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  • basenji sighting!

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    Nice, they are about in a few different adverts, I spot them every now and again.
  • recommendations for harness with a support handle

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    Well isn't she a sassy little thing? Thanks so much for the information. I had not heard of this one at all. I will Google it to get more info and find where to purchase! Deb
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    Hi @Vesna, it’s interesting you say that about the spay. Our tri-color actually just got spayed this week and her coat shed before that. I noticed small amount of black hair growing in where she shed, hopefully it grows back. What phase is your tri-color at? Did this just happen?
  • Other breeds similar to Basenjis?

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    I can't listen to that, it would wake my girl up and well... I'm not into a "sing along" just now. ;) I will say that many canines howl and yodel and bay (at the moon, whenever a fire truck passes, etc.). I'm not certain that any one breed is distinctive enough to have a sound all their own, but many a proud owner would probably assert so.
  • Yawning..

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    Yawning is canine for "peace." I use calming signals with Ava. When she is hyped up, I look away and give a few big yawns. When I get her attention, I will yawn, then blink very slowly at her. Sometimes, it takes a minute if she is in overdrive, but she will usually slow down and watch me. Eventually, she yawns back. Then I can pick her up and give her calming strokes. As agilebasenji mentioned, the Turid Rugaas book/DVD is very helpful. I have learned to recognize Ava's main stress signals– opening and closing her mouth, licking her lips, rigidly turning her back on me. When I notice these, I can use calming signals to reassure her. Sometimes, after we go through our spiel, she'll put her paw on my hand and look at me as if to say, "I'm cool now, mom." Of course, sometimes, nothing works.
  • Musical Beeji

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