The Husky Gave the TV Remote a Very Thorough Inspection
A gray and white Husky lies on the floor with her pale blue eyes turned away from the camera, her ears pulled back a little. In front of her paws lies a TV remote that has clearly been chewed, with its buttons scattered. Behind her, a sofa draped with a knitted blanket sits in the soft daylight. She is looking so far into the distance that she might be thinking about a snowy trail.
Siberian Huskies are friendly, energetic dogs bred to pull sleds over long distances. They have thick double coats, striking eyes and a taste for adventure, which means they can be escape artists when bored. They need lots of daily exercise and mental stimulation, such as long walks, runs, hide-and-seek and puzzle toys. A remote offers a tempting texture and a smell of familiar hands, but the batteries and small parts are dangerous if swallowed, so contact your vet right away if any are missing.
Hiding the remote in a drawer and offering a hard rubber chew toy is a simple solution. A tired Husky tends to be a calm Husky, so a morning run might save the next remote.
She is acting as if the remote fell apart on its own. The rest of the evening may be quiet, with no channel changes at all. Huskies are famously dramatic, so expect a long, sorrowful howl if anyone mentions the remote.
