How to greet WILD & TAME WOLVES & not get BITTEN!

Have you wanted to meet a wolf? Today Anneka explains how to behave around both wild and captive wolves. From friendly, bottle-raised wolves, to timid captive wolves, trapped, aggressive wolves, curious & friendly wild wolves & rabid wolves. This is the ultimate wolf behaviour guide on YouTube.

Anneka has filmed wolves for many years now, interacting with captive and viewing wild wolves. Today she will explain the body language needed when entering a wolf enclosure for the very first time. She will also guide the novice on how to release a trapped wolf, what to do when encountering friendly wild wolves and wolves with rabies.

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Presented By Anneka Svenska

Filmed by Ellen Hope Cobb, Dominic Houghton & Tom Ross.

Edited by Ellen Hope Cobb

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[thesuperrickster]

I love your wolf videos. They are definitely my favorite animal. I was backpacking in Yellowstone many years ago and I decided to camp in a large meadow. After I set up camp I noticed a wolf in the distance. With my binoculars I could see that he was watching me. The next morning I noticed several wolves in the distance. They stayed away but kept moving, sort of circling me. I figured they were just observing me but they never got very close. I stayed a couple days just enjoying watching them until they finally left. When I got back out the trail had been closed due to a grizzly bear sighting. I still like to believe that the wolves were watching out for me. Keeping the bear away. 😊

[charlenehill]

Thank you for this wonderful post. I had a 50% Timberwolf/Malamute which was my first wolf, dog. He lived for 11years. After he passed, I went looking for a Malamute. I met my husband this way. He had both Malamutes and Siberian Husky kennels but also had an Arctic white wolf, three red wolves and two Timberwolves. I bought the male as a Malamute and the female was Malamute and Red Wolf mix. My husband and I know how to raise these animals and we have loved every one of them. Once again, thank you for this post, it has brought back many memories.

[montanalivinginthebigskyco]

Thank you for this video. Wolves have been my favorite animal species since a child. To hear the howls of a pack is a rare treat indeed. I live close to Yellowstone National Park and the wolf conservation debate is very heated here. I have rescued two Czech Wolf dogs as well as well as German Shepherds. The Wolf dogs were my favorites. And yes, you better be educated to the breed before owning or adopting.

[Laura-minv]

LOL, my very alpha house cat is just here trying to pet the doggos through the screen.

[NyyyankoSensei]

You make really informative and solid content dispelling many myths perpetuated on the internet... These videos should be watched by more people! I hope you heal soon from the heartbreak... All the best for you 💓

[johnwillis]

My Wife and I adopted an Alaskan Malamute some years ago. We took her to the Vet, and she was super friendly and loved the Vet and his assistances. My Vet got a little suspicious and ran a blood tests on her. The results came back, and Nikki was half Malamute and half Alaskan Grey Wolf. Nikki couldn't bark just howl, growl and snarl. She was very protective of the kids and if Nikki didn't know you it was not a good idea to approach the kids. She had many Wolf traits but at the same time she was calm, loving and didn't square up with you unless you were a stranger to her. We had a neighbor that hated Nikki because Nikki would growl at her when she walked by the fence and the kids were outside playing. There was just something about that lady Nikki didn't like, because she was the only one Nikki did that with. The lady had no idea about her genetic makeup, she just hated her because she growled at her. I found Nikki dead in the back yard one day after the woman had been by the fence about an hour earlier. I took Nikki to the Vet, and he found that she had been poisoned with hamburger containing drain cleaner. I filed a police report and this woman laughed about it with the cop standing there. The cop asked why was that funny and this woman said because I didn't think it would work that fast. The cop asked, YOU did this? and she said sure and if it hadn't worked the first time she would have done it again. She was arrested on the spot and booked on extreme animal cruelty, malicious mischief, and destruction of private property charges. She went to trial and the judge gave her a year in the county jail and fined her $10, 000. I wanted her to get more time as the money would never replace Nikki but, you take what you can get, I suppose.

[adellabertino]

I want to thank you for this video I have had hybrids since I was 12 yes old I have also been with pure blood wolves and I have tried to teach people the things you've talked about in this video so thank you so much for making this video I really appreciate all that you are doing

[VergezAmandine]

Je suis fascinée par les loups 🐺♥️ j'adore les animaux surtout les loups

[TheOriginalMarimoChan]

We returned last week from Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, it was a fabulous tour and very educational.

[anotherthez]

... And here I was thinking about you coming up with a video on how you related to those wolves, and here you are. Love this channel.

[cryptodivioo]

Wolves are certainly some of the most gorgeous animals but it seems like a sketchy pet to keep..

[WolfCharmerChannel]

Another excellent episode. Such good advise with common sense respect for the wolf. Sharing this video with my Facebook friends and group.

[sallyharris]

I had a wonderful experience with wolves at the Colorado sanctuary. Absolutely amazing and fell in love with them. The male kept coming back to me. I can’t wait to go there again.

[bobyoung]

Thank you for this advice. There is no domesticated animal I know of that doesn't retain a little of its wild ancestry, so it's always best to build a relationship rather than assume one.

(BTW, I'm sorry to hear about your husband and the pain that you and your son experienced. I'm happy that you found help)

[Sarmatae]

Wolves are capable of detecting certain illnesses before symptoms appear in the victim. I'm willing to bet that 2/3 of the people who had to be removed from tours weren't concealing anything. They were sick and didn't know it yet.

[skyrat]

Some of these tips are common sense even with dogs. Strangers patting on the head and getting up close for a hug and am always wary when kids are around one of my huskies. As he's gone for warning nips before when a young lad wouldn't leave him alone. This is why I'm convinced that a lesson in dog etiquette has to be implemented into the curriculum in primary schools.
As for the food in pockets, there has been a number of coats where the insides of pockets where treats are or have been were surgically ripped open.

[GTX]

I got to do this 11 yrs ago. It is THE MOST exhilirating ineraction with nature bar none. At the rescue where I went, there was a MASSIVE white wolf that was half McKenzie Valley and half Arctic Tundra. She was very friendly but loved to see what was in your pockets. She's been known to rip a person's jeans off to see, LOL. We left her pen before I lost my jeans...

[lilithjesus]

Thank you for this beautiful, informed, experienced, compassionate and strong content. All types of Wolves deserve our consideration and respect.

[conroc]

I had a high percentage wolfdog. What I would tell people was to not make eye contact, ignor him and let him come up to you for a sniff. Also present your side and keep your hands to yourself. Also don't use baby talk with him like you would do with a dog. Once he was chill with the person I would advise them to sit down. Your right about the mouth thing once the other pleasantries are out of the way. It's a good sign when they want to lick your mouth and teeth. Oh also if you wear glasses take them off....they are very rough and tumble lol.
Currently I have an American Dingo aka Carolina is very doggie inside but has the pushiness of a wolf dog. Tries to dominate by using her body. Outside she is has a very high prey drive and territorial attitude lol. She is a great being. :)

[tibo]

Most of what you said in this video is common sense when behaving around wild animals. Thank you for sharing and reminding us of the basics.