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.