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.
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Wow, what a great list Fran. So much to think about..I know you are bringing Kipawa into a home where he is the only dog, I must say I am a little nervous bringing Pippin here, because we have three other dogs..one which loves everybody and all things (sometimes too much)= Moses, the podengo, one that is a grumpy old man (although not very old, about 6 yrs)=Gus, the doxie and then one that thinks/knows she is the Alpha dog( athough she is the Beta bitch)=Luna, our schnauzer/yorkie mix..huge differences in personalities..I sure hope they will accept Pippin..
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Wow, that's a long list!!! I almost get scared to get my pup!
It's good to prepare yourself, but don't forget to also enjoy yourself!! It's not science 
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Thanks, Janneke - for the comment about it not being science! You're right on that account. I need to keep that in mind. I just so want to cover all possible bases, but trust me, this little puppy is going to be hugged and hugged and played with. If I can attain a relationship anywhere near the one you have with Tillo, I will be very happy with myself.
Petra - yes, you probably will spend a bit of time getting everyone to co-exist and enjoy each other. But I'm sure you will be able to do it, and I'm sure Otis will be watching over everything for you and helping you out.
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This may have been on your list but just in case.
CELL PHONE
GLASSES
HANDBAG get home put it up. Jayden likes to steal money out of mine. Like bills cannot get to change.
Dirty clothes basket they love to take clothes out and place there all over place and it may not be the ones you want out in open just a friend drops in.Rita Jean
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Yes…. GLASSES... they are a total favorite for puppies (and adults..sigh)..... I think it is the human smell on the ear pieces and nose pieces that draws them to glasses. My Eye Doc says they replace more glasses due to "my dog ate my glasses" then most anything else
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Thanks, Janneke - for the comment about it not being science! You're right on that account. I need to keep that in mind. I just so want to cover all possible bases, but trust me, this little puppy is going to be hugged and hugged and played with. If I can attain a relationship anywhere near the one you have with Tillo, I will be very happy with myself.
Petra - yes, you probably will spend a bit of time getting everyone to co-exist and enjoy each other. But I'm sure you will be able to do it, and I'm sure Otis will be watching over everything for you and helping you out.
As long as you put Love, Patience, Time and Common sense on top of the list you'll do fine
It's great to start with a 'do's and dont's' list, but don't be scared to do things different.. You can't be prepared for everything with a Basenji puppy! Sometimes you need to be creative (that's the fun part ;))Oh.. and +1 on the glasses…. sigh.. :rolleyes:
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Remote controls and iPods.
For the first vet visit…if your puppy has an umbilical hernia, don't worry if the vet/vet techs freak out. It is very common in the breed and except in rare situations not an issue. You would have thought my dogs were about to die as much as the vet people kept bringing it up. Good grief!
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Glasses on the list…. CHECK! I'm sitting on the couch right now and my glasses are on the coffee table. YIKES. I don't think 'dog chewing' is covered under the warranty.
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Thanks, this is a wonderful resource. It's going to get posted up on my fridge as soon as possible. We are definitely not super messy people, but we do have a tendency to leave headphones/laptop chargers/remote controls/etc lying around, and I'm sure it'll take a harsh reality check once we bring home puppy to get my SO to start putting his things up and away.
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another one - if you leave the toilet door open and you have the toilet brush beside the toilet be prepared to loose it. The toilet is the only place we have to block off as she likes to grab the toilet brush and play with it
-yuckkk- sigh lol (and shred the toilet paper off the toilet roll teehee).I guess that could go under barricading/blocking off rooms but we never had an issue with the toilet room until a few months after we got her (when she must of finally discovered it)
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hi Lysh, oh yes! We are practicing closing the bathroom doors behind us. Thanks for the reminder/heads up.
Maybe your b just thought that was a nice big toothbrush you wanted him to use.
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That'll get you started. You can get grooming supplies like teeth cleaner, nail clippers, etc. later on as you need them, and the same with things like baby gates and bark control tools. Food, collar/ID, a leash, a bed and a kennel should be the big priority.
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This is a great list! Thank you for posting! We have a month to puppy-proof our house, this helps a lot!
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Fran are you getting another puppy?!?! Cell phone is a good one….Becca ate hubby's cell phone and sunglasses a few years ago. Tucker ate my work cell phone just last summer, I had had my job for like 6 months and my dog goes and eats my cell phone....explain that one to your boss!
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Fran are you getting another puppy?!?!
No, we are going to be a one doggie family and spoil Kipawa like crazy!
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Fran are you getting another puppy?!?!
This is an old thread brought to the top by a spammer's post (Bush De).
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HAHAHA I should learn to read of the dates these things were posted. It is a good reminder for those who are getting pups right now though!
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Fran, good for you for having that much self control…. I dont think I can keep myself from getting another.... But for right now Oakley is all I can handle!
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Wow Great list some things I will have to take care of for my babies safety
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You have absolutely shared a useful resource over here so i would love to catch you with more stuff regarding such yorkies. It will be really good for us
