Positions in the pack

Positions
Alpha

• leaders
• submits to no one 
• upholds the peace and law within the pack
• constantly keeping aware of the social status of each wolf
• keeps charge of the territory, ensuring no one intrudes
• express their feelings through dominate postures 
• being aware of the surroundings
• force other wolves into submission

Without the Alpha's there wouldn't be a pack. There would be no leadership and no one to uphold the rules and enforce them. The Alpha ensures the pack is safe at all times and upholds the law and order. The pack is a family.

Beta

• naturally known as the second rank or second in command 
• If something occured or happened to the alpha(s) such as illness/death/weakness then the beta(s) would step in
• strong natural leader
• right paw of the alpha 
• willing to serve where needed 
• do what he/she can for the pack
• ensures a better home and environment for all

Elder

• wolf of age and experience
• gives advice to the Alpha's and Beta's
• their opinions are thought of highly, seeing there experience as an old wolf
• teach the Young and the old alike
• normally wolves who've had a past of Alpha, Beta or some other rank and are looking for a place to rest, and call home, to finally rest there tired old soul
• wise and trust worthy wolf
• teach of there experiences of there life, there wise, and teach the pups, young and old alike
• kind and gentle hearts
• involved in not only advising adults but also the children/youn
• teach the young the pack customs so they get used to the life ahead of them
• hope to teach wisdom and understanding to the children/young as well as important skills such as hunting
• knowledgeable and wise, patient and generous.

Scout

• looks out for the pack and well being
• responsible to keep strangers in check, ensure there are no wolves who intend to cause harm to the pack
• in charge to meet the new wolves if the Alpha(s) or Beta(s) are not present
• much like sentinels
• ensure the pack is safe from other intruders
• go out and scout the territory ensuring there's not a change
• ensure that no other outsider wolves have marked over boundaries 
• familiar with neighboring packs, and are to report any changes with that pack to the Alpha(s) Beta(s) if any

Guardian

• execute the same principals as the scou
• more inclined to be with the pack and protecting the pack boundaries
• staying with the pack in time of need or suspicious activities
• usually scout out the territory but not far from the boundaries
• show a keen spirit to protect the pack and a strict attitude and seriousness that carries to the pack, to help keep its unity
• responsible for informing the Alpha(s) and/or Beta(s) should something new arise
• respected within the pack for their bravery and chivalry to guard the home in which they love and would defend with honor and pride

Caretakers

• considered to be the 'healers
• tend to those ill, sick, injured and the young
• usually stay behind in hunts if enough wolves are present to watch after the young (if there are any)
• vital role they ensure the healthy state of each individual within the pack

Pups

• either born or adopted into the pack
• newborn