I've been waiting 25+ years for this - they are on the way!
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Welcome… My C-Me is a grand Daughter of Nancy's Tri boy Ch Klassic's Rooty Toot Flutesong who was bred to Siri and Franie is a niece to the sire CH AB Icon Of Cool of another of Siri's litters.
So we are "sort of" related by our Basenjis. Pups look really nice! Have fun with two at one time... littermates can really be trying at times. Can't wait to see pictures.
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Sounds like you found a great breeder.
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Congats on your Puppies. I took on two sisters last year and it was easier than when I have raised one at a time as they keeP each other company. Mine have all earned their rally titles and my breeder has put all types of agility titles on her basenjis. Just find a school that has had hounds train and does positive training methods and they will do great.
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Congratulations Julie and family and welcome to the Forums!
We're also in the Houston area (Montgomery) and have new pups for this year. I have a 1 year old that I want to try in Obedience and Rally, and am searching diligently for a trainer to help me with learning tracking, so maybe we can share info about area trainers. I know Houston Obedience Club has classes, but I'm hoping for something a little closer to our area. I have a couple of places I will be researching and going to observe as soon as our pups go to their new homes (also in March…)
Terry
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Thank you for all the warm welcomes!
Patty, I truly wish I could remember who I visited in London with that pack of basenjis - truth is, I can't remember a darn thing about why I was even there, much less whose apartment it was. I was at an art program and I think this was a guest instructor who had a party. Again, this was over 25 years ago. (These days, I can barely remember who I spoke to last week.)
Terry, I have you marked as someone to contact as being in this area! I will certainly let you know anything I find out. I am looking as well, and keep ending up at Houston Obedience Club in my searches. I'll certainly keep you updated - there is a place that opened not far from me, but I can't remember the name. My dentist has a Kerry Blue and said they offer agility/rally training. I'll let you know what I find out. I'm looking for puppy kindergarten classes now, as well - any thoughts?
Thank you all again - I'm going to move my questions out of the member introductions section, so you'll be hearing from me lots more over there…
All the best,
Julie
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Oh your life is so going to change! ;-)
I would suggest doing different classes (maybe on different nights if possible) with the 2 so that they don't become too interdependent on each other. Google "littermate syndrome"
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Yes Julie (I can understand what you say about memory. Unfortunately I'm at the stage when I keep forgetting names and what I'm meant to be doing. Fortunately this has been compensated by strong past Basenji memories!
I totally agree about interdependency having reared many siblings.
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Julie, one of the places I found was Fundamental Dog on 2978 near 1488, they are Karen Pryor Clicker training certified… that is reasonably close to our house. I don't remember if they offer puppy kindergarten, but will check their website. Basenjimomma, aka Petra, may know, she lives nearish to there also in Hockley just out of Magnolia.
Terry
