Dyson Animal Vacum is $500.
But it is God's Gift to me.
It is the only way I am able to get girls to come to my house. B.D. (Before Dyson) girls saw that I had fur for carpets and dust tumbles rolling around my house. A.D. (After Dyson) I'm getting laid. Dyson is for the cool kids.
Second, Furminator combined with slicker brush works well.
In regards to the training issues, while Victoria Stilwell is good, all of her teachings are based on Dr. Ian Dunbar's methods. As such, my recommendation would be to go direct to the source. In fact, I'll make a new post soon with this information.
Huskies are not to be shaved, ever. Their double coat serves as insulation. Think of the insulation on your house. It keeps you cool when it's hot out, and keeps you warm when it's cold out. Not to mention it protects them from sunburn.
Blowing coat lasts 2-3 weeks twice a year. Brush brush brush brush brush every day until it's over.
For her feet, you need to do trust building exercises. My preferred method is clicker training. I lead them to think it's their idea to let me handle their paws. the other method is just that, build trust. Start at the shoulder. treat her. Work your way down, treating all the way. If she reacts ANY WAY negatively, back up a few steps. Some rescues, it took me several months to handle paws. Do not rush. Rush, and you will break her trust and take a few steps back.
