What I learned at Wolf Park

It's been on my wish list for a few years to visit Wolf Park in Battle Ground, IN.  This park was created about 40yrs ago by a researcher who wanted to research wolf behavior up close.  Wolves in the wild aren't easy to study since they aren't keen on being close to people naturally.  At the park they have a variety of wolves and one main pack.

My purpose in learning more about wolves and wolf behavior is to better understand our domestic dogs that live in our homes.  These are their ancestor's that passed along certain traits, too.  This trip had a bonus in that Suzanne Clothier was a co-speaker at the seminar.  She knows a lot about behavior, training and observation of both wolves and dogs.  I highly recommend reading her book and watching her educational DVD's.  All of the educators at this seminar were fantastic and filled my head with knowledge.

Pat Goodman, Me and Suzanne Clothier

The knowledge I gained has already made me look at my own dogs a little differently.  I also have a better understanding of how animals use space and see the world.  This information will not only help me, but those I come in contact with in group classes, private consults and anyone who has an animal!  I thought I would share a nugget that I took away from this 3 day seminar on my blog throughout the rest of this week.  I hope you enjoy!