Wolf-dog Socialization: Can Wolf-Dogs Walk On A Leash?

Yes, depending how comfortable the animal is with his handler and new situations. But... realize people will stop, stare and ask questions, so you'll want to make sure your wolfdog can handle being approached without going into a panic state, which is just sad.

Also be prepared to handle questions, especially about content.

Advertising your DOG as a wolfdog misinforms the public about what to expect from a wolfdog. 

I personally don't have a problem denying content at all if you choose. It's like when people ask my nationality because they can't figure it out. What does it matter? I'm a beautiful person, with a good heart, who doesn't like to draw attention to myself, respect it.

From The Wolfdog Project

Why does it matter?

Advertising your dog as a wolfdog misinforms the public about what to expect from a wolfdog. A shepherd cross or a malamute cross behaves much differently than an actual wolfdog, though they are often sold to unsuspecting purchasers as 90% Timberwolf or 98% Arctic Wolf.

When this bold claim is made, others go out in search of a dog like yours. What they may end up with is an actual high content animal, and being woefully unprepared for this, they doom the wolfdog to a short and unfulfilled life.

If you are in doubt about the content of your animal, DO NOT claim they are a wolfdog. Wolfdogs carry serious ramifications in areas of insurance, ownership legality and are excluded from many dog sport arenas.

If you have a dog, love your dog for what it is. Don't try to make it a wolf.

And leave wolfdog ownership to those with the containment and experience to give these animals fulfilled lives where they can be representatives of the 'breed.'

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For more information about wolfdogs, the following site is a good resource.

http://wolfdogproject.com/