denali – Apr 13, 2009 12:00 AM

As the spring progresses here, Denali has become more testing of individual staff. This isn't uncommon behavior for a juvenile male, but something we are addressing. Grizzer had the same behavioral traits and managed to calm down when he was an adult, we are actively working on behavioral cues that trigger this response. One thing we noticed is that staff need to be mindful of turning their back on Denali, he likes to jump from behind, and there are some serious food possession issues. When Denali is hungry, there is no amount of conditioning that he retains.