A good "safety" exercise to practice is a command that tells your dog treats are in the offing, and use it at irregular intervals when you are walking. Combine the command with a total release of pressure on the leash, preferably when your dog has firm tension on said leash. Then if something unexpected happens you have a built in reaction of the dog to look to you for a reward. This won't work if your dog is pursuing a major distraction, but should give you an edge if you have an equipment failure in otherwise neutral conditions. (you can carry this one step further by "accidentally" dropping the leash in a controlled area, or with a light line attached for safety, and practice until the dog turns to you when it feels a total release)
WANTED: Red/White Basenji female over 1 year.
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Hi,
I'm new to this forum, and would love to find others in the San Diego area passionate about Basenjis to share experiences and stories.I am a disabled veteran living in the North County, San Diego area. I have a red/white male, and until recently had a red/white female. My female passed away (old age), and now I'm looking for another female. I have a vary Basenji savy family, who loves the breed. We've raised two since pups. We're looking for a young adult female as a companion, and therapy dog for me. My male was given to me by a breeder because he didn't have the temperment for the show ring. He's an amazing boy, and I've loved him since puppyhood (he's now 7). I am on a veteran's dissability pension, and want to give a wonderful female a loving home. I do not plan to breed or show; just to provide lots of love, and a wonderful suburban environment with a solid fenced yard (know all about the escape artist traits).
If anyone knows of a young spayed red and white female that is looking for a forever home, I have one waiting.
Thank You
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Hi Mona!!
Wow, time flies… I think about that little red boy running around with Amina...now she (and he) will be turning 8 this year - they're Veterans! How can that be? Well, I'm a Veteran too, now, LOL. They have Jr Showmanship, I think they should have Senior Citizen Showmanship.
We are in TX now, but message me on here or e-mail me (if you don't still have our e-mail address, it's on the BCOA website and the SCBF website). I might have a couple of people for you to contact! Check with Karen Jones also at Medfly Rescue.
Terry and Bob
