Malamutes need a minimum of two hours of heavy exercise every day. This can be spent running and walking so they can let off steam. As well as this they'll also need extra playtime, free time in the garden and training to help keep their brains active too.
How long should I walk my Alaskan Malamute?
As a large dog with a lot of energy, the Alaskan Malamute requires a great deal of exercise. The Kennel Club recommends over two hours of exercise a day, noting these are not dogs for lazy people.
Do Malamutes like to walk?
Alaskan Malamutes are playful dogs who love to be out and about, exercising as often as possible. Yet, statistics have shown that 1 in 5 Alaskan Malamute owners don't regularly walk their dog, behaviour that, if sustained, can result in health problems in the long term.
Can Alaskan Malamutes go off leash?
First of all, forget all the myths that Malamutes cannot be trained properly, should never be let off the leash, etc. The two basic things you have to understand is that Malamutes are made of two instincts: pack dog and survival, both averaging at roughly 50%, depending on the mood, situation and environment. ...
How long can you leave a Malamute alone?
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.
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