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Pulling
This instinct is the basis of the Alaskan Malamute and other draft and sledding breeds. Their necks and fore chests are strong and resistant, and it causes them little discomfort to throw their entire weight into pulling. While this behaviour is highly useful for pulling sleds, it does not make for a comfortable experience when walking your dog. However, what we are describing here are instinctive behaviours, those that can be expected to come with a particular breed of dog. Instinctive behaviours are different from learned behaviours, and any instinctive behaviour can be moderated or altered with proper training. If you want your dog to walk comfortably on leash, start that training from the very first walk on leash and reward correct behaviour. If you want your dog to pull a sled, start that activity early in the dog's development and reward it.
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