The Siberian has an independent streak that often surfaces during the training process. When not interested, a Siberian will not feign excitement to please its owners. A wise owner must work around this by being a little more inventive than just following the textbook rules for training. They love tag games and teasing. Use these as other trainers would use tidbits to reward good work and more than likely you will keep the dog interested.
Companionship is a vital factor in a Siberian's life.
It will not do well alone. If it cannot have plenty of human attention, it must at least share its home with another dog to help it fill the hours until the master returns. It also wants lots of exercise and time outdoors, even though it can adapt to having only limited amounts. Huskies love to dig, especially down through layers of snow. They also will dig into the ground, which is an annoyance.