𝐏𝐔𝐏 𝐁𝐄𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐑

**-2 WEEKS (1 SESSION) Pups cannot exit the den.
Pups remain largely inactive.
Pups cannot defend themselves.
No members are allowed in the den.
Can be hydrated by staff anytime.

1 MONTH (3 SESSIONS)
Pups can exit the den.
ps begin playing frequently.
Pups cannot defend themselves.
Pups may wander from the den.
The den must still be relied on.

2+ MONTHS (5 SESSIONS)
Pups transition to the rendezvous site. Play behavior becomes extensive.
The pack does not travel nomadically.

6+ MONTHS (10 SESSIONS)
The pack becomes nomadic.
Rendezvous site is abandoned.
Pups begin participating in hunts.
Pups are vulnerable with large prey.

Pups may occasionally wander from the den. In most cases, adults guide them back safely. Older offspring are prone to wandering and can be called back with (5). If a lost pup is not located, they will be considered deceased. As the pack becomes nomadic and abandons the den, pups will be vulnerable when hunting large prey. (5) to call the pups off of a hunt.

• Rendezvous sites are identified by thick vegetation, rocky outcrops, or elevated ground. Packs can relocate a site whenever prey movements change, parasites accumulate, resources become scarce, or repeated disturbances in the area.

𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄
Maternal females should bark (5) to alert pups to retreat back into their denning site. Pups may wander outside of the den if pack members are away too long. Pack members should hoot (2) to notify pups to exit the den.

Packmates can remain near the den to watch over the litter. Matured wolves also teach appropriate behavior.