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Studying Wolves Is The Best Way To Learn About Dogs
Dogs and men have been together as close companions for the last ten thousand years, if not longer. The origin of the domestic dog is still somewhat unclear. We know, for example, that when men and dogs began to live together, the only other animal with comparable dental characteristics was the wolf. The wolf is certainly the dog's ancestor, but he may not be the only ancestor. Most authorities believe that the dog is directly descended from the wolf, while others subscribe to a modified theory that teams up the wolf with some other close relative, who may have looked more like a dog. For those interested in training or just in becoming better friends to their dogs, one fact is important to remember: every dog claims the wolf as an ancestor. Understanding wolf behavior will help you to understand your dog.
There is still a great deal of prejudice against the wolf. Today it surfaces when environmentalists and others clash with those who believe that wolves deplete the deer population and attack livestock and even small children. (The fact is, the wolf can aid deer survival by eliminating the weaker members of a herd.) Since the wolf is a pack animal, it is sociable with its own kind but wary of humans, unless raised in captivity from a young age.
Many people confuse the hunting habits of the wolf with those of the fox. Though the wolf moves pretty much with the pack, the fox is a solitary hunter. Wolves invariably stay as far away from humans as possible. Unfortunately, prejudice against the wolf thwarts a possible way of appreciating the dog, since wolf and dog have striking similarities. Both are innately
pack-oriented and prefer not to be isolated for long periods of time. Both are hunters who chase down their prey instead of ambushing it like some of their other close relatives. Both are responsive to leadership from an "Alpha-figure" to whom they look for order and directives. Both use a wide array of body language to communicate within the pack and with outsiders. Some researchers have noted the presence of a kind of altruistic love in wolf packs, the willingness to please another member of the pack without any reward, and the
ability to show caring. These last two traits are well known in domestic dogs.
To learn about dogs, learn about wolves. Research books on Cams lupus, and they will provide you with invaluable background about your dog and its behavior. If you reflect on the behavior of wolves, as reported in these books, you will discover an ironic fact: many books on wolves will help you to understand and appreciate your dog's behavior better than some of the dog-training manuals currently available.
Studying Wolves Is The Best Way To Learn About Dogs
Dogs and men have been together as close companions for the last ten thousand years, if not longer. The origin of the domestic dog is still somewhat unclear. We know, for example, that when men and dogs began to live together, the only other animal with comparable dental characteristics was the wolf. The wolf is certainly the dog's ancestor, but he may not be the only ancestor. Most authorities believe that the dog is directly descended from the wolf, while others subscribe to a modified theory that teams up the wolf with some other close relative, who may have looked more like a dog. For those interested in training or just in becoming better friends to their dogs, one fact is important to remember: every dog claims the wolf as an ancestor. Understanding wolf behavior will help you to understand your dog.
There is still a great deal of prejudice against the wolf. Today it surfaces when environmentalists and others clash with those who believe that wolves deplete the deer population and attack livestock and even small children. (The fact is, the wolf can aid deer survival by eliminating the weaker members of a herd.) Since the wolf is a pack animal, it is sociable with its own kind but wary of humans, unless raised in captivity from a young age.
Many people confuse the hunting habits of the wolf with those of the fox. Though the wolf moves pretty much with the pack, the fox is a solitary hunter. Wolves invariably stay as far away from humans as possible. Unfortunately, prejudice against the wolf thwarts a possible way of appreciating the dog, since wolf and dog have striking similarities. Both are innately
pack-oriented and prefer not to be isolated for long periods of time. Both are hunters who chase down their prey instead of ambushing it like some of their other close relatives. Both are responsive to leadership from an "Alpha-figure" to whom they look for order and directives. Both use a wide array of body language to communicate within the pack and with outsiders. Some researchers have noted the presence of a kind of altruistic love in wolf packs, the willingness to please another member of the pack without any reward, and the
ability to show caring. These last two traits are well known in domestic dogs.
To learn about dogs, learn about wolves. Research books on Cams lupus, and they will provide you with invaluable background about your dog and its behavior. If you reflect on the behavior of wolves, as reported in these books, you will discover an ironic fact: many books on wolves will help you to understand and appreciate your dog's behavior better than some of the dog-training manuals currently available.
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