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Hello,
I recommend reading:
Early Kidney Disease - Difficulty Getting Her to Eat
at https://basenjiforums.com/topic/15616/early-kidney-disease-difficulty-getting-her-to-eat/13
What may guide your path:
Kidney values relative to normal.
Is there proteinurea?
For homemade, read DogAware and accompanying websites.
Good luck!

I will admit that I am not the best at this either...
Young dog, so scary to be alone: Let's make it more fun! Good stuff happens when you go away (like the washroom)... so get the good treats out! I used to throw quite a few Cherios or kibbles on the floor to keep my dogs busy in a positive way.
Clicker training is good for Basenjis. Train him to go into his crate by himself but don't close the door yet. Teaching 'down time' is important and takes time.
Tire that Basenji brain with training.
It is difficult because Basenjis are pack dogs. They do their own thing but do not like being alone.
Good luck!

Hello,
Positive training is important.
Cliquer training does work... but mine figured out the shaping game very fast.
Know which behaviour you want. Be clear and consistent with your Basenji. "You want to go outside? Not until you sit!"
Go to a local obedience trial and ask. See who trains terriers and sighthounds. I know trainers who work fine with traditional obedience breed but step back at the word Basenji!
Find what motivates your dog in terms of food and non-food rewards.
Good luck!

Hello again,
I like "When Pigs Fly" and "Dogs are from Neptune".
Also, look up "It's Yer Choice". It is a fantastic impulse control game. It helps Basenjis a lot. It teaches them to wait to get what they want. Do it in very short bursts at first (60 seconds!) and always end on a good note. It is a good foundation for training and it is a game that extends to meal time.
Short training sessions work better.