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  • Thinking about getting a Basenji

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  • How do I get my basenji to talk???

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    My boy yodels when I say "I loooooovveee yooooooouuuuuuu" :D
  • Man Gets Basenji Tattoo

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    Irena, your Dad's tattoo looks realy good. I'm not brave enough to have a tattoo
  • Basenji in magazine

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    I bought one for Blaze last year as he would walk up to the bed then whine, then make a feeble attempt to get up and we had to help him. He refused to use them! Every once in a while he still does the feeble whine thing, but usually he just takes a running jump. He's still pretty agile for 16.
  • Considering getting a Basenji

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    Yes, early socialization and positive experiences is the best way to go. I think the most important thing about puppy kindergarten is that it is positive based and focuses on socialization with both people and dogs. Some basenji don't necessarily do well with the small dogs and other love them. Sophie was always the best with the new pups of any size in her puppy class, she just had phenomenal dog language and would make herself as small as possible and go at their speed. What you want to be careful about is people who have already formed a preconceived notion of basenji behavior. My mom's first puppy class instructor always expected her boy to be aggressive even though he never showed any aggression and was always very appropriate in his interactions. I crate puppies next to the bed while housebreaking and it works fine. I have always used a large stuffed toy in the crate and this year used SnugglePuppies, they were wonderful. The pup snuggled right up to warmth and fell asleep, provided we did a good job of tiring him out for the night. I got my first basenji while I was in Grad school and lived in an apartment. It is doable as long as you are willing to make sure they get enough exercise and mental stimulation.
  • The Basenji magazine

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    Just a quick reminder - you can get a free sample by emailing me at lisa@thebasenji.com - one per person please - AND - there's a new subscriber sale going on through The Basenji's Facebook page - 10% off your first year's subscription if you subscribe through the link there. Lisa