Skip to content
Basenji Forums
  1. Home
  2. Basenji Puppy Pen
  3. There's a new girl in town…

There's a new girl in town…

Basenji Puppy Pen

20/31

1 Oct 2007, 16:21

Suggested Topics

  • B

    New Hampshire Mata Hauri

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    31 31 Aug 2019, 02:10
    31 Aug 2019, 02:10
    0 Votes
    8 Posts
    4k Views
    K
    @brindledogs Nimbus is a beautiful baby! So sweet!Congratulations 🐾🐕❤️
  • S

    Questions from a potential new owner

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    31 11 Sept 2010, 02:44
    11 Sept 2010, 02:44
    0 Votes
    12 Posts
    6k Views
    D
    Had dogs all my life, Rotties for 22 yrs, first basenji only 9 yrs ago so relative newbie to basenjis… not dogs. Almost all dogs and babies is a question of training and the owner, not the dog. If you are going to wait for a child a few years til the basenji is an adult, then you should have the dog trained by then. Socialize the heck out of it with infants to children. Prepare. Chewing... bwahahahaha. Okay, ahem. Someone on the aol rottie board said how much did one cost and the breeder said.. I don't know, how much is your home furnishings worth? Some never stop, some never stop but slow down to the absolute irresistible items, some stop. Plan on using a crate when not supervised for life. If you are lucky and a nondestroyer, great. But if the idea of using a crate forever isn't an option, either adopt an adult who doesn't need crating when unattended or consider another breed. Socialize, socialize, socialize. Most basenji are not wild about new dogs. But some who are out from puppyhood meeting new dogs all the time can and do like it. But this takes work and commitment on your part. Since I don't believe in dog parks and dog play dates with strange dogs, I never bother. I teach mine to ignore other dogs and figure as long as they learn "leave it" life is good. Dogs really aren't children who need outsiders to be okay... their own pack including humans, a couple of playmates if you don't have another dog, and life is complete. So socialize with your dad's dogs early, don't force things, should be fine if THEY are good with the B. Independent doesn't mean not bonded. That said, my 2nd B came with little socialization and she is well, let's be honest. She likes to be rubbed and fed. But it is a very distant relationship. Not feeding or petting? She has no need to be close. Yes, she wants me to go outside with her but I am at a loss to why since she doesn't come near once out there. But my first and 3rd are velcro. They want to be close, they cuddle, they LOVE and gaze with love. Since the 2nd is the double (half sibling breeding) niece of the first, it wasn't genetics that messed her up, it was a POS breeder who didn't bother to handle or care for her. Enough said. Both the others won't go to bed without me. Sayblee wouldn't even get under the covers. Cara gets under but sticks her head out to watch me. She curls with my child the second she gets on the bed, lays on her. Curls next to me all night, sits close, asks to be picked up and cuddled. I don't think you have to worry about a dog not bonding.
  • M

    Help w/ Riley's registered name

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    31 1 Jun 2008, 16:05
    1 Jun 2008, 16:05
    0 Votes
    8 Posts
    4k Views
    T
    @mauigirl: I wanted to let you all know what I decided on. It's "Sulou's Tri the Good Life". It took quite the progression to get there. It had to go through "life of riley" to get the "good life" part. It was actually Susan's suggestion and was something I had thought about. And I was able to get "Tri" in there after all. It's kind of appropriate, we're always joking about what a hard life the dogs have, given that they seem to have sleep-a-thons oh, you know, every day!! But I'm pleased with it and couldn't have gotten there without your suggestions so thank you! Very cute name… I really like it
  • L

    Oba needs a new name

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    31 15 Jan 2008, 09:30
    15 Jan 2008, 09:30
    0 Votes
    34 Posts
    14k Views
    R
    Good luck to you…I really mean that. :) One more thought on this... The most important people in my life are not just "yes men"...they can see when my judgment is clouded by emotion. We might not like what people have to say, but if you step back and look at comments objectively, you'll see that they are meant to help and to give a reality check. The senior members on this forum have HUGE EXPERIENCE...they have great advice, even if it hasn't always been what I've wanted to hear. Please...please...read lvoss' post and then read it again. To me, that is the clearest explanation as to what the danger is by rushing in.
  • B

    I'm ready for #2

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    31 13 Jul 2007, 19:48
    13 Jul 2007, 19:48
    0 Votes
    13 Posts
    8k Views
    S
    If I were you, I would contact BRAT and tell them about yourself. Sort of like on line dating. Tell them about your family and your knowledge of b's… I would think you would have folks contact you re dogs you don't see on the website... Just a suggestion.
  • M

    What is this little boy's name? Throw me a bone…..

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    31 29 Jan 2007, 03:28
    29 Jan 2007, 03:28
    0 Votes
    63 Posts
    38k Views
    D
    Just noticed the last post was 2007 so Im sure he has a name by now!!! jaja