Wolves pack, and pecking order is huge. They are smart enough to "get" pecking order, but it has to be done deliberately from the very start by someone with a clue.
Girlfriend of my roommate had a female full-bred. Well trained, but very aloof for a period of time. After about three years, "Shay" would give me a slow greeting wag, a nuzzle and come immediately when called, but definitely not a dog.
