Breed training guide
Alaskan Malamute
52Overall
Trainability
48
Energy level
95
For beginners
15
Sociability
65
Independence
82
Behavior problems
What Alaskan Malamutes struggle with most.
Most Alaskan Malamutebehavior problems trace back to the breed's original purpose and drive levels. Here's what to look for and why it happens with this breed specifically.
Nipping & Mouthing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Aggression Toward Dogs
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Crate Training
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Digging
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Excessive Barking
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 6/10
Rare→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 9/10
Very Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 9/10
Very Common→
Resource Guarding
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→