Agree with @elbrant and I'd like to add, when you return be very matter of fact, do not make a big fuss, particularly if she is excited and effusive in her greeting to you. Sure, acknowledge her if you must but don't make any sort of big deal out of it. Go about your business, e.g. if you've been shopping, put your things away before spending any time with her. Your goal is to make your absence just part of a normal routine, nothing to be excited about. I've had two separation anxiety dogs, and you know you have won the battle when the dog just glances at you in an "oh, you're back" way and doesn't bother getting off the couch! Yes, people like it when their dog greets them and makes a big fuss, but if you feed that behaviour you give too much emphasis to your absence and that can grow into anxiety in your dog.
Looking for Bs in Kentucky
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Hey all–-
I'm looking for B owners in Kentucky. Wondering how many of us there are?
I think I'm the only one in my area. My vet said they only had one other Basenji in their practice and it was some time ago! So.....are there any other Kentuckians out there? I think it would be nice to have someone close by to talk to about my new little Dakota and all the trials and tribulations that have come with him! -
I don't know how many live in the state, but there will be a deluge of basenjis there in a few months. The national basenji speciality is coming to Lexington in the first week of September.
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Our coursing friend lives up there:
Clair and my Zip are also related. Terry is really really friendly. She takes Clair coursing a lot so the chances of running into her at a trial are pretty good.
There will be a WHOLE BUNCH of basenji people up there in September!!
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Do I need to register to attend the Nationals? (I'm such a newbie…..!)
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Do I need to register to attend the Nationals? (I'm such a newbie…..!)
Only have to "register" or enter if you are going to show… all visitors/guests, Basenji Fanciers welcome with open arms
