Denali – Definitely Willing to Greet

It is standard practice for wolf care staff to inspect each wolf for any ticks, bite wounds, burrs, injuries, tenderness or other abnormality that needs attention.  Denali is the most tolerant of this somewhat invasive handling technique and while he may display some anxiety (shown by his ears pricked and turned sideways), he accepts the inspection of two different handlers.  As a lower ranking wolf, he doesn’t seem to be as cautious of showing submission or vulnerability.  When doing a wolf check with a high ranking wolf, staff must be cautious to not put the wolf in a compromising position that may make them a target of a testing pack member.