Malamutes don't relish being left alone, and will become destructive if you leave them for half a day or a full day. They can be alone for a few hours as long as they are well exercised beforehand. familylifeshare.comImage: familylifeshare.comThe social desire for constant interaction make Alaskan Malamute’s a breed that does not cope well when left alone. This quickly becomes a problem when combined with busy work schedules, college hours, and running errands. It’s becoming increasingly more normal for households to remain empty for long periods of time. Alaskan Malamutes are very challenging to train and live with. Without sufficient exercise and challenging things to do, Malamutes become rambunctious and bored, which they usually express by chronic howling and destructive chewing.As the dogs of a peaceful, nomadic people, malamutes do not guard property and virtually always extend a tail-wagging, face-licking welcome to strangers. These dogs develop deep, complex attachments to their owners, but are not one-person dogs. Adult rescue malamutes readily bond with their adoptive owners.
Do Alaskan Malamutes have separation anxiety?
Alaskan Malamute's are prone to separation anxiety and tend to display associated howling and chewing behaviour. They need constant mental and physical stimulation. Being strongly independent and highly intelligent also means that they are difficult to house-train. They are not for novice dog-owners.
Can you have an Alaskan Malamute in an apartment?
They are not well-suited to apartment life, and they are certainly high-shedding pooches who need plenty of grooming to keep their coats healthy. Expect to clean up dog hair all year long, and especially during shedding season. Alaskan Malamutes are high-energy dogs, and therefore require vigorous exercise.
Are Alaskan Malamutes clingy?
Alaskan Malamutes are needy and energetic dogs. They are diggers and hunters who need constant grooming to stay healthy.
How do you occupy a Malamute?
Take your Alaskan Malamute with you whenever you can. If there's two humans to one Alaskan Malamute, you can take them to the shop with you and alternate who waits outside. Engage them in play while you're watching TV – if you throw the toy for them, that'll be enough to keep them occupied while you're relaxing.
What is it like to live with an Alaskan Malamute?
But while living with the malamute, you will understand the difference of every emotion by hearing its barking as well as following its body languages like body movement, tail wagging, and the look in its eyes. Are Alaskan Malamutes high maintenance? This Alaska-originated dog breed is pretty homely when it comes to keeping them as pets.
Do Malamutes get attached to their owners?
This breed gets very attached to their owners and craves having human-company. Malamutes love being around their human family to the extent where being left alone can lead to destructive behavior, stress, depression, isolation distress, and separation anxiety.
Why do Alaskan Malamutes bark so much?
Barking is a way of communication for dogs. For the Alaskan malamutes, the barking often expresses their emotions like anger, frustration, irritation, or happiness. There are no clear directions to understand when a dog is happy or when is it irritated.
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