Wolves, Coyotes, and Dogs
A practical field guide to telling wolves, coyotes, and dogs apart in real-world conditions. Learn how to read silhouette, tail, gait, and behavior to make confident identifications, even…
Chris Anderson
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Dogs and Wolves “Loyalty”
Dogs and wolves both form strong social bonds, but only dogs evolved to treat humans as family. This post explores the genetic and evolutionary reasons behind that difference,…
Chris Anderson
The “Alpha” Myth Why wolf family structure is misunderstood—and why the story refuses to die
For decades, the idea of the “alpha wolf” has shaped business books, leadership advice, and even dog training methods. But this image doesn’t come from observing wolves in…
Chris Anderson
Wolves and Dogs: The Overlooked Interface
A practical, global guide to understanding how wolves perceive dogs and how different contexts—hiking with pets, using livestock guardian dogs, or working with hunting packs—change the risk equation.…
Chris Anderson
How Are Scent Dogs Trained?
Dogs can play an amazing role in conservation efforts. Using their scent abilities, they can help locate invasive species and detect diseases in certain plants. Their abilities help…
Wolf Education & Research Center
Dogs Help With Habitat Conservation
How do dogs assist with habitat conservation and restoration? The largest threat to wildlife habitats worldwide is the fragmentation of vast landscapes caused by human expansion. As these…
Wolf Education & Research Center
Dogs Help With Marsh Conservation
Both freshwater and saltwater marshes have long been known for their ecological importance and their frailty. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, marshes only cover about…
Wolf Education & Research Center
It’s the Dog Days of Summer — You Are Needed Today.
Are you familiar with the dog days of summer? It’s ironic that an organization dedicated to canines and wolves would be experiencing them but we are! And we…
Chris Anderson
Paws Can Help Dogs Regulate Their Temperature
A dog or cat’s paws are very important. Not just for running around and playing, but they help them protect themselves from the surfaces they’re on, balance, and…
Chris Anderson
