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  • nobarkusN

    If she just started this it sounds like she needs her full blood work done for a thyroid level check. If it's low, which it probably is it can be easily and cheaply handled with thyroid pills and you can keep her. Low thyroid can cause the moodiness and aggression. When's the last time you had her in the vet for a check up? Bad teeth can make her sick too.

    Buddy, Paolo and Dan

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  • BasenjimammaB

    I am so sorry you are having problems with your B. I would, unless you have yourself set on finding her a new home, have some preliminary tests done, to at least rule out thyroid and other health related grumpiness. Who knows maybe something is bothering her in her own body, and she doesn't know how to deal with it..and usually the one that is the newest in the household gets the grump..not cool/OK or anything like that, but sometimes that happens.
    If not, and you are ready to find her a forever home, please look into BRAT. They will evaluate any and all homes possible for her, so she will find a great new forever home..

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • Rita JeanR

    I am with dash go to BRAT.

    Rita Jean

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  • tanzaT

    Have you thought about getting a behaviorist to work with her and the family? Many times any dog will be uncomfortable with toddlers …..

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • nobarkusN

    I would get her to a vet first for a full physical, thyroid checked by blood test and teeth checked. If the teeth are bad she may have gum infections which are quite painful. If she's sick she'll be irritable just like a sick person.

    Buddy, Paolo and Dan

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  • lvossL

    Have you contacted her breeder?

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  • wizardW

    I'll ditto what's said – call the vet and the breeder (if you know) then a behavior trainer (if you can afford it) then BRAT. And here's hoping it all works out okay for all concerned.

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  • Shaye's MomS

    I agree with all the suggestions to go with BRAT - very understandable that you fear for your child after all -

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  • V

    I agree with both points.

    One-take her to the vet. I just had to have one of my 7 year old's teeth pulled. She has a check up every year, and last year she was fine. Something happened to one of her teeth in this last year. She was VERY grumpy.

    Two-I just rescued a 1 1/2 year old male from BRAT. If you can't keep your pup, please, please contact them. They will find the right home for you basenji and make sure she is loved.

    vicki

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    lol deleted cause I didn't see it was OLD post renewed by spam.

    Debra

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  • nomrbddgsN

    I believe this post is from 2009 Debra.

    Arlene, the Basenji Brats with the Boxenji![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    LOL Arlene, some spammer hit it, I opened it and didn't notice the dates. Okay so any idea what happened?

    Debra

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    Sudden behavior change at this age is almost always medical. I am glad you are now keeping him separated, but honestly you should have the first incident. After the first bite, most courts or judges would rule you knew he was a danger and he could not only have been seized, but you sued for significant damages. You are lucky no one is filing. Thyroid is the primary cause that I am aware of for sudden change. Yes, brain tumors are possible, but more likely thyroid. Some forms of epilepsy also can cause a dog to attack, but typically this is truly out of nowhere-- not like what you describe when a dog is told no about something. Pain can also do it.. sadly cancer had been found in similar situations of sudden growing aggression. The ENCOURAGING part is you had several months without problems... so again, look at the most simple... thyroid. Make sure you get a full panel, not just an in-house partial. In the meantime, understand you didn't cause this, and it may be fixable. If thyroid, it's inexpensive medication. But you won't know until you get tests runs. Hopefully those wanting him put down will feel better knowing you are acting to find out if there is a medical issue.
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    @sharronhurlbut: With rescue dogs, we make walking them together a big deal..several times a day. Letting them sniff the "leavings" of the other, and just getting them out together and moving. It might help. Sharron, thanks. Yes we do walk them together as well as seperately. They do seem to get on well but i don't think they have sorted out who is the dominant one. I can't say at this point either. When play fighting he certainly makes lots of noise, whilst she is silent. He looks to be in charge sometimes, however if she silently draws her lips back and stares at him he backs off or lets her clean in his mouth/ eyes etc. If Kwame wants to sleep, she is a terrible torment and pokes and prods him, he gets very whipped up and goes for her but it's like water of a Ducks back.
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    nope! not at all. :)
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    Not sure, it could be so many things that a human can not see or smell. But, my terrier would do a low growl every time we drove by our old vet. We changed vets and he stopped but he still knew even 10 years later that he hated that vet. Not sure what happened to him that he hated them so much but he was neutered there!
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    Etzbseder-you could also condition him to stay on the floor without petting him or any of your attention. You could start with 5 min petting & then set him on the floor with a YUMMY filled kong or compressed raw hide bone. Give him great treats on the floor NOT on your lap or while petting. He's got to understand that he doesn't need your attention all the time & he also gets good things when he's on his own. If you ARE home & you can't watch him can you put him in an expen near wherever you are so he doesn't feel so confined but still not getting into trouble. I do think you're crating him for the right reasons but he may not be understanding that. He's probably interpreting it as punishment…not staying safe. Hope this works for you. Good luck :)