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    Behavioral Issues 18 Mar 2014, 02:24
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    Our Basenji had incontinence and sometimes there isn't anything you can do but we gave her probiotics and that helped tremendously. We used new chapter as it was water soluble and added it to her food. But in the end she had kidney failure so you should get her blood work checked.
  • Nipping

    Behavioral Issues 8 Apr 2012, 23:58
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    I agree. She is such a friendly little gal.
  • Nipping

    Behavioral Issues 2 Apr 2012, 12:49
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    Thank you I will.
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    I agree, growling should neither be rewarded or punished, it is telling you that she is not happy and distressed, especially as she is not a regular growler. It gives you the chance to de-escalate the situation and be sure everyone is safe and comfortable. A good trainer will teach you, they won't have to necessarily see it.
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    Other times, Jazzy lets him chew so hard on her neck that she gags and does nothing. THAT upsets me, and I always pull him off. He is relentless. Same at my house with a 6yr old and 6month old. It is the challenge for the alpha position. And I believe there is an adjustment for the young ones with a full set of big teeth learning bite sensitivity. I have noticed Cairo now immitating the little grooming bites that Caesar used to do to him. The biting and choking must be okay or the adult would stop it. I thought it was just Caesar being sweet and taking it, but it sounds like you are all experiencing the same thing. A soft muzzle is fantastic for this type of behavior. Normally they both play. But in the evenings, Cairo is just too much with that second energy spurt and all Caesar wants to do is sit with us on the couch. The soft muzzle freezes Cairo like a stone. Once he stops sulking and he finally sits or does a down for me he will come back with kisses for everyone.:p I find that he will have to immediately pee after the muzzle comes off becuase it stresses him out (FYI). Also, Cairo goes to bed at 9pm every night and Caesar gets to hang out with us and gets a break. I call it the acting like a 2 year old syndrome. Cairo is fighting sleep and gets ultra pesky.
  • Nipping?

    Behavioral Issues 7 May 2007, 23:45
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    thanks, now i'll be happy with a demo..lol