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4 Feb 2008, 16:25

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  • K

    Basenji kisses?

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    5 11 Jun 2013, 07:56
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    Just 20 minutes ago Elliot was extra excited and running around and when he saw me he was SO excited he gave me a little kiss! I put a command to it ("kiss" lol) and praised him. I asked for another and he did it again! He got bored after the 5th or so time but I hope he remembers it! My Cody used to LOVE wet hair. If you sat down on the couch after a shower he would crawl behind you and rub himself on your head. It was both funny and annoying (much like a lot of basenji quirks).
  • D

    Bringing a 2nd (Male) Basenji into a Female Basenji's home, Any Advice of Thoughts?

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    5 25 May 2012, 06:46
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    Congratulations on the future new addition. Boy/girl is a good combination. As others have advised let them meet on neutral ground and take them for a long walk together. For every good interaction praise both inordinately. As Curlytails says don't rush it. Keep us posted, please and best wishes to you all.
  • J

    Basenjis that can't stand other basenjis

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    5 11 Mar 2011, 22:32
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    My previous males never had an opportunity to meet other basenjis (outside their breeder kennel) so don't know if the experience with my current female is "typical" or not. The first time she encountered another, it was a tri-color older female that was a real bitch and instantly got aggressive (now whenever they see each other its "hackles up"). The first time I took her to a lure coursing event, mine was friendly enough until a little blind female came up and bit her. The second time I took her to a LGRA event, a lady came up behind us (while mine was trying to potty) with her tricolor female and her dog attacked mine. So now hackles go up any time another female comes within shouting distance.
  • L

    My basenji turned on me :(

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    5 26 Jan 2009, 20:41
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    Makes sense. Thanks.
  • B

    My Basenji training

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    5 14 Jun 2007, 11:22
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    WOW!!!..Words to live by!! I commend you for all the effort it sounds like you've put into your dogs. I wish people were more like you…and your mantra should be placed on every B owner's refrigerator door :D :D It's all about knowing your dog & KNOWING their limitations. Respect is key and so is a no tolerance policy. At least that's how it is at our house! :) BTW-I went to a Basenji Fun Match...and A LOT of B's are bitchy snarky little fur balls. Rest assured yours are not the exception. Mine are exactly the same way but we work with them every day on this!
  • J

    Basenji Watchdog

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    5 11 Jun 2007, 18:04
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    it is just socialization….my australian shepard was that way with men with facial hair because my dad and brother were always clean shaven....