Boltz- Safety in the Den

As you can see, Boltz still has some phobias with the summertime buzz of the exhibit.  He is improving, but the others still see his behavior as weak and a source of some dominance targets.  We have several overnight groups that have provided some good information on pack dynamics.  On July 13th, we had a program called “Wolves After Dark”, where people sleep adjacent to the wolf enclosure and have a first hand view of the action. This program was critical to provide insight on pack dynamics as were making plans for Aidan’s medical exam and upcoming retirement.  It is important to have a good assessment of the pack before any major changes occur.  Based on their data sheets, it does appear that Grayson is less dependent on Aidan, making the transition in leadership a little less stressful.  Since most of the tension in the pack is between Boltz, Aidan and Axel,  there should be less intensity that will likely change Boltz’s demeanor.