It's been my experience that sometimes my basenji just gets it in her head that she doesn't like another dog, and for seemingly no good reason. I have been able to mitigate her behavior, but this is not a cure….
First, an excited basenji is a biting basenji. Make sure he's calm. Make him sit. Exert your dominance. Stand over your dog, look him in the eye. You need to snap him out of his mindset and remind him that you're in charge and he doesn't need to be aggressive.
It will take time and patience, but he can be made more comfortable...
I've also found that walking together as a "pack" helps. The two humans in the middle, the dogs held on a very short leash to either side, and you ignore your dog's aggression, focusing them on the walk itself. After a short while, they should just about forget one another. But this also acclimates them to each other. Good luck!
Ruff Wears New 2008 Harness Pics
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It looks like the seatbelt goes through the handle loop on the back??
This is where I had problems with EL D with another brand getting tangled up. -
It looks like the seatbelt goes through the handle loop on the back??
This is where I had problems with EL D with another brand getting tangled up.For this one I'll need to get seatbelt adapter to attach to the harness and the seatbelt will go through the adapter that is attached to the harness not the harness itself(i.e. the thing attached to the harness in this picture…...http://www.roofrackshop.co.uk/images/safety-harness.jpg
Hopefully this will give him sufficient amount of room to readjust his sitting postion and not get tangled.
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It IS a very cool looking harness! Can you envision the startled B who is lifted straight up into the air! Ha! Good to remove from the middle of fights…but not really what you want to think about happening you your walks
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What is the price of this harness? It looks very nice!
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Is it easy to put on? It looks like there are three snaps (buckles?). Does it go over the head? What about size? What size did you get your pup? It looks like it gives room for good adjustments around the waist.
I would probably use it for a seat harness but I'm wondering if it's hard to get on and off them. Usually when I have Talker strapped in with his harness, when I take him out of car, I put his regular walking leash on. He steps out of harness pretty easily. He has the one that has the fake fur around the straps and I'm always wondering if that's too hot.
Is the one that you have light weight? breathable mesh?
Very interested in your responses. Thanks for sharing.
Laura
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What is the price of this harness? It looks very nice!
The size I purchased(XS) was $49 + Shipping = around $55 total.
I think every size is the same price however.To Laura
Ill post a detailed reply later today as I'm about to leave for work now…. check back around 7 tonight.
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Thanks! I'll check back for your response.
Oh and how much does your dog weigh? I have Talker who is almost 30 lbs. and Savannah who is 22 lbs.
Sometimes these harnesses seem like they're built for bigger dogs; especially this one. Thanks!
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First of all sorry for the belated post(busy day)…..
He weighs 25-28lbs
They make 'em to fit even smaller then Decker.....
I have an XS go to this link to look at their sizes.
http://www.ruffwear.com/Web-Master-Harness?sc=2&category=24Is it easy to put on? It looks like there are three snaps (buckles?). Does it go over the head? What about size? What size did you get your pup? It looks like it gives room for good adjustments around the waist.
1 After the initial adjustments are made it's a breeze to put on…....
2 Two buckles.... look below
3 There are 5 adjustment points makeing for a secure, snug fit.
@basenjibratz:I would probably use it for a seat harness but I'm wondering if it's hard to get on and off them.
Taking the harness off…....
Is the one that you have light weight? breathable mesh?
So light I was concerned the package was empty when the UPS dude handed it my way. :()
Not Mesh but still breathable….. we've been on several bike rides and he seems to start panting at the same point he did when not wearing it. Hence, no signs of over heating.
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Thank you for the detail pictures. Excellent. I guess I would also get a XS for Talker and a XXS for Savannah. This really appears to be a nice alternative for the car. Thank you again!
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Thank you for the detail pictures. Excellent. I guess I would also get a XS for Talker and a XXS for Savannah. This really appears to be a nice alternative for the car. Thank you again!
