Crate for sleeping at night should always be in the bedroom with their people. Should be close to the bed. I use wire crates and typically have more than one Basenji so the crates are all next to each other, but still in the room we sleep in. If an only Basenji should be next to your bed that that your pup knows where you are and you can dangle your fingers in the crate to assure them you are there. And cover the crate to make it more den like. Agree with a "crate buddy" stuffed big toy... and this crate buddy should only be used in the crate at night. I have never had any of my Basenjis sleep in any other room other then the one I sleep in. I also agree that in a car any dog should be confined in a crate, period.
Need advice before i finalize my decision about getting a basenji
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Lauren, your advice, if this family isn't getting a rescue b…is to find a breeder you love, well, its right on!!!
I do rescue, but am also a member of a very responsible breed club, and I am happy to recommend breeders who I know do all the health testing, get the puppy's temperment as good as it can be, and are open to dealing with any puppy owner for life! -
Sharron, I knew I forgot something in that post.
Rescue is also a excellent option if the daunting task of a puppy is challenging to think on. There are so many lovely and well trained Basenjis who are waiting for their forever homes listed on BRAT. A lot of these dogs have just had unlucky circumstances and would make a perfect addiction to a family.
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My fav thing is when I tell a new basenji owner "what to expect"…good and bad...and they call or e-mail me and say...I must have a perfect b, because the dog doesn't do anything you said he might do!...I am just delighted.
What I don't what to happen is to have someone getting a rescue b from me saying...
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Besenji owners are awesome! I had no idea I'd get such support. Thank you!
Lauren, you made me laugh and think of some destructive times I've come home to. I used to give my dearly beloved Benito (my first chihuahua) squares of toilet paper and giggle at the spectacle he'd make of it.
I understand how sometimes unfavorable traits can become endearing and just cause us to love our animals even more.
Now I'm getting all sentimental…where's my tissues?
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the only time my dogs got out of the fenced yard was when i wasn't there with them. heaven forbid i go to the agility yard without Zest. -
My fav thing is when I tell a new basenji owner "what to expect"…good and bad...and they call or e-mail me and say...I must have a perfect b, because the dog doesn't do anything you said he might do!...I am just delighted.
What I don't what to happen is to have someone getting a rescue b from me saying...
"well, you didn't say he would do that!"...I figure, at least with rescue, more info is always better....You do great work and can't predict everything Sharron!
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Good choice with Laura Mae…. and she can give you lots of great advise and tips... besides knowing her Basenjis....
Just have to pipe in that Laura Mae is wonderful. She really knows her basenjis, she breeds really nice dogs, and she stepped up to temporarily foster BCOSW's two rescues. She definitely is what you want in a breeder. Good choice.
-Nicole
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Just have to pipe in that Laura Mae is wonderful. She really knows her basenjis, she breeds really nice dogs, and she stepped up to temporarily foster BCOSW's two rescues. She definitely is what you want in a breeder. Good choice.
-Nicole
We talked to Laura Mae last night on the phone. She IS great! I think a sign of a good breeder is one that tells you exactly what you are getting into, good and bad. She didn't sugar-coat anything. Even though there was no sugar-coating, she made my teeth hurt with sweetness and now I want a basenji even more!
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They are like chips..you will find you just can have one! You will want 2 at least!!!
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My husband and I are going to visit Laura Mae and her whole pack in the upcoming weeks. We are going to go hiking. I can't wait! I'm going to give each one of her basenjis a big squeeze!
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My husband and I are going to visit Laura Mae and her whole pack in the upcoming weeks. We are going to go hiking. I can't wait! I'm going to give each one of her basenjis a big squeeze!
If you go before nationals you will get to meet BCOSW's rescues too.
-Nicole
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If you go before nationals you will get to meet BCOSW's rescues too.
-Nicole
Yep, we are going within this month. I'll give the rescue dogs and extra squeeze!
