The bath chart itself uses a Malamute as its example of an extra long or double coat, so this page starts there.
The dog on the bath chart
At 75 to 85 pounds and 23 to 25 inches, a Malamute fits Business Class, 5x6 ft at $59 a night. First Class at $72 is a good option if your Mal likes to spread out. The AKC says Mals are pack animals with an affectionate side.
Coat and baths
The chart's header lists Extra Long or Double Coated as Malamute or Husky. On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, that column is $65 at 51 to 75 pounds and $75 at 76 to 100. Please ask to confirm. The AKC lists seasonal shedding and a dense, weatherproof coat.
Strong, playful and big-hearted
The AKC says a well-behaved Mal is playful, gentle, friendly and great with kids, and that firm but loving training matters. In the kennel that means a strong dog on the leash. A well-fitted collar and a clear note on the boarding agreement about leash habits help staff on the walks.
Heat, cold and the run
This is an Arctic sled dog. The AKC says the dense coat is meant for work in the cold. In Dixon summer the indoor, air-conditioned half of the run is the right place for a Mal during the day, with outside time at the cool ends of the day.
Shedding season and your stay
A Malamute that is blowing coat leaves a lot of fur in a run. A bath near the end of the stay helps the dog go home cleaner. Ask when you book. On the 2026 rates a 14 night Business Class stay is 14 x $53 = $742.
Strength on a leash
A well-fitting collar is a courtesy to the staff who walk a strong dog. Remove metal pinch (prong) collars before check-in. Leave your Mal in the car at arrival, and staff will walk him in.