@zande - I have place pups at 9wks, but typically to prior Basenji owners, they know the "ropes"... also I do eyes at 9wks, so 10 works better for me in placing pups and yes...(LOL) mine are raised in the home, no kennel.... and the breeders that I know that use kennel runs, still have their pups in the house for house time and "education".....
Malaika passes Puppy foundation assessment
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Malaika has passed her KC Puppy Foundation Assessment today and we are realy proud of her.
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Good job! That adorable puppy head deserves extra congratulatory scritchings.
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Ahh well done Malaika:D
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Yay! Congrats again
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Well done Malaika! She looks so proud
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She KNOWS just how good she has been - look at that adorable, posing face! Congratulations, Malaika!
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Awesome job, congrats. Adorable picture!
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Congrats! Could you explain what is involved in the assessment? And is that Gromit on her certificate? cool!
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Congrats! Could you explain what is involved in the assessment? And is that Gromit on her certificate? cool!
Yes agile, it's Gromit
The course lasted 8 weeks and involved basic commands such as sit,down,stand,stay (10 secs),basic recall, meeting a strange dog, an unknown human, play with a toy and give it up, walk on a lead in a controlled manner. They also have to tolerate a bit of handling, ie ears,teeth etc.
Owners have to be aware of the legalities of dog ownership and care.
Now we have signed up to do Bronze i am a little worried because someone has told me you aren't allowed to use treats :eek:
Malaika is the type of girl who wont do anything for nothing :rolleyes:
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I bet you'll be fine for the next level. I'm sure your instuctors will tell you how to wean Malaika off the treats. It's really about increasing the duration of work-time before rewarding.
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Congratulations to Malaika and obviously to you as well Shelley. She looks very pleased with herself and so she should!
