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Wolves At Our Door

Wolves At Our Door

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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Not my favorite
Review: My love for the sawtooth pack began many years ago when I picked up a copy of the book "The Sawtooth Wolves" in a bookstore. I read that book until the cover was torn and loved every page of it. I then purchased the video and realized what I fell in love with. Jim Dutcher, the "owner" of the wolves, didn't care about the wolves. He wanted to film them and photograph them, but in general, he didn't want to help them; he wanted money. The money that I unknowningly sent his way by purchasing his book and his video. I was much younger when I bought his book...but in the book, he made it seem as though he couldn't help having the land taken away from him. I guess in my mind, I didn't want to believe that he would raise these wolves just for fame and then hand them off to someone else. Although, I have to admit, he found a wonderful new home for them, for which I am grateful. Anyway, this movie is getting a few stars from me because of it's content. Although, it is not one of my favorites from an ethical point of view, the photography is wonderful and you get an in-depth look into the lifestyle and habits of a pack of wolves. If you are going to purchase this movie, buy it used and give the extra few dollars you saved to a trustworthy wolf organization. P.S. I know of many if you would like to e-mail me! :-)

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This is the alpha of wolf documentaries!
Review: This is absolutely the best documentary on wolf behavior I have ever seen. The footage is amazing--I can't believe they were able to capture these beautiful creatures in such an open, natural state. This particular film maker defies tradition and exposes young wolf pups to human care in the wild--they grow up believing the camp is a part of their surroundings, and as a result they act very naturally. The human involvement makes for some touching scenes, such as the baby alpha howling on his lap or the full-grown alpha licking his face in the snow. The film is also well structured, covering the care of the pups to their release from camp, their mating choices, the birth of new cubs and competition for social position. It is truly a beautiful and very enlightening film.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Beautiful and Moving
Review: This is one of the better films by Discovery Channel. I found it a great resource on wolf behavior. The film dispells many myths about wolves.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: not the Big Bad Wolf at my door, for a change!
Review: This video is absolutely worthwhile to both trainers/behaviorists and to the layperson who's interested in wolves, their pack behavior and ranking, and how humans can interact with these beautiful wild animals.

I'm a dog trainer and obedience instructor, and saw this when it first aired on television - I was studying training at that time. It was not only waaay enjoyable, but also a close-up opportunity to learn.

The book 'The Sawtooth Wolves' is an excellent companion to the video.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: close up photography
Review: This video is the sequel to Wolf: Return of A Legend. It's about the sawtooth pack. You will be impressed by close up graphics, possible only because the pack is captive and has acepted the producer into their pack. IT's about adding new pups into a pack and it follows the social behaivior that guides rank in a pack. It's easily watchable if you know nothing about wolves and is very informational. Fast paced. 5 stars because a wolf video does not get more enjoyable. I beleive it has won several awards as well.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I didn't realize wolves were so friendly
Review: When I saw this DVD I thought the wolves were going to be locked up into small cages. But what I saw totally gave me a new reality about wolves. Of course I have seen wolf documentaries before; and have also seen them tamed. But I did not realize they would show affection and loyalty the way this film did. Definitely a must-see!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I Wish These Wolves Were at My Door!
Review: Wolves at our Door is informative, interesting, beautiful, and heart warming.

Informative: All people, whether you own a dog or not, would benefit from learning about the wolves'pack behaviors.

Interesting: The documentary moves along and keeps your interest.

Beautiful: Not only the setting, but the animals themselves possess a beauty I was unaware of.

Heartwarming: Wolves do not attack humans (which is a popular belief) and in fact can accept humans into their pack. Wolves gently care for and nurture their young and injured.

An excellent documentary - even friends who do not like (i.e.understand) dogs will enjoy this!


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