Skip to content
Basenji Forums
  1. Home
  2. Behavioral Issues
  3. Love this forum!

Love this forum!

Behavioral Issues
  • cleopatraC

    I had a bad couple days at work and Zuri has been digging at the leather sofa and my bedspread and it had been testing my patience. I admit, I have days where I ask myself what the heck were you thinking??? But then I look at her and well…you all know what happens then. Anyway, each time I give her heck, she stops, looks at me like she is saying 'Whats the problem here' and then continues digging at the furniture.
    I was going to post a 'HELP make her stop PLEASE.' but did a search on 'digging' first...well, what a laugh I had. I am clearly not the only one with a B that has this kind of behaviour. It still drives me crazy but I am not alone and I got a few ideas to help stop the digging.

    Just had to say I love this forum....no...I NEED this forum....or even better yet....My Basenji needs this forum.

    Thanks
    Brenda

    0
  • luzmery928L

    I completly understand where you are coming from. My first two months with Champ were pretty rough. I found this forum and it helped me understand and get through lots of issues. Everyone here is great and always willing to share and help with whatever issues are brought here. Continue with the patience it really is a virtue especially when dealing with our B's. Gotto love them though. Yes that look like what mommie it's a B thing. Gotto laugh.

    0
  • nomrbddgsN

    Well, you may have noticed in some of my pics the 'dog chair' in the other pics forum. Yup it's a tattered mess, but they can dig and scratch and chew all they want to that chair-which is why I keep it!

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

    0
  • jys1011J

    DITTO!!!! I love this forum & I'm eternally grateful for all the great advice & guidance I've gotten here!!

    Basenji Mom of C3PO & TOPAZ

    0
  • nobarkusN

    Yes we've all been through it. Actually the word "Basenji" does not mean "bush dog" but "patience trainer".

    Buddy, Paolo and Dan

    0
  • QuercusQ

    @nobarkus:

    Yes we've all been through it. Actually the word "Basenji" does not mean "bush dog" but "patience trainer".

    he, he…I like that a lot!

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

    0

Suggested Topics

  • P

    Newborn/Kids with My Basenji

    Behavioral Issues
    4
    1 Votes
    4 Posts
    775 Views
    eeeefarmE
    It would be useful to know more about this dog. Has resource guarding been an issue in the past? Has he bitten either you or your wife before? (a real bite, not playful nipping). Or anyone else? A dog that isn't used to children may be fearful of their loudness or quick movements. Perhaps you could do some socialization work with him, e.g. hanging around places where young kids congregate to accustom him to their noise and activity. Obviously not allowing any interaction as you are unsure of his behaviour. Dogs react differently to newborns. In my experience bitches are more likely than dogs to be tolerant, but it is very much the individual dog's reaction that counts. People have been blindsided when their supposedly tolerant and gentle dog turns out to be hostile to a young child. Bottom line, no dog should be left unsupervised around young kids, so in any event you would have to monitor his behaviour carefully once your baby arrives. On a personal note, of the five Basenjis I have owned, two bitches were entirely reliable with kids, the other was tolerant as long as they respected her space. One of the males adored children and was curious about them, the other curious but uncertain and would react to fast movements. I did not trust him and controlled any interaction closely. IMO, he would have bitten had he felt threatened. And kids, especially babies, tend to grab and pinch, ears, tails, whatever. Caution is always the safest route.
  • S

    Scared of people / crowds

    Behavioral Issues
    24
    0 Votes
    24 Posts
    2k Views
    tanzaT
    @sarahmiri - I would say no to carrying him.... don't pick him up, but get down to his level as Zande pointed out in her response.
  • C

    Issues with overstimulation

    Behavioral Issues
    9
    0 Votes
    9 Posts
    1k Views
    eeeefarmE
    IMO it is a myth that Basenjis cannot have good manners on a walk. Yes, great if you can do off leash, but when circumstances dictate that a leash is necessary then walking calmly without a lot of drama and pulling should be achievable. Personally I do not like long lines or flex leashes. Or allowing dogs to eat whatever they find on the ground, which can in some cases earn you a trip to the vet or worse. Like most dogs, Basenjis are not overly discriminant about what they will ingest. A short leash and being observant can protect them from unwelcome outcomes. Mental exercise will also go a long way with any dog. But one should have a definite opinion about who is running the show, and it should not be the dog....they are quite willing to take up the position should you abdicate.
  • S

    Started peeing in the crate again

    Behavioral Issues
    9
    1 Votes
    9 Posts
    835 Views
    S
    Just thought I'd share an update on this. I removed the blankets from the crate and replaced them with a mattress. We have been strict about her only staying in the crate at night. When we have had accidents I have cleaned up, with a dog urine killing spray, and placed her back in the crate. Everything is progressing smoothly, not had any accidents for over a week now. So it's been a rather quick turnaround, lovely to have her properly crate trained again. Thank you all for sharing advice on the situation.
  • Lisa67L

    The love of fuzz?!

    Behavioral Issues
    6
    0 Votes
    6 Posts
    3k Views
    renaultf1R
    I have an extremely expensive long shearling coat (not short cropped shearling, but long fluffy shearling). The only way I can get out of the house with that coat is to carry it over my head and put it on outdoors. When any of my 4 basenjis see the coat, it is like they go into a whole other zone - they will even try to jump up in the air to get it when I'm carrying it over my head. I am not even slightly exaggerating. The basenjis have never seen which closet in the house the coat lives in - and I'm vigilant about that. My Ugg boots suffered the attack of basenjis so needed to be replaced with something "less appealing" this year. So I would say fluff loving is genetic…
  • Kalima62K

    Do basenji's love or hate water??

    Behavioral Issues
    24
    0 Votes
    24 Posts
    19k Views
    cazC
    Marley followed me in to the sea once. That was it. Soon as he realised he was getting wet he spanged back out and has refused to go near it since!