How do you discipline an Alaskan Malamute?

An Easy Way to Teach Your Malamute to Sit on a Lead

1. Leash up your dog and make sure you have kibble in your pocket.
2. Begin walking at a normal pace but stop after a few steps.
3. Wait for the dog to sit and then reward.
4. Continue on a few more paces and repeat this process.

Are Alaskan Malamutes dominant?

The Alaskan Malamute can be so dominant toward other dogs of the same sex that two males or two females should not be kept together unless you are a very experienced owner. Malamutes can be predatory with smaller pets. On the other hand, Alaskan Malamutes are usually great with people.

Can Alaskan Malamutes be aggressive?

Alaskan Malamutes are generally not aggressive dogs, but aggressiveness in dogs does not only depend of the breed of the dog, in most cases depends on the way of bringing. Malamutes can be very aggressive towards other animals if do not grow up with them and not be sufficiently socialized.

Can you let Alaskan Malamutes off lead?

Can Malamutes be let off lead? As with anything, there is no hard rule. However, Malamutes have a sense of free will and a high prey drive which can lead them to take off after another dog, small furry, etc. and recall is forgotten.

How do you train an Alaskan Malamute as a guard dog?

Each morning, secure your Alaskan Malamute to a short leash. Then quietly walk him around the perimeter of the space you want him to guard. This will drill into him where his territory begins and ends. Anything within that space, he will then naturally want to guard.

Are Malamutes good guard dogs?

With their physical resemblance to wolves, most people assume Malamutes will be good guard dogs. They are loyal and noble dogs but can display dominant behaviour to other dogs of the same sex. They will get on well with children but there should be supervision from an adult at all times.

Can you train an Alaskan Malamute?

It is by no means an easy task, but it is a very rewarding task. Malamutes are one of the most intelligent dog breeds I’ve personally ever worked with. I take a great deal of pride in everything I’ve been able to teach my Mals, but it is never over. Training goes on for their entire lifetime.

Do malamutes like to swim?

They often like to swim and they do love snow and sledding activities. They can be jumpers and diggers, so make sure your fences are secure. A Malamute is often inclined to be very talkative and they will often howl if left alone for too long in the backyard.

Are Alaskan Malamutes easy to train?

Consistency is key in any training. Keeping a set schedule is essential when training most pets, but where the Malamute differs is in the training details themselves. Whereas many dogs need to keep lessons consistent, the Alaskan Malamute becomes bored quite easily.

What does a Alaskan Malamute look like?

Alaskan Malamute is a heavily boned, powerful dog with a heavy medium short coat and a plumed tail that curls up over his back. His head is broad with triangular, erect ears. The Malamute has distinctive facial markings that include a cap over the head. The face can either be all white or marked with a bar or mask.

Are Malamutes aggressive?

Many sledders know that malamutes tend to be the most dog aggressive in the bunch . Believe it or not a malamute is not for the faint of heart or for the person or family who is not organized and disciplined.

How many Malamutes can you raise together?

Most people are not going to own 5 malamutes or more and raise them together while young to form a pack relationship ,and even in that relationship there can be scuffles that will terrify the novice.