Native American mythology is quite interesting as the metamorphosis is not only viewed as curse but as a way to get closer to Nature and one’s totemic animal. This method would also probably include those who gain such a spirit through meditation or dreams. This is the source for many "spiritual werewolves. Shamanic rituals are often complicated and secret depending on the tribes’ own beliefs. It and can also be apply to other animals.

• Being called by the wolf spirit.
• Having a vision of the wolf spirit on a dream-quest
• Having a Dreaming that one is a wolf or running with wolves
• Performing a ritual taught by one's animal spirit
• Being cursed by a shaman
• Performing a ritual invoking the wolf spirit