Alaskan Malamute rehoming

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No dont panic Im not parting with Korben - I would part with my arm first :D

Im considering another Mal, as a companion for Korben and cause I have so much love and cuddles to give a dog it seems a shame to waste it all on just the one :D

Anyway, in my consideration I have decided to rehome a rescue Mal rather than buy another puppy - there are so many that need a new home it really makes me sad :( How on earth I will choose one I dont know.

So to the point of my thread (there is one I promise) - in my search for a rescue puppy a friend mentioned that a 4 year old male mal need rehomed and I thought, although hes not suitable for us, (we want a bitch who is nearer Korbens age) - there are so many wonderful dog owners on here what better place to mention it and spread the word.

He is 4 years old, a grey malamute, hes used to kids, good with other dogs and has been living between a house and an outdoor kennel - they are rehoming home as he has a howling problem and they have been told either get rid or move out (landlord getting complaints from the neighbours). He has been with the same family since puppyhood. Thats all the information that I have so far. Oh and hes registered with papers and all that and hes in Kirriemuir

I know a few of you deal with re-homing/know people who rehome - so I though I would post this here and see if anyone was interested. I can pass details of his owners along to anyone genuinely interested :)

Thanks guys
 
I've never had anything to do with them but are they usually aggresive?

Only ask because one was at the vets the other day, was sedated after an op' and the nurse who is very experienced was just tidying up his cage as he went back into it and he flew at her and no way was he letting go; he ragged her arm and shoulder very badly, I believe she is still in hospital. Apparently he has several times had a heavy go at the owner and she's been warned by the warden about him after complaints from others, he is not reliable at all. Now it might be the home, it might not, I don't know, just wondered if it was usual for them to be like that.
 
Any dog can do that!
The bigger ones are just capable of doing more damage.

Dogs tend to jump up and grab arms through under-stimulation, frustration, being made or asked to do something they don't want to do - the arm is usually the - it's rude and it needs to be nipped in the bud when they are pups, as the vet nurse and owner have found out, when they get to a certain size it's harder to stop.

Cesar Milan got a huge drubbing for stringing up a Malamute time that tried to do the same to him in one of his shows. Sorry, but when you have that much dog coming at you, I think interfering with the air supply is one of the quickest and most effective ways to calm the bugger down.
 
Yes, I agree any dog can do that but I was asking if this was a normal trait of the breed and something to be aware of or totally out of the norm.
She has been a vet nurse for nearly 20 years so she's well used to dealing with awkward/nasty dogs who usually give you some warning but this was totally out of the blue while virtually still under the influence of sedation and as you can appreciate, she was in no position to get the dog off her, she was just damn lucky it was her arm and not her throat else she wouldn't be here at all.
 
Indeed! To clarify, I have never heard of it being a breed trait, but where I have heard of it happening, it is usually a large working breed who either isn't getting enough stimulation or never had manners put on it from a young age.
 
Don't think they're known for aggression. Cayla has a bitch currently, I believe.

Hevs, nearly had a heart attack when I saw this thread! Bad girl!
 
Maesfen, was that a nurse at Hampton?

I think maybe the trouble with malamutes is that they are another breed that is fashionable and that sometimes means the wrong sort of people get hold of them and don't know how to train/handle a big , powerful dog.
 
Definitely not a breed trait - they have a reputation for same-sex dog aggression, I believe, but otherwise I think MM/CC are correct in saying that they are a large working breed and often incorrectly handled.

I'm not sure I could take on another one with separation anxiety even if I did have the room, poor lad, I hope he finds a good home.
 
lol - sorry if I gave you guys a scare :D Suffice to say Korben is going nowhere - he is currently downstairs chasing my kids round the couch and yelling at them - hes very verbal when hes playing its so funny :D

I have never met an aggressive Malamute to be honest and my boy is as soft as they come - they are renowned for being rubbish guard dogs because of their love for people.

Maesfen thats a horrid thing to have happened to that nurse, I do hope she is ok but I wouldnt say thats a normal example of the breed.
 
I think it's the same with any dog, just depends on the owners. Unfortunately my only experience of Malamutes is listening to the neighbour's 2 howling 23 hours a day. They are walked individually for about 5 minutes each. On the lead. One of them attacked the local farmer's sheep, and has gone for people too. They have been reported numerous amounts of times and have been advised they need more exercise (duh). So I've been told 3rd hand anyway.

I can't stand people taking on any pets they don't have time for. Everyone around here hates the dogs because of the noise they make, I just feel desperately sorry for them.
 
Heather you nearly gave me a heart attack, was gonna send Korben here :D

Have they contacted malamute rescue about the male, is he registered?

Malamutes agressive to people not at all, Loco head butted me on saturday my teeth nearly went through my bottom lip poor girl when she heard me owwwww she was so apologetic and sucky up
 
haha you wish- and I know you would be first in line if I ever even thought about it :P

I did mention the mal rescue to them - dont know if they were aware, at the moment they have him for rehoming through an animal right group locally who are on Facebook.

Nearly time for Sled racing *dances* - he now have him in a cross back harness thing and he has been pulling tyres around the garden - the boy is ready to go :D
 
common to have same sex aggression- Tassy doesnt get on with other bitches- not nasty but a bit of a bully, pushy etc. I know they can get easily bored and hence find things to stimulate them- they are one of the most intelligent breeds.
 
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