KaeKuta
Alaskan Malamutes
Working
Malamutes love to work and love to have a purpose. They thrive on working, whether it be in harness pulling a Rig, Biking with a Springer, Backpacking or CaniCross.
Ours love it. Seku prefers working in harness, Kaiy prefers Backpacking, and they both love Biking, although they both do all with equal enthusiasm. Their excitement when they see the harnesses, Ganglines, Backpacks etc come out, is a wonderful sight and you know they are going to enjoy themselves.
We work ours with some of the pups from their previous litter, and also with friends dogs. Seeing 6 or 7 dogs on a team, especially a family team, is fantastic.
If you decide to work your Mal, you must be prepared to work them either early in the mornings or late at night in warmer weather, although most only work them in the colder months.
You must ensure you have the correct equipment for safety and comfort and must also be prepared to be cold, out of breath, Muddy and possibly suffer the odd injury !
(See the Links page for Equipment suppliers)
Backpacks are a great way to exercise your Mal, whilst on an enjoyable walk as it can also give mental stimulation and help them gain focus.
Again, the Backpacks can be found on the Links page through Equipment suppliers.
