Luna- Treats are Guarded

Luna was very relaxed with the participants from the Wolf Ethology class and even got on the scale with everyone sitting by the pup holding area.  Luna’s current weight is 106.4 lbs.  Luna looks good and we  continue to work on getting/keeping her at a good weight.  Although, I am not sure Luna has bought into the whole “diet” idea.  Just like the other wolves, Luna gets an enrichment.  The log picture shows her guarding a pig ear, which she gets once a month.  Luna also participated in the Mirror Self Recognition Test. She has been very receptive to body work and her mobility and tail posturing has shown a markable improvement.  Just to be clear, Luna’s issues are not just her femur, she has much greater concerns than the plate on her leg that has healed a long time ago.  The lack of  formation of her femoral head impacts many aspects of her physical condition, but she definitely seems like she feels more comfortable and is able to relax comfortably in the enclosure.   One thing that has not improved is Axel’s attitude toward Luna when he passes her in holding.  Axel displays a full hackle, growl and tail arousal when he passess Luna.  He hasn’t forgotten the events of a year ago.