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If you’re lucky enough to be welcoming a Siberian Husky into your life sometime soon, we must admit—we’re envious! That aside, we know how hard it can be to know exactly what to stock up on for your puppy or adult Husky’s arrival, and that’s where we come in. This post is a comprehensive list of everything you need to get started in your new life with a Siberian Husky! If you are looking for specific gear, use the links below to find our top recommendations:
The 21 Essential Siberian Husky Supplies
Feeding
Let’s begin with the most important thing for any growing dog—food! We’ve included recommendations for both puppies and adults.
1. Puppy Food
For Husky puppies, a high-quality large breed puppy food is in order. We’d like to recommend Eukanuba’s dry food for large breed puppies. This is a complete puppy food with all of the nutrients your husky puppy needs to grow and thrive—animal proteins, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, carbohydrates, prebiotics, vitamin E, and DHA for brain development.
A commercial puppy food diet is the simplest way to make sure your Husky pup is getting everything they need nutrient-wise.
2. Wet Puppy Food
If you’re thinking of treating your puppy to some wet food along to complement their dry food diet or even feeding wet food as the main diet, we recommend Blue Buffalo’s chicken dinner with garden vegetables. The proteins in this food help to develop your puppy’s muscle growth while DHA aids in visual and cognitive development.
3. Adult Dog Food
If you’re adopting an adult Husky rather than a puppy, you’ll want to pick a dog food that better suits their further development and their high energy needs. For that purpose, this dry food by Blue Buffalo is worth checking out. It’s an all-rounder—supporting bone, teeth, joint, skin, and muscle health, and a healthy immune system as your Husky enters their adult years.
4. Wet Adult Dog Food
For a bit of a variety, Blue Buffalo offers this variety pack in a case of eight or a bundle of two cases. The meals are chicken or beef flavored and can be fed as a complete meal, as an occasional treat, or as a supplement to your husky’s wet diet. This food is nutrient-rich and offers an opportunity to switch it up to prevent your husky from becoming bored.
5. Water Fountain
It’s your choice whether you go for a standard water bowl or a fountain-type bowl, but water fountains certainly make it easier to keep your husky’s water fresh and clean throughout the day.
This water fountain by Dog Mate is a good choice for medium and large breeds and includes an activated carbon filter to eliminate hairs, gunk, and bad tastes. Another bonus—it can be adjusted to two drinking heights, so both husky puppies and adults can use it.
6. Vitamins
You might want to consider multi-vitamin chews to support your Husky’s development as they grow. This PetHonesty multi-vitamins target 10 areas of health in one chew, including the immune system, skin, brain, coat, and digestive system. They contain natural chicken rather than artificial flavorings or preservatives.
Training
Huskies are affectionate and loyal but have a reputation for stubbornness if you don’t take charge. For this reason, training is an integral part of your Husky’s development and socialization. We hope these recommendations can help you along the way.
7. Training Harness
A harness is a great way to keep your puppy safe and comfortable while in training. As opposed to the more traditional collar and leash, harnesses don’t pull on your puppy’s neck and this avoids damage to the trachea and throat. For your energetic husky, we recommend this sturdy training harness that comes in a variety of size options.
Breathable, easy to put on and take off, with reflective pads and an “in training” patch, this harness lets others know what you’re doing and is optimized for safety and security.
8. Training Leash
When training your Husky pup, it’s a good idea to invest in an adjustable leash for different training scenarios. This Halti nylon leash can be adjusted to short, medium, and long and can be attached to your waist for hands-free walks and training. We consider the multi-purpose Halti an ideal alternative for buying several different leashes.
9. Training Treats
What training session would be complete without a tasty morsel as a reward? To give your husky something to work for, we recommend Cloud Star’s cheddar-flavored training treats. These are suitable for both puppies and adults, are non-greasy, and are wheat and corn-free. Each treat contains only 2 calories, making these the perfect cheesy snacks for hardworking training huskies!
10. Training Pads
To encourage your husky to use the bathroom appropriately, training pads can really help. Some, like these Simple Solution extra-large pads, use technology that attracts your dog and encourages them to use the pad rather than your floor or sofa. Even as puppies, Huskies can be pretty large, so you’re more likely to have success with extra-large pads like these.
Play and Exercise
Huskies have boundless energy and, as such, need to work that energy out on a daily basis. For this purpose, you can use a combination of interactive, problem-solving toys and simple toys like balls and knotted tug-o-war ropes.
11. Interactive Toy
Adult huskies are sure to appreciate something that they can chew on to their heart’s content that won’t break under the pressure of their large jaws. The Kong Extreme dog toy is designed for enthusiastic chewers in need of mental stimulation while working out their natural urges.
You can fill it with tasty dog paste or treats and let your dog figure out how to reach them or use it in a game of fetch. Please note that there are four versions of this toy, and this one is best for fully-grown adult Huskies. The Kong Puppy version is softer on younger teeth.
12. Outdoor Toy
As great as interactive, problem-solving toys are, a dog’s tastes are pretty simple and there’s nothing they love more than a good old-fashioned game of fetch. If you’re not the best at throwing, try a ball launcher like this Outward Hound Tennis Ball Launcher.
Bonus—it comes with a built-in squeaker to attract your dog’s attention and you can simply scoop the ball up with it, meaning you can avoid getting slobber all over your hands!
Home Care
When welcoming a new dog into your home, the settling-in process can be greatly helped along by providing them with a comfortable, safe environment. You may also want to equip yourself with some bathing supplies to deal with the aftermath of rainy-day walks. Check out these recommendations to get you started.
13. Large Dog Bed
When you acquire a Husky puppy, they may be tiny but they won’t stay that way for long! You have two options—buy a smaller dog bed for their puppy months or go for a large dog bed from the beginning that they can grow into. For the latter, we recommend this PUPPBUDD dog bed that comes in various colors and sizes, including XXL. Some dog beds can be really expensive, but this bed is reasonably-priced, washable, and soft.
14. Large Dog Crate
Crates can be beneficial for house training and for providing your Husky with a comfortable spot where they can feel safe and secure. As the Husky is a medium-large dog breed, you’ll need something sufficiently roomy and sturdy to accommodate yours. This FRISCO crate is our top recommendation. It comes with an enhanced locking system, a base mat, and is collapsible.
15. Snuggly Toy
Dogs, particularly Huskies, are big softies themselves and as such, need a comforting snuggly toy for their bed or crate. It may also be beneficial to consider one that’s not easy for your Husky to chew through, like this goDog Dinos Frills toy. We like that this soft toy utilizes chew guard technology to help it last longer while being nevertheless soft and comforting for your dog.
16. Puppy Shampoo
As puppies’ skin is extra sensitive, you’ll want to avoid shampoos for adult dogs for a while and go for something milder. We recommend Earthbath’s wild cherry shampoo—it goes easy on your Husky pup’s skin, is tearless, works fine with flea treatments, and leaves behind a fresh cherry scent. It’s also 100% cruelty-free!
17. Adult Dog Shampoo
If you’re adopting a Husky over 6 weeks old, you might want to treat your pooch to Earthbath’s oatmeal and aloe shampoo. It’s sulfate and paraben-free and works to tackle bad smells and gently moisturize your dog’s skin, making a potential to consider if your dog has dry or sensitive skin.
18. Dog Brush
To get rid of excess hair and help keep your Husky’s skin and coat healthy, a good brush is required. For this, we recommend Hartz Groomer’s combo brush—a two-in-one brush with stainless steel pins on one side for detangling and softer, nylon bristles on the other for removing dead hair and spreading healthy oils through the coat.
19. Cooling Mat
If you live in a hotter part of the world or just want to make sure your Husky is comfortable in summer, a cooling pad can help. This cooling pad by K&H can be used both outdoors and indoors and works by being filled with water and adjusted via the air valve. Best of all—it requires no electricity and is made from recycled products.
Extra Must-Haves
20. Dog Collar
It’s a good idea to get your Husky a collar and ID tag for daily wear in case they turn out to be a great escape artist. This collar by Tuff Pupper is designed to be durable, easily adjustable, waterproof, rust-proof, and is said to be 10 times stronger than nylon or leather. It comes in a range of colors and sizes and is made of tear-proof ballistic polymer.
21. ID Tag
For an ID tag for your Husky, we recommend something that alerts whoever finds them in the event of an escape that they’re microchipped. On the other side is room for your Husky’s name, your address, and/or phone number. It’s lightweight, sturdy, and you can choose between a small or large-sized tag.
Final Thoughts
So, for a quick final recap, we’ve grouped this listicle into five categories—feeding, training, play and exercise, home care, and extra must-haves. We’ve covered everything you need to get started, whether you’ll be welcoming a puppy or adopting an adult Husky. We hope that you’ve found our supply recommendations useful and now feel ready to stock up on everything you need with confidence!
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