And the Rain Came!

And the rain finally came and saturated the much needed fields.

The wolves walked around while it stormed and poured like buckets! The got a much needed bath. Did you know that wolves don't smell hardly at all? You know how a dog smells when it gets a good soaking! Well not a wolf, they have a totally different reaction to rain. When the down pour came this morning and continued for hours the pack patiently stood out in the rain. I used to think this was odd as our socialized canines rather scurry for cover as if they are humans. I know many times I have come to the back door to let my dog out and it turns back to the house and says NO WAY! Not the wolves they continue to pace and enjoy the much needed bath mother nature can give them.

The alpha male and female reside together for life. Although all sorts of situations has taught us the way of the wolf, watching them born was the biggest thrill I have ever had. The litter born April 20, 2000 are now 9 and separated into pairs. There is less confrontations with each wolf living one on one. The pack had varies kennels to travel thru as I connected all the 30 x 40 feet kennels with gates. This worked fine for many years but as they grew older they no longer wanted to play the games and at times there would be 5 wolves ganging up on one. So eliminating the over bearing hunting instincts they were given companionship of one other wolf that got along with another. Keeping this order has resolved many conflicts and medical bills. Wolves play intensly and also fight to the death if driven by another wolf to anxiety. Wolves need their space.

I think one of the things humans and wolves have in common is a pecking order that prevails thru out ones time. Asher is the Alpha male and dominates the howling sessions and control all vocals of the others. If there is danger such as strangers coming to take photos, Asher gives out a howl of warning and all the others are quiet and watchful.