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  • T

    we left our B with his parents once and it did just fine, but the first day was a little leery of the surroundings.

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  • ComicDom1C

    @rnasto:

    So on Monday we found out DH is going to Virginia for his job on Saturday. He will be there without us until September 1. Indi (our b) is totally a daddy's boy. He knows when Turin is coming home and waits at the door for him. Only snuggles up under the covers with him. Incessantly walks around after him.

    SOOOO since we will be apart for a month…oh and did I mention DH is taking the entire apt with the exception of Indi's kennel and toys with hi...what can I do to ease the transition?

    Or am I getting myself worked up about it and then going to effect him. If I act like nothing is going on will he? Its only 3 weeks but I don't know if Indi can understand.

    Right now he is 7m and for the last 5 has been going in to work with T almost every day so I think he will be missed?

    Any help?

    While there may be some issues, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your dog is to take Indi for a good long walk in the morning and in the evening. When I say long, I mean at least an hour or so. This walk will help you and Indi bond more and he will start focusing more on you. I always treat Roo with a few Cheerio's that I keep in my pocket in a plastic bag.

    I do not want to beat a dead horse here, but I just cannot say enough about how wonderful long walks are for you and your pet. It improves their behavior and they are much more mellow.

    Another thing you can do, is establish a play time for you and Indi on a daily basis. It does not have to be a long one, but it does need to be somewhat regular. We found a bunch of AKC stuffed animal toys at our local Big Lots for $3 each. Our Basenji just loves to play with them. I have heard it said that Basenji's will not retrieve or play fetch, but Roo seems to have no issue with it. One thing Miranda discovered is that Roo likes to chase an ice cube from the fridge around on our ceramic kitchen floor. Of course all of this is up to you.

    I personally spend as much time as possible with both Roo and Bonzo. Of course there are always limitations to what anyone can do.

    I think if you just plan some things like walks, play times, treats, and cuddle times, everything will work out for you just fine.

    Jason

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  • S

    Jason has some sound advice.
    Let us know how its going.

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • rnastoR

    Jason,

    Thanks for the advice. Indi and I started a running program called Couch to 5K and we are both loving it. I will difinetly set up a daily play time for us, I got him some puzel toys we can play with together.

    Thanks so much for the advice and support. I really needed it. :-)

    Rachel

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  • Robin_n_JackR

    Hey Rachel-

    It gets really hard….I know how it can be...with DH gone so much....I think that the couch to 5K will help you deal with him being gone as much as Indi. Let me know if you want to meet at a dog park and comiserate :-)

    R

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  • rnastoR

    Meeting at the dog park sounds like a smashing idea. When? We will be here until August 31

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  • Robin_n_JackR

    I am up for this Sunday. I have to go to a (non-dog friendly) party on Saturday, so Jack will be cooped up in his crate, so I will owe him a fun trip. Do you want to do sun morning, afternoon?

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  • rnastoR

    Sounds like a plan.. how about Sunday morning. When is good for you?

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  • Robin_n_JackR

    How about 10:00 am?

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  • rnastoR

    I'll be there! With the boy of course :-P

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  • KiroGurlK

    kiro and i moved 3 times this year…... and we broke up with her original daddy (of 5 mths)..... but i took over the MAMA dog role..... I find that training is fun for both and good for the dog.... learn to teach tricks..... one at a time... it takes about a week for one but after a month or 2 think how many you will have down!!!

    I guess what im saying is maybe a doggie school would be good for bonding and you both..... good luck mama dog

    "I swore I wasn't a D-O-G person, AND it's true, I'm BASENJI person. Totally different" ![](images/smilies/cool.png "Cool")

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  • rnastoR

    Robin, could you email me please

    rnasto@gmail.com

    I need to meet later in the day like 1ish would that be alright????

    I hope it is

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