In order to live with wolves successfully, you have to make them think you are one of them — but wolves are not easily fooled. You have to eat, smell and live like a wolf before you will be allowed in their pack. Below are some dos and don'ts that Shaun and Helen must follow to keep their place in the wolf hierarchy.
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DO go au naturale. Wolves don't wear perfume, wash their fur with floral shampoos or use fancy soaps. If you want to live with wolves, you need to smell like a wolf. Only natural products with no added scents are appropriate. Say goodbye to the cosmetics counter!
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DON'T eat sugar or dairy. Stay away from chocolate cake, milk and definitely chocolate milk! Sugar and dairy are not part of a wolf's natural diet. Even one slice of cake could put you in danger if the wolves catch a whiff of it.
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DO eat a diet high in protein. Finally a good reason to give up carbs! Wolves can pick up any human scent that is alien to them, including scents left on our breath and skin from food. A strict diet of meat, fish and vegetables is much closer to a wolf's actual diet, so it won't disturb their senses.
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DON'T bring your wolf clothes inside the house. While candles and a home-cooked meal can leave your house smelling of wonderful aromas, the wolves won't appreciate them. In order to keep these foreign scents off your wolf clothes, leave them outside.
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DO sell your washer and dryer. OK, maybe you don't have to sell them, but any clothes that are going to be around the wolves cannot be washed. Your clothes need to have an "outdoor" smell.
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DON'T interact with the wolves unless you have been following this protocol for four to six weeks. It takes that long for your body to rid itself of all its "human" smells.
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DO hit the gym. Wolves are strong. Even when they are being playful, you need to be physically fit to handle their strength. Cardio (that increases stamina) and weight training are important in order to get a wolf-ready physique.
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