How to train a Hybrid Wolf dog [18 weeks old]

[mmanbagt6]

Hey iv had a few wolf hybrids before but I'm about to get one form this lady who got one and didnt spend any time with him so hes 4months old and is terrified of people. I no gaining his trust will take awhile but does anybody have any ideas how to make this easier on him?

[str8jacket187killa]

well part of what he said is true yes they are shy but every wolf dog is different Demon was a mean bastard who didnt like people other then me well not mean just very protective but dont be fooled by know it alls

[OurTVproductions]

@str8jacket187killa -- not a know it-all, just a guy sharing some tips and info I've obtained... trying to help reduce the number of mishaps out of ignorance.

[ginko27]

Your best bet is to only get animals born late Jan-early March because that is the time all wolf females give birth. They only have one cycle per year and if you see puppies for sale in other months they are most likely huskies or Malamutes crossed with some other dogs. I had a friend who bought one for $800 but it was just a mutt and the owners were frauds. Also, huskys and malamutes are not good choices for a hybrid because of their temperment. Shepards make the most stable and calm hybrids.

[123wolfpaws]

do you have to have a cage outside for them to live or can they live in your house? please response

[unaro637wolf]

thanks for telling me this it will help me when i get my own. you have to be experienced before you get one, but you should get the baby wolf first to know you better.

[jorgepacker]

dude dont risk your life, dont u know what had happened to a lot of wolfdog owners?

[unaro637wolf]

@jorgepacker yea its because they didnt know much yet about them

[CHANCNAVY88]

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER MIXED WITH A WOLF WOULD BE PERFECT

[CoreyTheWolfTWC]

do u live in tampa florida cuz im moving there

[Jamesnuton]

Wow man thank you for the vid

[wtfdik]

The animal in the video isn't anything close to 75%. It is a low content hybrid at best. 

[ImmaShaman]

@wtfdik You're an Idiot

[wtfdik]

@ImmaShaman And you are what? I own hybrids and this guy is either a fraud or has been taken advantage of by breeders. The animal in the video is a husky. It is possible there is a small percentage of wolf genes, but the percentage is quite small if it is there at all. Sorry.

[ImmaShaman]

@wtfdik It's a German Shepperd/Wolf,I know cause I own a 80% one.

Besides if you really own Hybrids you should know that it's not all about looks but how the animal acts.

You can have an animal that barely has wolf characteristics with all the wolf personality,or you can have a wolf look alike with all the characteristics of a stupid dog.

[wtfdik]

@ImmaShaman I don't believe you own a hybrid. Why don't you try to identify the "wolf" behaviors you see in the video? That'll be a laugh. You cant even id a husky.

[TechtodaProductions]

hey i have some questions..

my wolf hybrid wich i think is half and half or 75% wolf like yours and the wolf content is red timber wolf mixed with husky. What i really need to know is if hes always hyper is that good and he loves to teeth on peoples hands he is only 14 to 15 weeks old

[guitarrider1]

Hey, I was wondering how male and females differ and how many of one sex you can keep together? Thanks

[yoda55]

I have a question do WolfDogs communicate with Wild Coyotes or any other wild Canine like Foxes who may come into a yard where a WolfDog is? Because i know in the wild Wolves and Coyotes don't really get along lol. And if anything a Wolfdog can easily escape with the help of a Fox with their sly behavior.

[MrBigbigtv]

man i like your Beatles t-shirt

[FoxBoss831]

another way to keep them is put locks on the gates. I found that ours can get the latches open so i just lock on them and the havnt gotten out since

[FoxBoss831]

lol the crow story cracked me up! I had the same kinda thing happen with Lilly when we first got her. I was at a horse show and my mom called and told me that she'd been following this crow around the yard all day so i told her to go out and check and make sure she hadnt gotten out..of course she had.. its the weirdest thing! This crow we've named Lucy will actually eat with Lilly. She wont grow or try to chase it off lol Lucy just hands out and steals a couple pieces of dog food

[ProphetGuardian]

Crows are mystic beings

[MrBradyhimself]

Thank you for not releasing info on how to obtain a hybrid wolf. I have rescued several hybrids that have proven to be far too much for the average dog owner and due to their appeal as a wolf they have found their way into the hands of owners that are not qualified to handle an animal with such wild roots, much in the same way the pit bull has gained a bad rep due to unfit owners we are seeing a rise in the amount of problematic hybrids due to the owners lack of knowledge and training ability

[OurTVproductions]

@MrBradyhimself -- thanks, I agree... seen too many bad situations. In my videos, I try to plug useful information but I also have said over and over that wolfdogs are not for everyone and if you're hell bent on getting one DO THE RESEARCH. There's a place here in Florida that would really bother you, probably like a lot of other places, but it's an entire community of people breeding wolfdogs just to sell - they keep them in 5x7ft cages 365 days a year - really pisses me off.

[MrBradyhimself]

@OurTVproductions Yeah that is a horrible situation, I have a 20 acre farm in LaGrange G.A and while my passion is for Akitas i have rescued 5 hybrid wolves the first one was left on a chain that was found embedded into his neck and his back teeth where broken and infected from trying to chew through it. people do not realize that they require more than twice the amount of exercise and training than a domestic dog.

[Iamtheshizz100]

dude are you from pcb, because there is a guy that walks his dog at the park

[wolfman1806]

i remember that you said to introduce the cub at an early age as possible, say i have some relatives that i do not see to often. would i need to repeatively introduce the cub to the same people after i intoroduce the cub to them?

[gusthelesswise]

6:44 Tries to escape. Little devil.

[Avrilcrazy455]

Oh wow your in Florida? Me too. I've been wanting Hybrid Wolves for so long.

[1988delighla]

also like wolves, rabits, an most rodents they dont crap where they sleep so if ur hybred is an indoor pup, is possible to train them to go outside

[furtherbeyond]

Wolf hybrids will give you ample warning before they are forced to attack. If they are uncomfortable around you they will start with a low grumpy growl. Ignore them and move away calmly. Do not touch them or yell at them if they do this and do not look into their eyes. Do not ever corner them, back away and they'll leave you alone. They can be moody and certainly will challenge your authority. They are not for everyone for sure.

[pokemonchampion493]

so will a boy wolf hybrid fight with a chow chow/grerman sheperd mix that is female , in pensacola florida?

[OurTVproductions]

@pokemonchampion493 -- it's difficult to tell. there are multiple variables to consider. temperament comes to mind, content of wolfdog, and in general how well the two will get along. Some animals, much like people, simply don't get along. My suggestion is to do your homework on the animal before getting one as they are qutie different than a typical dog.

[Shaesta100]

also u could lay down cement and have chicken wire under the fence

[Kiniest]

So, would a wolfdog be good for Kansas?

...However, I am only 14, I'm probably too young to raise them like this.

Regardless, I'm studying them. I love these facts, thank you.

[wiiwouldntliketoplay]

@Kiniest

A wolf dog would be good for anywhere with a wide open space, his yard is perfect for a wolf hybrid, you either need a big yard or place for it to roam around or you could just walk it A LOT, and in most places its not legal to own one inside the city limits (and it would be better off to not just because of the wide open space factor) my education on these is no where near what his is, but my friend owns a wolf hybrid and I know a thing or two about them so I hope this helps a bit.

[OurTVproductions]

@wiiwouldntliketoplay -- great info :)

[OurTVproductions]

@Kiniest -- sure, but they will be best with a good,loving, and knowledgable owner! So kudos to you for doing your research and shoot me a picture of your cub when you get one :)

[Kiniest]

@OurTVproductions I will.

But... It will be a very long time. So friend me or something. Right now I'm shooting at a kitten.

[osmosys808]

"I really suggest clipping those balls. It will help you."

LOL

[OurTVproductions]

@osmosys808 --LOL, it's the truth!

[pakjeluckystrike]

@OurTVproductions

I agree, choppin off the nuts will keep them calm. especially for young animals its a good remedy

[TechtodaProductions]

@osmosys808 my ten week old half red timber wolf half huskey (full black coat with some white on the bottom of his body and blue blue eyes will never get cliped

[OurTVproductions]

Recently posted an updated 3 part question and answer video mini-series. Check it out, give me a thumbs up if you like and let me know if you have any specific questions!

[wolfman1806]

do you think wolfdogs are capable in living in louisiana?

[OurTVproductions]

@wolfman1806 Probably, just check with your local SPCA and related avenues. And yes, introduce the animal to your family from an early age if possible. You're training will LARGELY be the factor of how well your animal behaves, etc.

[RemixMasterr]

I wish to get a dog but my dad wont let me. im 13 and i realy need a dog and i wish 4 a wolf i hate that my dad dosent wat me 2 get 1 im so jelous:(

[flash11588]

cool i have a wolf hybrid and 15/16 and live FL 2 your dog reminds me of my dog my but tell me more about this crow wolf thing

[SarahLee1]

Are you sure he is 75 percent? He looks much more dogish than wolfish. And I have to say, wolfdogs would not be a problem if all their owners were as knowledgeable and dedicated as you.

[Dethwalka]

are they anything like huskies???

[gregalabama]

My hybrid used to be an escape artist, but only if I was gone for several days. She would run around the block to the front yard and just sit there til the neighbor let her back in the yard. She's 14 years old now so she doesn't bother with that sort of behavior anymore.

[8huskies]

i wan one so bad

[MakeupSecret]

just wanted to say, chicken wire may work for some-i don't recommend it because my 45lb husky can dig through that stuff in seconds.. just my two cents =)

[TruthSurge]

What always makes me sad is to know that there are truly braindead owners out there who go out and buy animals and have no clue how to train or care for them and many end up being abandoned, given away or put to sleep. IMO, it's the owner who should be put to sleep. :) Animals need tons of attention and care each day and hopefully a large space to run.

[linkinwayne]

Dude, this is awesome.

[allyc2007]

For those arguing that this hybrid is low content, let us remember the simple fact that phenotype is NOT genotype. The physical expression of traits does not correlate with the percentage of wolf content.

These are decent videos, spoken from experience. ALWAYS remember, however, that hybrids are NOT predictable in their genetic manifestation. Some are wonderful dogs, some are aggressive. There is no predictive pattern and you gamble when choosing a hybrid dog.

[OurTVproductions]

@allyc2007 -- quite right and very well said! thanks :)

[allyc2007]

@OurTVproductions Very welcome and keep up the good work. Its nice to see a hybrid owner that knows what they're in for and has done his research.

[wolfdogfostermom]

@allyc2007,

Just as looks aren't everything, neither is behavior. I have met some purebred working (not those ridiculous show dogs) mals and huskies that are probably more intense and wolfy in their behaviors/pack structure and prey drive than a lot of low/mid contents! That doesn't mean they are wolfdogs :)

[allyc2007]

@wolfdogfostermom You're correct, they're not. I have a purebred sibe that is has a worse alpha complex than most of the hybrids I've met. But with hybrids, you're mixing a set of wild genes with a domestic dog...you might get an intelligent, reserved (wolf)-like dog, or you may get the hunting instinct without the wolf shyness. Its always such a gamble, and the latter can be very dangerous to the inexperienced.

[wolfdogfostermom]

@allyc2007,

lol :) You are also correct and I agree 100%. My lower mid boy I would never expect a "non-wolfdog" person to even begin to understand him or how I manage with such a high maintenance animal! And my mid boy, even though he is super sweet and social with people, he has his own set of "wolf" problems that I also would never trust anyone (unless experienced) to handle him. And he is 15!

[wolfdogfostermom]

@allyc2007,

This video is very good otherwise and he has some very good tips for potential new owners, and has done an awesome job with his animals! But misrepresentation kills, quite literally. % drives me and I would say every wolf/wd rescuer in the USA nuts. Phenotyping and content is what has saved so many rescued wd and dogs lives- and it is often the claimed % on some paper that got them there in the first place.

[allyc2007]

@wolfdogfostermom Don't get me wrong! I've met some beautiful hybrids who were amazing dogs, but they should never be a pet for a first-time dog owner, whether they look like a german shepherd or a wolf.

[wolfdogfostermom]

@allyc2007,

And I agree again. I don't believe that they are unpredictable (I mean the actual wolfdogs- genetics I know are crazy) they are just much more intense and complex that most people are not prepared to deal with such an intense and high maintenance animal.

[OurTVproductions]

@wolfdogfostermom this is a great point to be made and HEARD! Wolfdogs are certainly not for everyone nor are they a great 'first pick' for a dog. If you're simply looking for an exotic animal and do not want to do the research required nor the training required to be a responsible owner... maybe you should get an exotic turtle?

[wolfdogfostermom]

@OurTVproductions,

Thank you

[Lonewo1fg]

been thinking a lot on getting one however i must wait a few years till i get out of college and have a place on the edge of town or preferably in the country... may be a while but i definitely will be getting one. quick question. at what age of the pup do you recommend getting it at? i'm great at training dogs and i enjoy it and with my previous dog we started quite early but i cant remember how young our dog was when we got it. so how young should a wolf hybrid pup be or the best age. Thanks

[specialk42293]

for a wolfdog hybrid not all of them look like wolves but the personlaity of that woldog will probably show u alot. I not saying urs isn't but hes cute!:) I have heard of them b4 n now watching this is making me want to get my own but i wanted to know how good they are with others like children maybe but never under the age right?

[weykooey]

You have no clue what your own dogs are. They are NOT 75% Wolf. A 75% would look like a Wolf, and your dog clearly has mostly Shepherd. He's a lowcontent Wolfdog.

People who educate others should learn what their own are. 75% Wolfdogs won't bark like dogs, are only born in Spring, and will not have huge pink ears.

[OurTVproductions]

a) You are blocked for your lack of human approach to a real subject.

b) I do infact know the lineage of my pact

c) my wolves are registered, the entire pack and all of its lineage have been registered and are bread to just meet the legal limits. But you being psychic and a marketer must've already keenly sensed that and wanted to jump on my ride. In fact, I leave your message up as a reminder for anyone who would consider you a 'good source'.

Thanks for being an ass.

[W33Dblazer]

hey dude, what do you feed them?

[tadychc4]

how much space do they need and what do u feed them

[OurTVproductions]

About as much as an average dog I'd say. And I feed my wolves kibbles n bits - and also some veggies from time to time.

I've noticed that nearly all the wolves I've come in contact with have really taken to carrots in particular! Carrots are as good as red meat to these guys... so to speak.

[Loamsieda]

Die spinnen, die Amis!

[slings4u]

I have to say this video is not labeled correctly. You are not giving any advice on how to train the hybrid wolf. It means nothing to just tell someone to say "no bite, kiss kiss" . You would be doing a lot more good by actually showing the actions with the dog as you are training and how it plays out. Personally I get it. I understand what your saying and do my own form of this but others need a bit more detail.

[OurTVproductions]

Sorry you feel that way. I thought I covered some essentials in this video but I do agree that a demonstrative video would be much better and in fact I've got some of the footage already.

Thanks a lot for the tip my friend!

[slings4u]

Yeah, its not bad its just you seem capable of offering so much more. I would like to see any other footage you have of showing examples of the trained wolf. what are those video's called.

[OurTVproductions]

Well thank you and I agree. I had never shot something like this before and a lot of my other videos were these insane sort of characters - so this was just utterly different for me. So looking back I see all these mistakes and such but I'm thrilled that these have gotten so many good reviews and I will certain take you up on your advice and post some video of precise training, etc.

also: you can see the other wolf videos by following the linked videos under the main video. I linked them :)

[robbrown20]

i got a few questions first u seem like a smart guy that really loves his animals !! i have two wolf mixes my girl is 3 and only 25% and my boy is almost 2 now and hes 50% they are great dogs !! u seem to have good advice but i have done alot of recerch on hybrids and wolf mixes and i have learned that it is usally best if u are concidered the alpha both my dogs Now that I am the alpha it seem like u have givin that to one of ur dogs please explain

[OurTVproductions]

I'm semi-smart lol, and yes I love my animals - they're like family members in a way!

As for the alpha, you will always be the 'master' and in this sense - a sort of 'alpha' however nature will dictate how the pact heirchy will play out, not us. We can fight like hell to change negative behaviors but just like we see in people, often it is futile. The most important thing I can think of is to make sure your pet 'respects' you. He must know that YOU give the food, YOU choose when to PLAY!

[WhiteShepherdDogs]

Nice job

[OurTVproductions]

thanks a lot, and white shepards are beautiful!

[BELLOBLOCK]

are you keeping them separate?

[OurTVproductions]

At times. Most of the time, yes. But that is because one of my wolves is a complete alpha and it's just too much to always deal with or risk. Don't get me wrong he still gets the royal treatment but it can be difficult.

Plus, as Gambit, my cub in the video, as he grew up it was a delicate process of introducing him to the pack.

WARNING: DO NOT get a hybrid cub and bring him home and just introduce him to your other wolves - this is EXTREMELY dangerous. It takes time.... be patient!

[whitewolf011]

About the potty training they are very easy. Mine have never been taught but normally don't potty on the floor unless someone doesn't take them out.

[hurqles88]

thnx 4 sharing nice work

[OurTVproductions]

thank you :)

[1993misskitty]

How much do wolf hybrids cost? And how can you socialize a wolf hybrid properly cuz I heard they can b very timid around strangers

[OurTVproductions]

Mine were between $400 - $700. And yes, you can train them to be okay around strangers - but I doubt they will ever run right up to the strangers like other dogs... so expect to give a stranger several minutes of slow integration. Let the wolf see that you like the person and are urging the wolf to feel the same.

IF the wolf doesn't warm up to this person... you might wanna look more into the person than the animal!

[itsrachelrimmer]

i have an aceeda wolf her name is bella

[OurTVproductions]

Hybrids are pack animals. They work obviously better in a pact but also bond quite well one on one with their master.

Biggest problems?: a) Chewing b) Biting c) escaping! d) pack mentality

But out of these four things all four can be delt with and normally worked with. Mind you though that dogs are like people sometimes... they all have different temperments and characteristics

[ipodhuman79999]

can they live with a dog pack?

[OurTVproductions]

Should be able to... best if they are introduced to their buddies while they're little. Much easier adaptation. Getting a full grown wolf could prove bad.

I've been sort of overly romanticizing the joys of having hybrid wolves, I've spoke a great deal on how they're different and unique but they are also handful, or can be! I've now got two and both are like yin and yang - one is alpha as hell and the other is a cool bet - always inside with the other animals. The alpha wants to dictate more

[ipodhuman79999]

would it fight to be the alpha someday?

[OurTVproductions]

most likely but the alpha is the alpha... nature chooses that but they have to discover that and actually work that out amongst themselves.

Hybrid wolves adapt to regular dogs very well, they'll figure out their roles and it should be fine - unless you have a bad temperment wolf, or a overly aggressivce wolf.

As a pack animal amongst other wolves... now there's something to be seen. I'm telling you, it's like witnessing one singular intelligence at work! A different animal almost.

[ipodhuman79999]

thanks,someday i will get one

[OurTVproductions]

just promise me you'll at least first check out that book I suggested to you. You can get it at Amazon or Barnes and Nobles for like $3 used! And it is short, to the point, and just awesome - a real must own dude! The book is called "Wolfdogs: A - Z"

Suggested Reading material folks:

Wolfdogs: A - Z

You can find it at Amazon or Barnes & Noble!!

A true must have for anyone even remotely interested in owning a wolf and you can get a copy used for like $3 !

[buraktigin]

They are not "allies" with crows, its a learned behaviour to follow other scavengers in the wild, Wolves and Wolfdogs have a HIGH prey drive, and will kill little animals especialy after the age of 3-4 is when it gets worse (sexual Maturity)...

[OurTVproductions]

It's not a learned behavior, I've yet to see my wolf taking scavenger cues from crows during little crow meetings! lol... nah, I get your point but in poetic license, I'm using the word allie because I see it allied force or alliance, both parties working together for benefits. Again, with a little bit of satire in my voice, I've yet to see a crow cue taking meeting. If anything, it's genetic and not a life integrated learning experience - but I could be wrong. Either way, poetic license!

[passion2heart]

would they be alright around cats?

[OurTVproductions]

Looking for some good questions on wolf-dogs :)

[giertta]

arent pittbulls moore dangerous..???

are maybe dobermans or rotwaillers.??

[OurTVproductions]

I've got a new video up of my hybrid wolfdog (now 28 weeks old). I've got a nice clip of him taking food from my mouth - demonstrating how gentle they can be vs the dramatic and often negative connotation people hold for wolves.

Check it out, give it a rating and let me know your thoughts!

[OurTVproductions]

a) yes

b) perhaps

:)

[SuperSuperSTAR14]

I WANT A WOLF-DOG!!

[singingdog8]

ok the talk about the crows is so true i have seen this with my own eyes ,now i understand what was going on ,,thanks so much for this video

[OurTVproductions]

Thank you!!

I was beginning to worry that people thought I made that story up!

btw: are there any questions that I haven't addressed in my first three videos that I might speak of in my next video (#4) where my wolf is now 7 months old!

ooooh my, how they grow up soooo quickly!!!

My love little cub is becoming a man (whipes my teary eye!)

much love folks,

-OurTV

[redridinghood34]

this guy knows what he is talking about, i have done everything that he has said, and my pup is now 1 in a few weeks, she olny listens to me (first time) everyone else takes a second command, and they are fast and high jumpers, mu pup can jump from standstill to my height, im 5ft 2.

[OurTVproductions]

Excellent!

[BeachMist13]

great video and info. I am thinking of owning a wolf hybrid later in life, but how do think the wolf/dog would react to a horse, in daily in life, if the wolf/dog was introduced while still young?

[OurTVproductions]

They're fine with horses and most other animals. SOME - people I've spoken to have cats but they introduced them as cubs so that they could grow familiar with them and also learn from an early age that killing them is wrong!

But a horse is fine. Wolves are not the aggreviating type of animal... they tend to be sort of like cats stuck in a dogs body only more social lol.

Also, I'd suggest reading this great book I read - I'll post a link on here to it. Called "Wolfdogs A - Z!"

-OurTV

[BeachMist13]

yea like the wolf and the raven cool

[Grimmjow6498]

Seems like you'd be interested in this but if I remember right there are stories of trickster crows and wolves in Native american mythology. Probably coming from the first domestication of the wolves and dogs in their time. Seems like the stories hold some truth.

[KeepOnMovingForward]

nice video btw

[OurTVproductions]

thanks :)

[KeepOnMovingForward]

I suggest something alot thicker than chicken wire, like chain link fence or cattle panels for the ground/dig guard : )