Challenged basenji owner
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wrote on 30 Sept 2010, 19:42 last edited by
Hi everyone,
I've been reading the posts on here for a few months, so I thought I'd finally introduce myself. New owner here (4months), have had previous dogs, but new to the breed. After a lot of researching and taking of dog-breed quizzes for several years, I decided on a Basenji.I'm very happy with the new addition to the family, who is currently 10 months old, and welcoming Triton has been a joy but a real challenge as well. (He failed his first puppy class!) I'm trying to be patient because everything I've come across tells me they are tough but they are worth it. :rolleyes:.
Looking forward to learning and sharing experiences.
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wrote on 30 Sept 2010, 21:10 last edited by
Welcome!
You will find heartwarming stories, funny antics & horror stories on this forum!
Congratulations on your basenji addition. They do provide years of all-round pleasure!!!!
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wrote on 30 Sept 2010, 22:00 last edited by
Welcome to the Forum to you and Triton
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wrote on 30 Sept 2010, 22:52 last edited by
Welcome, can I ask where you got your b from? Some of us are related by dogs!
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wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 00:02 last edited by
Welcome to the forums. I just got here a bit ago myself. :) Unlike you, I leap in and run my mouth immediately. Grin
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wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 00:09 last edited by
Welcome! My Paco just turned 10 months today as well. Can't wait to hear some stories from you guys - never be afraid to ask over here; everyone's been very helpful for me!
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wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 01:37 last edited by
Welcome to the forum! Anxiously awaiting pictures of Triton.
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wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 02:33 last edited by
Don't worry about "failing" puppy class. Just have fun with him. The focus should be more on socializing not really training when they are really young puppies. It is a challenge to teach puppies with all of the distractions around, particularly sighthounds, in a class environment.
Congrats on your new addition! Hope to hear more from you.
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wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 02:52 last edited by
I tell people that my 9 1/2 month old was held back in puppy kindergarten since my instructor and I agreed that he needed extra work on his socialization skills since he was a singleton. He finally "graduated" at 7 months old.
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wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 15:33 last edited by
Welcome to the forum - I will tell you what my friend basenji owners have kept telling me since my baby was 12 weeks old - it will get better - my girl is now nearly two, and finally, it is getting better - the cute, funny and really smart things she does now outweight the mischief, and I've learned to keep temptation out of her way, as much as is possible. Contratulations to both of you.
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wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 17:42 last edited by
Sometimes it helps to work on things at home (well it always does). One site that is so clear it will make you feel faint is THE LESSONS. Work on things, have fun… and yes, you have to make them think it's their idea. Rascally dogs that they are.
http://www.clickerlessons.com/index.htm
Cara will be 8 mos old Oct 7. I would like to claim I have her amazingly trained, but I have been slack. Sit, come, shake, loose leash. Beyond that I really haven't done much but played with and enjoyed her. Tricks are so easy and get their mind into learning when young, and I usually do a lot before 8 mos, but such is life. I socialize her a LOT though.
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wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 22:38 last edited by
Welcome, can I ask where you got your b from? Some of us are related by dogs!
Glad you posted to the forum.Hi Sharron,
I got Triton from a breeder in New Mexico. This breeder is apparently big in the dog show community. Any relations? -
wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 23:10 last edited by
Thanks Kipawa,
I'll post some as soon as I figure out this forum structure and how to do it! -
wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 23:13 last edited by
Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad to hear it will get better. Right now he's skittish and scared of just about everything. Definitely more socialization is in order, I look forward to seeing fun playful behavior like I see on some of those youtube vids!
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wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 23:14 last edited by
Thanks, hope to find the time to read up!
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wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 23:14 last edited by
Thanks, look forward to learning!
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wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 23:16 last edited by
Good luck to you with a rescue, at this point I can only imagine how tough it would be to get a problem Basenji!
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wrote on 1 Oct 2010, 23:17 last edited by
Hi Shannanigan, it looks like you have quite a yodler from the picture! Mine is just starting to, especially when he yawns…
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wrote on 2 Oct 2010, 00:08 last edited by
Hi Sharron,
I got Triton from a breeder in New Mexico. This breeder is apparently big in the dog show community. Any relations?Probably - there are several nice breeders in NM. If you let us know your pup's registered name, we'll know who's related to who.
and welcome!
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wrote on 2 Oct 2010, 00:48 last edited by
Welcome to the forums! Glad to have you! Basenji are great dogs, glad you have done your research and decided on this wonderful dog! :)
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