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“10 Reasons Not to Get a Wolfdog — and 5 Reasons You Might Be the One who CAN” ✨ Before you fall in love with those yellow eyes and fluffy coats… let me save you from a life of chaos. Here are 10 brutal reasons you should NOT get a wolfdog — and 5 reasons why, just maybe, you’re the rare human who can. 1️⃣ Destruction Level: Apocalypse. They will chew everything. 2️⃣ Stubborn and self serving 3️⃣ They’re thieves. 4️⃣ Mud. Fur. Poop. Everywhere. 5️⃣ Socialisation is a race against time. From 6 weeks old — and for mid/high contents, from 10 DAYS. 6️⃣ No recall. 7️⃣ They’re ridiculously strong. 8️⃣ You cannot raise them with force. One moment of cruelty, shouting, or fear — and the trust is gone. 9️⃣ Predatory instincts are high. 🔟 And yes… they’ll destroy your car. BUT… here are 5 signs YOU might be the right person for a wolfdog: 1️⃣ You work from home and can be with them all day, every day. 2️⃣ You don’t want obedience — you want a partnership. 3️⃣ You will socialise them constantly with people, dogs, the world. 4️⃣ You have a huge, secure, high-walled garden they cannot escape. 5️⃣ You don’t mind chaos, mud, hair, and a lot of mess. Wolfdogs aren’t pets — they’re a lifestyle. Not for most people… but for the right human? They’re magic. #wolfdog #wolfdogs #wolfdogbehavior #wolfdogtraining #wolf #wolfgirl #wolfexpert #bluewolfdog #bluewolf
“10 Reasons Not to Get a Wolfdog — and 5 Reasons You Might Be the One who CAN” ✨ Before you fall in love with those yellow eyes and fluffy coats… let me save you from a life of chaos. Here are 10 brutal reasons you should NOT get a wolfdog — and 5 reasons why, just maybe, you’re the rare human who can. 1️⃣ Destruction Level: Apocalypse. They will chew everything. 2️⃣ Stubborn and self serving 3️⃣ They’re thieves. 4️⃣ Mud. Fur. Poop. Everywhere. 5️⃣ Socialisation is a race against time. From 6 weeks old — and for mid/high contents, from 10 DAYS. 6️⃣ No recall. 7️⃣ They’re ridiculously strong. 8️⃣ You cannot raise them with force. One moment of cruelty, shouting, or fear — and the trust is gone. 9️⃣ Predatory instincts are high. 🔟 And yes… they’ll destroy your car. BUT… here are 5 signs YOU might be the right person for a wolfdog: 1️⃣ You work from home and can be with them all day, every day. 2️⃣ You don’t want obedience — you want a partnership. 3️⃣ You will socialise them constantly with people, dogs, the world. 4️⃣ You have a huge, secure, high-walled garden they cannot escape. 5️⃣ You don’t mind chaos, mud, hair, and a lot of mess. Wolfdogs aren’t pets — they’re a lifestyle. Not for most people… but for the right human? They’re magic. #wolfdog #wolfdogs #wolfdogbehavior #wolfdogtraining #wolf #wolfgirl #wolfexpert #bluewolfdog #bluewolf
a soul that’s lived many lifetimes. Koda - our golden wolfdog puppy with ocean-blue eyes 🩵 life with wolfdogs is something special that deserves gratitude. I try to show that by giving them the best life I can; seeing the world through their eyes and adjusting my life to meet THEIR needs.
a soul that’s lived many lifetimes. Koda - our golden wolfdog puppy with ocean-blue eyes 🩵 life with wolfdogs is something special that deserves gratitude. I try to show that by giving them the best life I can; seeing the world through their eyes and adjusting my life to meet THEIR needs.
One sound in the forest and everything changed. Notice his raised hackles and intense focus. Hackles don't automatically mean aggression—they're often a sign of excitement, alertness, uncertainty, or heightened emotion. Whatever caught his attention, I never figured out what it was. 🌲🐺 #wolfdogsofinstagram #wolfdogsofig #wolfdogs #puppiesofig #montanawildlife
One sound in the forest and everything changed. Notice his raised hackles and intense focus. Hackles don't automatically mean aggression—they're often a sign of excitement, alertness, uncertainty, or heightened emotion. Whatever caught his attention, I never figured out what it was. 🌲🐺 #wolfdogsofinstagram #wolfdogsofig #wolfdogs #puppiesofig #montanawildlife
If I let him, my husband would probably have 15+ wolfdogs by now. Jokes aside, bringing home a wolfdog isn’t a one person commitment. They’re incredibly social animals, and having the entire family involved from day one makes a huge difference. They’re not just bonding with one person they’re learning to trust and build relationships with everyone in the home. The more consistent the family is with handling, training, feeding, and spending time together, the smoother that transition can be for everyone. #Wolfdog #WolfdogPuppy #CanineEducation #LifeWithWolfdogs #PositiveTraining
If I let him, my husband would probably have 15+ wolfdogs by now. Jokes aside, bringing home a wolfdog isn’t a one person commitment. They’re incredibly social animals, and having the entire family involved from day one makes a huge difference. They’re not just bonding with one person they’re learning to trust and build relationships with everyone in the home. The more consistent the family is with handling, training, feeding, and spending time together, the smoother that transition can be for everyone. #Wolfdog #WolfdogPuppy #CanineEducation #LifeWithWolfdogs #PositiveTraining
Proof that even wolfdogs get embarrassed by their dads! 🐺🤣 #dogs #wolfdog #fyp #shorts #animals
Proof that even wolfdogs get embarrassed by their dads! 🐺🤣 #dogs #wolfdog #fyp #shorts #animals
full moon tings 🌕🐺 Maui, Shasta, Sirius + Little Brother are rescued wolfdogs who call our sanctuary home. 🤎🌙🐺 @womenforwolves They may look like everyday pets on evening walks, but wolfdogs are not typical dogs. They have unique behavioral, enrichment, containment and care needs: which is exactly how they ended up here with us. Our team has years of experience caring for wolves and wolfdogs, allowing these four to live safe, enriched lives while honoring the wildness they still carry within them. 💜🐺 We do not support breeding wolfdogs. There are already so many in need of safe, experienced homes. If you’re considering adopting a wolfdog, do your research, gain as much hands-on experience as possible, understand the commitment, and adopt don’t shop. 🐺🤎 Happy full moon from our pack. 🌕
full moon tings 🌕🐺 Maui, Shasta, Sirius + Little Brother are rescued wolfdogs who call our sanctuary home. 🤎🌙🐺 @womenforwolves They may look like everyday pets on evening walks, but wolfdogs are not typical dogs. They have unique behavioral, enrichment, containment and care needs: which is exactly how they ended up here with us. Our team has years of experience caring for wolves and wolfdogs, allowing these four to live safe, enriched lives while honoring the wildness they still carry within them. 💜🐺 We do not support breeding wolfdogs. There are already so many in need of safe, experienced homes. If you’re considering adopting a wolfdog, do your research, gain as much hands-on experience as possible, understand the commitment, and adopt don’t shop. 🐺🤎 Happy full moon from our pack. 🌕
Did my wolfdogs Ocean and River sense something supernatural? What was behind the door? . . . #wolf #wolfdog #ghost #hauntedhouse #truestory
Did my wolfdogs Ocean and River sense something supernatural? What was behind the door? . . . #wolf #wolfdog #ghost #hauntedhouse #truestory
What does River want today?… . Dogs and wolfdogs are FACULCATIVE CARNIVORES. This means they need meat. Raw dog food gives a long and healthy life. I promise you. My oldest dog is now over 15. . #wolf #wolfdog #bluewolf #bluewolfdog #rawdogfood
What does River want today?… . Dogs and wolfdogs are FACULCATIVE CARNIVORES. This means they need meat. Raw dog food gives a long and healthy life. I promise you. My oldest dog is now over 15. . #wolf #wolfdog #bluewolf #bluewolfdog #rawdogfood
What is a Wolfdog? A wolfdog is a dog that possesses DNA from both a dog and a Grey Wolf. Does this mean it’s a dog directly crossed with a wolf? No! You can get f1 Wolfdogs which means that one parent is a wolf and the other is a dog, but most Wolfdogs are multigenerational which means several generations removed from the wolf. Each generation removed counts up such f2 (two generations) f3 (three generations) etc What is legal? Depends on where you live. In the UK it must be f3 and above if it’s to be legal. Any closer to the wolf, it must be housed and licensed as a full wolf, in an outdoor enclosure of a certain size with a boundary fence that falls without the law and you WILL BE CHECKED. Should you have a WOLFDOG? The answer is NO! I do not recommend wolfdogs as pets. I feature wolfdogs as I work with wolves and use my wolfdogs as educational. They visit places and people where I talk about why wild wolves are misunderstood and not monsters. I spent 24/7 with my wolfdogs, I don’t leave them home alone and they go everywhere with me. You’d be a fool to think one is the same as a Labrador or Spaniel, even a German Shepherd as their drive and determination means they will do EXACTLY what they want and most people haven’t a clue how to guide a wolfdog into being a gentle and cooperative individual. Many will end up in rescues and I do not want this. Some very low content wolfdogs around 20% and less act more like huskies and are easier BUT most people can’t handle huskies, so think about that! I’ll be trying to do some LESS CHAOTIC videos on Wolfdogs so you can start to learn more about them. I also have a GIANT YOUTUBE CHANNEL called ANIMAL WATCH with a huge playlist of over 20 advisory episodes on wolfdog care so please go watch them. Link in my bio. . . . #wolfdog #wolfdogbehavior #wolfdogtraining #wolfhybrid #bluewolfdog #dogtraining #wolfdogsocialization #wolfgirl #wolfambassador
What is a Wolfdog? A wolfdog is a dog that possesses DNA from both a dog and a Grey Wolf. Does this mean it’s a dog directly crossed with a wolf? No! You can get f1 Wolfdogs which means that one parent is a wolf and the other is a dog, but most Wolfdogs are multigenerational which means several generations removed from the wolf. Each generation removed counts up such f2 (two generations) f3 (three generations) etc What is legal? Depends on where you live. In the UK it must be f3 and above if it’s to be legal. Any closer to the wolf, it must be housed and licensed as a full wolf, in an outdoor enclosure of a certain size with a boundary fence that falls without the law and you WILL BE CHECKED. Should you have a WOLFDOG? The answer is NO! I do not recommend wolfdogs as pets. I feature wolfdogs as I work with wolves and use my wolfdogs as educational. They visit places and people where I talk about why wild wolves are misunderstood and not monsters. I spent 24/7 with my wolfdogs, I don’t leave them home alone and they go everywhere with me. You’d be a fool to think one is the same as a Labrador or Spaniel, even a German Shepherd as their drive and determination means they will do EXACTLY what they want and most people haven’t a clue how to guide a wolfdog into being a gentle and cooperative individual. Many will end up in rescues and I do not want this. Some very low content wolfdogs around 20% and less act more like huskies and are easier BUT most people can’t handle huskies, so think about that! I’ll be trying to do some LESS CHAOTIC videos on Wolfdogs so you can start to learn more about them. I also have a GIANT YOUTUBE CHANNEL called ANIMAL WATCH with a huge playlist of over 20 advisory episodes on wolfdog care so please go watch them. Link in my bio. . . . #wolfdog #wolfdogbehavior #wolfdogtraining #wolfhybrid #bluewolfdog #dogtraining #wolfdogsocialization #wolfgirl #wolfambassador
What a majestic animal. I love wolves. #woodlandpark - - - - - - - - - - - - #wolves #wolf #wolfdog #wolfpack #wolvesofinstagram #wolflover #wolfdogsofinstagram #nature #lovewolves #wolfstagram #wolfdogs #animals #instawolf #wolfs #worldofwolves #wildlife #dog #wolflove #usa #pnw #washingtonstate #seattle
What a majestic animal. I love wolves. #woodlandpark - - - - - - - - - - - - #wolves #wolf #wolfdog #wolfpack #wolvesofinstagram #wolflover #wolfdogsofinstagram #nature #lovewolves #wolfstagram #wolfdogs #animals #instawolf #wolfs #worldofwolves #wildlife #dog #wolflove #usa #pnw #washingtonstate #seattle
Peaceful mornings 🖤 No matter how much time passes, I am constantly in awe of their beauty, and their natural adaptations. Faelen’s coat is especially incredible, and is already growing in thick this year in preparation for our 2nd Canadian winter. There is nothing more lovely and satisfying than burying my face in his soft mane, and kissing his ridiculously large, velvety head 🖤 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #wolfdog #wolfdogs #wolfdoglife #wolfdogsofig #wolfdogsofinstagram #wolfdogworld #highcontentwolfdog #midcontentwolfdog #blackphasewolfdog #blackphase #greywolfdog #wolf #wolves #lovewolves #wolfdogcommunity #wolfdoglove #lifewithwolfdogs #faelenandmaevewolfdogs #runningwithwolfdogs #winterwolf #wolfcoat #wolffur
Peaceful mornings 🖤 No matter how much time passes, I am constantly in awe of their beauty, and their natural adaptations. Faelen’s coat is especially incredible, and is already growing in thick this year in preparation for our 2nd Canadian winter. There is nothing more lovely and satisfying than burying my face in his soft mane, and kissing his ridiculously large, velvety head 🖤 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #wolfdog #wolfdogs #wolfdoglife #wolfdogsofig #wolfdogsofinstagram #wolfdogworld #highcontentwolfdog #midcontentwolfdog #blackphasewolfdog #blackphase #greywolfdog #wolf #wolves #lovewolves #wolfdogcommunity #wolfdoglove #lifewithwolfdogs #faelenandmaevewolfdogs #runningwithwolfdogs #winterwolf #wolfcoat #wolffur
If you haven’t spent a sunrise with wolfdogs in a Mongolian yurt, have you even lived?
If you haven’t spent a sunrise with wolfdogs in a Mongolian yurt, have you even lived?
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