A good response to minor misdeeds is to use a low tone to show your displeasure and grab the dog by the neck and put him outside or in his confinement area for a while. This is very punishing to a husky since they want to be with their pack. Since Siberians are pack animals most Siberians dislike isolation. A lonely dog will howl and become destructive. Your pet will be better behaved if it is allowed to spend as much time as possible with you and your family. If you work long hours and must leave your dog alone during that time, consider getting another dog so he has a companion.
Crate Training
If yours is to be a "house dog", one of the things we highly recommend is crate training. If crated when you are not around, the dog cannot soil the house, chew or damage valuable possessions, get into the garbage, and, of equal importance, he will not be able to get into anything that will harm him. If you live where you can safely put your dog outside in a secure confinement area while you are gone this is usually preferred by the dog. Remember, huskies don't mind the rain and the cold. Most huskies love it the colder it gets. We hate the rain but it doesn't seem to bother huskies. The two most common types of crates are the heavy gauge wire variety and the molded plastic airline type. The best one for you would depend on your needs. If airline travel is a good possibility, the molded plastic would be the best choice since wire styles are not approved by or allowed on airlines. The other advantage of these crates is that they are lightweight and tend to be more escape proof than the wire variety. However, wire crates can be advantageous in hot weather or close quarters because they offer better ventilation, which may prevent a pet from overheating. Also, many wire crate models fold flat for ease of transportation or storage. The first couple of nights when you are getting the dog used to a crate, he will probably make noise. The best cure is to ignore it. If you pay attention, or make a fuss, he will see it as you coming when called. While some owners may see this as "cute," remember that you are going to want to crate the dog while you are asleep, or when you are unable to supervise it. Remember, the crate is not a prison and should not be used as punishment. Trained properly, the dog will consider his crate his home and go in and sleep on his own. Another plus to crates is that many motels and hotels allow crated dogs to stay in guest rooms. Remember, the first couple of nights getting the dog used to a crate, he will probably make noise. If, after that time, ignoring vocalizations does not work, try shaking a jar of pennies (or something else that makes unpleasant noise) when the dog whines. A final solution may involve firmly (not roughly!) grasping the dog's muzzle and uttering a gruff "no!" before briskly leaving the dog. Remember never to pet the dog or allow him out of the crate until he is quiet and content! Stay with it...the results will be worth it.