No, Alaskan Malamutes are not difficult to train due to a lack of intelligence. It may seem so when your pet refuses to follow your instructions. While these dogs have high intelligence, they are often too stubborn to follow what the trainers or pet parents say. The stubbornness of your pet can make training difficult. The only way to resolve this issue is by training your Alaskan Malamute at a young age. As your pet nears adulthood, it will keep getting more stubborn, adding more barriers to seamless training.