Skip to content

Orijen Puppy vs. Nature's Variety Instinct?

Basenji Puppy Pen
  • Nemo- I am interested in ANYTHING Basenji- lol! I have heard a lot lately about that video so I am going to have to watch it. I don't know why but as I get closer to the "pick up" date I keep getting more and more nervous I'm not going to have my ducks in a row :rolleyes: I feel like my b puppy is going to start quizzing me and I won't be prepared!!

  • @Nemo:

    Pat Hastings has a method for evaluating puppies that I find really interesting and I believe several breeders on this forum may use at least some version of her methods or have at least referenced her. Her "Puppy Puzzle" DVD is interesting to watch if you find conformation evaluation interesting, lol. I'd have to rewatch the video to catch her exact comments around food, but they were more observational on her part I believe not nutritional studies.

    Thanks I will take a look into her work!

  • @Chealsie508:

    Nemo- I am interested in ANYTHING Basenji- lol! I have heard a lot lately about that video so I am going to have to watch it. I don't know why but as I get closer to the "pick up" date I keep getting more and more nervous I'm not going to have my ducks in a row :rolleyes: I feel like my b puppy is going to start quizzing me and I won't be prepared!!

    No basenjis in the video, unfortunately. It's more for breeders but I found it useful to learn about dog structure.

  • Anything I can use as a training tool for myself will be helpful.lol

  • I used Orijen for a few months. Our boy seemed to like it, but sometimes he would skip a meal. But then we switched to Nature's Variety and he seems to like it even better, hasn't missed a meal in over a year! Both great dog foods though!

Suggested Topics

  • How do I limit puppy biting???

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    15
    0 Votes
    15 Posts
    10k Views
    Beth314B
    Like much internet advice I find short answers incomplete - and mine was. I really want to ad that making a crate/xpen/gated puppy area should never be seen as "punishment". These partitioned puppy areas should be conditioned to be safe places for a puppy/dog. Mine, thankfully, tolerates and even likes her xpens probably because it's where she eats, receives treats, sleeps, chews and even plays. This took about a week or so. Now she voluntarily goes into her xpens (in my case) on her own and when she's put there involuntarily she might whine for a minute before settling down with a chew and/or going to sleep.
  • Puppy Food

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    15
    0 Votes
    15 Posts
    12k Views
    DebraDownSouthD
    Rojer, wth? fipronil and methoprene (the ingredients in FRONTLINE, btw) are to kill fleas, it is not a FOOD for dogs and does not help hair and nourish the bones of the dog.
  • Crazy Puppy….

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    3
    0 Votes
    3 Posts
    5k Views
    S
    The more exercise you can give the dog, the better she will be. Walk her at least an hr 2 times a day… A basic obedience class is also required to help her learn her manners. Good luck.
  • The Cost of A Puppy

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    15
    0 Votes
    15 Posts
    10k Views
    nomrbddgsN
    I'll start a new thread re breeding why and what.
  • What is this little boy's name? Throw me a bone…..

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    63
    0 Votes
    63 Posts
    46k Views
    dmeyD
    Just noticed the last post was 2007 so Im sure he has a name by now!!! jaja
  • Natural Balance

    Basenji Puppy Pen
    3
    0 Votes
    3 Posts
    4k Views
    MantisM
    wow thats a great idea….i dont know if my feed store carries these...i may have to order them....