Luna – Subtle Posture

Luna is displaying a “Stand-Over” behavior to Denali.  This is typically a passive show of dominance and can be a method for getting another wolf to get up and leave a certain area.  Notice this behavior is occurring on the cover hay beds, which Luna possesses on a regular basis.   But, if you look closely, Denali is chewing on a bone, and this behavior could also be motivated by food possession.  Denali displays another common wolf behavior…Ignore.