Hi, Socialization was one of my worries and I wanted to get it right, get your friends over and have them wear hats and bags and anything and everything at different times, what we did at home was just getting the household socialization such as umbrellas, pots, rubbish bins etc started and if you have friends with vaccinated and friendly dogs get them around. There is a lot of socialization you can do before your pup is fully vaccinated at home, rubbish day is a good day for standing at the gate watching the big noisy trucks go by, picking up the bins and banging them down, watching the mower, hearing the motorbike being started. Just remember let your pup take it's time don't force it when it is uncomfortable. Our 6 month old boy is doing great and is quite a confident fella. At 14 weeks we did puppy class for 7 weeks and only started going to a dog park at 4 months and he automatically knew how to be a dog when he was with the other dogs. Good luck.
Odd question: Why does the 3rd outside front toe (L and R) angle in on these dogs?
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I've noticed this on both dogs I've owned. My theory is that it helps them run and corner faster. Their rear toes align like one would expect. I've always wondered about this! As Spock would say- "Fascinating."
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In 30+ years as a Basenji breeder never heard of this? Are they both from the same breeder?
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I can picture all the forum members scampering to examine their dog(s) toes. hehehe
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I was wondering the same thing...and a friend of mine said her whippet has the same thing and it has to do with speed and fast direction changing...
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Cool. I never thought to take a look at cousin breeds to a B, but that makes sense.
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I will have to check this out!!
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Note that in my pups/Basenjis I have never seen this, so a picture of what you are referring to would be helpful
