New puppy Riley is a Basenji Mix…

[lvoss]

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.

[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.

[NerdyDogOwner]

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

PLEASE, post us a picture!

[Nemo]

@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.

[sharonPA]

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

[Tayda_Lenny]

@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!

[thunderbird8588]

Thanks for the info Nemo, its a fascinating subject

[thunderbird8588]

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

[agilebasenji]

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

[sharonPA]

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! ;)

[crystalncody]

He's so adorable!!!!

Good luck with your consult.

[Rita Jean]

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

Rita Jean