I do need to come up with something a bit more comfortable for him and was thinking as he gets his balance better maybe he can go in a buddy seat behind me. We will see but for now he is still okay up in front. As he is only 5 months he still can't walk along for very long but that will also come as he gets older.
In regards to desensitizing my horses. All I can say that it is many miles of riding, wet saddle blankets and making sure that every scary monster or obstacle that you come across is introduced and explored. Also, having their trust and being the leader makes a big difference as they are accepting of anything that you ask. Dakota is especially accepting and I call him my "Star Trek Horse" as he bodly goes where no horse has gone before. He accepts any kind of vehicle, heavy logging equipment, chain saws, blowers, musical bands, all animals, sirens, lights, helicopters, parachutists and even had a remote control plane flying over our heads once. He is quite special. My other horses are pretty much the same but like to stop, look and assess more often. My husband and I laugh because we purchased a quarter mare 9 years ago and had her shipped over from the US. She is a daughter of a 3 time world champion reining and cutting stallion. Guess what? She is scared to death of Swiss cows in the field with big bells. But, in the arena she'll work them fine for cutting and team penning work. Who would figure.
Jenga is quite cautious around the horses when on the ground which is good. It is funny how he can pick up on a "stink eye" and know where his place is.
They love eachother so much
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Great pictures, your sentiments on family life with pets is how it should be
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Your pictures are wonderful, great proof of children-pet fine friendship. Congrats!
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Lovely testament to how it can and should be..living together as family is a wonderful experience for the child and for the animal. Awesome pictures Kim.
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What a marvelous series of photos. Thank you so much for posting them.
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I love the photo with the kid, the bunny and the basenji, i believe that kids get more love from the dog, that viceversa. Ryan will learn a lot from the basenji
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And people say B's and kids don't get along! When my grandson came to live with us for a year, Shadow was 7, Sugar 4.5, Zina, 4.5, Damisi 3.5. None of them every bothered him as he was taught, by my daughter, from the time he was able to move around, to respect the dogs and they would respect him. Johnny is now 1.5 and they are 'best friends.' It's all in how you raise both of them IMO.
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Those pictures made me smile so much my face hurts…:)
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Thank you all so much!
@ Arlene, we hear it all the time, even some people/ breeders that know us will say Basenji's aren't good with kids because they are afraid??
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Great pics as always Kim!!
All three boys are too cute together :D.PS: When I am looking at these pics I think I will have to post some pics of my little niece with Bs here too ;).
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Irena, I did saw a picture on facebook I think? So cute!
