Activities For A Dusky

Both Dachshunds and Siberian Huskies are hunting dogs so your Dusky's desire to hunt is going to be strong. Dachshunds are scent dogs and they were traditionally used to hunt using their keen sense of smell. Siberian Huskies, on the other hand, are more likely to chase and herd their prey. When you put these two hunting methods together, you will get a Dusky that is ready to hunt anything! Try a variety of hunting games to see which your Dusky likes the best (which genes they inherited the most!). You don't need real wild animals to satisfy your Dusky's need to hunt, a few things you have at home will do!

Siberian Huskies were bred to be working dogs. They would pull sleds, haul cargo and help their owners on hunts. This ability to be a powerful workforce may be diminished in the Dusky breed but it is still hidden in there somewhere! While a Dusky may be too small to pull a sled with people or lug cargo anywhere, there are plenty of jobs that they can do. Giving your dog a job will not only give them a physical exercise to do but also be very beneficial to their mental need to work and feel important. Find the perfect job for your dog by trying the following activities! 

Siberian Huskies are most well known for being sled dogs. Their strong and athletic bodies could easily pull a sled across the snow no matter what the weight. A Dusky, however, may be a little too small and a little too "chunky" to pull a traditional sled. Skatejoring, on the other hand, may be something your Dusky can do! Since skatejoring involves pulling a person on a skateboard, it is a little easier than a sled as the wheels help with the forward momentum. A skateboard is also much lighter than a sled so your small pup should be able to handle the weight. As always, start off slow but definitely give this activity a try - your Dusky will love it!