West Siberian Laikas are loyal and loving dogs with their families, but they can be highly protective of them and their territory. Although they are not usually aggressive with strangers, they can be when it comes to other dogs or animals that come into their territory. They may bark to alert you to the arrival of anyone in the home, but they are quick to make friends and will soon be happy to get to know the guests. They can have a strong, independent will of their own but if trained properly from a young age they are obedient and agreeable companions. Strikingly similar to wolves in their appearance, they too love the great outdoors and will jump at every opportunity to spend some time and energy outdoors. These resilient dogs love being outside so much that some nights they may even opt to sleep outside.