Dog and Wolf-Dog Behavior: Why Are They So Aloof?

Naiche & Katori HWF Ambassadors

Some Northern Breeds and Wolfdogs are known to be aloof, aka...not friendly or forthcoming; cool, and distant. Some people go as far to say the trait makes them a "Cat Lover's Dog".

Wolf-dogs especially are known to walk away when your lovin' has reached full capacity and... just when you think you have their undivided attention they turn on you, butt first.

It's not personal. They're hardwired to seek the next best thing. What could possibly be more interesting than you:

- Food
- A human or wolfdog with food
- Anything another animal or human finds enjoyable- like a water bowl
- Water another dog's foot in it
- Hoses ejecting water
- Someone starting or stopping play
- The sound of a freezer door being opened
- The smell of freshly dropped bird poop

The list could go on and on.

So, if you want to get back your wolfdog's affection or attention... look to the list, starting with food.