I plan on getting one come August so I have plenty of time to learn. As fo getting one, I plan on rescuing one.

@nomrbddgs:

Umm, sorry, no. A few of us here are professional trainers and a few more are long time breeders. Basenji's are really not stubborn-they're highly intelligent. And they think extensively. So showing yourself as leader is a great way to make an enemy. IMO. You get more from honey with these dogs.

lol I guess I dont know anything yet haha, I got some reading to do

@sharronhurlbut:

Nice looking dogs.
B's are NOT easy to train..
There are a lots of books, manuals you can get to read up on these wonderful critters.
You need to be educated, as the dogs always think they know more than the human!
laugh.

hmmm guess I havnt read enough about training, I heard about them being stubborn but as long as you show yourself as the leader they will respond to your commands

@Ninabeana26:

Welcome! There is certainly a lot of basenji info on this site so you've come to the right place What part of Maryland are you from? I was born & rasied in Maryland & went to college on the Eastern Shore.

I am born and raised in Germantown… just north of DC in Montgomery County

Hello I am new. My name is Sean and I currently live in Carbondale, Illinois for college. I have two tibeten Spaniels at home in Maryland, and take care of my brothers Pitbull alot too. Am planning on getting a puppy for next year as I will be a senior and am moving into a single family home. Was originally going to rescue a pitbull but am thinking they will be too big for my living sitiuation at the moment.

The Basenji seems to be the prefect size dog that I am currently looking for. I am looking for a medium sized dog, that will be able to run with me every morning and is not extremly difficult to train. The dog will also need to get along with a Sheltie thats very laid back and nice to everything. So far the Basenji seems perfect but I will continue reading posts to learn more. Well just wanted to say welcome… here are some pics of my other dogs...