Basenji Talk

@MacPack: Dogs react so differently. Topper really withdrew and it took a couple of weeks for him to act normally. Eddie never seemed to notice. Top was 5, and Ed only 2 1/2 so that might have made a difference. Neither of mine had visible stitches, Ed got super-glued, I was just told not to let them lick excessively and neither did. I use tea-tree oil (not ON an incision but near it, to prevent licking as it smells awful and they won't put their noses anywhere near the oil). Good luck to Chance, I'm sure he will be fine, and with that new sister to distract him, he may hardly notice! Anne Great reminder about the Tea Tree Oil… I use that too!!!

Thank you, we already working on new one with more photos and some other cool stuff. Stay tuned.

Too funny - it reminds me of my previous beastie's tricks. I would sit down to lunch when he would distract me by doing something he knew he shouldn't. When I got up to go see - he'd go around to the kitchen the other way (I have two entries into the kitchen) and snatch the sandwich off the table. :D

Clearly they have something in mind :D

@Pilotbasenji: pretty sure akc registered, ill get back to you as soon as i can, ill have to find out for sure if it was 1 month, but im absolutely positive that hes a purebreed basenji. besides the fact that hes not very bright, he got out once and chased a car down the street, ive read somewhere that basenjis like to chase cars. Well, honestly, Basenjis are very bright… too bright for their own good, as they are a "thinking" dog being a sighthound. And while we lose Basenji to getting hit by cars, I personally don't know any that really like to chase them?.. they chase critters, other dogs, cats, and sometime leafs in the wind, but cars?... not usually... IMO... What you usually hear about Basenjis and cars is that they are not "car smart" in the street and don't respect cars.. as some dogs might

@wizard: Here's a stupid one from my homestate (Minnesota): The land of 10,000 lakes declares mosquitos a public nuisance. geee yaaa think!?!? :p i mean, i dont understand it, i LOVE mosquitos biting me. ;) :rolleyes:

They just passed one of the strongest animal cruelty bills in the nation here in Utah. I just scanned through really quick and found this: "A person is guilty of cruelty to animals if the person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence: […] transports or confines an animal in a cruel manner". I'm thinking that with the way that puppy mills treat the mothers would certainly qualify. Hopefully with the whole Michael Vick thing more states will get on the bandwagon and pass laws like Utah has! Make sure your state reps know how you feel about it!

My parents have a mutt mix with bernese mountain dog. Every time I go to their house and let Medjai out in the back yard, he growls and snaps at him. Medjai quickly warms up and I would simply recommend that you get the dogs outside, on leash in the front yard to meet the B. It's part of the neutral ground thing. Medjai simply tries to take control right away.

Hm never thought of that! Thanks for the suggestion! :) I actually found a site that does engraved logos on their tags & so I could get a football engraved on the one side with his info on it. We'll see though!

i tried to find a site like this with no luck! thank you!

I don't have the flu but I am home from work today because I am going to get a shot in my foot to kill a nerve. I am nervous beyond words and Chase and Zahra have been cuddled up with me all morning which really has helped to keep me calm. I wonder if the podiatrist would mind them coming into the office with me for the shot? :D

My vet charged $35 for chipping when I had the pups done last year. It just depends on where you get it done. There are also microchip clinics offered at shows sometimes which usually offer a good deal. I got Nicky's done for free that way back when microchips were still relatively new and they were trying to get people to do it.

bring a friend! The idemand is there for movies, x box, you know where the beer fridge is. Any specific type of beer?

Subaruthie - that is so funny :D :D :D :D EL D would mostly ignore my old vacuum - a noisy basic hoover - but with my new quieter windtunnel he'll come and stand it its way and then jump out at the last minute. Then he'll keep moving around so he's back in front of it again.

take him in to the kennel for a weekend. It will cost you some $$ but you will be able to see if he can "handle it" or you will have to get someone to move in and keep company with him.

@Vanessa: http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c140/delerium626/?action=view¤t=kiya_chance.jpg Very sweet! I don't know how I missed that!;)

and it's FREEZING here!! (50 degrees and rainy) Come visit Chicago. It was in the 40's and people were out in shorts!

I leave the radio on for EL D while I'm gone at work – not because it calms him down but because I don't want him going bonkers because he's hearing the squirrels making noise outside :) He generally sleeps while I'm gone.

Don't you put things you can't finish back in the 'fridge? He is just being a good boy! Anne