Grooming
If you do not like dog hair/fur in your house, on your clothes, in your car, etc northern breeds are not for you. There is a fine undercoat near the skin and a longer, coarser outer coat. You will find both coats in your home regularly - but twice a year they will have a major shed when you can actually see the hair tufting. Be prepared to vacuum your home regularly. Again, If the thought of dog hair on your floor/carpet is a big concern – consider another breed.
As for bathing, your dog does not need to be bathed that often. Twice a year is recommended, unless of course they get in to something nasty. Bathing too frequently strips the oil from their coats. This oil actually helps keep the dog clean. Additionally, most northern breeds groom themselves frequently and keep their coats quite tidy.
Training
These dogs are incredibly intelligent, and have a mind of their own. You must be patient, but stern. You need to be the alpha in the relationship and build a bond of trust and respect with your dog.Although they bond easily and tightly to their human families, most northern dogs do not insist on constant affection. That being said, they love belly-rubs and ear scratches and will love to spend time with you. Most simply do not possess the desire to be stuck to your leg at all times. Few are successful in obedience competition, particularly at the higher levels, because they are easily bored with repetition and lack precision in their work. They are happy to obey, but always on their own terms.
Rather than gaze lovingly into the master's eyes, the Siberian will most likely be content to come when called unless there's something else more interesting nearby. It takes a truly dedicated owner to achieve high scores and advanced titles. However, put a Siberian or a Mal in a harness and you will see them shine. After all, it is what they were bred to do. When you find what your dog loves, they will be eager to work with you.