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Can Malamutes be left alone?

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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.


Do 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.

Are Malamutes good indoor dogs?

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.

Is Malamute good for first time owners?

Like the Siberian Husky, the Alaskan Malamute needs a firm leader and isn't the ideal dog of choice for a first-time owner, unless you're really willing to put the work in. Similar to the Siberian Husky, her obstinacy can be confused with not having much upstairs, but she is, in fact, an intelligent dog.

Can Malamutes be off leash?

First of all, forget all the myths that Malamutes cannot be trained properly, should never be let off the leash, etc. The success of training a Malamute depends solely on understanding its instincts and psychology.

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