Introducing our new Malamute Nanuq

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I was asked to do his own intro post, so here it is lol, I will be asking for lots of advice etc about him so look out for the posts!!!

So, hes 6 months old and comes from the Malderston Stud in Scotland. His owners were having to move and needed to rehome him, we were looking at getting a Malderston pup, had the cash waiting, so it was perfect.

Hes a very sweet boy, bit cheeky around human food as well as his own, he tried to grab the children's dinner as I put it into the oven, he got told off for that right away!

He did very well at his puppy training, he gets board easily so need to keep on top of his training and keep him active.




 
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Thank you, he is lovely, but I think he got away with being top dog and is trying it on with us. Doesn't like to be left alone for a second, I had to sleep downstairs last night with him as he was howling so much and at 3am I was too tired to try and sort out him coming upstairs and the cats going downstairs . Even being put in the kitchen behind a stair gate is a major issue, he try's to jump out/bites the gate while barking at it, so this all needs to stop, apart from the fact its not behaviour we want, its scaring my little boy, so any ideas would be fab.

Will do a post as well.
 
asbo said:
T Even being put in the kitchen behind a stair gate is a major issue, he try's to jump out/bites the gate while barking at it, so this all needs to stop
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Good luck! Don't be stressed about his behaviour behind a stair gate - dogs need to be taught how to essentially be behind the stair gate, to be relaxed, quiet and just understand that the kitchen is where he belongs!

I've just gone through it with one of mine, before he'd whine, jump, and throw himself against it. I sat with my back against it and when he stopped trying to do his best to get to me and get attention and finally lay down he'd get rewarded. Gradually I moved further away, he'd settle quicker, he clicked onto the fact that if he just sat quietly and relaxed he'd get his bone.
 
asbo said:
Thank you, he is lovely, but I think he got away with being top dog and is trying it on with us. Doesn't like to be left alone for a second, I had to sleep downstairs last night with him as he was howling so much and at 3am I was too tired to try and sort out him coming upstairs and the cats going downstairs . Even being put in the kitchen behind a stair gate is a major issue, he try's to jump out/bites the gate while barking at it, so this all needs to stop, apart from the fact its not behaviour we want, its scaring my little boy, so any ideas would be fab.

Will do a post as well.
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Good luck, reckon you are going to need it.
As for the top dog reference, beware, it is something you definitely need to address, right now.
Interesting the previous owners couldn't keep him!
A real shame breeders often don't find suitable homes for their puppies, then demanding breeds like
Malamutes often spend their lives being passed around from pillar to post.
I'm not suggesting you are not an appropriate owner for such a dog, I hope you understand what I'm trying to say.
Wish you luck with your new friend.
 
I'll also just add on a general note that research into any breeds origins will give a good
indication as to it's suitability as a pet, it could save a lot of heartache and problems for a good many people.
 
wildoat said:
Good luck, reckon you are going to need it.
As for the top dog reference, beware, it is something you definitely need to address, right now.
Interesting the previous owners couldn't keep him!
A real shame breeders often don't find suitable homes for their puppies, then demanding breeds like
Malamutes often spend their lives being passed around from pillar to post.
I'm not suggesting you are not an appropriate owner for such a dog, I hope you understand what I'm trying to say.
Wish you luck with your new friend.
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Absolutely agree.
 
Quite telling also if you read the reasons why they are being offered for sale!
Generally seems to be the dogs don't fit in with people's lifestyles etc, just proves my point
that people should do thorough research before taking on such a pet.
When these animals are passed around to different homes, especially when they are young
and in their formative years, is it any wonder they often end up with problems.
I find it totally unacceptable that people think it's ok to try a dog for a while then just
trade them on as if they are a car or similar.

As for people selling puppies on these sorts of websites, it's similar to in the olden days people selling
their puppies in exchange and mart, totally inappropriate and would not even be considered by any responsible breeder.
 
So true, Wildoat!
They are usually rehomed aka dumped when the dog reaches adolescence at about 6 months old, when they become a handful.
And being such a sensitive breed, as you say, is it any wonder that they end up with issues.
I must admit, with ours, the 6 months to 18 months was very difficult, and I did try to persuade the breeder to take them back lol, but she wasn't having any of it :D
I have friends in welfare and the foster homes are all full to bursting. I so hope this trend of wolfy dogs will end soon.
 
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I have friends in welfare and the foster homes are all full to bursting. I so hope this trend of wolfy dogs will end soon.
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Whilst there is a ready market, which seems filled with those who buy a dog on appearance, and give no, or very little thought to the realities, then I suspect that yours is a vain hope! ;)

Alec.
 
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Misterjay,

I think part of the problem with Malamutes is people generally have now
idea how powerful and very often strong willed they can be.

Glad you were in a position to persevere with yours, seems to me your experience is invaluable with this breed,
if only potential owners were able/ made the effort to talk to folks like you before they commit.
Responsible breeders should go to great lengths to point out the negative aspects of their breed as well as the joys!

cheers
Tony
 
Sadly, I think you are right, Alec and wildoat :(

I would never part with mine, and it was just a passing "OMG what have we got ourselves into" :)

I am happy to talk about mals til the cows come home - if I can tell it like it is and manage to get the message across to one person, I'll be happy.
 
Have updated the other post, but with behaviour he has shown we will not be able to keep him, but we will be making sure, with help of experienced ppl, he goes to the right home.
 
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