Brigitte Ortiz | THE RIDER
Small paws, big eyes and smooth fur are all the things that make us feel admiration when we see a puppy. There are different breeds that people choose because of their personality or intelligence. Huskies are described as friendly, intelligent, outgoing, alert and gentle.
Before I got my puppy, Luna, I thought I did all the research I needed to prepare for her. I knew it would be a challenge because they are known to be destructive and stubborn. My best friend and I had talked about adopting dogs together but the thought of having a husky never crossed my mind.
When we saw how small and playful they were, our hearts melted. She got a boy, and I got a girl. Right off the bat, the girl was feisty and playful. I knew there would never be a dull moment with her.
I like to believe that I got my dog at the right moment because she brought my family closer together. It was like she always belonged to my family.
Many would say that having a husky is a lot of work, but I believe that it is all about having patience like with any breed. We have these expectations of a well-behaved, smart and understandable dog, but we have to work for it.
So far, my experience of having a husky has been a rollercoaster. Although, I do not think I would want it any other way.
There is not a time where I am not laughing at the things she does. Luna has made my life go at 100 miles per hour, trying to get her everything she needs and balancing my job and schoolwork.
My husky is now four months old, biting her life away, barking at us to play with her, running around the yard like 10 times, leaving her toys scattered around the house and being dramatic when we put her in timeout.
