Axel – Obnoxiously Submissive

As a growing pup, soon to be a yearling, Axel has of course tested his boundaries here and there. One behavior we have noticed more of in recent weeks has been obnoxious submission. This behavior, while seemingly in a subordinate posture, tends to get in the face of a more dominant animal, often resulting in more domination. In this week’s photo you can see some of the result of this behavior. Axel often becomes excitable and initiates a chase, chases in which Denali is more than willing to give. 

Photo by Kelly Godfrey