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New puppy Riley is a Basenji Mix…

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  • QuercusQ

    @agilebasenji:

    I have no idea where in PA you are (and it's a pretty big state), but I think Leslie McDivett is in PA. She's the author of Control Unleashed (book and dvd) and does classes and private consults. She's quite the genius.

    http://controlunleashed.net/consultoptions.html

    Wow…wouldn't a private consult be just awesome!!! I think we all could benefit from one on one with someone like Leslie, regardless of our training experience....

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

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  • S

    Thank you all for your suggestions and insight. I thnk I could definately make things work with Riley, especially since now I know how to "get" to him! Treats are the way to go, and lots and lots of praise! He is slightly hand shy, and I am thinking that only negatives were used with his previous owners, unfortunately. Not knowing about the breed, you can make lots of mistakes, since they are so different.
    Is Leslie's book recommended for owners, or specially geared to trainers?
    I just wish I could have him see how much better things would be if he could leave Uma alone. I guess that's why you all are recommending a behaviorist? It IS bad, he just becomes unreachable when he can get to her, oh, and I didn't mention the mounting, which is constant with her (he mounting her, that is, although, she will mount him if he's muzzled; she senses his dissadvantage)
    So, you think it sounds like he is more Basenji than Lab? Therefore train him like one, right?
    I will look into clicker training; never read much into it before.
    I will try to get him out more w/ excercise-he loves when the kids play Chase Me! with him! Is a Martingale collar the one of choice? He has only a regular one so far. He just chewed his Halti the other day, that seemed like it was going to work well, maybe I will just get another of those…
    So many many questions! Thank you all so so much for your patience and please keep the ideas coming! OH! Is tug play advisable with a male Basenji? I know w/ some breeds it isn't...I will update after the weekend! Wish me luck!

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  • lvossL

    Positive reinforcement behavior modification is an effective training method for all breeds.

    Control Unleashed is for owners and there is an new DVD out to accompany the book. Both are available on Dogwise.com

    A behaviorist will be able to observe your dog and help you develop an individualized plan to work on the specific issues.

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  • thunderbird8588T

    Hi Sharon,
    Riley sounds interesting, but poor Uma :(
    I didn't know you could have a DNA test to determine the breed mixes. We have a cross breed thats 11 1/2 stone, he's supposed to have whippet in his make up. Somehow i dont think so :D
    Please post a pic when you can.

    Shelley

    Basenji Malaika

    Basenji Malaika
    Basenji Kwame

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  • NerdyDogOwnerN

    Common, am I the only one REALLY wanting to see a pic of this mix?

    PLEASE, post us a picture!

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  • NemoN

    @thunderbird8588:

    Hi Sharon,
    Riley sounds interesting, but poor Uma :(
    I didn't know you could have a DNA test to determine the breed mixes. We have a cross breed thats 11 1/2 stone, he's supposed to have whippet in his make up. Somehow i dont think so :D
    Please post a pic when you can.

    Whole Dog Journal (June 2009 issue) had an interesting article on DNA tests for mixed breeds if you're interested. As a cautionary note, you can get different results depending on which company you go with as they may use different genetic markers to identify the certain purebreeds in the mix.

    Connect with the Basenji Club of America on Facebook

    http://www.facebook.com/basenji.org

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  • S

    Ok, here's our Riley! I hope I did this right!:D
    BTW, bought a clicker tonight…
    attachment_p_87219_0_picture-002.jpg

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  • Tayda_LennyT

    @NerdyDogOwner:

    Common, am I the only one REALLY wanting to see a pic of this mix?

    PLEASE, post us a picture!

    LOL Nerdy! I was thinking the SAME thing as I was reading through the thread!?!?!? Thanks! Sharon - very cute! :) Love the coloring!

    –--------------------------

    Michelle

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  • thunderbird8588T

    Thanks for the info Nemo, its a fascinating subject

    Shelley

    Basenji Malaika

    Basenji Malaika
    Basenji Kwame

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  • thunderbird8588T

    Thanks for posting a pic Sharon, he's realy lovely

    Shelley

    Basenji Malaika

    Basenji Malaika
    Basenji Kwame

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  • agilebasenjiA

    what a cutie!
    and if you haven't used a clicker before, i'd start with 101 things to do with a box.
    http://www.clickertraining.com/node/167
    just have fun with it

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  • S

    Well, so far Riley is doing pretty well with the positive training-he's a darn little pro with his commands! So, as long as I get him out for a good game of ball and a nice SEMI controlled walk, he's doing somewhat better…except the problem with Uma persists. So, I am having a behavior consult on Friday. I gave her a very thorough run-down over the phone and she's going to do some research prior to her visit. It's just so weird, considering they are opposite sex.

    Well, I will post updates, and I want to extend my thanks again to all of you-off to cruise the Forum! ;)

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  • crystalncodyC

    He's so adorable!!!!

    Good luck with your consult.

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  • Rita JeanR

    Great job your doing. Good luck and looking forward to updates.

    Rita Jean

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