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Aggressive 13 Year Old Male

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  • S

    Nice update, thank you!

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • T

    Just read your story Wayne and your update. It's great how things have worked out

    Shelley

    Basenji Malaika

    Basenji Malaika
    Basenji Kwame

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  • R

    I also just read your story and it's great that the two of them are best buddies even better you did not give up hope. Thank you so much for update.

    Rita Jean

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  • W

    Here is the video as promised.

    http://cid-f87801e009b81548.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/E%20and%20T%20Now.wmv

    Wayne

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  • W

    Teimo and Elzaer Update
    Teimo, almost 14 now has slowed down considerably over the last several months. We were up to walking about 10 miles a day and he outlasts Elzaer every time, but in the last 10 weeks he has suffered two seizures. He seems to come out of them okay, but they are not easy to watch.
    Elzaer has also been a little frustrated, because Teimo does not want to play as much. The younger dog will often just sit silently in front of Teimo and watch him sleep. We decided to introduce another young B into the pack to act as a bridge between Teimo and Elzaer. A roughhouse mate for Elzaer and a caring female for Teimo. So far at least part of that is true. Teimo asserted his dominance the first day we brought Akiki home from the rescue group. Since then we only allow them together under close supervision and with leashes on. We think Teimo would back down, but Akiki has a stubborn mind and is physically more agile and stonger than Teimo. Hopefully they will learn to adjust.

    Elzaer is in heaven. He still is able to lay on the sofa with his best bud Teimo and do the B-500 with Akiki. They wrestle, play tug of war and laze in the sunshine when they finally tire. It is exactly what he needed and by how happy Akiki seems it is good for her as well.

    Akiki seems to have a skin condition. Just below the collar line on her chest, the white is discolored from the red skin irritation underneath. She also emits a very dog like smell, something none of our other basenjis have ever had. We are treating her with a topical antibiotic that the vet provided and it seems to be somewhat better. We thought that the nylon collar was causing some irritation so we tried a harness on her. She walks well with it, however everywhere the material touches her body the hair has been removed as if she has been shaved. This is only after one week of use. Her fur/hair is the shortest I have ever seen on a basenji. There is nothing to brush and no place for flees or ticks to hide. She seems happy; I hope we can find a solution to the skin irritation.

    That the latest…

    Wayne

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  • S

    Wayne food issues can cause skin issues and smelly b's.
    What are you feeding her?

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • W

    We are feeding all of them natures balance dry - no wheat with some wet canned food also by natures balance. We were feeding Elzaer and Teimo Inova for years, but had too many bad batches where both dogs would get sick. Teimo and Elzaer both have wonderful coats. This condition was pre existing on Akiki. I asked the rescue shelter about any possible conditions or allergies, but they did not know of any.

    Wayne

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  • C

    Try seeking out a good veterinary dermatologist. I know a great one in Seattle, but that won't help you.

    Good luck!

    -Andrea Stone

    Saorsa Basenjis

    You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. –Wayne Gretzky

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  • R

    Sometimes dogs/basenjis are sensitive to nylon collars. It is like a contact dermatitis(sp).I would try a leather collar or try keeping the collar off except when you are walking her.

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  • W

    Thanks, I purchased a leather harness yesterday. Hopefully it will do the trick. She is a good walker and does not pull unless of course she sees bugs bunny on the lawn. Then all bets are off.

    Wayne

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  • N

    Add some fish oil to her food at each meal. I just poke a capsule and squeeze it on and mix in. I just buy the fish oil for people. We both take it.

    Buddy, Paolo and Dan

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  • ?

    @nobarkus:

    Add some fish oil to her food at each meal. I just poke a capsule and squeeze it on and mix in. I just buy the fish oil for people. We both take it.

    Sonny gets his fish oil every night but oh boy once I got a whiff of what that stuff smells like I can't get myself to swallow that big pill anymore! :p

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  • W

    Thanks for the advice. It may be worth a try.

    Wayne

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    I don't want to sound personnel but if you are in control why does he keep showing aggression to other intact dogs. By taking him away from the other dog is not teaching him not to be aggressive . He may see you as boss but he wants to be second in charge and see,s all other intact dogs as a threat to his position. Don't be to proud to use a muzzle , and as I said take out to mix with intact dogs . As he can't hurt them and will soon relize,s this you need to stand up and let him know your displeasure using voice and physical presence and a small water pistol as he will hate being squirted. You should find the water pistol works a treat. I would do this every few days until his stops the aggressive behaviour , then I would try without the muzzle but always keep the water pistol with you and let him see it as he will remember what happens when he acts up. This is a method I have used to help mates control their pig dogs . I am by far an expert and are always prepared to Liston to others thoughts as this is how I learn.
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    Anyone have advice for a male basenji afraid of kids? Brigs is 8 years old and will try try to bite

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    I too have an automatic litter box but we built a platform almost like a cabinate and the poo goes down into a garbage can with a bag in it and abby or missy can not get into the poo.