Malamutes are usually quiet dogs, seldom barking. When a Malamute does vocalize, it often appears to be "talking" by vocalizing a "woo woo" sound. A similar-looking Spitz dog, the Siberian Husky, is much more vocal.
Is Alaskan Malamute noisy?
Generally a quiet breed, Malamutes rarely bark. They do hold conversations with you, vocally expressing themselves with "woo woo" sounds or loud, extensive howls.
Are Malamutes quiet?
Alaskan Malamutes are very quiet dogs and do not bark like other dogs, but they have a language that only they understand :) The sound that these dogs produce is most similar to wolves hownling.
How do I stop my malamute from barking?
if your malamute is getting too wound up or loud just let them know, put your finger to your lip, gently tell them “shhh”, turn your back to them(or just ignore them, not making eye contact) and when they do stop, reward them with a treat and approval.
Why do Malamutes bark?
Because they bark so little, if your Mal isn't doing its “happy to see you, you've been gone so long!” bark, it is probably barking to alert you to something that has your pup feeling a little uneasy. It's an “alert!” bark that wants you to know something is going on that it isn't sure about.
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