Failing Obedience School

Since Cane was a rescue with a sketchy history, it seemed best to enroll him in an obedience class. A local trainer experienced in Huskies was recommended by Cane’s new vet. So he was immediately enrolled. The class was six weeks in duration; one evening a week.


It started off good. Cane was progressing as expected and had no problems with other dogs. Cane could perform sit and down using just hand signals. He could heel with moderate corrections. He could walk in and out of the presence of other dogs without freaking out and would usually sit like a gentleman before meeting another dog.

Cane did not really like to come, but the nature of a Husky is to work and if he was in the working mindset, he would come.

Then came the stay. Or maybe not. Cane cannot sit still for more than a few seconds and if he knows humans are near he will he will go apes#!t until he gets attention. He can make the most blood-curdling noises when he wants to. Since Huskies don’t bark, they make up for it by talking, howling, screaming and basically sounding like they are being tortured.

Test day finally came and Cane passed 9 out of 10. He cannot yet be considered a Canine Good Citizen.