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  • Advice for potential basenji owner

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    @EMurata said in Advice for potential basenji owner: The "weather permitting" part of your statement wont work with a Basenji. My dog doesnt care if its 100 degrees out or 10, she needs constant exercise. If outside exercise isn't available for whatever reason, mental exercise is a good substitute. Basenjis are very clever and if you keep their minds busy it often serves to minimize or avoid destructive behaviour. You are not going to wear a fit Basenji out by walking him or her a couple of hours a day, but I have seen them perfectly content to kick back and relax after half an hour of demanding mental exercise! Clicker training can be useful here.....
  • Smart Basenji - Dumb Owner!

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    HaHaHa! these stories are so funny! I guess this is what I have to look forward to. Thanks for sharing.
  • Do you think Basenjis know when they are related?

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    I only have one boy of unknown parentage as he is an adoption but my guess is that they probably do "know" family by scent if not sight. Their differing reactions to "family" probably relates back to the "pack" mentality. A female may have two daughters that she treats completely differently due to her perception of their ability to challenge her as "alpha" female in the future. I would guess it is similar for males. Time together as a "family", as with humans, is probably also a factor. Just my thoughts.
  • It's official - I am a basenji owner!

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    Too funny…congrats on your initiation :)
  • Central Florida Basenji Owners

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    Tampa's about an 1 1/2 drive for me… but I would like info, maybe I could come up once a month.
  • The Basenji Owners Manual

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    Have sent for my book, can hardly wait, all we need now is the Basenji :)