@jordandwilly - Thanks for clearing that up.... 9-5 is just fine, IMO.... I work and have always had to leave mine when I was at work, never an issue. That said, we were able to set up the house that access to the backyard (with 10 to 12' privacy fences) with a doggy door and a dog room in the house for them, Locks on the gates so there is NO access for anyone. Dogs sleep 90% of the day so being at work doesn't bother them... never have mine even when I had a litter in the house (And have been in the breed as owner/breeder for 35+ years). You can hire a dog walker to take them out mid day..which is a good solution. and give them a mid day meal depending on their age. I do not and never have used free feeding, period. Especially if you have more that one... you never know what/who is eating what. And you can set up camera's on line to watch them from "afar".... LOL. Keep in mind people that many of us need to work and have day jobs. The most important thing is the time you need to spend with them when you are home. Example would be, if you have young children and you work... when you get home you are going to spend your time with your human children... NO dog would be happy if left out... they need their time also because they are a family member and need as much time as a human child. Again in my opinion
Basenji and the river
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Hi, we are going to take our basenji to go down the river.
Now I?m looking for a cork jacket for him. Can you recommend me any good jacket?I like this one but it is quite expensive.
http://www.dogoutdoor.cz/plovaci-vesta-big-eddy-float-coattm.html
http://obchod.hafbezobav.cz/kat-284-Plovaci-vesty-pro-psy.htmlThan I think this one is good too.
http://www.exo-eko.cz/Oblecky-boty-a-maslicky-pro-psy/Zachranna-vesta-pro-psyIs here anybody who has the experience with this activity and the basenji:)?
Thanks for any opinions.
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The jackets on the links you sent look good - any of them would work. Attached is a picture of my little girl in the one we bought for her at PetSmart - brand is "Outward Hound" and floated Shaye very well when we tested it on her. She was littler then than she is now, so covered her more than necessary - it fits her perfectly now at 21 pounds.
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Very nice pink jacket
on the pretty girl.
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Thank you for the compliment - we sure think she's a pretty girl. I agree that it's necessary to have the part around the neck, to keep the head up should it become necessary in the water. They can swim of course, but you never know, so it's best to keep them safe. We really like the handle on top of the jacket also, it's a very useful thing when loading the dog on and off the boat, so she isn't in a position of getting off herself, perhaps falling between the boat and the dock in the process.
