Big, Playful, and Furry: the Alaskan Malamute

6. Malamutes tend to misbehave when bored

If dogs had professions, the Malamute would be a five-star digging expert. Leaving them in a yard, unattended, for long periods will likely result in your Malamute getting bored. They might even dig under the fence or climb over it so that they can explore the more exciting world outside of their yard. A few hours alone at a time is about all they'll tolerate. If they lack proper exercise, they are more likely to exhibit other negative or destructive behaviors, such as chewing on things they shouldn't.