malik – Jan 14, 2004 12:00 AM

Meds to all, Malik submissively rolled over for Nancy Jo Tubbs, and allowed her to scratch his underside. This positive conditioning towards submission makes medical examination easier and is encouraged whenever possible, but staff must be cautious to avoid being in close proximity of the other wolves when making an individual submit. Malik and Shadow take advantage of each other when either is in a submissive posture. Staff are instructed to not get in the middle of this situation, as the wolf on the ground tends to spring up snapping with canines. The retired wolves are much more likely to submit, but MacKenzie and Lakota have the same issues. MacKenzie is still the dominant female in the pack and doesn't like being submissive in front of Lakota.