The Wolves Are Back! 🐺 | Living Off-Grid In British Columbia's Wilderness
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Hello everyone! This week was a windy and rainy one here (mostly wind). Because of the wolves Peach has been restricted to on-leash again - likely to the end of March. In this video I explain my theory on why the wolves keep coming around.
I hope you enjoy the video and a huge thank you for watching!
Amanda + Peach (& Buttercup, in spirit ❤️)
xo
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Peach and I are currently caretaking an off-grid property on a remote island in British Columbia.
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The wolves want to lure your dog away, so do not let her off leash until the threat is over, they try that in Northern Canada all the time, sometimes with success
yes!!! i think that’s what the howl is meant to do…she’s staying on leash for sure!
They will even try to come out into the open to lure her to them and then they will grab her. You will know when it will be safe enough to let her off the leash
You're right. It nearly happened to my Saint Bernard. Scary as hell.
wow... what happened? did you catch him from going after the wolves in time?
Upstate New York 8 miles from Canadas border, on my sons property we hear wolfs sometimes ( I have a tiny house there for summers and falls ) very dense woods, and we loved our dogs could run and explore down to our lake, yet my son build a fence for our dogs for their protection. We didn’t want a fence,nor did we want our dogs limited outdoor space, but with possible wolfs we had to. Stay safe.
You said it Peach will not like life on a leash, but she wouldn’t like a face to face meeting with a wolf either.
Watching you clean in timelapse video makes me feel inadequate Amanda😁.
I'm going to film myself cleaning in timelapse video,only so that when i watch it back ,i can have a laugh at myself going to the fridge every nano second.
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This may sound odd but might be worth a try. Wolves, domestic and wild, use urine to mark territory for various reasons. Save some of your urine and mark some sort of a larger circle around maybe your dwelling place. Will be interesting to learn the reaction. Scent is everything to them.
Good luck and stay safe.
doesn’t sound odd at all. when i was caretaking in desolation sound many years back i had a cougar that kept coming onto the property. i did exactly that. not sure if it worked, but i didn’t see him after that.
@@AmandaOffGrid That sounds great! Thanks for the info. and reply. Scent is a powerful indicator. Especially with a Mama bear as when her cubs might be at a little distance from her. She knows all the time where they are. If she picks up a new scent it can be interpreted as a threat. Another reason to keep distance from a cub. I bet you could write a book about your many experiences! Rubs to your Peach!
Love the sound of Wolves, be careful with Peach, love the floating head too 😊, u always pick some cool music, especially intros, stay safe stay free 🌎 🕊
Thank you, I will
I'm sure u get tired of me saying this but I'm always so glad to see ur kind face again!! Ur channel is so relaxing & sometimes funny...so thank u so much for making my day!!! 💜
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Amanda, it’s so wonderful seeing you back. I just knew it was something to do with Buttercup. My heart cries for you, I Know all too well the loss of a beloved pet. ( many times over) The pain is almost unbearable, they are our babies. So a tight hug for you, as I know you’ll cherish her memories. …. I’m thrilled you realized what a gift of love you have for another dog, in time. I already love Peaches. Again it made my day seeing you back. I have missed you so much! ……
My little dog is 11 years old and has arthritis fairly bad, know I have to prepare myself for the inevitable. We love you girl! An old 70 y/o lady from Nashville Tennessee. ❤❤❤ PS: I know you’ll be super careful with those Wolfs around for both you and Peaches.
Kidding of course, but I can picture Peach with a torch mounted on her head so she can scare the big bad wolves away! Thanks again for sharing your day with us. The cabin looks nice and cozy! You & Peach stay safe out there. 😊
You feally need a wildlife camera,for your safety and peach to confirm your suspicions
So happy the wolf(s) don't freak you out. Take care summer is on it's way.
Hello Amanda and Peach. The wolf howls would have definitely scared me. Take good care out there :)
Cabins are nice inside...Hope you and Peach are all good Amanda 🙂
I wish I was as brave and confident as you. Thank you for interesting videos.
You are so my kind of human... hope you, Peach, and the wolves can all get along in peace.
That howls would scare me if I heard them that close too! 😱
WOW speedy Gonzalez cleaning!! 😂 wish I had a speed dial to clean like that 😅
Loving the videos!! Hi Peach and Buttercup in spirit.
I just subscribed. British Columbia, including Vancouver Island, is heaven on earth. Amazing series. Thank you and greetings from Chicago.
Wonder what you would see with one of those outdoor cameras....maybe have a clooser peak at your super-pooper-wolf friend! Stay safe, sending you love🙏💗💗🧚♀️💐
You do a good job of keeping yourself and peach safe. I enjoyed your speed cleaning, wish I could do that. Lol
me too 😆😆
Get some bear spray
got some :)... i'm carrying it with me wherever we go.
So glad to hear that! Wolves are no joke, fear for your pup. Bear spray is a terrific idea!
Just found your channel. You amazed me with your compitance and confidence! I look forward to more videos!! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much!!
Just happened to see a video about you from Exploring Alternatives and am now subscribed you your channel. Man, you make some great videos! The peaceful nature of your surroundings come though really well! Will be going back to the beginning to watch all your videos.
Awesome, thank you!
Love listening to your life on the island. So cool you get to experience all this wildness. Peach is learning fast she’s a smart dog. Love listening to the rain. Keep updating how it goes with the wolves. Love AzNana ❤
she is scary smart. i swear she knows exactly what i’m saying all the time 😆
That howl would be so creepy! Stay alert. Have a great week. 😊
Hi Miss Amanda! So glad you and Peach are both ok. Please stay vigilant!!
Always!
Love your videos, what a great life you are living. Have you thought of putting up a couple of trail cameras to see if you can spot the wolves? Would be great to see. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 🦘
Your subscribers have soared . Good for you ! Your videos are always lovely and relaxing and the music is always right on . I wish I had your skills . I hope you are as happy and content and proud of yourself as I imagine you to be . Thank you 🌹👋
Thank you for sharing. I love it when you get sidetracked. You recover quickly. Rain does put a dampener on outside chores. But I am sure you have plenty of other activities to do. Glad you and Peach are able to stay safe from the Wolves. Everyone stay safe,warm, dry, happy 😊 and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
yes, i got some freelance work done and some personal design projects...which is always good. i did do some work out in the rain, but not as much as a regular week :)
Always pleasure to go on your adventures. Happy trails! Onward.
Fun video Amanda. I really enjoyed it. Peach will hold her own but you keep her close to you. The wolves trying to Lear her away.
You got another dog? How cool. I just watched my first video of you and you were talking about your dog passed away. So sorry about that. Love the sound there. It's so relaxing. New subscriber. I'm just a woman in the woods of the carolinas. Love the solitude as well. Off-grid simplicity is the best way to live.
You may have seen a cywolf.. 1/2 coyote 1/2 wolf
A rather anxious week for you and Peach. I think wolves can be unpredictable so you are doing exactly right keeping Peach on a short leash. Friends of ours got surrounded by a small pack of young wolves. They were after their dog who was an elderly Chesapeake. The wolves were youngsters, in a gang, looking for action! A disturbing situation until the wolves eventually backed down and sauntered off.
Nice cabin. I wish I could clean that fast....😂
yikes!!! here we are surrounded by buildings so if anything like that happens hopefully we can get to 2 of them!! i’m also carrying pepper spray and bear spray with me everywhere.
Just found your channel! Love it! What an amazing job!❤ I would love it ❤ hello from Georgia USA 🇺🇸
I lived in Seattle for awhile and in 1989 I saw a wolf while camping and told a game warden and he said it must have been a coyote because didn't live in Washington state and I told him it was definitely a wolf . I was telling people about that encounter and then it was on tv about wolves being found in the Cascades . I don't know if they weren't aware of the wolves when I saw one or if they were keeping it a secret from the public . By the way I just found your channel and subscribed !
Please b careful out there!
Great video Amanda
Better keep a close eye on peach the next couple months
Stay Safe
Thank you! Will do!
You live in the most beautiful. It is obvious that you love it. So sorry that Buttercup is gone. She was a great dog. Peaches looks like a good campanion, too. We have a pack of Wolves that live in our woods. We heard them howling about a month ago. They howled in the middle of the day. We've seen their tracks and scat on our road. They move up higher in the Mountains as the weather warms. Thanks for the nice video.
Wild woman that is a lot at work must keep it in shape keep your ticker ticking good video keep up the good work take care
Just found your channel. Really cool channel keep the uploads coming :)
Love your channel, Amanda! so glad I found it! Wondering why you didn't have this same wolf experience with Buttercup. Maybe she didn't venture as far as Peach does but you'd think the wolves would have known that she was there.
i've thought about this alot. Peach is the first dog in many years to live here full time AND have full reign of the property. from what i understand a caretaker from many years back did have a dog here full time, but it was a small dog that spent most of her time indoors. Buttercup also spent most of her time indoors. in her old age she just wanted to sleep and eat :). if Butter was outside she walked from my cabin the house and sometimes sat out front the cabin. she never explored the way Peach does. Peach will sometimes wander up into the forest a bit. I am really hoping this isn't a case of her being outside so much that the wolves discovered she's here. i'm learning a lot from the comments in this video as well about how wolves operate. poor Peach may be on leash indefinitely moving forward :(
@@AmandaOffGrid Thanks Amanda! Hoping it won't be too long before this situation calms down.
Love the fire stick art❤
Howdy from Fanny Bay! Good dog! Wolves can be sneaky... they send out a lone female to lure a male dog but I've only had run-ins with grizzlies and my female choco lab, no experience with her and wolves. Cool gig you've carved out :)
yes!! i’m really hoping it’s a mating thing as if it’s them trying to lure her out for other reasons this won’t end!! haven’t met a grizzly here thank goodness!!
@@AmandaOffGridHopefully lots of 'other' food for them to eat :-|
hopefully!
Thanks for sharing your fire.❤
My first thought was Peach and has she been spayed too. As you say I reckon it is a breeding thing. Great video thanks and interesting to see a life less ordinary :)
Iam Glad Peach came back to you, I worry about the Bears coming around, Any sightings Lately ?
not yet. the last 2 years our first black bear showed up on April 3rd or 4th i believe… first week of April anyway 😊. it’s been so warm this year i’m kinda wondering if they’ll show up early.
Goodness! You are amazing!
amanda, you are such a beautiful human inside and out. thank you for sharing your journey with us!
Wow this is stuff we never think about here in the Scottish Highlands. The idea of wolves and bears and things that could kill us just done exist anymore. Sad in one way and not so in another x
oh that is sad 😞. i read the other day about the Scottish wildcat being critically endangered… i guess that might be the only ‘dangerous’ animal?
Wish I could spring clean as fast as you!😉😂
Amanda.
When I went bush for a few years. At least I never had wolves or bears to think about.
Take and keep warm.
Great motivation you have.
oh a quiet life you get, aside from some howling wolves...lol. there should be a hook of some sort on the BBQ for a catch can of some kind. you'll see a drain hole where it's directed. the refrigerator doors can swing the other way as well. make things a bit easier in the kitchen. if no ice maker it's much easier. some game cameras might be interesting to have setup and know what's roaming around when your looking the other way.
stay alert / safe
beautiful island 😍Blessings from los cabos México
Hey nice to have found your channel.... Do the owners watch your videos too?
haha… sometimes i think 😊
Great video ! Very nice place there at the lodge :) Love the sound of the wolves howling " But your dog will know long before you if they are around, One lures a dog out whole other wait quietly to spring out & attack ! If the deer population is down the will look for other food sources , Be careful with peach " Stay safe !
thanks! Peach is on a leash now, maybe indefinitely. Those wolves have been prowling around for awhile.
What about outfitting Peach with a spiked, wide leather collar and a protection vest (like is used for dogs used for hunting wild boar). Not saying these precautions would make the leash unnecessary but just trying to think of all options to keep her safe. Maybe longterm plan would be for a chainlink dog run alongside your cabin.
Possibly coyote? They are much more daring and live very comfortably around people. I’m on the outskirts of Seattle proper , in a truck camper at a park that is basically a greenway that follows the river. It’s a very populated area with regular human traffic- foot and vehicle. The other night my dog was acting a bit skittish too, and coyotes started howling so close- seemed like right outside my camper. My doggo went a bit crazy. One thing I’ve also noticed is that when I open the camper door to go out, the dog stands at the top of the steps and does a thorough sniffing before ever starting to come down. She’s cautious.
Peach does that too…has a good sniff first. Def wolves. There are no coyotes on Vancouver Island or the Broughton Archipelago.
@@AmandaOffGrid got ya, take care!!✌🏼
Beautiful spot ❤
wow this would be my dream to leave in a place like that and take care of it your so lucky to have found a place like that
Just found and subscribed to your channel! WOW! Will be catching up on your videos for the next few weeks!🤩💛🐺🌳🐻 🪓🪵🔥
Awesome! Thank you!
@@AmandaOffGrid you’re awesome! Thank you for sharing your story with us! Watching from Sweden🇸🇪🤩🙏
Hi Amanda, I’m writing you from Bangladesh. You’re living a very extraordinary life.
Lovely video ❤
Spent a lot of time in the Broughton back in 90s. Wolves will lure your dog and that will be the end of him/ her. Keep on leesh
I got a good chuckle at your floating head comment. Poor Peach, girls just wanna have fun and the pesky boys gotta ruin it.
Sometimes you just have to use your ‘dog voice’, like when a dog picks up a fox scent while moving a mob of sheep.😊
Do be careful with the wolves presence.
Really enjoyed this!
So glad! thank you for watching 😊!
The owners didnt tell you there were wolves? Well done you are doing great , you are doing the work of at least two people. I hope they are paying you well. Its harsh on the body , over time.
I think it was news to the owners that wolves may be full time residents of the island. I was definitely aware that sea wolves, bears and cougars were sometimes visitors... in the past these animals (other than wolves) just passed through and moved on to a different island. These particular wolves stuck around for awhile (haven't heard them in about a week, so am hoping they've moved on).
You're living my dream life. I so wish I could get a job like this.
There are documentaries about the BC coastal wolves (Seawolves) on UA-cam, if you are interested or looking for more info there is a lot out there.
Yes, you’re right!
I live in a small British Columbia village & we have wolves seasonally.
Well done.
Ya good to keep Peach on lock down for sure so they don't lure her, They won't hurt you reason i say that is because ive been a couple feet from two and they left , But Peach ya they want her as ya said. , it is getting to that time of the year at least in Ontario, Bears are coming out too. I absolutely love watching your video,s hearing what's going on , seeing what your up to... Cant wait until the next one Stay safe Amanda and Peach as well.
great advice!! Peach is no longer allowed to go outside without me and a leash. i also carry bear spray. i’m not convinced it’s a mating thing anymore. pretty sure they’ve just picked up her scent and are hunting her. ugh.
I can see the sweater, lol.
May I recommend an original song written about the rain ?
LOST HER IN THE RAIN (C)2006
From james monahan original songs .
Do you carry a gun out there? I do appear in the woods of the carolinas. I am absolutely drooling over your view with your burn pile. I grew up in the heat of Texas and I'm so in love with the mountains and I've been a scuba diver for 35 years. Avid kayaker. I just love the water qnd those trees are spectacular. I spent a couple of months up in Washington state, on the Canadian border and I fell in love with it. Never seen any place so beautiful. You're so blessed to be where you are. If you ever decide to give that up, and they need someone, I'd love to take your place. Keep your dog safe. ❤
Hi Amanda. Please get a gun and learn how to use it. Keep it on you at all times especially when our doors. Farmers/Ranchers shot warning shoots when they hear coyotes/wolves and it drives them away. Protect yourself and Peach. She is no match for wolves. Be safe ❤
You cleaned the whole cabin in a few minutes, if only 😂
I hope the wolves don't become too much of a nuisance. I'm concerned for Peach as I'm sure you are as well. Is the owner ok with having wolves on his island?
i don't think he loves it :), but there isn't much he can do. the animals were here first and it's their land, we're just livin' in it :)
Poor Peach but yes, you must keep her safe. I would probably build multiple fires around the property to keep them away but that might be a stupid idea. Wolves are awesome animals but not in this situation. Hope you can start taking her to other islands on your sailboat soon, get away from wolfies.
I would love to hear your wolf howl...if you can capture it on video. Hi Peach 🍑
I have a wheaten terrier and she keeps barking at your dog and running around my cabin looking for her. She heard Peaches. Can you come clean my cabinet fast? I got a couple of very large trees that need to come down too. Can you bring your chainsaw and do it that quick as well? lol. Wishful thinking. I'd be happy to cut up the wood once you get it down for me. Lol. Enjoyed the video. I can smell the word from here.....😊
Hi, my name is Danie and I am from South Africa I love your life but you need to take care that the wolves don't sneak up on the fog even when she is with you.
Love to see more of your day tasks
Be safe ❣️
Definitely wolf scat
Hi Amanda, your video is beautifull.
Sorry my imperfect english.
by Max of Sicily
Grazie assai Max!!
It's true March is the Windy Month. Wolves, although canine, do like to kill and eat domestic dogs. They are easy prey. So are you. Take care of yourself out there ♥
...hey yall, question: how often (in your own knowledge) would/ does, a dog mate with a wild wolf (obviously, with people living way out, or cabining it with the pets .... thanks ❤SX
very rare… wolf will kill a dog for food more often than not
... ahh, thank you for the answer ☕
yes, i think i was deluding myself in thinking that the wolves wanted to mate...
Wow wolves in your yard! Where abouts in BC are you?
@@AmandaOffGrid oh I’ve never heard of it! Beautiful spot!
Maybe there is limited food available for them. If so they can be looking for food.
Hi Amanda. I was just curious as to how you get your Wi-Fi off grid and kind of speed can you get?
hi there…we have StarLink…satellite internet.
😊😊
Hope the wolf problem ends,stay safe and thanks for sharing.
Amanda, do you have weapons for your own safety in the event of a worst case scenario? Perhaps a small caliber. Please be safe.
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sounds like you need a small short barrel 357 mag for your personal protection...just sayin
I agree. I mean dang ,wolfs! Yeah 💯
Make sure you tell everybody what you’re worth living up there in BC in this place because you have to be a millionnaire I know property and BC I know everything you got set up you’re a millionaire. Just make sure you tell regular people they can’t do this.
i'm the caretaker. i don't own the property.
Having a dog definitely puts you in danger with the wolves. Wolves will treat your dog as a wolf from another pack and will want to kill it. It there are resident wolves you should keep the dog on the leash. Have a gun.
Sounds like you may have a dogman or 2..look it up on youtube. Its up to you whether you believe this or not. Just keep your pets and a weapon very close.. very