Alaskan Malamute grooming

Brush 3–4× per week; daily during shedding season

Tools you'll need

  • · Undercoat rake
  • · Pin brush
  • · Deshedding tool
  • · Nail clippers
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Never do

  • · Shave the coat
  • · Skip nail trims — large dogs need regular paw care

4 curated videos

DesheddingBrushing· beginner

Easiest Way to Deshed Any Dog at Home

Go Groomer · 16:40

Professional groomer shows safe at-home undercoat removal using basic tools — perfect for double-coated breeds like Huskies.

DesheddingBrushing· beginner

How to Deshed a Double Coat

1st508th Airborne · 2:57

Why you should never shave double-coated dogs, plus the best brushes and technique for Huskies, Malamutes, and Shepherds.

Nail Trimming· beginner

The Nail Trimming Guide for Dogs Who Hate It

McCann Dog Training · 20 min

Step-by-step positive nail trimming — build confidence, avoid the quick, and keep sessions calm.

Nail Trimming· intermediate

How to Train Your Dog to Relax for Nail Clipping

McCann Dog Training · 7 min

Train calm nail sessions — ideal for pack grooming days when one Husky sets the tone for the rest.

Pro tips

  • · Malamutes shed heavily year-round with two major blowouts
  • · Same double-coat rules as Huskies — never shave
  • · Extra attention to paw fur between toes in winter