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Be prepared for fence-fighting.Īt the same time, do not get carried away in providing your wolf or wolf-dog with a large pack. Put the animals on opposite sides of the fence until they become accustomed to each other. When trying to place new animals together, it is safest to divide the enclosure in half with a single layer of 6’-8’ chain link with a gate in it. Introductions can be difficult wolves and wolf-dogs are very territorial and slow to trust new members in their pack. If you already own one wolf or wolf-dog, consider adopting a strong and sturdy mature domestic dog from the local pound (German shepherd, malamute, husky, rottweiler, etc). It is best to give them canine companionship of some kind. Wolves and wolf-dogs are very social animals. Larger packs can often lead to increased conflict and challenges for dominance. A tree can easily fall on the fence, and a wolf can climb up it to escape - yes, wolves and wolf-dogs are capable of climbing trees when given enough time! Number of Animals However, make sure that no trees or bushes are too close to the fence. VegetationĮnclosures should contain enough vegetation and ground cover to provide the animal with shade, hiding places, and grass to eat. They also like to perch above everything and look down on the world (kind of like cats), so make the shelter sturdy and safe enough for them to climb or jump on. Wolves and wolf-dogs chew on everything, so keep this in mind. Whether a manufactured dog house or something home-built, the shelter needs to safely provide the animal(s) with space to get away from rain, snow, and direct sun. ShelterĪll enclosures are required by law to contain a shelter. The enclosure must provide adequate drainage to allow animals to find dry ground in wet conditions. This prevents anyone from having physical contact with the primary enclosure. Perimeter FenceĪ secondary fence at least five feet tall and five feet away from the primary fence must surround the enclosure. GatesĪll entrances and exits must have double gates and be at least six feet tall. Logs, rocks, and soil (3-6 inches deep) should be placed on top of the mesh to act as weight and prevent injury to feet of animals. In place of concrete, a ground mesh four feet wide may be attached to the base of the chain link and lie flat on the ground extending into the enclosure. Ground Barriersīuried concrete with reinforced mesh should extend two feet vertical into the ground and be attached to the base of the primary chain link fence to prevent animals from digging out. StrengthĪll primary fence and gates should be of 9-gauge, 2-inch square chain link. Our fences are angled inward at the top to create an overhang. At Mission: Wolf, we have double fences so that wolves who might climb or jump one fence can’t get enough momentum to jump another. It is suggested that an electric wire be strung at the top of the fence on the inside of the enclosure to stop jumpers and climbers. Overall fence height must be a minimum of eight feet. HeightĬhain link fencing should adjoin to a ground barrier and extend upwards a minimum of six feet, with a two-foot extension of lighter-weight fence at the top. 3 animals = 1 ½ acres, 4 animals = 2 acres). When housing multiple animals together, a bare minimum of ½ an acre is needed per animal to minimize aggression toward each other (e.g. If the wolf-dog owner does not personally own the property, a certificate ought to be signed and notarized by the land owner authorizing and giving the wolf-dog owner permission to erect permanent fenced enclosures that contain the animals on the property.Īccording to a study done at Mission: Wolf in 1999, captive wolves and wolf-dogs require at least one acre of enclosure space (200’ x 200’). The successful owner will secure land away from people, busy roads, and potential development. High noise or traffic areas create extreme stress for any wolf-dog because of its naturally shy nature. The more land you can acquire, the better. Due to their propensity for howling, living close to neighbors is not a good idea. LandĮven captive wolves and wolf-dogs need lots of wilderness and space. We provide the information on this page as a resource for those who insist that they can care for a wild animal. Before attempting to own a wolf or wolf-dog, please think carefully about the commitment you’re making and look over our wolf-dog questionnaire. We spend lots of time at Mission: Wolf dealing with problems caused by people who cannot take care of their animals. These are sensitive wild animals who are not adapted to living with humans. Caring for wolves and wolf-dogs is no easy task.