Skip to content
Basenji Forums
  1. Home
  2. Basenji Talk
  3. Ear Question

Ear Question

Basenji Talk

Suggested Topics

  • A

    Collar questions

    Basenji Talk
    11 26 Jan 2012, 02:09
    26 Jan 2012, 02:09
    0 Votes
    11 Posts
    5k Views
    M
    Mine are naked in the house, but they are older and not inclined to leave, even if a gate is left open. We wear Nick Russell Safety-choke, similar in theory to martingale in that it snugs up when the dog pulls. We walk in harnesses, it is safer for their old necks and spines.
  • B

    Microchipping question..

    Basenji Talk
    20 10 Nov 2009, 16:48
    10 Nov 2009, 16:48
    0 Votes
    20 Posts
    3k Views
    J
    both our dogs took about 2 seconds from walking into the room with the needle to walking back out. jonny just looked at the vet, hansel yelped quickly and on our way we went. i cannot imagine putting them out for THAT. but neither one dislikes going either. they both look at it as an AMAZING chance to smell, jump, chase, visit, investigate,… well you get the idea. they love it there. SO MANY dog food bags to smell. lol
  • M

    Question

    Basenji Talk
    14 29 May 2009, 13:24
    29 May 2009, 13:24
    0 Votes
    14 Posts
    4k Views
    T
    @saralars: This is off the subject of crate escape… I was told growing up that turkey and chicken bones were very dangerous for dogs. Are Basenjis different in this way too? Or am I missing something... Raw, uncooked bones are fine for any dog, not just Basenjis… it is "cooked" bones that are the problems
  • J

    Question…

    Basenji Talk
    10 10 Sept 2007, 03:23
    10 Sept 2007, 03:23
    0 Votes
    10 Posts
    3k Views
    N
    @Jylly18: THanks everyone for the advice, she ended up being fine, I fed her this morning and no throw-up when we got home :) I was just worried cause she has never done it more than once before. Its funny about how you said you put her over the toilet, my husband managed to hold her over the garbage when she threw up, so she looked ridiculous but at least it made no mess! HaHaHa! That conjures up a picture!
  • E

    Collar Question

    Basenji Talk
    19 19 May 2007, 20:02
    19 May 2007, 20:02
    0 Votes
    19 Posts
    8k Views
    jys1011J
    This one is a tuffy to say the least :) I think everyone has an opinion on what works & doesn't work for them. And I can honestly tell you that I have tried a number of collars AND leads LOL :D Talk about trial and error. My poor husband is so confused now he's like WHAT COLLAR WHAT LEAD?? In the end we use a martingale leash (simple a martingale collar attached to a 6ft leash) to walk them & at first we used a gentle leader or snoot loop to train to walk nicely. Training them with this takes time & lots of effort. When they go on their extra long (25 ft) exploring walk (I only use this in large field or hiking when I know no one else or no other dogs will be around) I use their harnesses BUT the harness I use attaches to the lead at the top of their backs not in front. So really it's whatever is more effective for you & your dogs. I got all 3 at the All Hounds & I REALLY love their service! They are really nice & helpful. http://www.allhoundsapparel.com Short Story on choke chains: I worked with a trainer who used choke chains & I did not like using this because I nearly choked my little girl to death once while we were attacked by an off leash dog. It was an accident & she was fine but I could have really hurt her. I also think the choke chains have a negative reward for a dog while walking. If they lunge at something…person, dog, squirrel, bird etc...they will choke themselves & associate something negative with that.
  • spitfirekrl1S

    Socializing Question

    Basenji Talk
    18 17 Nov 2006, 23:34
    17 Nov 2006, 23:34
    0 Votes
    18 Posts
    9k Views
    KipawaK
    Thanks Linda and Nemo - got it! Lots of great info there.