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  • 1rst time Basenji owner

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    tanzaT
    Have you spoken to her breeder?
  • New basenji owner

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    wizardW
    Adorable face - probably a devil in hiding :p If the biting is clearly play biting a firm NO should work (and see previous comments). If more serious then try bitter apple spray. You definitely want to stop this type before it gets out of hand. Mine (3 yrs old) occasionally will bite (gently and really just a mouthing) when trying to get my attention to play. But you can tell from her expression that she knows she did something unacceptable. Consistent training is the most important thing you could do.
  • Soon to be basenji owner

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    AJs HumanA
    Happy you joined us! Wizard, you are a hoot. Thanks for the smile
  • Long Time Listener, First Time caller

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    basiB
    Hello and welcome to the forum:D
  • Hi! Long time basenji owner from Washington

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    proteinmanP
    Hello fellow long time Basenji friend. They are such a joy to live with aren't they? Do share your longevity secrets:D Is it exercise? Food? Dental care? We had our first two for 15 and 16 years, and decided that more tooth brushing could have helped. We want to keep our newly adopted Leo around a long long time.
  • First Time Dog Owner

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    Ok now comes the story about Missy. Missy would destroy things around the house, get into the garbage, chew on socks and underwear. Mom would punish her , tell her she was bad, and Missy would go pout. Mom would have to leave her bedroom door shut for a week or Missy would go in and pee on Mom's side of the bed, but never Dad's side. who was punishing who?:p