Furthermore, although the breed boasts a few angels, some malamutes will raid trash and steal food inside the house. Anyone unprepared to deal firmly and calmly with this wild streak should not own an Alaskan malamute. The prospective adopter who has never before owned any dog should consider a sedate older malamute instead of a spunky young dog, as should anyone without the physical strength to handle a vigorous youngster. Malamutes can bark, but seldom do. The neglected malamute inappropriately chained in a back yard will loudly and indefatigably protest his situation, but happy malamutes are exceptionally quiet dogs.
Some rescue dogs show no signs whatsoever of abuse.
In others, the signs are unmistakable. Some of these dogs cringe at the slightest word of correction. One of the pleasures of rescuing such a dog is the privilege of teaching the lesson that, from now on, human hands and voices mean kindness and love. If you would like more information about the Alaskan malamute and about adopting a rescue dog, call or write to any of us. Meet our dogs.