Dogs that were fine in crates with other dogs crated next to them are not always happy to be crated on their own. My current boy had been very good in his crate for three years, but with 4 or 5 other breathing bodies close to him. In new surroundings at our house, he found the crate intolerable and ripped up everything inside it, while working himself into a frenzy. Even with a nice meaty bone, we found it impossible to leave him for any length of time. (we did not crate him when we were home) We weren't long working on leaving him loose, and except for a very few incidents he has not abused our trust….....in fact, he is the best Basenji I have had in terms of not destroying things. Interestingly, he is fine if we go out for a few hours, giving him a roller ball with treats as we exit. He is less happy if we are outside where he can see us. He wants to be where we are, which is not always possible, e.g. if one is mowing the lawn, blowing snow, etc.
Guess who had his first birthday today…
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This guy…
There was cake, and treats, a new toy, and a shiny new rolled leather collar.
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Happy first Birthday Watson!
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Happy birthday you adorable little beastie!
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he looks a little shocked that he's a year older!
happy bday lil guy -
Happy bday!! Sounds like a spoiled little boy!
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Happy birthday.
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HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY! Hold onto that puppyhood as long as you can!
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Just adorable… and, my goodness what a birthday haul! Glad he had a good numero uno and here's hoping he has many, many more!
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Happy Birthday and many, many more to come.
