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  • M

    Puppy biting

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    DebraDownSouthD
    @drew82 I've been doing rescue and breeding (not Basenjis, and not for 20 yrs now)... and I have to say that among responsible trainers, rescues, breeders and professional veterinary behaviorists, you won't find any who will say under 8 weeks is okay for any breed... and for many, 10 to 12 weeks is recommended. It is in fact illegal to take puppies under 8 weeks from some states and it should be in all of them. Call a few dozen rescues and ask them how many animals they deal with that have issues started from being placed too young. It is good you are working on things, just hopefully the physical responses won't continue. No breed needs to be swatted or even mildly hurt for training. Basenjis even less so than many. It hurts your relationship with the puppy, and you are punishing a baby for being a baby... there is no "rebellious thing"... just normal behavior you have to patiently train away from.
  • MuzzM

    Upcoming Practice Massachusetts

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    MuzzM
    He's gonna have a great time! It'll be Greta's second time and I can't wait to see how her older B mix brother does. See you there!
  • Anubis's MommyA

    Puppy nipping?

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    DebraDownSouthD
    LOL someone posted this yesterday and I have to share. Your pup? [image: attachment_p_153898_0_pickup.jpg]
  • J

    Lure practice

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    J
    do you do anything at home to practice, like drag aroung a plastic bag?
  • Family of CrittersF

    Puppy Kindergarden

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    MacPackM
    Way back when, Topper was the 'demo dog' for his puppy and adult classes, he would always do the new things, but get annoyed if the instructor kept asking him to do it again. "Hey Lady, I know what I'm doing, no need to repeat it!" Nicky became the demo dog for agility as she is fearless and loves heights. She did like to make the teeter-totter slam to the floor, and jump off grinning. Basenjis ARE smart and seem to excel at all sorts of classes as long as it's fun for them. Have fun with Kismet!
  • bethp14B

    When should we start puppy kindergarten?

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    WBLW
    Solid Gold is a great food, that's what I feed and I know several other people here feed that also.