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If your Malamute lives in the Sunbelt, be sure to provide them with plenty of shade, fresh water, and air conditioning during the summer, and avoid exercise in the heat of the day. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. And many hounds simply must follow their noses--or that bunny that just ran across the path--even if it means leaving you behind. By using our site, you agree to our. Puppies with nice temperaments are curious and playful, willing to approach people and be held by them. If you don't see a rescue listed for your area, contact the national breed club or a local breed club and they can point you toward a Malamute rescue. However, they do need adequate shelter and a fenced enclosure, preferably with a roof over it. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. If you want a heat-sensitive breed, your dog will need to stay indoors with you on warm or humid days, and you'll need to be extra cautious about exercising your dog in the heat. Begin accustoming your Malamute to being brushed and examined when they're a puppy. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. In their exuberance, they can knock a child over. Dogs who were bred to hunt, such as Terriers, have an inborn desire to chase--and sometimes kill--other animals. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider how many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have kids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog. Some breeds bond very closely with their family and are more prone to worry or even panic when left alone by their owner. A vigorous dog may or may not have high energy, but everything they do, they do with vigor: they strain on the leash (until you train them not to), try to plow through obstacles, and even eats and drinks with great big gulps. When you check your dog's ears, wipe them out with a cotton ball dampened with gentle, pH-balanced ear cleaner to help prevent infections. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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