Behavior starting to change??
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A tired Basenji is a happy owner
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I find a lot of times it's not just physical stimulation, but mental stimulation they need.
They are thinking dogs and need challenges/exploring & training to keep them happy.
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Basenjis seem to love Rally!
Its quicker than agility, and seems like lots of fun for everyone.
See if you can find a beginning Rally class.
if nothing else, you will have a fun time…and learn to laugh at YOURSELF! -
Here are some links to the two organizations that do Rally Obedience.
http://www.apdt.com/po/rally/about.aspx
http://www.akc.org/events/rally/index.cfmRally is a fun obedience sport and a nice way of continuing obedience education.
I am not sure what was exactly meant by the comment that Rally is faster than Agility. I do both and my dogs really like agility, they cry for their turn on the on the course in class. A good beginners class or some places have a "for fun" class can also be a good way to get your dog some physical activity and mental stimulation.
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Yes, Rally is a titling event. I am not quite sure how it works in Canada though my Agility instructor says it looks like a lot of fun because they use some of the agility obstacles in their Rally courses.
In both AKC and APDT you can earn titles. You need to complete 3 trials with a qualifying score to earn a title. Nicky earned his AKC Rally Novice, RN, after 4 trials back on April 1, 2006. We don't really have any APDT trials around here but I hope to get a chance to try their trials soon.
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My hope is to live long enought to retire, then do rally with my 2 b's.
It would be good for all of us.
