shadow – Aug 20, 2007 12:00 AM

Shadow is maintaining his status well and while Grizzer has been observed in a few tests of Shadow's dominance, he has also been observed willingly submitting to Shadow. Shadow takes it all in stride and as the temperatures have moderated, he's been spending a lot of time instigating social play behavior within the pack. He's very dynamic when he starts these bouts. He will toss pieces of birchbark in the air, display a few play bows, run full force toward another wolf, only to leap away at the last second. These behaviors are a good indication of his confidence and overall compatibility with this pack. His video this week shows him watching the other wolves from the top of the den and showing his confidence as he goes to greet the pack.