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9 Aug 2009, 20:39

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    New puppy... Crate anxiety!

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    8 7 Mar 2020, 17:28
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    @yaleezaforeva said in New puppy... Crate anxiety!: Our little boy is named Benji OMGosh! I'm in love!!
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    Puppy training at night

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    8 23 Jan 2017, 13:16
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    The rule of thumb I was taught is that a puppy can only wait an amount of time equal to their age in months plus one. So, at eight weeks old (two months), your pup can hold it three hours tops (1 month + 1 month + 1). You should probably schedule a couple of potty visits outside during the night, even though it will be a pain. When we got Cosette, my wife and set a timer for three hours and three hours beyond that. We took turns taking her outside. At twelve weeks old, we were able to lengthen the time between breaks to 4 hours, then 5 hours at sixteen weeks, etc. It's tough, but it will keep your home (and her crate) clean!
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    Crate training

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    8 14 Mar 2012, 20:00
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    He does only poop in his crate, no urine usually. I am trying to gradually get him to like his crate, but I do think it might be a lost cause. But yesterday I left for about three hours and left him in the kitchen. When I got back, I opened the door and looked down to see not only my cat waiting for me but my dog as well… He found a way to get out of the kitchen and have the run on my apartment. I now know why basenjis are called escape artists. I was happy to find that although he had an accident in the living room, he didn't destroy anything. But I won't count on one time to trust him alone. I am going to stick with the kitchen and try to make sure he can't get out.
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    New puppy crate screaming

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    8 2 Mar 2012, 02:23
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    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.
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    Puppy training classes…questions

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    8 21 Jan 2011, 15:37
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    I decided to start off with just one for a very special Basenji and hopefully later get more when finances have improved!!!
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    Puppy crate question

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    8 18 Apr 2007, 13:16
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    Sounds like progress! I am sure he will adust perfectly!