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    Member Introductions 21 Sept 2013, 04:23
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    Welcome and so sorry to hear about the health issues of your two B's…. Thank you for opening up your home to them... And Thank Goodness we now have DNA tests for Fanconi so that no Basenji ever has to suffer with this horrible affliction.
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    Member Introductions 8 Jun 2011, 11:11
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    Oh wow - your sheltie is gorgeous! Will go to the other post to see your new basenji pics.
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    @Phoenix44: Thanks for the warm welcome! I received Kaya when she was 8 weeks. She is usually mouthy during all play; I usually cannot pet her unless she is preoccupied with a toy (which I try to supply a lot of). I've tried the yelping, walking away, gently putting my finger underneath her tongue, water bottle spay…. pretty much every little trick (except hitting/yelling of course). I'm now working more on the positive reinforcement for stopping or being gentle. She shouldn't be too tired as I have a pretty good crate training schedule. I am hoping that this puppy class will help a little with the bite inhibition with the other pups. I will also contact the breeder (thanks tanza) this week and ask some questions. Thanks again for everything!! In puppy class, they really don't get that much time for interacting for learning bite inhibition. I would maybe guess she was removed from the litter to young to have learned this from her littermates or any other adults, like her Mom. It take time and lots of patience to teach "soft bite".. or no mouthing… and also a tired Basenji is a good Basenji. How much time is she spending in a crate? There are lots of threads on this Forum about puppies and play biting. You didn't comment about Fanconi testing? Were the Sire and Dam of your puppy tested?
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    Member Introductions 16 Mar 2009, 20:21
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    Okay I wll fill the BRAT application out again …..can't hurt
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    Member Introductions 2 Mar 2008, 16:11
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    Welcome! Looking forward to seeing your pups!
  • Hello from Arizona

    Member Introductions 13 Feb 2008, 00:16
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    Welcome…she's a cutie!