Wayeh Working Housedogs
Since 1981, Wayeh (WHY-uh) Working Housedogs has produced FOURTEEN generations of AKC Alaskan Malamutes. They do the jobs they were originally intended to do (packing, sledding, and weight pulling) while living in a modern home environment (conformation, obedience, and therapy) and sleeping on the couch. The best gift we can give our dogs is a job.
NEWSFLASH! Despite premature rumors of our closing, Wayeh Malamutes is alive and kicking. We are, however, streamlining our numbers by placing half our dogs because of a new job as facilities manager at a veterinary clinic which entails a lot of hours away from home. But we are still weightpulling, hiking, backpacking, breeding, and — as it happens — rescuing. In November 2024, upon the death of our friend Lori A. Hicks, Masasyu Malamutes, we took in her 11 dogs and are busy with the work of transporting them from NY, building facillities for them, vetting, and rehoming them.
Recent Posts
- Lori Ann Hicks’ Masasyu Rescue 1/2025
- AVAILABLE updated 1/2025
- Training Logs 2024/25 (Weightpull with Frost, Dresden, Kyra, etc.)
- Storms 2021 Update
- Spotlight on Wayeh
The puppy is the first step. The next step is giving them a JOB. Take them for a walk around the neighborhood. Take them to town for a walk around a feed store, lumberyard, or pet store. Take them to the mountains. Go for a hike, climb a mountain, or hang a hammock… Just GO!
Wayeh Malamutes are up for any challenge. They can do just about anything you decide to do.
As a breeder it is my responsibility to only use dogs who are a credit to their breed. As owners it is your responsibility to give the dogs a job they love.
If for no other reason than a tired dog is an obedient dog.
Wayeh Mals are ambassadors for the breed wherever they go.
- From therapy visits to nursing homes and shut-ins.
- From seizure-alert to service dogs.
- Early morning loose-leash walks to Companion Dog Excellents, multi-numbered RAEs, and the world’s first Rally Obedience Champion, any breed, any kennel club, any where on the planet.
- From hiking the Cumberland Trail segments to week-long winter camping trips in the frozen north.
- From pulling brush in the backyard to weightpull titles and regional medals.
- From zipping around a bike path on a scooter to back-country carting.
- From chasing varmints in the garden to nose work, barn hunt, and tracking titles.
- From splashing on the shoreline to dock diving.
- From playtime at your local dog park to two generations of ROM bitches, Top Southern Area and Nationally ranked Malamutes, multiple group-winning and multiple Best In Show Malamutes.
Alaskan Malamutes aren’t just a hobby, they’re a lifestyle. Take them with you to pick up the mail, it’ll make their whole day. Take them with you on a walk around the neighborhood, on a trip to the store, up in the mountains or down to the shore. It’ll be good for them, great for you. Just get up and go.