shadow – Dec 4, 2006 12:00 AM

Shadow continues to show confidence in his interactions. What’s interesting is when Grizzer is testing, Grizzer is clearly more powerful. But power is not all there is to leadership, confidence and social relationships are critical. Grizzer doesn’t seem to know what to do with the leadership role, so the pack still looks to Shadow when there is something different, including Grizzer. When a wild wolf howls nearby, or strangers show up behind the enclosure, Grizzer runs with submissive head, ears and tail and stands by Shadow, as he confidently howls toward the intrusion. His confident is most evident when Shadow holds his tail high as the leader. This may change as Grizzer matures, but at this time, Grizzer is an adult wolf body with a bit of puppy insecurity and playfulness. The key for Shadow is to make him feel confident.