while pack theory researchers initially believed that aggression in wolves established a pecking order, it has now become clear that those studies were fundamentally flawed. There is even evidence to suggest that wolves in the wild don’t often show aggression within their family pack. If this is true, where does pack theory stand?
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36 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bell_curve 1 Sep
This is applicable for men or male packs
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11 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 1 Sep
Seems like it may apply more to humans than wolves. Who knows, really? We're not wolves.
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36 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 18h
dogs and wolves are pack animals
are humans?
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36 sats \ 0 replies \ @billytheked 1 Sep
narcissism makes us see in nature reflections of ourselves, or chase after the
Echo of our own words
i wonder whether the flower name came before the myth
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36 sats \ 1 reply \ @orto 1 Sep
How can one punish it and bring it into line when it loves you to death?
In my opinion, if there is a behavioral disorder, it is necessary to look for the cause in the person.
If the dog has psychological problems, it is best to treat it better and more tolerant than it is. Because there is a great love for people in its genes.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 1 Sep
I agree. Dogs are better than people.
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36 sats \ 0 replies \ @ladyluck 1 Sep
I've never been a fan of the word so here is to the win 🍶
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48 sats \ 1 reply \ @freetx 1 Sep
@siggy47 I know you're a dog lover, so you might like this documentary if you've never seen it.
"Living with Wolves" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgW9ofHAxIE
It follows the story of a wolf researcher in Idaho who was caring for abandoned wolf pubs from local sanctuaries. Eventually he formed his own wolf pack and set them free.
The interesting thing is that the wolf who became pack leader was not the biggest wolf, in fact he was quite a bit smaller than the largest male. However, the researcher frequently commented that he was the most "alert" and "intent"....and well he simply seemed to command the most respect.
This cause a bit of a stir when he first documented it, as it was previously assumed that it was always might makes right.
When you think about it though, its fairly dumb for nature to simply select on size. A big stupid wolf would be much more of a detriment to pack health than a smaller clever wolf. At the end of the day its all about leading the pack to food and keeping pack dynamics in check. Intelligence works in humans success, why not wolves....
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22 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 1 Sep
Thanks for this link. I'm going to watch it right now. I have been watching a lot of wold videos lately, but I missed this.
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36 sats \ 2 replies \ @joyepzion 1 Sep
What becomes of me that's an Alpha dog when I'm with friends, my main character syndrome can't take this.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 1 Sep
Don't worry. There might not be alpha dogs, but there might be alpha humans 😀
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @joyepzion 1 Sep
If only you could see the relieve on my face 😂
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36 sats \ 0 replies \ @Entrep 1 Sep
It’s time to retire that terminology and focus on the collaborative aspects of wolf societies
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36 sats \ 1 reply \ @brave 1 Sep
So the alpha male theory doesn't exist
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 1 Sep
Theories go in and out of vogue. In ten years the alpha male theory might be back. The truth? We can't ask our dogs, unfortunately.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @phat0m 1 Sep
Alpha dog is all about dominance so it can't only be found in wolves
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