Generations spent in close contact with their nomadic owners have imbued the dog with a legendary sensitivity and devotion to their human companions. Most Sammies are anxious to please and interact with their owners, making them wonderful family pets. Usually calm indoors, this clever, athletic breed requires daily physical and mental exercise. If allowed to become bored, it will dig and bark. Samoyeds thrive on human contact, so this is not a dog to be left ignored outside.
Training is a good idea, the sooner the better.
These are sensitive dogs that will tune you out if you come on too strong or too weak. Be a clear, kind, and consistent leader, and you will have a loyal companion for life. Always make certain your Samoyed has plenty of water and a cool, shaded place to get through the hottest part of the day. Avoid situations in which the dog may become overheated, particularly with younger Sammies that are prone to foolishly overexert themselves in the heat. Young dogs should be supervised or confined in hot weather.