@jengosmonkey
LOL this is a really important convo to be having! I'm honored that it takes place on my thread 😆 and yes, I absolutely agree with the points y'all are making.
People do need to know where their pups are coming from and whether they were responsibly bred. To think of it coldly, I wouldn't buy a house without looking into its history and possible problems, or I might face ridiculous stress, expense, and emotional trauma from subsequent issues that come up later. As a consumer, one should do their homework not only on the breed but on the breeder.
A breeder who produces puppies carelessly is basically a horrible human being in my book. It was a huge, thoroughly thought out moral decision for me not to adopt but to buy a purebred puppy, as I've worked with rescues before. I took this step with the possible goal of being a custodian. If a breeder is irresponsible in all the aforementioned ways, not only are they producing dogs with a higher possibility of suffering, muddying this ancient breed, and swindling people, they are needlessly taking potential homes away from dogs that need one AND frequently causing dogs to be abandoned! If there weren't any PMs or BYBs, imagine how many people would get schooled by rescue folk and responsible breeders into taking dog-parenting seriously before they ever took one home!
Sorry for the rant; I COMPLETELY understand the internal screaming that happens within some of you when you find out a pup is from a mill or crap breeder. If people like you and I keep yelling about it, we will change a few minds, which make all the difference to a few dogs which is better than no dogs 🙂
Hello from Orlando, Fl! (Still looking to adopt)
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often there are more dogs than listed. they are in the wings waiting to be vetted/neutered or evaluated, etc.
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Thanks for the advice! I spoke with someone the other day and requested to hold off til after the weekend to do a home visit just incase one of the two other rescues I'm in contact with has the dog I want. Don't want to have them come here and waste their time if by the weekend I find one elsewhere. I've applications for Star with Rescues by Judy and the younger ones with Helping Hands up in Gainesville.
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Hi Kyla. Good luck with your rescue. I'm in the same boat of wanting to rescue. Have an application in and am waiting for a home visitation now.
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I'm sure the right dog will "happen to" you. Good luck.
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I visited with Star today at Pet Rescue by Judy and found she didn't like my Bear at all. Lots of growls and finally she snapped at him. Hopefully she'll find a home during their Black Tie Adoption Event this weekend. She seems like a really nice dog but very alpha, probably best in a home without another pet, incase anyone knows someone looking in the area
Here's her petfinder page: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17032355But back on to the search! Trying to schedule a drive up to Gainesville to see the 10 month old pups. Maybe with 3 females Bear will find a new friend. I'll keep y'all updated
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You may find most adult female basenjis to be alpha, so either a mellow boy, or a girl puppy might be best with Bear. A girl pup will grow up to be bossy, but by then Bear will love her.
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I have a rescue Basenji. They are wonderful!
Welcome. I'm new also.
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I'm excited! Going to see the basenji mix pups after work tomorrow, leaving early so I can make it up there in time before they have to pack up. http://www.facebook.com/pages/HELP-SAVE-6-BASENJI-PUPPIES/129425800433193 if you wanna see the pics and vids of them
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So I just brought the new puppy home, tentatively named Kismet. Bear seemed ok meeting her in his no care attitude and the 2 hour car ride home there was no issue except he stepped on her causing a yelp. Now he seems a bit upset with everyone (she's been getting into his toys) and he nipped at mom. I've got her corralled in my room while I eat dinner. I hope he calms down about the new comer and I'm able to keep her. I have 7 days starting to day that I can bring her back if there's any issues (and still get my refund). Any suggestions on what I can do to make Bear a bit happier? I don't know if it will be possible cause he's always been kind of moody (don't touch me there, don't tell me to move, etc).
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DAP may help; won't hurt at any rate
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Some pics of her if you want to see
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Elusionz, how old is she? How old is he? 7 days for refund? Where did you get her? It can take weeks for dogs to adjust to a new animal in the house. Often I keep them pretty separated for several days if necessary while they adjust to just being in same house, limiting physical contact to things I totally control, like her on a leash.
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She is about 10 months old. He is 6-8 years old. We adopted her from Helping Hands Pet Rescue (drove up two hours with Bear to meet her) at PetSmart. We think he may just keep his I don't want to be bothered attitude and get over it. Long as she doesn't get in his space he doesn't seem to care. They both ate separately and walked together fine.
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It often takes time for 2 dogs to bond.
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Lots of walks together, and time in the yard if possible. Inside where "His things" are will be more stressful….Mom, she's touching my stuff!!!
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She is a sweet dog - the first picture makes me smile because she too is smiling!
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Morning time and no problem except for a little you're too close to me growling from Bear. Kismet is getting used to her name so I think its a fit. She slept next to me cuddled up last night, was great until my arm cramped up lol. And she's still getting used to the stairs but they're doable. I'm afraid she might hurt herself in the backyard tho, the four steps up the patio she's found she can jump (just barely) and ends up missing the last one partway sometimes. After I get up Bear will have a quiet afternoon without her. Going to take her out to exchange the leash and collar (too long and thinking bout trying a harness, maybe that Sporn no pull one if they carry it in the store). Would it be better to have something like that to correct her before she gets used to pulling? She now only just twists around me. I'm also going to buy crates for both the dogs and start feeding them in there.
As I'm typing this she may start to associate NO with her name. Mouthing the stairs railing, the cat furniture, the fan wire, my chair…
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When leash pulling, maybe just stop and wait until she relaxes the chain, and only proceed then? Of course, a treat and praise when she does it right. She will eventually learn that the loose chain will allow her to move forward. I have done this with a few dogs (chow, dobie cross, scottish terrier) and it has worked for me.
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I saw those pups when they were in the Atlanta area. Which one was Kismet, the one originally called Butter or Jelly?
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Butter was her name. She's the one with no white on her face and one small spot on the back of her neck.
Found out I might have to try one of those puppy bumpers, http://www.puppybumpers.net/ Anyone have experience with it and younger dogs/basenji types? She got stuck between the fence when we closed up the bigger openings and watched her from outside to see how she did
Maybe we should have stuck with the name Butter LOL. She does great with the car rides tho, most of the time going right to sleep. Never had a dog relax so fast in a car so I had to poke her a couple times when we started home yesterday cause I was afraid something was wrong!
