Reddit reviews KONG - Stuff-A-Ball - Durable Rubber, Treat Dispensing and Teeth Cleaning Dog Toy - For Large Dogs

Mine loves the Kong stuff-a-ball toy. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009YK3OU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The regular Kongs are okay, but the one I linked is the longest-lasting toy I've found so far. I put small pieces of his food/chicken/cheese cubes/green beans in it, but not too small - it needs to be a challenge for him to get the food out. He bounces it around the house and it takes him awhile.

Bully sticks are also pretty long-lasting, but they have a not-so-nice odor so that may be a good outdoor chew.

I give mine a fish oil supplement with his food every morning and that helps keeps his coat very beautiful. He had some dandruff when he was a puppy and the fish oil eliminated alot of that.

As far as going on walks, mine does great when he has a "job" to do. I think this is pretty common among malamutes and I'm sure other breeds. I give him a stick or a ball to hold in his mouth while we walk and its makes it 100% better. Less pulling, less distraction from birds and squirrels, etc.

This toy + peanut butter will be your friend

We also use this + milk bones broken in half or thirds

considering things just look pulled out and not destroyed... this is bored puppy not so much separation anxiety puppy.

It also might start helping to crate train your pup now. We crated ours for almost 2 years when we were out of the house. Basically we would tell him to go to bed and he would put himself up. This taught him that it was sleep time when we were gone.

Be ready for LOTS of energy though when you get home.

A crate trained pup saves a TON of headaches later

this is simply a sign of frustration and boredom - think how you dealt "staying in your room with no one to play with" - counted ceiling tiles, made images out of stucco ceiling points, shadow puppets - so yeah, he misses your company, dogs are pack animals, you are their pack.

Also try some of the KONG toys, they are kind of like playskool for dogs - it can make a simple dog treat last 15-20 minutes@! And it is good for their mind and teeth - best $10 I ever spent! HERE is another one that is a toughie!

ps: not trying to make you feel guilty or unobservant - I learned myself that they have a different type of mindset than us humans (which explains why they don't talk, make us breakfast or do our laundry while away)

First and foremost I definitely recommend seeking a professional or asking advice from a breeder as well.

If you have a two year old husky/mix it needs EXERCISE. What are you doing to help release her energy? A walk a day wont do it. Our (nearly two) year old goes for about 2-3 long walks a day and we try to run her 2-4 miles when we can. I tired husky is a happy and lazy one.

Also toys to help stimulate her mind and make her work for her food will keep her busy and distracted. We have several types of kings and big ass roller type toys that we put ALL her kibble in. She rarely eat out of her food bowl because of this. I will show a milk bone in a kong and she will work on that for a while, or i'll stick 1/4 cup of kibble in a roller ball that has a tiny opening and plays with that for 30 min. Usually she naps after.

The key to these dogs is to outsmart them. They will own the house if you let them. Do not be afraid to dominate them. I do not mean abuse btw, i mean just using your body and frame of mind to assert that you are the alpha. Dont greet them until they are qquiet and this may be done by putting them in a crate.

Is she crate trained? When we got our husky as a puppy it was much easier since she was small. However, it can be stressful for rescue dogs who arent used to that. You want to make the crate THEIR safe place. Anytime you stick peanut butter in a kong, put in the crate and wait for them to go in there and get it. Reward them with a simple "good girl". Put a tshirt of yours in the crate that has your scent on it also. Never use the crate as a form of punishment. they will just destroy it.

On accidents in the house. Female dogs (especially huskies) do not completely empty their bladders once they go outside. We usually for ours to relieve herself at least three times before bringing her back in. Another think that may be causing her to keep having accidents is anxiety. Are you yelling at her when she has accidents? Whenever she has one, do not yell at her, but just immediately stop her by touching her. Put on the leash, then immediately take her outside. Wait for her to relieve herself again and then reward her. This will take the anxiety out of it.

This is my schedule with Lucy. 6-7 AM wakeup call from her letting me know she needs to go out. Walk her and wait for her to completely relieve herself and poop on the neighbors lawn. Then put 1/4 cup kibble in a kong and stuff a medium milk bone in there. Get ready for work. By the time I come out it's nap time for her. I take her out again 10 am before I leave. She goes in the crate with another 1/4 kibble in a different kong (variety is important). She sleeps the whole time. I come home for an hour on lunch break and she goes for a long walk. Usually right after I leave to go back to work, my SO comes home and takes her on another walk. She will get play time, scratches and belly rubs, and cuddles. She goes out ever 2 hours after that generally and then goes to bed around 9-10 pm and she's tuckered out. She sleeps on the bed until lights out and then she just hops off and goes into her crate on her own.

So I know this is a wall of text, but you can see how having a husky takes a lot of effort and attention. It was more than we bargained for but we made it work and everyone "ooooh's" and "aaaah's" when they see her.

here are some of the types of toys to look out for:

• http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Kibble-Nibble-Dispensing-Medium/dp/B001F0RRUA
  
• this thing is amazing
  
• we leave this one in her crate with kibble in it and sometimes seal it with peanutbutter and throw it in the freezer the night before.
  
• put milkbones or chicken jerky in this one
  
• also bully sticks and bacon flavored nylabone type toys. get on that
  
  she gets two cups of kibble a day and she works for most of it with the toys we have
  
  Edit: alsp go to petsmart and get some bitter spray (anti chewing). Get their brand because its the most offensive tasting one. Whenever she has chewed or where she might chew, spray. Then spray once in her mouth so she knows how disgusting it is. When you catch her chewing, stop her and spray in her mouth and then spray the area she just chewed.

The Kong my husky loves is this one -- I just smear peanut butter into all the slots and she goes crazy over it. But I'm sure any Kong would be great.

I spent over $20 on an elk antler and my husky pretty much ignores it, so I've just been using inexpensive rawhides from the local pet supply store (sometimes I get them from Amazon too). Strangely, she likes the inexpensive ones best, I just make sure they're made in USA (or someplace that uses responsible ingredients).

I didn't stop to think that because of Bandit's age it might be good to not play too rough with her. (My husky is only 16 months old and plays crazy rough). My husky loves tug-of-war with an inexpensive rope toy that came from the local pet store. I think it's possible to use just about any inexpensive item that the dog likes for tug-of-war or fetch or etc., just be careful it's not small enough for her to swallow (be careful, for instance, of very small tennis balls that are a choke hazard).

I don't think any dog is too old for some simple training. Most dogs have fun with training - just get some treats she likes and training can be fun for both of you. Training doesn't have to be more than 10 to 20 minutes per day. Short sessions once or twice a day are best IMO. Do some reading on the web and watch some YouTubes for some good advice.

I can get my (big) fingers in the holes to grip and tug, so yes? I have a separate "treatball" though, the Extreme is his tug-o-war ball that takes the worst abuse and keep on going.