I agree with Pat. Its best to put the crate in the bedroom where you sleep. It helps if the puppy can see you so they feel safe. In the old days, we used to use a windup alarm clock because the rhythmic ticking reminds the puppy of the mothers heart beat. Of course you do not want to put it in the kennel/crate, but you can put it on top or next to it so the puppy hears the sound. You might be surprised, but another thing that can work is music. I do not mean rock and roll (lol), but soothing soft music can help. You want to make sure the bottom of the crate, towel, pad, or whatever is on the bottom remains dry. A wet cushion, towel, or bottom of crate can put a basenji puppy in distress and will eventually cause them to scream. They do not want to be trapped in the crate if they have an accident.
Because I am new
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I have recently moved from Florida to Maryland. In Florida there were not any scheduled lure coursing events. Well now I checked the DC metro area & there are several in Leesburg, VA, about an hour or so from my current residence.
Can I just show up to those events?
Dallas is still only 5.5 months old but I remember someone mentioned bringing them as pups since they run trial courses for all dogs?
So basically if I see on the ASFA schedule that they are holding an All breed trial in Leesburg on May 31st, can just show up & let Dallas get some running in without any competing?
Eventually I'd like for him to compete but obviously when he is old enough…
Any info would be very helpful & appreciated
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Yes, you can just show up. Bringing youngsers out is a good idea to get them used to the sights and sounds of a trial so they are used to it when they are old enough to compete. Most clubs allow people to practice their dogs after the event but it differs club to club. There is usually a contact listed for each club on the ASFA website and you can contact them and see if they are going to do practices and when they think they might get to them so you can come a couple of hours before hand to get Dallas some socialization without letting him or you get too tired.
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Do you have any information on the one on May 31st? I'd be interested in going…
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Go there & click on the events tab. It lists all the upcoming events & shows that there are trials in Leesburg on the 31st & 1st
