Denali – Expressive when Guarding Possessions

In this week’s Youtube clip, there is a video sequence showing the interactions between Axel and Denali that led to this facial expression.  Denali prefers the height and comfort of the pump housing, especially if fresh cover hay is prepared.  This is a great place to rest away from the melting snow, the inquisitive ravens and usually in full warmth of a february sun.  It’s a place to cache bones for a mid-day snack.  The only challenge is that the rest of the pack wants the same space.  In this photo, Denali shows an alert response with the start of a lip curl towards Axel before Axel climbs on the pump housing and attempts to possess not only the space, but all of Denali’s possessions.