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Foundation for Relationship

The potential for the relationship between dogs and humans is founded in "puppy hood". Where puppies are born, how long they spend with their mother, and how they are socialized by a breeder provides a big part of this foundation. Our Puppies are whelped in a room attached to our home. That way we can hear everything and respond quickly to any problem, day or night. Socialization of puppies is a high priority. This socialization is what helps the puppy adjust to new people and situations when in a new home. All of our Giant Alaskan Malamutes spend time with us in the house every day and share many activities including walks in the park, running errands, and vacations. Alaskan Malamutes can also adjust well to other pets, if introduced properly.
 
Alaskan Malamute relaxing at homeWacon's Journey ready to go as always
Left: Male Malamute Relaxing at Home.
Center: Male Malamute with Female German Shepard Sidekick.
Right: Female Malamute, "Always ready to go"

Statistical Reality  

Euthanasia has been the reality for as many as 10 million dogs yearly and up to 40% of puppies don't make it through the first year in their first home. This is mainly due to behavior problems rooted in "puppy hood" coupled with unrealistic expectations from human partners. Many people believe that puppies "outgrow" undesirable behavior. Actually, when these behaviors are ignored, they become more difficult to manage as the dog matures. In short, dogs need help to adjust to a human world. Dogs that don't get help are judged by a standard that views them as "good" if they can figure out what their master wants, and "bad" it they cannot. This standard is unfair for the vast majority of dogs who need help in learning about their master's desires. 
Giant Alaskan Malamutes at play at homeGiant Alaskan Malamute Puppies at playGiant Alaskan Malamute puppies at home and at play

Training Malamutes
 
Training begins when a puppy is born and must be continued when it moves to its new home. When possible you and your dog should attend puppy school. After puppy school your dog should be enrolled in a basic obedience course. We believe a basic obedience program should include information that strengthens the dog-family relationship in everyday life. This training should include at least three components: 1)information on how obedience helps resolve behavioral problems; 2) awareness of how to work with the dog's personality and breed characteristics; 3)training of dog and owner in on-leash obedience useful in everyday life.

All-Breed Training 

Northern Legend Kennel and Signature K9 Services provide behavior training for all breeds and ages of dogs. Clients come from all over North Eastern Ohio. We specialize in private lessons and small group training for pet dogs. We get to know each dog and owner so that we can provide the best possible training approach.  You can visit Signature K9 by clicking on the logo above.

 

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