Time spent with puppies early on in life can never be over valued. Good breeders make it a priority to hold and play with puppies from the time they are born until the time they leave to their forever homes. With Alaskan malamute puppies starting them at such a young age is essential. The combination of a malamute being with its siblings until at least eight weeks old, and being handled frequently make all the difference in the future behavior of the puppy. Not only does it allow your puppy to bond with humans, but it teaches them how to properly socialize and learn basic respect. When a puppy raised in this manner is sent to its forever home the same early teaching and socialization should be continued, making your training so much easier later. When getting a puppy it is important to make sure to focus extra attention in the early stages of life. Also look at breeders who actually spend time with their puppies and handle them from the day they are born. There is nothing more fun then having a puppy be your “perfect puppy”. All you need to do is put in time especially when your puppy is young and you will end up with just that your definition of a “perfect puppy”.