Skip to content

Senior day at the park.

Basenji Talk
  • Well yesturday was a nice day here in new york so we decided to take our B to a nearby park that has an enclosed doggie area. Well we thought he was going to have a blast and there weren't too many dogs there so we thought even better. As soon as we came close, the barking stated and they all greeted Champ at the gate with the usual sniffing but then they lost interest. Champ tried to get them to play but to no avail. All the dogs were seniors and did not want to play. It was funny seeing our B scratch at them, jumpo on them and even nip at them but they had no interest in him whatsoever. Oh well better luck next time. This weekend I will be going into New york city for a basenji meet up and hope to have more luck with having some young playmates for Champ.

  • Poor Champ. No one to play with… I hope he has better luck at the basenj meet-up.

Suggested Topics

  • Basenji at the park

    Basenji Talk
    12
    0 Votes
    12 Posts
    4k Views
    helle deviH
    @ukjason That's a good suggestion. I usually ask him to go fetch (or at least touch) the leash - still waiting for the leash to be brought back!!!! Then sit while I put it on. We can extend the session. Thank you.
  • Successful doggie park day

    Basenji Talk
    12
    0 Votes
    12 Posts
    5k Views
    KipawaK
    I am sooo glad that you both had a successful day at the dog park. It's so important for dogs to be able to socialize well with other dogs. Well done!
  • Worst day at the park!

    Basenji Talk
    16
    0 Votes
    16 Posts
    8k Views
    S
    You should call animal control and report a dangerous dog running loose. No one should have to deal with that type of danger when walking their dog.
  • Tomorrow Is The Big Day

    Basenji Talk
    15
    0 Votes
    15 Posts
    4k Views
    hdolbowH
    sooo exciting! i was nervous for a month before we got mia!! :D good luck with everything!! i'm sure you'll let us all know how it goes!!
  • Doggy Swim Day?

    Basenji Talk
    4
    0 Votes
    4 Posts
    4k Views
    L
    My Basenji would never be able to do it. She loves to swim, but isn't that nice with other dogs. My Husky mix would totally love it though. :) We'd have to use a crane to get him back out. I have a "doggy swim day" almost everyday. The shelter I work with built a lake out back, and on the hot days we let all the dogs go play in it.
  • Day sleeper

    Basenji Talk
    2
    0 Votes
    2 Posts
    3k Views
    jessi76J
    I just think that he's settling into your schedule. Dogs are creatures of routine. You may want to teach a "settle down" command for the weekend evenings, and of course, really tire him out during the day on the weekends. a really wiped out dog isn't going to want to play all night.