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  • NemoN

    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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  • KipawaK

    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. :) And thanks so much for the other items. The remote control is definitely moving from the coffee table too!

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • M

    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. :P

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  • LyshL

    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)

    Owned by Hopper & Ebony the crazy bazzii sisters and King the QH.

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  • KipawaK

    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. :)

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • B

    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.

    e cigarette | eliquid

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  • J

    This is a great list! Thank you for posting! We have a month to puppy-proof our house, this helps a lot!

    Jessica, Jason & the Kids with TIMMY in our hearts!

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  • krunzerK

    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!

    Owned by Becca and Tucker![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

    BRAT rescue

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  • KipawaK

    @krunzer:

    Fran are you getting another puppy?!?!

    No, we are going to be a one doggie family and spoil Kipawa like crazy!

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • LindaHL

    @krunzer:

    Fran are you getting another puppy?!?!

    This is an old thread brought to the top by a spammer's post (Bush De).

    LindaH

    Owned by:

    Blaze the Basenji

    Gracie the Brussels Griffon

    Maxx's Memorial Blog

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  • krunzerK

    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!

    Owned by Becca and Tucker![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

    BRAT rescue

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  • Chealsie508C

    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!

    "I know I've found the breed for me because he totally turns my life upside down and I love it!"

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  • D

    Wow Great list some things I will have to take care of for my babies safety

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • S

    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

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  • tanzaT

    This forum is about/for Basenjis and their "slaves"

    Pat Fragassi

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    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • krunzerK

    @tanza:

    This forum is about/for Basenjis and their "slaves"

    LOL!!! I too am a BASENJI slave. Man, such a little barkless dog sure has me wrapped around their paws.

    Owned by Becca and Tucker![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

    BRAT rescue

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  • eeeefarmE

    My Basenji doesn't have slaves, he has staff! :) And he lets us know when our work isn't up to snuff.

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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