Dogs that were fine in crates with other dogs crated next to them are not always happy to be crated on their own. My current boy had been very good in his crate for three years, but with 4 or 5 other breathing bodies close to him. In new surroundings at our house, he found the crate intolerable and ripped up everything inside it, while working himself into a frenzy. Even with a nice meaty bone, we found it impossible to leave him for any length of time. (we did not crate him when we were home) We weren't long working on leaving him loose, and except for a very few incidents he has not abused our trust….....in fact, he is the best Basenji I have had in terms of not destroying things. Interestingly, he is fine if we go out for a few hours, giving him a roller ball with treats as we exit. He is less happy if we are outside where he can see us. He wants to be where we are, which is not always possible, e.g. if one is mowing the lawn, blowing snow, etc.
1 year ago today!
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I can't believe how fast time goes. I've had Buddy 1 year today. He's been great! I wanted an adult who was mellowed out and I ended up getting a rambunctious pup. Go figure!
I have no regrets.
Laying at my feet at the rescue.
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congrat Dan, you got yourself a great pal…. and he is a super pup with a great personality
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congrat Dan, you got yourself a great pal…. and he is a super pup with a great personality
Thanks Pat! Your two are really great too. A couple of little tail waggers they are!
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Congrats and happy anniversary! I hope you have many, many more happy years together!
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Huge congrats…happy anniversary and I guess you could call this his birthday, unless you know his "real" date.
Yes, I think you got a wonderful buddy and pal too.
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Congrats! Time flies, doesn't it? I hope you have many more years together
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Dan, congratulations on your first year anniversary with Buddy and hoping you have many, many more!
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Happy anniversary! Glad this pup found such a good, loving home.
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May you and Buddy have many more happy years.
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Bet it feels like you have had him forever
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Awww Buddy picked himself a good human :D:D
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Happy Anniversary!
Kismets Humans
