Shade's Story

Shade was purchased as a puppy from a breeder by a young man in college. The young man worked incessantly to train him and Shade became a well-behaved companion. But Shade continued to prove that he needed more than a large home to meet his needs – being a young wolfdog and having a lot of energy! Regardless of the nurturing and care he received in the home, Shade was still a wolfdog and proved his pack mentality. Shade’s family realized Shade’s heightened wolfdog needs and found Wolf Connection as Shade’s forever home. Though Shade did not work directly with guests and clients, he taught everyone who walked near his habitat about the importance of honoring the early stages of development with patience and calmness.