Puppy Buyer Comments:
"Hey there Jenn and Justin,
I am sooooooooo happy with my dog. She is doing excellent! I am very impressed with how well behaved she is around people and other dogs. She seems to be getting along with cats as well. She listens very well and stays by my side when I take her on trail. I've even taken her backcountry skiing a couple times already and she LOVES it!!! Possibly even more than I do. I have a great home with her in South Lake Tahoe where she has a doggy roommate named Bandit. They get along great!
Thanks again for all your help. I'll be sure to send you some photos of her sometime soon. She's getting big!!! But I promise I'm not over feeding her.
Many thanks for all the love and care you two have given these wondeful pets.
Sincerely,
Kevin L."
Malamutes Backpacking & Hiking
"The Working Malamute"(As taken from The Alaskan Malamute Club of America) |
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The Alaskan Malamute offers much in the way of companionship. He can be trained to work with his owner as a pack dog, sled dog or weight puller. Sharing these activities with your Malamute will give him the opportunity to prove himself as an eager worker as well as providing help and companionship for the active outdoors person. The Malamute is the work horse of the sled dog world. Larger and slower than the Siberian Husky and Alaskan Husky, they are built to haul heavy loads over a long distance. The most important attribute of a working malamute is attitude. A dog may possess all the physical attributes needed to be a good sled dog, but without the desire to pull, he has nothing. Even the best dog must have proper feed when he is working or he will lose weight and muscle. Nutritional requirements for a hard-working dog are several times more than that of a maintenance diet and the onset of cold weather will make them greater yet. Malamutes working long hard days in cold weather require a diet high in fat and protein. Adequate water is necessary to prevent dehydration especially in cold, dry climates. |
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Packing with your Malamute can be an excellent activity for both of you and is ideally suited for the one-dog owner. It is easy to train the Malamute to pack. The equipment needs are minimal, especially if you are already a hiker or backpacker. Hiking trails can be found almost everywhere and most Mals love to get out on the trail. The dog should be obedience trained in the basics of heeling (walking by your side). He should know a command to walk in front of you or behind you in the event that you come upon a narrow trail. He should behave in camp and be able to be tied up in camp if needed.
At about six to eight months of age a dog can be lightly packed. Start out with about 1/8 of the dog's own weight. Fill the packs with bulky, light items, giving the dog the feel of a full load with a minimum of weight. As your dog gets into good condition, slowly increase the load to 1/3 of his weight. Be sure that each side of the pack carries an equal amount of weight or the load will shift and be hard on the dog. Before you head for the hills your dog must be in condition and his feet must be hardened. Conditioning trips can be short hikes, or jogging with your dog. Before you do any serious backpacking, do some short hikes that will take you on a variety of trails. When your Malamute is mature he can carry about 30% of his own weight all day if he is used to doing it and is in good condition. Don't expect a dog who spends the day lying in the backyard to be in shape. When the dog packs are loaded, check that all is in balance. Large items such as tents may not be workable as they shift too much. Don't pack any items that might poke through the pack, and pack all perishable items in plastic bags in case the dog decides to take a swim somewhere along the trail. Plan on extra rations for your hard working dog when he is on the trail. Take a light chain or rope to tie your dog up within in camp and make sure to carry water if it will not be readily available along the trail. Take a break every hour or so to rest your dog, give him a drink and check his pack. Remember to watch that your dog does not disturb other hikers, wildlife or livestock along the way. Clean up after your dog on a trail or near camping areas. Public lands such as National Forests and state parks provide many opportunities to work your dogs. Most National Parks do not allow dogs off the major roadways. Different restrictions may apply to dogs depending on where you go. Many areas will require that your dogs be on leash. Be a courteous park user and control your dogs, clean up after them and remember that on public lands you may have to share the trail with snowmobiles, hikers, wildlife, livestock or other mushers. Use caution when hiking near frozen lakes as it can be dangerous or even deadly for your Malamute to walk on thin ice and fall through. Get maps to help you plan your trips and remember to inquire about any restrictions regarding your dogs. Many general books on camping and hiking are useful if you are not experienced in the back country. ~With much appreciation to all our past Puppy Families for sharing their outdoor adventure photos!~
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