Based on "The Call of the Wild," it can be concluded that Buck's life in Santa Clara valley was initially comfortable and domesticated. Prior to being kidnapped and forced into a life of hardship as a sled dog in the Yukon, Buck lived a pampered life in a wealthy family's estate in Santa Clara valley. He had a secure and idle existence, serving as a pet and companion to Judge Miller. However, his life drastically changed when he was stolen and transported to the harsh and unforgiving wilderness of the North.
