grizzer – Dec 17, 2010 12:00 AM

As we reported in Denali's log, last Saturday there was a dominance interaction between Grizzer and Denali that required some restitching of Grizzer's wound. The colder weather will make it more challenging to heal, so we are going to hold Denali until Grizzer's head is completely healed. It is important to note the Grizzer needs to be in the pack to maintain his status. If we were to take him out to heal, Denali would clearly take over the pack leader role and possibly not allow Grizzer back in. Grizzer is more likely to allow Denali back into the pack, and Denali's submission through the fence is important.