Dogs all love to bark, whether it's an Alaskan, a poodle, or a Samoyed, they all bark. There's hardly any dog that doesn't bark, so dog owners don’t need to be especially surprised if their dog barks. But if you have an Alaskan at home, then you really have a headache. Everyone knows that Alaskans are famously talkative, so is there any way to change this bad habit?

What to do if an Alaskan always loves to howl?

1. Increase exercise:

        Sufficient exercise can consume its excess energy. For an Alaskan Malamute, after a vigorous workout, it won’t have the strength left to bark at you anymore.

2. Toys to block the mouth:

        The “block the mouth” here does not mean violent behavior, but refers to toys that exercise its mouth muscles. Using chew sticks or durable toys, at this time, it won’t have time to open its mouth to make high-decibel noises.

What to do if an Alaskan always loves to howl?

3. Give responses:

      Some times when it keeps barking, it’s just trying to convey some message to its owner or hopes to get your attention. If you give it an appropriate response, once it achieves its goal, it will naturally quiet down.

4. Ignore it:

      Some Alaskans are like humans; if they bark and you scold them, they will be especially defiant and bark back even harder. But if it loses its opponent in the argument, it might lose the spirit to continue. Owners can try turning around and leaving; most Alaskan Malamutes will smartly stop barking.

What to do if an Alaskan always loves to howl?

        Finally, when the Alaskan is howling excitedly, you can use a command like “quiet” to train it. If it obediently shuts up, you can give it some appropriate rewards to let the Alaskan know that obedience has rewards. Over time, this command will form a conditioned reflex.