Could an African wild dog be a pet?
"They are actually Africa's wolf, and just like wolves, they do not make good pets. They need to be out in the wild doing what they are supposed to be doing - ranging many miles every day and hunting to find the food they need to survive and feed pups."
In general, African wild dogs prefer to hunt herd animals like the various deer species in their environment. They are usually fearful of humans and try to avoid them. During times of famine, however, a pack of African wild dogs may kill a human if there is an opportunity.
Allow the dog to approach people on his own, rather than forcing him to tolerate someone. Give the dog a routine; structure helps a dog feel more comfortable. For instance, have a set schedule for hand-feeding his meals, giving him walks, sitting with him to toss treats, handling and petting him (when he is ready).
The wild dog is neither wolf nor a dog.
It is the only extant member of the Lycaon genus and goes by the name of Lycaon pictus.
Hyenas are not a choice of pet because of their aggressive nature. Adult hyenas do not make good pets because they are aggressive and prone to attack animals – including humans – that attempt to dominate them. On the other hand, young hyenas are fun pets for experienced caregivers who understand hyena behavior.
The striped hyena is easily tamed and can be fully trained, particularly when they are young. Although the Ancient Egyptians did not consider striped hyenas sacred, they did supposedly tame them for use in hunting.
Fact #1: Unlike domestic dogs, wild dogs have long legs, four toes on their front feet and large, rounded ears. Though both species descended from wolves, they are unable to interbreed, and wild dogs can't be domesticated.
The African wild dog has a bite force quotient measured at 142, the highest of any extant mammal of the order Carnivora, although exceeded by the Tasmanian devil, a marsupial carnivore.
The scientific name for the African Wild dog means “painted wolf” (combination of Latin and Greek). Wild dogs are not related to domestic dogs and cannot interbreed with them. They are a single species on a unique evolutionary lineage and if anything are more closely related to wolves than dogs.
Pure dingoes can never become “domesticated” while they remain pure. They are genetically locked into their primitiveness.