Caring for Alaskan Dogs Page

Training an Alaskan Dog includes..

Teaching them Basic Obedience and Behavior Commands which are:
- "Sit","Down","Wait","Stay""(Dog name) come","Drop it","Off","Leave it","Out","Spin","Hold" or "Stand","Roll","Shake","Quiet!","Go get it","On by", and "Up".
Keep It Ever-Changing
- Take them to the park one day, and then to the garage the next day
- Never do the same routine of commands exactly the same way
Reinforcement and Following Through with Commands
Motivate with Food
Special Collars - to reinforce commands
If all fails, seek a professional trainer for Alaskan Dogs for help

Source for their training information here

To the Left, Photo by jarndt from morguefile.com

Brushing once a week along with a monthly bath is most recommended.
Brushing weekly is recommended to minimise shedding at home, you should always use products and tools that won't damage the coat or skin of your Alaskan Dog
Alaskan Dog's is a breed who's coat renews itself seasonally which causes shedding of old/dead hair therefore you cannot clip this type of coat but rather stimulate it with brushing and shape it with light scissoring.
Pay attention to protect the nose and paw pads from dryness to prevent cracked skin which can lead to wounds.
They should be groomed professionally every 8 to 12 weeks depending on the volume of shedding, meaning visits should be more frequent around Spring and Autumn when the biggest coat change happens.
They should be bathed monthly to maintain healthy skin and coat.

Source for their grooming information here

Photo to the right by Lukas Talab from picjumbo.com

Protein foods like: beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, duck, eggs, and fish.
Food with Unsaturated Fats like: Omega-3, (EHA , DHA and ALA), Omega-6+9, (LA + AA)
Food with carbohydrates such as: such as vegetables and some fruits, provide fibre, prebiotics (food for beneficial bacteria), and antioxidants that are lacking in meat alone.
Meat, bone, offal and a small amount of plant ingredients are all important ingredients in their diet, each adding highly beneficial vitamins and minerals to mealtimes.
In their diet it should contain, on average, 70% moisture/ water, which helps to keep the Alaskan Dog properly hydrated.

Source for their grooming information here