Wolfdogs are incredibly intelligent and like to train visitors to get treats

During interactive tours at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary, the wolfdogs train you.

“They do know how to work the system,” says Kyra O’Donnell, who has been working at the sanctuary for several years.

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She says the wolfdogs are incredibly intelligent, and at this point understand that visitors are gunning for their attention. They’ll teach tourists to hold out whichever treat they’re in the mood for that day, and dole out affection accordingly until the tour’s entire lineup has learned their dietary preferences.

“Nova, he’ll do this big jump — that’s his big, ‘Hey, I’m showing off, please reward me for it,'” O’Donnell said.

“That was something that visitors kind of fed into, because when No

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