Medical Problems in the Alaskan Malamute
/Hip DysplasiaAffects bone in the hip ball and socket. The mode of inheritance is polygenic (controlled by a number of genes) and can skip several generations without showing up. Environmental […]
Read moreSolutions to Common Dog Problems
/Pulling on the lead There are a few choices for training collars. The most commonly used is the choker chain. The choke chain is also the most commonly MIS-used collar. […]
Read morePuppies VS Rescue Dogs
/Rescue dogs are cheaper.True. Puppies cost between $800 – $1,200 to buy, plus they need several puppy vaccinations. Unless they are to be campaigned in the show ring, they will […]
Read morePack-Walking with your Malamute
/Bored with your weekends? Enjoy tramping and bush-walking? Need to get out and exercise that dog?Packwalking is a great option for exercising your Malamute and having fun at the same […]
Read moreSeparation Anxiety
/Training Corner Sue Williams, Pet Dog Trainer What is it??Separation anxiety is a condition in which a dog cannot cope with being separated from it’s owner, and reacts with excitement […]
Read moreFun Ways to Exercise Your Malamute
/Summer’s almost over, and soon your Malamute might decide to wake up from summer hibernation, get off the couch and start doing laps of the yard. When the temperature goes […]
Read moreWant to Have a Go at Mushing?
/Would you like to run your dog in a harness?Not quite sure how to go about it? Get a harness & traceHarnesses are fairly inexpensive, usually less than $50. They […]
Read moreRisk Factors for Canine Bloat
/Qimmiq Tales Risk Factors for Canine Bloat Tufts’ Canine and Feline Breeding and Genetics Conference, 2003 Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA, USA Jerold S. Bell, DVM […]
Read moreHot Dogs in the Summer
/Qimmiq Tales A plastic clam shell sand pit in a shady spot is a great summer treat for a hot dog. Fill one half of the sand pit with sand […]
Read moreCat Proofing your Malamute
/Ganik and The Cat By Bob Sutherland – Oct 14, 2002 (Originally written for publishing in The Howler) Ganik is an adopted 6 yo male mal with an incredible prey […]
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