I've hunted deer with my basenji in emergency situations during archery season. She has helped me find several wounded deer in the woods after dark. Basenjis are easily distracted by other trails and other deer scents so you need to make them associate the smell of deer blood with getting a raw venison treat. My basenji found a deer for me the first time I tried it with her. Most dogs need extensive training for this but she picked it up in 10 minutes. She has helped me a great deal. If there is no blood on the ground however it'd be tough depending on the wind direction, and they usually get distracted by diverging deer trails if there is no blood to follow.
Hi from tampa,florida
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just found this site and thought i join up and read up on this special dog, i rescued a basenji/shepard mix a few years ago and i am sooooo in love with this girl, it's not even funny!
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Welcome - glad to have you here with us, and so glad you are devoted to your special girl! I saw you were able to post one pic in another post. More?
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Hi Turbo-max, we are in Tampa too! Welcome to the forum.
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Welcome to the forum to you both. We always look forward to pictures.
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Welcome - glad to have you here with us, and so glad you are devoted to your special girl! I saw you were able to post one pic in another post. More?
thanks for the welcome, and you have no idea how devoted to her i am, and how much affection i love giving her and how much she loves getting it and giving it in return…it's a beautiful thing!
