Boltz- Challenges to Leadership

The biggest challenges for Boltz is to get the other pack members to see his leadership skills.  Tail posture is one way, but there needs to be some display of acceptance from his fellow pack members.  This winter has been a challenge for the pack. With Aidan’s decline in confidence and leadership, the other pack members seemed to face some challenges. Axel seemed to be the biggest challenge, but his posture in this photo of a lowered head, ears pricked to the side and a slight lifting of his paw indicates that he is deferring to Boltz’s status.  We don’t know how the upcoming months will play out, but we know that staff will be diligent to the nuances of body postures that influence behaviors.