Welcome to the Forum. It sounds as though this 'protectiveness' has been going on a long time. I agree that probably it would be best to get help from a behaviorist but make sure that they have experience of Basenjis. In the meantime keep him away from your guests. It's possible that he's stirred up by the excitement so it's best to try to keep him calm when people are around.
Hello from the Central Valley
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Hi there. I was rescued by my (I think) Basenji-mix, Copper, in March. He is about 1-year old now (the vet thinks). After some comments at the pet store and doing more research, I am pretty certain he is mostly Basenji. He definitely has the behavior traits!
As I learn more about Basenji's, I am more in love with them! If/when my housing situation permits, Copper will get a new friend. Until then, we enjoy our jog/walks, the dog park, daycare and just running the B-500 at home.
So happy to have found you all. I hope to get an album of my distract-o-pup up soon.
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Welcome to you and Copper.
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Welcome onboard.
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Welcome..photos please…
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Welcome
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Welcome welcome! I love how you said that YOU were rescued by Copper.
I believe rescue dogs are special and will come into someone's life when THEY need rescuing.And yes, we love seeing pictures here!
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I am not quite sure about his mix, with the longer body. I think his tail may have been broken near the base early on but…
Here are a few pics.
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He looks a lovely boy.
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Looks more like a doxie mix… but then Doxie's are hound also..... very cute
