Alaskan Malamutes belong to large dog breeds, so their stamina definitely cannot be compared to small dogs. Many owners worry that many people avoid large dogs when walking them because they seem scary. Does this mean we can correspondingly shorten the walking time when we walk our dogs?

How Long Is the Most Suitable Walk for an Alaskan Malamute?

       As mentioned earlier, large dogs actually have more vigorous stamina than small dogs. Dogs are like children; if large dogs are not allowed to go out and play, they may develop some depression mentally. Therefore, necessary walks are still required. So, how long is the appropriate walking time daily?

How Long Is the Most Suitable Walk for an Alaskan Malamute?

       In winter, walking time can be set around noon. During the walk, the Alaskan Malamute can soak up some sun to supplement calcium. The walking time can be controlled to about 1 hour; it shouldn’t be too long because both the person and the dog would feel tired. If it’s too short, the purpose of walking won’t be achieved, and you might end up going downstairs and just a few steps before heading home. Therefore, the time needs to be controlled properly.

       Since walking is placed at noon in winter, in summer you can't walk dogs at noon. Taking Shanghai’s weather as an example, the sun is most intense at noon, with temperatures possibly reaching between 35 to 40 degrees Celsius. The perceived temperature and ground temperature will be even higher, reaching 40 to 50-plus degrees. Walking outside under such conditions may cause heatstroke and paw pad burns in dogs. Therefore, it is best to control walking time to early morning or after dinner in the evening.

How Long Is the Most Suitable Walk for an Alaskan Malamute?

       Strictly speaking, there is no fixed time for walking dogs. It depends on the Alaskan Malamute’s condition on that day. If the dog is sick or not feeling well mentally, the walking time should be reduced.