Not only do dogs not typically hunt to feed themselves—whether encouraged to or not—but what hunting technique they have is, it has been noted, “sloppy.” A wolf makes a calm, steady track toward his prey, without any frivolous moves; untrained dogs’ hunting walks are herky-jerky, meandering back and forth, speeding and slowing. Worse, they may get waylaid by distracting sounds or a sudden urge to playfully pursue a falling leaf. Wolves’ tracks reveal their intent. Dogs have lost this intent; we have replaced it with ourselves.