@lisatest:
Yes, I have never gotten a puppy from out of state. I don't want to cause any unpleasant experience for the little girl.
I agree with crating a dog when traveling. I know many stops must be done along the way.
I just can't quite make my mind up on a puppy vs a older Basenji. Initially I was only thinking older Basenji but recently thinking about a puppy.
All I know whatever is decided a Basenji coming into our home will be truely loved and cared for.
We haven't had a dog in our home since my beloved Pepper had to be put to sleep several years ago. She was 14 years of age. I had her since she was 3 months old. She was a mix and was a GREAT gal. We still had two cats after Peppers passing. The last cat was put to sleep 2 years ago.
Lisa, I think you might find that giving a home to a Basenji Puppy will be a wonderful experience for you. Basenji's at least ours, like lap time, love to play, are nosey, and like to get exercise. They have a face that will melt you.
I see you are in florida, but I bet you would do fine traveling with that little Basenji girl. Try to bring a good stuffed animal that she cannot tear appart and but some old towel or baby blankets at a good will store before you travel to pick her up. An old towel or T-shirt with your smell on it will probably give the puppy time to get used to your smell while you travel.
Miranda and I both bet that you will bond with that little Basenji girl faster than you can imagine. If you have plenty of love and time to give her you will do well. One advantage of getting a puppy over an older dog is that you do not have to un-train bad habits that might pre exist. The new puppy will be open to positive training techniques, so you can learn what works and what does not work for you and her. One drawback is that you have to take time to potty train the new puppy but that does not take long. Make sure you have plenty of Toys to keep the puppy busy. I remember we stopped at walgreens and bought an Ostrich that our Basenji went crazy for. Of course anything with hair he defuzzes. Walgreens also has Skinnies which are animals with squeekers but no filling for sale for $3. Our dogs just love them.
We are sure you will make the best decision for you. I hope you choose to connect with this little female Basenji. Sometimes you can think about things like this too much. Sometimes you just need to go do it. If you feel it in your heart then the time to act is now!
Almost forget to mention make sure you take plenty of water with you a stable bowl. I bet you already know that. I am sure Mark will pack you up with some dog food so the puppy has some food on the way home if she wants it.
Jason
