SSR is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Nash Correctional Institution and are proudly participating in their 'A New Leash On Life' prison training program. Willow is one of our foster dogs that completed training and she graduated in November 2009. During her time at Nash, Willow learned sit, shake with both paws and down. She had fun with the agility course, which includes walking the bench, climbing an A-Frame, jumping through a tire, placing on a pedestal and then doing her sit, shakes and down.


Name:  Willow

Sex:  Female

Approx. DOB:  May 2007

Weight:  Approx. 50 lbs. 

Coat Color:  Gray and White

Eye Color:  Blue

Energy Level:  Medium, to high. Willow is very laid back outside but does kick up her heals and run and play with the other dogs in her foster home. She keeps moving inside and will follow your every step to be sure you don't need her help with something.

Personality:  Willow is a very happy girl and loves her people. She is very curious and investigates everything while she's inside. She really never stops. Willow is sweet and full of kisses but also won't hesitate to walk between your legs if your moving too slow for her and she needs to get by! She hasn't shown much interest in toys but she's too busy with other activities in the house. She does do some counter surfing, especially when she comes in from outside.

Good with Dogs:  Yes. She has never met a stranger. 

Good with Cats:  Not tested yet but probably not as Siberians are notorious for their high prey drive and typically kill cats, rabbits, birds, squirrels, opossums, etc.

Good with Children:  Siberians are typically good with children of all ages and the only reason we would not list them as not good with kids is because they may be too energetic and bouncy and knock over a toddler. Right now, Willow may fall into that category. She does do some jumping on people but we are working on that with her.  

Housetrained:  Yes.

Crate Trained:  Willow does well in a crate but does get vocal when she's ready to come out. She has had some accidents in her crate but she's doing much better with that as well. She really doesn't want to go into a crate because there is too much to do and investigate outside of it!

Rides Well in Car:  Yes

Leash Trained:  Willow is doing much better on leash but does still pull.
Basic Obedience:  Willow knows sit, shake and down from her training at Nash Correctional.

All Southern Siberian Rescue foster dogs are microchipped, up to date on shots, spay/neutered and on monthly heartworm preventative. For additional information on Southern Siberian Rescue and Siberian Huskies, please visit www.SouthernSiberian.com. To fill out an application, please visit How to Adopt.