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How Tammie Jean Taught Me Appearances Aren't Everything

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  • He thought I wouldn't notice…

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    I'm sure if you had 8 you could spare him 2!! At least that's what he probably thought!!
  • How Tammie Taught My Mother About Basenjis

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    I love hearing these stories about Basenjis - and you do tell them well. I look forward to hearing more!
  • Can't Handle the Cuteness

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    Yes, he is adorable..they are addictive aren't they?
  • I Can't Believe My Ears

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    @sharronhurlbut: My basenji girl always shows me up. When I am walking the dogs, folks come over and say "oh, are those the barkless dogs?" My girl ALWAYS gives one of her warning BARKS when they say this. Laugh. I tell the folks yes, they are barkless, except for my girl! So, then discussion starts, and I explain how they are not MUTE. But my girl gets me everytime! That's so funny considering we have the opposite experience. Manny baroooos like crazy at home but when we're in public and we want him to do it, he doesnt. Go figure. They have a mind of their own.
  • Don't let this happen to you

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    I'm glad everything turned out alright. A long time ago I remember hearing that and used it once with Dakota. It's hard NOT to chase after them and run in the opposite direction but it really does work. We put up a 4 foot wrought iron fence around the front yard. Mine are pretty good about staying in when the door is opened but I would never totally trust them. Hubby did once leave the door and the gate wide open and all three took off down the block. Luckily a neighbor had his dog out and used him as bait to get our three back.
  • If I didn't love her so much!

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    That sounds good! I am working with the positive reinforcement, and for the most part it works, just in that instance she goes "deaf". I also "clicker" train Callie, and she loves that!