malik – Jul 1, 2007 12:00 AM

Malik is showing some signs of gaining confidence and attempting to increase status, but if Grizzer is behind him, he becomes nervous. In this week's image, you will see Malik following Shadow with the same tail posture, but if you look at the ears, you will see a less confident, backward ear position versus Shadow in the front with ears pricked to the side. In Malik's video clip this week, you will see him at the edge of the pond, displaying a startle reponse when Grizzer comes up from behind.