thinking of getting an alaskan malmute

[dab_20]

I agree, buttercup.

[buttercup132]

I agree, buttercup.

Thanks I'm glad someone dose

[Iilo]

Yes, that's exactly what I think.

You actually expect me to agree with your condescending BS?

If you read the OP, it sounds a *lot* like this is her first dog and it is for sure her first Malamute. With people who are experienced with dogs, I would not hesitate to recommend a RESCUE Malamute (the amount of Malamutes who show up and STAY in shelters in the US is relatively low, the AMRF is doing a great job).

When you get a Malamute puppy and raise it, then you can give me your patronizing tone. Or better yet, when you get a rescue Malamute and train it to be a good house pet, THEN you can give me that tone. Otherwise I have no need for it. I did not take any demeaning tone towards anyone in this thread, so I don't see why it is necessary to throw it at me.

OBVIOUSLY, I'm completely against rescue, seeing as how I have a rescue in my house. Seeing as how I make a hefty yearly donation to the AMRF because I can't YET foster, but do plan on it. Seeing as how I have helped to find three MN rescue Malamutes their forever homes. OBVIOUSLY.

[dab_20]

I was not criticizing you for your opinion. I was just saying my own opinion, and I happen to agree that rescueing is also a good choice. I'm sorry if I came out rude.

[buttercup132]

Yes, that's exactly what I think.

You actually expect me to agree with your condescending BS?

If you read the OP, it sounds a *lot* like this is her first dog and it is for sure her first Malamute. With people who are experienced with dogs, I would not hesitate to recommend a RESCUE Malamute (the amount of Malamutes who show up and STAY in shelters in the US is relatively low, the AMRF is doing a great job).

When you get a Malamute puppy and raise it, then you can give me your patronizing tone. Or better yet, when you get a rescue Malamute and train it to be a good house pet, THEN you can give me that tone. Otherwise I have no need for it. I did not take any demeaning tone towards anyone in this thread, so I don't see why it is necessary to throw it at me.

OBVIOUSLY, I'm completely against rescue, seeing as how I have a rescue in my house. Seeing as how I make a hefty yearly donation to the AMRF because I can't YET foster, but do plan on it. Seeing as how I have helped to find three MN rescue Malamutes their forever homes. OBVIOUSLY.

First off I dont know what "tone" your hearing seeing as you read not type...
and if your so with rescuing then why are you suggesting a breeder?
you CAN find already trained Mals in a rescue and if you deal so much with rescuing you should know that...
I'm not trying to be rude and I dont see why you took it that I was trying to be and you dont have to be sarcastic about pracicly everything you wrote...
Calm down lady

[wolfsoul]

Iilo, I feel as though you have overreacted and have taken buttercup's post in a way which it was not intended. There is no need to act out with sarcasm. Common sense is only common to some.

I don't believe that it is easier to deal with a puppy than an adult --- an older dog will already have gone through alot of maturing that includes the maturity of behaviour. While one can say that you can train a puppy to be the way you want it, an inexperienced dog owner may not know how to do this and may end up with just another shelter case.`While prevention is easier than fixing, learning how to prevent is important and only an older dog can teach this. If you want to go the puppy route, I recommend fostering an adult first. This will also help you decide if the malamute is the right breed for you.

[buttercup132]

Iilo, I feel as though you have overreacted and have taken buttercup's post in a way which it was not intended. There is no need to act out with sarcasm. Common sense is only common to some.

I don't believe that it is easier to deal with a puppy than an adult --- an older dog will already have gone through alot of maturing that includes the maturity of behaviour. While one can say that you can train a puppy to be the way you want it, an inexperienced dog owner may not know how to do this and may end up with just another shelter case.`While prevention is easier than fixing, learning how to prevent is important and only an older dog can teach this. If you want to go the puppy route, I recommend fostering an adult first. This will also help you decide if the malamute is the right breed for you.

Wow fostering seems to be a great idea, then if she likes and think the breed and dog is right for her she can adopt it.

[dab_20]

Fostering does sound like a good route to go to see if you like the breed.

[Iilo]

Buttercup,

Ok, I'll drop the sarcasm. It's a natural defense of mine.

I still stand by my opinion. I don't know where you're coming from when you say you can find well trained adult Malamutes in rescue. Not that I'm saying it isn't possible -- it is. However, Malamutes that appear to be perfectly well behaved at first may be simply going through a "honeymoon" period.

Fostering is something I'd be leary about telling someone who wants a Malamute to do. These are dogs who HAVENT had time with someone experienced with the breed, and thus are more unpredictable in temperment and behavior.

If the OP does want to go the rescue route with Malamutes, my first suggestion would be to get a dog from Golden Years in Michigan. Not only are you rescuing a dog, you're rescuing an old soul. In this case, absolutely everyone would benefit. A senior Malamute will *probably* be comparably mellow. www.goldenyearsamr.org

The Alaskan Malamute Assistance League is located at http://www.malamuterescue.org/, more specifically by states at http://www.malamuterescue.org/rescue/listorg.html

What it all comes down to is both choosing the breed and specific DOG that is right for you. Personally I believe that a puppy is best to start out with if you are committed to raising the dog right.