Studly The Husky
A heartfelt tribute to my best friend. Explore our adventures together and the unbreakable bond we shared.
My Best Friend
My best friend is now in heaven. The most significant part of me left this earth. He was the friend I always looked to and was my biggest role model. He was there through thick and thin. He always picked me up and loved me for who I was.
I knew this day would come, and I would have nightmares about it starting when he was young. I never left him at home. I wanted to spend every second with him. Stud has explored most of the United States except the upper east coast.
Spending hours every day with him, starting with a pup we walked together. Then he became faster, and I started running. Soon I couldn't keep up, so I bought a bike. We went biking, hiking, and swimming all over. He was my adventure buddy, he was my best friend.
As time went on or it was hot, I traded in the bike for a longboard. Then last year, we would go for long walks. However, he would still go on insane 14ers at 11. I would forget his age because his looks and agility stayed steadfast.
Everywhere I took him, people commented, "Wow, he's beautiful." Little kids would say, "Mommy, look a wolf!". Even on his last walk battling cancer, he was continuously complimented. I don't know which one of us loved each other more.
The truth is a human is not capable of loving someone to that degree. Humans are flawed, whereas this very precious soul was perfect. Unconditional love and loyalty. I was his life, and he was mine. I wish he was still here. It kills me. It's unfair, and I would trade everything to be with him.
Our Stories
Adventures, close calls, and moments that shaped an unbreakable bond.
Puppy Days
Stud came from a bad breeder who had already done damage. Conventional training failed completely. It took six months to a year for him to trust me, but once he did, nothing could break it.
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The Trouble Twos
My whole routine became centered around him. We logged 5-10 miles a day and explored everywhere together. Then one winter day he broke through ice 150 feet out, and I went in after him.
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Stud's Personality
Most people didn't understand Stud. He didn't respond to commands or dominance, only to trust that was genuinely earned. He was unlike any dog I've ever known.
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Heading West
When my ex went on her way it was just Stud and me, so we packed the Buick and drove to Washington. Outside Yellowstone a moose came full throttle out of the evergreens, with Stud chasing behind it.
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Just the Two of Us
It was just Stud and me in Washington. He rode the bus to the office, we walked all over Seattle after work, and when Covid hit we had the coolest places on earth to ourselves.
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I have thousands of pictures: each one holds a precious moment. Capturing joy, companionship, and unconditional love.
Knowledge & Resources
Everything I've learned about dogs: health, adventure spots, and caring for your best friend.
How to Be Good to a Husky: The Cheat Sheet
Everything I learned from Stud, boiled down. Not training. Trust, exercise, food, cold, and the things you should never do.
When Your Husky Is Sick: The Cheat Sheet
Won't eat, won't come in, limping, pads, ticks, bloat, and when to actually call the vet. A quick reference from twelve years with Stud.
Favorite Locations: Everywhere We Went
Michigan to Washington and back, with Florida, Colorado, Utah, and Oregon in between. A map of the places Stud and I explored together.
General Health: Keeping Your Husky Thriving
Huskies are a remarkable breed with specific health needs. From diet and exercise to vet visits and warning signs, here's what I learned raising Studly.
My Husky Wonât Come Inside (and Wonât Listen): What To Do
Huskies are smart, independent, and easily distracted. If your husky ignores you or refuses to come inside, hereâs a simple, humane plan to fix it.
My Husky Won't Eat: What's Actually Going On
Huskies are one of the few dog breeds that will voluntarily skip meals. Here's what I learned about why they do it and what actually helps.
Holistic Health for Huskies: Natural Supplements That Actually Work
From pumpkin seeds to coconut oil, these are the natural supplements I added to my husky Studly's routine that made a real difference. Simple, cheap, and most of them already in your kitchen.