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Boundaries
The same lack of guarding instinct also gives the Alaskan Malamute no reason to recognize property boundaries. Purebred dogs known for their guarding capabilities are the product of man's interference, carefully breeding those dogs generation after generation which exhibit the strongest tendency to recognize ownership. Ownership means "this is mine" and translates into boundaries and property. The Alaskan Malamute had no reason for ownership and boundaries in a frozen expanse that stretched to the horizon and beyond. Combined with his natural curiosity and independent nature, today's Malamute will happily explore as far as his legs will carry him. Although his desire for human companionship will generally keep him nearby when you are with him, most Malamutes left loose on their own will explore farther and farther with each subsequent journey. Left to their own devices, their inherent fearlessness, dominant behaviour and predatory instinct can get them into a great deal of trouble. For this reason, Malamutes do best when confined to a fenced enclosure for their own protection.
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