I do need to come up with something a bit more comfortable for him and was thinking as he gets his balance better maybe he can go in a buddy seat behind me. We will see but for now he is still okay up in front. As he is only 5 months he still can't walk along for very long but that will also come as he gets older.
In regards to desensitizing my horses. All I can say that it is many miles of riding, wet saddle blankets and making sure that every scary monster or obstacle that you come across is introduced and explored. Also, having their trust and being the leader makes a big difference as they are accepting of anything that you ask. Dakota is especially accepting and I call him my "Star Trek Horse" as he bodly goes where no horse has gone before. He accepts any kind of vehicle, heavy logging equipment, chain saws, blowers, musical bands, all animals, sirens, lights, helicopters, parachutists and even had a remote control plane flying over our heads once. He is quite special. My other horses are pretty much the same but like to stop, look and assess more often. My husband and I laugh because we purchased a quarter mare 9 years ago and had her shipped over from the US. She is a daughter of a 3 time world champion reining and cutting stallion. Guess what? She is scared to death of Swiss cows in the field with big bells. But, in the arena she'll work them fine for cutting and team penning work. Who would figure.
Jenga is quite cautious around the horses when on the ground which is good. It is funny how he can pick up on a "stink eye" and know where his place is.
Kipawa loves yogurt
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Here's a video of my sweet Kipawa and one of his favourite foods, yogurt.
Unfortunately the camera didn't work perfectly with the lighting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLrpRIdqv7k&lr=1&feature=watch
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Gooood Basenji Kipawa! That handsome boy looks all grown up now!
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Gooood Basenji Kipawa! That handsome boy looks all grown up now!
Dan, he does seem all grown up now, though I did have a basenji growth chart somewhere, and will check what it says for a 14 month old male. He is pretty well 27 lbs. now. Kevin Leimback said he would hit 28, and I agree, because I kind of think he is in a last growth spurt right now.
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Great video & wonderful looking dog. One comment however, you should reshoot the video with the camera's back to the window, with the light on the dog (not shooting into the light). Shooting into a window causes everything to black out. I think its worth reshooting.
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My girls love yogart… it is their "lunch time" treat after cookies at noon time when I go home from work. And right off the spoon! Not too spoiled
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Dan, he does seem all grown up now, though I did have a basenji growth chart somewhere, and will check what it says for a 14 month old male. He is pretty well 27 lbs. now. Kevin Leimback said he would hit 28, and I agree, because I kind of think he is in a last growth spurt right now.
WOW 27! Buddy is 30 lbs and when he bolts around off leash sometimes runs into me from behind and almost knocks me over. :eek:
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Nice video! He sure seems to like it.
Never tried it with Voodoo, but will check if there is some yoghurt in the fridge first thing in the morning! -
Oh yes, both of my B's love their yogurt. I usually let them lick out the container when I am done. It's funny because Tucker will have his whole head in the yogurt container to get to the bottom them come out with a white ring around his face. Yogurt on his eyebrows and cheeks. Then Becca tries to lick him off and he gets all pissy because she is licking his face. (My dogs also know how to eat off a fork and spoon, I guess they could be a Little spoiled…)
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My B loves yogurt as well. That and anything with cheese, the dairy food group is a favorite one around here.
Kipawa is looking great!
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I haven't met a Basenji who doesn't like yoghourt! (I'm sure there's one on the forum though!) Kipawa certainly looks grown up now and so well behaved..
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So I see we have lots of yogurt loving basenjis! So cool.
Yes, we plan on reshooting the video again. And this time I'm going to shut up. I sound snarky! Lovely how the voice changes as we age. Like grey hair wasn't enough?
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I don't think I have met a dog period who doesn't like yogurt! I feed both my dogs yogurt mixed in their evening kibble. I don't think I have ever seen kibble eaten so fast! lol
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So I see we have lots of yogurt loving basenjis! So cool.
Yes, we plan on reshooting the video again. And this time I'm going to shut up. I sound snarky! Lovely how the voice changes as we age. Like grey hair wasn't enough?
LOL…. I am right there with you!!!
