They love to dig and can cause havoc with flower beds, gardens and even some parts of the home if left unsupervised. They also have a reputation for being escape artists—they love to wander off an have an adventure on their own. Alaskan malamutes are playful, loveable dogs with outgoing dispositions.
Do Malamutes like to run away?
Malamutes are less likely to run away, but still have that drive to run and are highly athletic. Both dogs will need plenty of exercise throughout the day, but their workout routines will vary slightly: Huskies were built for speed so they will want to run around, go on brisk jogs and chase other dogs around.
Do Malamutes escape?
When outdoors, Malamutes must be securely confined behind a high fence, for they can be escape artists with strong exploratory instincts. Once loose, they won't come back when you call them and they may run deer and molest livestock. On the other hand, Alaskan Malamutes are usually great with people.
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.
Can Malamutes run long distance?
Running Miles: Healthy Alaskan Malamutes make great long-distance running partners for people who love to run in winter or live in a cold climate. They can run 10 miles and more, depending up on their fitness. Mals are prone to overheating, so should not run long distances in hot or humid conditions.
