Do Alaskan Malamutes serve as a good therapy dogs?

Malamutes can be stand-offish. That is, they don't generally enjoy close contact with people they don't know. However, you might have (or find) one that does enjoy meeting new people and having close contact with them. In that case, yes, a Mal could become a good therapy dog with the right training. read more

All breeds can effectively serve as a therapy dog. As long as the pet and the owner bond in a natural & loving way, then the emotional attachments, as well as the ever present “therapist” will become a unit that functions together. read more

I believe this is why they make good service / therapy dogs. But I also believe that it is really important to start with a puppy to form the bond early. I also believe that it is equally important to start with a good malamute with generations of proven good temperament. read more

Also, these dogs need to be socialized property, all dogs do, but the bigger and more stubborn the dog, the more important this is. If you just can't get your heart set on anything but a Husky or Malamute, but don't know if you’re up for the stubborness, you can always get a mix. read more