 year old Husky Male

Its always interesting to look at him in awe of his mix. He's smaller than a husky, but fluffier, longer fur, but more tans and browns. But he's Ryder, I remind myself.  He's dominant husky, but some things he does.  When going on walks with our sheltie, it's beginning to seem like the tough play may be herding behavior.  2 boys trying to be alphas, trying to heard each other. It's not the quietest household lol, it's a lot of talking back to each other.  But that leg, ready to show his belly for all the pets. ❤️❤️❤️  

Look at that longing face. Rain, snow or shine, he is ready for the great outdoors. He's warm enough for that blizzard. Waterproof for the rain, and with some water he can sweat out the warmer days. This Wisconsin weather has truly tested Ryders climate readiness!!  As spring nears, the sound of the birds and the squirrels peaks his curiosity in every bush and tree he sees.  He's ready to explore with his forever family any day now. Then curling up on a doggy bed or by your feet and snuggle up for a rest nap.   

  This boy is true husky I tell ya. The snow gets him so excited. At one point he did the very husky thing and just laid in it. As I'm trying to get back inside as quick as possible. He's a true boy dog, he needs tall things, bushes and tall grass to pee on. He doesn't settle.  He's getting better at manners, eating off of hands. He sits and waits great before meal time and when we let our smaller dog drink out of the water bowl first.  He has learned to drop and wait and sit nice for fetch. He's learning "get down" because he just wants his pets and snuggles he doesn't realize his big paws are just a lot.  He's very smart, stubborn mule husky, but he just needs some positive reinforcement and patience. 

Winter has been no problem for Ryder. His thick fur coat has him quite ready. He loves eating snow. Still working on some potty training, but will say, most the time he really tries hard to tap me and let me know and I'm just busy in that moment. Working more on a timed schedule.  He is opening up and finding more safe space to be a husky. He is still quieter than other huskies, lol, but when you tell him no....the toddler talk back to you comes out.  He has lots of energy and will need a family who can exercise and play with him. We play tug of war, also fetch. He actually doesn't take much to tire out, but does need to exercise and play.  During those colder days, fetch is fine with space in the home. He loves his toys. Kong stuff is the only stuff that survives his chewing. Lol

  I no words and he's always so close it's hard to get the perfect moment. This is as close as it gets.  He loves to cuddle. He doesn't just need to be near you, or next to you, he needs to smother you with all of his love. Every ounce he has and it's wonderfully overwhelming and perfect for these cold winter days. 

He is truly a gentle giant. He will rough house like crazy with the other pup his size and even hurdle my daughters walker with a running start. Yet despite all the crazy zoomies and running, they NEVER run her over no matter where she's walking with her walker. THAT is control! He'll let my 5 year old do ANYTHING to him and just give her kisses. When I try some cute aggression, he'll do a play growl and let me know if he's not enjoying it. But her? ANYTHING.