In another video, Brian explains how he also taught Hugo to lie on his back as a puppy, which also may have contributed to his unusual habit. The Alaskan Malamute takes its name from the Malhemut tribe of Innuit who bred and developed them for pulling heavy loads over long distances, and it is the strongest of all the sled dogs.
According to the American Kennel Club, “The Alaskan Malamute stands 23 to 25 inches at the shoulder and weighs 75 to 85 pounds.… The heavy bone, deep chest, powerful shoulders, and dense, weatherproof coat all scream, ‘I work hard for a living!” The AKC suggests that the instinct to be a pack animal is still very strong with Malamutes, “and in your families pack, the leader must be you. If a Mal doesn’t respect you, he will wind up owning you instead of the other way around. Firm but loving training should begin in early puppyhood. That said, a well-behaved Mal is a joy to be with, playful, gentle, friendly, and great with kids.”
The Alaskan Malamute was made the official state dog in 2010, after a group of school children campaigned for it as part of a class project. According to Dog Breed Info, “Without firm leadership and daily mental and physical exercise, these dogs may become destructive nuisances, acting like big rambunctious puppies. In one case, a single dog ruined an entire living room of furniture valued at $15,000 in just three hours! Although it can be difficult to train Malamutes for formal obedience, it is not particularly hard to train them to be well-mannered because they love to please.”
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User danielle_marie339 said, “Oh my gosh! Needed this laugh! Thank you!”
And user possible.1990 commented, “so gone wrong, but absolutely adorable both of you.”
