Basenjis are perpetual two year olds. If your attention is on anything that is not them, they feel the need to bring you back to "reality". A Basenji considers himself/herself the center of your universe and expects to be treated accordingly, the exception being when they are getting into mischief and don't want you to know about it. Otherwise your undivided attention is expected, and demanded, especially if it is obvious that something else is foremost in your thoughts. As the nominal owner (otherwise known as "staff") of a Basenji, you are expected to know that! 😉
Basenji Safe Miranda/Owner Approved Toys
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Jason, Have you ever put another toy or a treat in the plastic jar?? Kona goes crazy for that - especially if she can get it on the tile. It keeps her busy for a good hour, then she is exhausted!
Yep actually did that a couple of days ago. I bought a hard plastic ball which had ropes that ran through it in two different directions with knots on the end. After Roo shred the ropes and pulled them both out, I took the ball and put it in the empty almond jar.
I have also found he likes the large superballs as well.
Jason
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Mine like the squirrel dude as well. It's much less noisey and more portable than the old buster cube I have. I use it quite often in hotel rooms to distract Zoni when traveling.
Zoni is a chewer and likes the newer Nylabones which are more funky shaped than the traditional ones. They both love the dental dinosaurs. Nemo never chews on any nylabone or similar things but he will chew on the little dinosaurs.
Zoni likes the little squeaky tennis balls, and she will play fetch with them.
Otherwise, one of their favorites is a cat toy which is basically a little battery powered squeaky mouse hanging from a stick that squeaks when you move it. It's not very sturdy but it they absolutely love it. It only cost a few dollars.
The other toy is a plush "tree stump" with little squirrels inside which the dogs can pull out thru several different holes. It's a lot of fun too. Once they pull them out, I just stuff them back in again. Here's a little video to illustrate. They love flinging the little squirrels around. I put a little duck in there too which makes the noise.
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Nemo, I love that toy, did you get it online or in store..where oh where did you get it?
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Nemo, I love that toy, did you get it online or in store..where oh where did you get it?
I got it at the Dr. Fosters and Smith store but I don't see it on their website. Hopefully someone has seen it elsewhere online. Sorry! If go there again I can get you one.
I was wrong! I found it. There are different versions and they had the birdhouse picture posted.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3307+3+9937&pcatid=9937
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Nemo, Thanks that is so sweet to offer, but I looked online and found it, at Foster and Smith, under "hide and seek toys", they have several versions, I am so getting one of them. Thanks for the tip.
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Nemo, Thanks that is so sweet to offer, but I looked online and found it, at Foster and Smith, under "hide and seek toys", they have several versions, I am so getting one of them. Thanks for the tip.
Good, I found it after you did. I'd suggest getting the replacement 3 pack too. I didn't but there is plenty of room in that tree trunk and it could easily fit 3 more in there for added fun!
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I'd suggest getting the replacement 3 pack too. I didn't but there is plenty of room in that tree trunk and it could easily fit 3 more in there for added fun!
Great , I will do that, the more the merrier, right?
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Great , I will do that, the more the merrier, right?
Yep! The fun ends too fast with only three. But if you have small stuffed animals already they would work too. But the little squirrels are really cute and they also squeak!
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Gossy isn't a stuffing-puller (unlike my two previous beasties) and she likes the biggest plush toys I can find – I brought home a large stuffed tiger I won at the state fair and she is always tring to get at it - I finally had to hide it on the top closet shelf. Generally the small toys she'll ignore.
All mine have loved the hard rubber toys that hold kibble or other treats (kongs, busy buddies, etc.) and I've also hidden kibble in old torn-up plush toys - the kibble gets stuck in the fabric sometimes and gives them extra work. None of them have ever liked the smooth nyla bones.
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LOVE that toy - am going to DrsFoster&Smith to get one for my girls - they will really like that since they love digging stuff out of other stuff.
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Sunbeams and fallen leaves. Those are the only two constant toys for my kiddies. And they arent really toys
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Sunbeams and fallen leaves. Those are the only two constant toys for my kiddies. And they arent really toys
Ah yes, leaves. Unfortunately Kananga is not a fan of leaves anymore, after walking across a sewer grate that was covered in leaves. He avoids them at all costs now.
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Ours do well with treat balls.
Most toys needs supervision, if you can get them interested in them to begin with (unless its something to be ripped apart).
Mine like cat toys the best, but need supervision.
Its a bird, its a plane, no its super basenji!
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Love those photos, Barklessdog.
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Super basenji -
I just discovered a new toy/treat the other day at the doggie-care. They sell chunks of elk antlers – and wow did Gossy stick her nose in the bin and try to grab them all. They don't splinter and better than marrow bones in that they don't get gooey.
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Well…. I thought Kongs were indestructible. Actually, this isn't his kong but it's made of the same exact material. Regardless, leave it to a Basenji to figure that one out. (Yes, that's his slobber on it
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I put a dab of butter inside his actual kong. His eyes lit up as soon as he caught the scent of the butter. He's too comical….
