We've all heard of big dogs and likely seen some real big ones, but very rarely does one ever see a wolf acting just like a dog.
Similar is the case with the Canadian wolf, Akela, and his owner, Andrey, a pair of thick-skinned kids who act like this is part of the norm.
To be honest, I'd be a bit intimidated by such a large beast, but it's clear that Akela is just a big ol' pupper at heart.
In the video that Andrey posted on his YouTube channel, we can see just how endearing Akela's gestures are.
First, he poses for the camera with Andrey and starts being a bit playful with him, nuzzling his face into Andrey and nipping at the hood of his hoodie.
He even goes as far as climbing on top of Andrey and resting atop him, all the while still trying to get at his hoodie and showing affection.
To most of us, that would induce a heart attack, but Akela's proprietor knows that he's just being playful and that he wouldn't intentionally hurt him.
He does ultimately manage to get the hoodie down, so it was a triumph for him.
Akela continues being playful throughout the video, clearly just wanting to get back to playing and not being interested in making a video one bit, just wanting quality time with Andrey.
To some, the biting would be seen as scary, as well as some of the more aggressive gestures that Akela may be displaying, but it only seems that way due to his size.
Like most other dogs, Akela does similar, if not the exact same gesture when play-fighting with his human buddy, Andrey.
It's also reminiscent of the way that wolves do it with other pack members, just a form of entertainment for them, and to Akela, Andrey is part of his pack.
