I've hunted deer with my basenji in emergency situations during archery season. She has helped me find several wounded deer in the woods after dark. Basenjis are easily distracted by other trails and other deer scents so you need to make them associate the smell of deer blood with getting a raw venison treat. My basenji found a deer for me the first time I tried it with her. Most dogs need extensive training for this but she picked it up in 10 minutes. She has helped me a great deal. If there is no blood on the ground however it'd be tough depending on the wind direction, and they usually get distracted by diverging deer trails if there is no blood to follow.
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Welcome to our group – feel free to ask questions as collectively we have a huge amount of experience and stories to tell about behavior and health and antics. And yes please post a picture -- we're addicted.
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Welcome, I live in Wa. Silverdale. Where are you located?
There is a very active basenji club in Seattle and they have some wonderful lure couring set up for b's to run. I would be happy to share that info with you. -
Welcome, I live in Wa. Silverdale. Where are you located?
There is a very active basenji club in Seattle and they have some wonderful lure couring set up for b's to run. I would be happy to share that info with you.oh wow I had no idea that Seattle had one!
Thatd be fun for her…Only thing is were working on her not being so aggressive with other dogs. Shes fine with them until they start barking at her. BUT then again, basenjis wont bark at her lol She CAN bark, but she hardly ever does, true to the basenji breed she yodels more and "talks" more than anything -
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What a beautiful girl!
She looks a lot like my Katie.
I posted about Katie here just a few days ago.
http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?t=6064-Nicole
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Welcome to the forum!! Your pup looks lovely
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Pretty girl, where did you get her?
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She is very pretty! My basenjis get along with most other dogs, but really get annoyed if another dog barks at them…so maybe that is a basenji thing. She may be fine with quiet, respectful dogs.
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She is very pretty! My basenjis get along with most other dogs, but really get annoyed if another dog barks at them…so maybe that is a basenji thing. She may be fine with quiet, respectful dogs.
Yeah thats how she is….as long as the dog stays cool...then shes fine too! Shes not necessary aggressive, just VERY protective
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Pretty girl, where did you get her?
I got her from the ASPCA…My husband looked around online to see what breed he might be interested in and basenji came up and he found her on a local search for pets. We were a bit skeptical, as were the people at the ASPCA, about her being around our young son. But we took a chance and just watched her very closely when he was around. And she is so great with kids, she loves them sooooo much, and not even just ours but when she hears kids' voices she perks up and immediately wags her tail! She really is the best dog ive ever had, though she can be a trouble maker lol
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Welcome and your dog is very pretty and looks so happy. Full or half who cares they steal your heart. Have fun.
Rita Jean
