Alaskan Malamute Training may be a test of patience but this wonderful breed will be a welcome addition to your family.

Training the Alaskan Malamute maybe be a challenge, not because they are unintelligent dogs, but quite the opposite. This breed is a very intelligent breed but one which was bred to survive in harsh conditions.  Because of those conditions, they have evolved as very independent, strong breed in nature. This requires that the owner be firm, and that the dog is kept in a yard that is fenced in or on a lead, as they are known to wander away.

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The Alaskan Malamute was bread for cold climate living but can be raised in warm climates as well as long as proper precautions are taken.  When the temperature is hot outside, keep the dog inside in proper temperature and take the dog out to eliminate. Exercise the dog in the cooler evenings and use a small kiddy pool to help keep the dog cool during the day.

The Basics

  • To begin your training sessions, take your dog to your area with few distractions. Remove other pets from the area and ask other family members to give move to another room or part of the yard. Use edible treats and praise to train your dog. Show the dog the treat before training and then when the dog completes the task successfully, give it the treat and praise.
  • Don’t confuse the dog by training it on more than one command at a time. By training on one command at a time, the training will actually move at a faster pace. And remember that an Alaskan Malamute will most likely not follow ever command one hundred percent of the time due to their independent streak. Don’t let this ruin your experience, as this dog will be a loving member of your family nonetheless.

Potty Training

Potty training is an important part of Alaskan malamute training, as it is with any dog training. Again, do not scold the dog during training. When accidents happen, a firm “no” is all that is needed along with redirection. Keep in mind that even if your pooch is an adult dog, you will still need to do some basic potty training with them when you bring them into your home or any new environment.

Prey Instinct and Socialization

Alaskan Malamutes were once cross-bred with wolves, because of this, (and  other evolutionary conditions), they have a very strong prey instinct.  They should be socialized with adults, children, and other animals while they are still puppies.  Even when they have been properly socialized, their prey instinct is so strong that they should always be carefully supervised with small children and other animals, including other dogs.

Alaskan Malamute training will be a rewarding experience for both the owner and the dog.

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