Skip to content
Basenji Forums
  1. Home
  2. Basenji Training
  3. Puppy Crate training

Puppy Crate training

Basenji Training

Suggested Topics

  • A

    Crate Training Struggles

    Basenji Training
    24
    0 Votes
    24 Posts
    6k Views
    ZandeZ
    @eeeefarm said in Crate Training Struggles: What about something like this? A cabin hook on a spring ? yes, that could well do the trick. I will google one forthwith - thank you !
  • K

    Couple of training puppy questions…

    Basenji Training
    8
    0 Votes
    8 Posts
    6k Views
    K
    i did get some bitter apple…the thing works like a charm! I got her some toys as well and she does so much better now with knowing what to chew and what not to! its like night and day from 2-3 weeks ago....I rarely have to redirect her now...I tell you, these B's are smart!
  • bunniculaB

    New puppy crate screaming

    Basenji Training
    13
    0 Votes
    13 Posts
    9k Views
    T
    I agree with Pat. Its best to put the crate in the bedroom where you sleep. It helps if the puppy can see you so they feel safe. In the old days, we used to use a windup alarm clock because the rhythmic ticking reminds the puppy of the mothers heart beat. Of course you do not want to put it in the kennel/crate, but you can put it on top or next to it so the puppy hears the sound. You might be surprised, but another thing that can work is music. I do not mean rock and roll (lol), but soothing soft music can help. You want to make sure the bottom of the crate, towel, pad, or whatever is on the bottom remains dry. A wet cushion, towel, or bottom of crate can put a basenji puppy in distress and will eventually cause them to scream. They do not want to be trapped in the crate if they have an accident.
  • BasenjimammaB

    Puppy training classes…questions

    Basenji Training
    52
    0 Votes
    52 Posts
    23k Views
    P
    I decided to start off with just one for a very special Basenji and hopefully later get more when finances have improved!!!
  • AndrewA

    Training a puppy

    Basenji Training
    6
    0 Votes
    6 Posts
    4k Views
    Robin_n_JackR
    HA! We did the up& back method at my petsmart class. Jack is so flexible, he would actually follow the treat back with his head, until his head was almost lying on his back. I think what I finally had to do was push his butt down with one hand, while holding the treat in front of his face with the other. He got really good at it…now, he sits when I snap my fingers, when I say sit, or, my favorite, when I salute him. Good luck!
  • MiaM

    Puppy pads and other potty training ?

    Basenji Training
    19
    0 Votes
    19 Posts
    8k Views
    JazzysMomJ
    @dmcarty: When mine are babies I do paper train them within the kitchen - then gradually reduce the amount of paper until just one section remaining. Then comes the interesting part - when they head for that paper - I know they need to go out. I also have a 'paper' by the door we use to go out to the dog yard - so head for paper - go outside - pretty quickly don't need paper at all as they go to the door. With adult dogs who know the 'door' I find that the puppies just follow and the previous generation teaches the new generation. (guess they only need me to bring the food) and they don't tear the paper? Geez, mine LOVE LOVE LOVE to shred paper. No paper on the floor is safe. I am amazed that yours leave it alone and actually use it properly!