Stop with the free feeding... this is a dog that needs to be on a schedule. And a cup and a half might be too much for a 20lb dog. Try reducing it to a cup. I have also found that feeding 2x's a dog is better than once a day. I have never let my dogs free feed. Once he is on a schedule you can mostly determine when he should have to go... and then you take him out and stay out till he goes. A trick you can use (many don't like this but I will put it out there) is what people that show use. Insert a match in his bum half way.... This will stimulate him to go, when he does praise/treat him. And until he gets the idea, you will need to keep him crated or on leash. You can search the forum for other conversations about using a match to stimulate. Search for match trick
Training Levels
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With so many people bringing home new pups and dogs, I thought I would post this link to the Training Levels book. My obedience instructor uses levels training in her class and the basenjis are doing really well at them. I like that the exercises are well written and something you can do on your own at home. For new puppies and dogs I really recommend reading Come, Crate, Go to Mat, Zen (Leave It), Handling, and Watch.
http://www.dragonflyllama.com/%20DOGS/Levels/LevelBehaviours/LevelsBook.html
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Oh thank you, thats so nice of you. Now tell me how to get a Basenji/Aussie cross to stop barking, and I will be in Heaven! Carol
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Thank You I can't wait to have some time to read it all
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Thank you! This is an excellent resource!
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Wonderful site!