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Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Left in Shock After Filming Husky's 'Escape Route'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A determined Siberian husky has stunned viewers with her incredible ability to squeeze through the tightest gaps, in a video that has gone viral on social media. The hilarious TikTok clip shared on Friday under the username @siberian_floofs, shows the fluffy pup, Rose, squeezing her entire body through the narrow gap of her pool fence, bending the metal a little, as she rushes back home. "Wow, wow!" the poster can be heard yelling as the pup speeds toward the living room. "Weather gets nice and we don't know how to act," she writes in the caption. Siberian huskies are active and intelligent dogs, who love being busy, and can run for hours without getting tired. They can also be quite naughty and stubborn, so plenty of training and exercise is required to keep them in place. They are very social creatures, and, when socialized correctly, they can thrive with people and other dogs alike. Huskies also prefer having company, and may engage in destructive behaviors when left along for too long. The breed is particularly known for suffering from separation anxiety, so they shouldn't be on their own for longer than they can handle. Training should start as soon as they are ready to be brought home, which is usually around 8 weeks of age. Then, at around 10 to 12 weeks, after getting their vaccinations, your pup can enter obedience classes outside the home. At home, huskies will need a consistent, reward-based training throughout their life, and, no matter how long it takes them to listen to you, it is important that you do not punish them to avoid setting back their training and harming your relationship. Stock image: A Siberian husky stands behind a fence. Stock image: A Siberian husky stands behind a fence. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 1 million views and more than 222,000 likes on the platform. One user, Brandi Vincent, posted: "The fact the bars are ever so curved, it's obvious that's her spot every time." CyberCybonic wrote: "I was fully expecting a clean jump, that was not it." "We had a dog gate that had a little door at the bottom you could leave open for cats. Came downstairs to see my husky SQUEEZING herself through the little bottom door," a third user, Jordan, added. Newsweek reached out to @siberian_floofs for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Border Collie Owner's Disbelief As They Finally Manage to 'Tire Out' Dog
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In a viral TikTok video, a dog owner from the United Kingdom captured a moment she never thought possible—her border collie absolutely exhausted. The clip shared on Sunday under the username @allycarterfit shows the once-relentless pup, Storm, barely able to keep his eyes open as he rests his head on his mom's lap after a 14km hike through the Snowdon mountains. "POV [point of view]: you finally tire out your border collie," she wrote in the caption. Storm did more than just walk around countryside tracks. He ran, zoomed, and even took a dip in the lake to celebrate the occasion. "He flew past everyone like the mountains closed in 10 minutes," the poster said in an update, explaining why the pup looked completely drained. Border collies are known for their energy, and are often listed among the most active dog breeds. A Dogster article medically reviewed by Dr. Karyn Kanowski places them on top of the list of the most energetic dogs in the world. Other pups that share similar energy levels include Belgian malinois, known for being versatile and hard-working; Dalmatians, who were first bred to be coach dogs; Brittany spaniels, known for their agility and hunting skills; and Australian shepherds, known for their exuberant personalities. Australian cattle dogs, Siberian huskies, German shorthaired pointers, Jack Russell terriers, Weimaraners, Vizslas, Rhodesian Ridgeback, and Springer Spaniels are also very active and energetic breeds. A stock image shows a border collie napping outdoors. A stock image shows a border collie napping outdoors. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 13.5 million views and 3.2 million likes on the platform. From the comments, it seems many fellow border collie owners cannot believe what they're seeing. One user, Ernie, commented: "A tired border collie I didn't know this was possible." Nananana wrote: "This is very dangerous. Now that he knows you are able to fulfill his energy needs he will be begging you to do it every week and he might have to live with happy memories all his life." Castrateallthemen added: "[First] time it's happened in the history of [border] collies, like why isn't mainstream media reporting on this!?" Newsweek reached out to @allycarterfit for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
USA Today
31-03-2025
- General
- USA Today
Is your dog tearing up the house? Build an outdoor kennel to cure their zoomies.
Patrick Brady Special to USA TODAY Hear this story Determine if your dog's a digger. Never underestimate their ability to jump. Locate your kennel on level ground. Leaving your dog inside while you're at work for eight or nine hours can drive your furry friend crazy. My Siberian husky would get into all kinds of trouble when he had the run of the house. So I built him a dog kennel – an enclosed backyard space with enough room for him to burn off energy without escaping. The process is relatively straightforward and requires few tools. Let's begin with the basics: What material do I need for a dog kennel? Dog kennel with cover Gravel Cinder blocks (8 inches by 8 inches by 16 inches) Wooden stakes Mason twine I-beam level (40 inches or longer) Long-handled, flat-blade shovel Crescent wrench or socket wrench Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. 1. Find the right dog kennel site This may seem obvious, but good site selection can mean the difference between a single workday and an entire holiday weekend. The ground doesn't have to be perfectly level, but it should have a consistent grade to minimize the digging you'll need to do. Your site will also determine how big a dog kennel you can build. I purchased two dog kennels measuring 15 feet by 5 feet. I used their backs as additional siding. Then I assembled them into a single long space of 35 feet by 5 feet so my dog had room to run. You should measure the available space so you know how big a kennel will fit. 2. Order your kennel Online shopping is the way to go. Most hardware stores will only stock one, maybe two products, while your choices online are vast enough to overwhelm you. I chose a kennel whose sides were chain-link fencing. 3: Prepare the kennel site Owners with the rare dog that doesn't dig (I hear they exist), can skip ahead and assemble the kennel. But I needed to take an extra step. After speaking with my husky's breeder and a contractor, I decided to build a kennel consisting of a gravel track surrounded by buried cinder blocks that would prevent my dog from digging his way out of the enclosed kennel. I started by taking wooden stakes and mason twine and measuring out the area where the kennel would be. Because I wanted the kennel to sit on the edges of the cinder blocks, I measured out an area that was 8 inches wider and 8 inches longer than the kennel. The contractor who advised me suggested I dig down 4 inches before placing the cinder blocks inside the perimeter of the dig, forming the base on which the kennel's siding would sit. I went down 6 inches because Siberian huskies love to dig. 4. Dig and level Now, grab the flat-blade shovel. Get one with a long handle, so you're not stooped over. It's also important to get one with a good step, the top edge of the blade where you can comfortably place your foot to add pressure for digging. Once you near your target depth, drive two stakes into the ground and run twine from one to the other. Use the level to make sure the twine runs true. The flat-blade shovel will make it easy to level the dirt. I moved the stake and twine along one-foot increments, using the ruler on the level to check depth as I went along. Interested in more tips for your home? Check out USA TODAY Home Improved for home and garden project advice. 5. Place your cinder blocks Place the cinder blocks. I ran two stakes with twine at the target height of the tops of the cinder blocks to help guide placement and check the tilt on the blocks. I had to do some touch-ups to make sure the blocks were level and even. 6. Pour your gravel I laid out 50-lb. bags of gravel over the area I defined for my kennel. Then I sliced them open and poured the gravel in place. That ensured the distribution of the gravel was even. Because I went 6 inches deep, I had to lay down a second layer of gravel. One 50-lb. bag of gravel will cover 2 square feet to a depth of 3 inches. The smaller the gravel, the easier it will be on your dog's feet. Online calculators will help you determine how many bags you need. 7. Assemble Assemble your kennel. Most require a minimum of tools, often no more than a socket wrench set or a crescent wrench. Begin by assembling two panels that form a corner, then add on from there. Story continues below. 8. Add your cover I've rarely met a dog that couldn't jump higher than you'd guess. Make sure your kennel comes with a cover, and be sure to install it. What is the cheapest way to build a dog kennel? Kennel: $400-$800 (like anything, you can spend thousands for fancier ones) 28 cinder blocks: ~$80 110 bags of gravel (55 cubic feet): $550-$650 Wooden stakes: $8 Mason twine: $6 I-beam level: $20 Flat-blade shovel: $30 Crescent wrench: $25 Total cost: $1,119-$1,619
