Skip to content
Basenji Forums
  1. Home
  2. Behavioral Issues
  3. Bailey is eating with the pack

Bailey is eating with the pack

Behavioral Issues
  • V

    If you recall, my Basenji, Bailey, has been quite a handful. I posted information in the health section, but her problems aren't health related.
    -Bailey for the past couple of days has been eating with the pack!
    She isn't too interested in me feeding her.
    -Bailey has also stopped being so aggressive and snarky - I didn't say she has completely stopped - but the clicker training has made a huge difference in her behavior. When she starts to act out, Bailey looks at me to see my reaction, then stops.
    -Bailey seems much more attached to me since I was injured breaking up the Basenji fight. She seems very concerned about my leg and wants to be as close to me as she can get. That's also an improvement.
    -Bailey has been more playful and I think she is beginning to understand SHE IS HOME!!! All the dogs are so much happier with Bailey, too.

    Thank you all for good advice. Y'all helped me through a hard time and every day I'm thankful I changed my mind about putting her down.

    0
  • T

    Brilliant news Vicki :)

    Shelley

    Basenji Malaika

    Basenji Malaika
    Basenji Kwame

    0
  • B

    Vicki…such great news. I wish I could be there and give you and Bailey a huge hug...sending a virtual one instead.
    I am very happy to read about her progress and changes. Keep up the good work, it is working wonders on her.

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

    0
  • R

    Way to go Vicki and Bailey I am very happy for both of you. Bailey your super and love the way she loves and cares so much about you. Give all the dogs special hug and kiss for all of us.

    Rita Jean

    0

4/4

13 Sept 2009, 16:35

Suggested Topics

  • A

    Eating toilet paper and napkins

    Behavioral Issues
    4 12 Sept 2016, 23:12
    12 Sept 2016, 23:12
    0 Votes
    6 Posts
    5k Views
    D
    Shirley, excellent video. I love Susan Garret and have used her stuff before. In fact, I have known trainers with dogs who used that for cat chasing or reactiveness to other dogs when walking. For many dogs who didn't have incredible prey drive (especially in a home situation) .. it really worked.
  • M

    Planing on a new member to the pack

    Behavioral Issues
    4 1 Jun 2016, 21:40
    1 Jun 2016, 21:40
    0 Votes
    2 Posts
    7k Views
    T
    @Muro-Pads Rule of thumb, best to do opposites... not always a hard/fast rule, but 90% of the time. As they say "it works till it doesn't"
  • E

    Rubbing his face after eating.

    Behavioral Issues
    4 22 Mar 2012, 18:32
    22 Mar 2012, 18:32
    0 Votes
    14 Posts
    10k Views
    P
    My 9.5 months old does that too. He rub his face in the carpet, and roll around there with his face and putting his paws up behind his ears after eating.
  • K

    Duna pack leader?

    Behavioral Issues
    4 28 Apr 2010, 09:05
    28 Apr 2010, 09:05
    0 Votes
    2 Posts
    2k Views
    A
    Sounds like resource guarding. Food is one resource, you and hubby are another resource. Best I can come up with is you and hubby need to retake the resources and make sure each dog knows they do not own anything, that you and hubby allow them access out of the kindness of your hearts. Min-Pins are very Terrier in their attitudes toward other dogs and typically will not back down from anything, regardless of size. It's one of the endearments of the breed. However, now that Duna is passing puberty and becoming a full adult, she won't want to be bossed around any more. Neither should be allowed to boss the other. When a trigger for an altercation is presented, you choose for them where and when they will sit with you, eat, pick crumbs, etc. When you have to pick one of them up, make the other sit and wait. If she complies, reward appropriately. If the jumping starts, a very sharp, "NO!!!" Would suggest make them both sit first then pick one up. It will take repetition and practice, so you will have to do this a few times each day, with each dog. Other experts here may have more ideas.
  • N

    Eating behaviors..

    Behavioral Issues
    4 5 Mar 2009, 02:52
    5 Mar 2009, 02:52
    0 Votes
    16 Posts
    6k Views
    N
    Hello, I just wanted to send a quick update on Nulla. She is doing so well! We started a dog training course where my boyfriend and I are the alpha dogs. There is not treats involved and it has shown amazing results. Nulla has been in the course for about a month now. We have had no eating problems from her (no barfing, no not eating what we set our for her), no behavioral problems (no chewing my shoes, etc). She seems so happy and I am sure she is gaining weight (although I have not weighed her). I think dog training is completely necessary and we've seen HUGE results in Nulla. Everything I posted about before is no longer a concern. Thanks for all the input though. Take Care :)
  • G

    Eating Poop

    Behavioral Issues
    4 10 Apr 2007, 19:43
    10 Apr 2007, 19:43
    0 Votes
    13 Posts
    8k Views
    L
    Me too Funny.