jdarci1,where in NJ are you?
I'm in NJ,and can help if you like.
Also,who is the so called basenji trainer
that's helping you?
I've bred basenjis for 35 years and I know of
no other" basenji trainer",besides myself.
Good luck with the teeth…. I try to brush Ayos very once in a awhile but I don't think I have ever been able to actually clean them. And the ones in the back forget it. I keep trying though but he will not stop chewing the brush!!! I think I will have to take him to get them cleaned at the vet, even though I really don't want them to give him a sedative, I am worried about his teeth! .. Hope you have better luck!! Or a good tecnique!
I sometimes use Rescue Remedie on one of my dogs before I go in the ring as he is a bit excitable. It does work but you need to make sure you don't over do it as it can give them an upset tummy. YUK!!
Rescue Remedy – at least the one sold here in the US -- has alcohol, so if you must use it, please do so with caution and sparingly. DO read the ingredients.