maya – Jun 14, 2004 12:00 AM

Today Groan is 40 days old. Recently, her dominance attempts over Nubee have declined, and she has been observed in full submission with Nubee standing over her. She has been anxious during the 11 a.m. programs and is not easily distracted with stimulus items. She seems to settle down and do better in the afternoon programs. Groan shows increasing signs of wanting to be outside. She whines, howls, and makes attempts to climb up to the windowsill in the pup pen. When taken out to the outdoor pup pen, she explores and investigates the pup enclosure with vigor. She also greets Malik & Shadow at the shared fenceline with a wagging tail and flat ears. Groan is a "climber" and likes high places. She likes to climb atop logs and rocks, both in the indoor and outdoor pup pens. Groan is also exhibiting head-shaking behaviors when grabbing Grizz and Nubee.