Train Your Dog the Walkabout Way

BOOK NOW FOR YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE WOLVES

Dakota                    Duma                    Alba

Come and join us in 2008 - Sat 4th Oct 2008 - early bookings ensure your place. We had a great time on the walk on Sunday 3rd August when we escorted the juvenile wolves out for a pack walk. It was fascinating to see their reactions to horses, dog walkers and the general countryside environment. We then returned to meet the other wolves and see their 2acre enclosures. Each of the 3 packs now has a male and 2 females and pack hierarchy was very evident. If you really want to understand your dog, you need to walk with these wolves and experience life as they do.

Wolf Walks for 2009 - Sat 7th Feb and Sun 5th April - a chance to see the wolves in Springtime - how will this affect their behaviour?  Everyone should visit the wolves at least once and those of you who have been in the summer and autumn - a visit in Spring time is a must!!

6th October 2007

Group Photo of those lucky enough to meet and greet the younger members of the Wolf Pack team. - Don't miss your chance next year!

3rd September 2005

The weather forecast was wet but stayed dry and bright.  Waiting for  the arrival of the wolves in the wet & muddy Pennsylvanian woods wondering what was to happen. After the debrief, we stood apprehensively waiting to see the wolves….. 

Their summer coats mean they dont look like a typical wolf

The meet and greet experience is fully supervised. 

Being accompanied by knowledgeable staff from the wolf centre, enabled us all to ask vast & varied questions throughout the 2 1/2 hour  walk. Afterwards, we returned to the centre, for some refreshments & shopping, we were off to see the rest of the wolves. Within the first of the three 2 acre enclosures we met 3 European wolves, more like you expect a wolf to be.  

They don't use leather leads!!

We met Alba, a male who during June that year, had broken his neck ( a C2 fracture). He was on his feet walking as if  “drunk”, an amazing story of dedication by the handlers and Vets & the many various types of treatments, it was remarkable to see him on his feet. Again  loads of fascinating facts before moving on to the last two enclosures which held the 4 North American Timber wolves. As we walked away the totally wonderful sound, the wolves started howling, something that you can not explain.

Special points of interest:

• The length of a wolfs coat depends on the temperature

• Alba although he is a bit tottery on his legs, is still a part of the pack and has enough power to keep his place with the two females.

• Working to keep wolves in the wild, the UK wolf conservation trust is a registered charity established to promote education about these magnificent creatures.

• The care and attention that Alba received has ensured that many pet dogs with similar damage have had the chance to recover as well. A case of a wild animal helping our dogs.

A Winter Walk

For those lucky enough to go for a 2nd time, this was, in some ways so different from the 1st visit (apart from the weather). With the wolves leading the walk we were off, but  it soon became apparent that there seemed to be a bit of tension between the two sisters. Apparently they were a few days away from being in season and they were displaying pack status.  They looked so different in their winter coats, & more vocal.  

There are now 3 new members of the group - cubs in 2006, they are now fast developing into remarkable young animals who are helping to educate us about the their fascinating lifestyle. So a truly lovely afternoon with lots of fact and information for all. The gift shop is well worth a visit and if you are lucky you may hear them howling as you leave. Be sure not to miss your chance to meet and share a day with these magnificent animals. You wont look at your dogs in the same way again.

 If you would like to be invited to join our wolf walks, then please contact your club instructor who will be able to tell you when our next planned walks are or keep a watch on our website news page. Be sure you don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to learn more about your "wolf" in the living room.  

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