aidan – Jun 11, 2010 12:00 AM

Aidan's been more interactive with staff, even though his insecurities may lead to some jumping and grab biting. If staff spend enough time, he usually relaxes and becomes less of a target to the pack. It's a confusing issue, it's his nervous behavior that is perceived as a weakness by the rest of the pack, particularly Maya. But, being a focus of the pack makes him nervous. The best thing we can do is keep him calm and relaxed, and life is much better for him. In this week's photos, Aidan displays a behavior we call "Ears Pricked and Turned Sideways", a show of alertness mixed with a little intimidation. Of course, Maya had just strolled by before the photo was taken.