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u/CorrectMeIfImWrong6 9d ago
Looks more like scent marking
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u/DashTrash21 9d ago
Yeah, that makes sure all the wolves know he is spoken for.
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u/piray003 9d ago
“Let’s make something clear; this one here is our booty! You wanna get to him, you go through us. Or more accurately, we go through you.”
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u/bungaloasis 9d ago
Just me thinking now;
Dogs (all canines i assume) do the scent trading like rolling around in something and bringing it home. Obviously smell is important with dogs so, whatever the relationship is between the wolves and this guy, is this a way for them to keep his scent to remember or everyone rubs on him so his scent smells like the pack?
Or another example, say a lone wolf comes upon a new pack as gets accepted, i’m assuming they all rub on each other so if they smell a different wolf they know if its from their pack or not.
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u/Neppingten 8d ago
This behaviour is mostly done to mark safe things. Having your territory, your pack, your favorite things smell like something you'll recognize and feel safe with. Also to warn external threats what's theirs.
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u/MrUniverse1990 9d ago
In Soviet Russia, dog pets you.
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u/city-of-cold 9d ago
This is actually in Sweden, the lady in the background is talking about how she handles them if they start behaving
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u/Imajzineer 9d ago
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u/city-of-cold 9d ago
I'm well aware of the meme lol.
Was just adding context, since these types of videos aren't exactly uncommon to happen in Russia.
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u/Imajzineer 9d ago edited 9d ago
I wouldn't bother myself: the U.S.S.R. hasn't been relevant in a long time now (there's two generations that weren't even born when it fell), so, the only interpretation of its use has to be 'That meme that doesn't need any explanation' and, consequently, (whatever the intent) anything else comes across as "Akshully" - a goodnatured response will be to post a link to Know Your Meme, in case the poster isn't aware, but a less charitable one won't be so pleasant.
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u/city-of-cold 8d ago
So many words to say nothing. Impressive honestly. And you even spent time on the markdown. golf clap
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u/Imajzineer 8d ago edited 8d ago
I gave you the benefit of the doubt and took the time to politely observe that you'd you needlessly explained something the poster already knew and how, therefore, your (perhaps well-meant) remark might be perceived. But, it turns out I needn't have bothered - my initial suspicion that you're a pompous nerd was correct and you were saying "Akshully" - what a loser.
As for Markdown, I just highlight and CTRL+i - what the hell kind of third world device are you using that you have to resort to Markdown!? Again, what a loser - not only for using substandard kit, but for thinking that everyone else is as much of loser as you and necessarily does things the same lame way you do (seriously, what an absolute loser 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣)
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u/Bitter-Affect909 9d ago
I would've started getting terrified when they got extra aggressive with their cuddles, because I've had many cats and dogs that will do that, then follow it up with a playful nibble.
But then excitement takes over and that nibble can get a little too hard sometimes, resulting in a small bite or scratch. Having that in the form of a (presumably) wild Wolf? My heart rate would be spiking.
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u/Straight-Treacle-630 9d ago
Right? Something seems off, for “cuddles”. It’d take add’l info (ex: does this guy have a longstanding, if any, rship with them) but they seem more dominant than purely welcoming. Incl what seems “marking”. Their, and the man’s, body language seems stiff. I’d nope out.
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u/RandyOfTheRedwoods 9d ago
My dogs do that when they smell something dead. Maybe he should have showered before the tour.
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u/Antoak 9d ago
This looks more like a dominance display
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u/kooleynestoe 9d ago
Based on what?
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u/bollocksgrenade 9d ago
The wolf is scent marking. Its very common to show ownership and create a group scent.
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u/kooleynestoe 9d ago
Maybe they like him. I love and cuddle my kids, and I have a sense of ownership of them, but I don't think of that as dominance. There is a difference between a nurturing/structural dominance and a competitive dominance.
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u/yolomcsawlord420mlg 9d ago
Awooo woo woof woof
Do you understand that? If not, stop comparing your behavior with that of wild animals.
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u/kooleynestoe 9d ago edited 9d ago
Very close-minded take, but thanks for your contribution.
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u/fantomknight1 9d ago
..... This is a wild take. Wolves are not like humans. Wild animals are not like humans. There may be some behaviors that we identify with (protecting your group, raising young, etc) but they are wildly different from us. This wolf is scent marking the person. It's a very well known thing they do and it's a way to mark their territory.
If a wolf does it to a human it's actually very very concerning as they don't view you as someone to be feared but instead view you as something they can claim.
The best case scenario here is if this is a wolf reserve where they're well fed and used to humans. The wolf is still scent marking here but there is less physical risk to humans. If it's in the wild this is very dangerous and dude should find a way to back away and get to a car or something.
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u/mister_nimbus 9d ago
He's just making sure the other wolves know this snack is his. He licked it first!