I hope it helps. Im sure in time your body will get used to it. I did. Good luck!:o

@tlbuddy:

Thanks for all of your suggestions. I have been taking Benadryl and I spoke with my doctor today and he told me to take Claritin and Singular and has given me a topical creme for the itching. I also have asthma, but have not been having any problems with it. The itching and hives are starting to get better. I think it is the grass so I have been wiping her down every time we come back inside from our walk.
tlbuddy

tlbuddy~
I understand your pain…well...your itching. I to have the same problem. Im allergic to everything. My allergest told me to live in a bubble. I dont think so. I have a cat and it took me quite some time to adjust to him. Dogs too! Kept sneezing and had itchy eyes. My arms would itch and I would get a rash all over my body the moment I was touched.
I am in the process of getting my first basenji but the ones that I have met I too broke out in a rash/hives all over my body.
Best advice...
Go to your doctor and try to get him to perscribe you an allergy medication. Zertec worked for me. If you are unable to do that try benedryl. Makes you a little sleepy but it keeps the itching down. Try Aveno too. Hope this helps

Oah my gosh!!!! What a cutie!!! I love the picture of him under the couch! What a guy!

@jessi76:

yes, my dog has completed all the classes offered at the training school I use (OB 1, 2, 3 and took-and passed-the Canine Good Citizen test).

The best advice I can give is find the right trainer, who ONLY uses positive reinforcement. Small classes worked well for me. To keep my dog "interested" I had to almost make the commands seem like "his idea". As long as you have fun training, always end on a good note, never force anything, and have high value treats to use in conjunction w/ training, you should be just fine.

Thank you for the tips!

jessi76~
Your basenji completed all the classes?!?! Thats great!! I have been wondering how my puppy will do. (I dont have a basenji yet but will be getting one this year as soon as the litters born)
You said as long as you keep them interested…what do you mean by that? I understand that they sometimes become less interested in doing what you want them to do. What tips could you give me so I can be prepared.
Thanks.

Now that is too funny!
Sounds like a true Basenji. I have read many articles about their temperment and that seems to be the general conclusion. Basenji's think that they are superior to other breeds. HA! Im going to love this. :p
I do hope that I can train my dog. I know it will be a little harder to do. :rolleyes: I am up for the challenge though!

That is very informative. Thank you!
I have contacted my vet regarding vaccines. The pup will be brought home w/ only its first shot at 10 weeks of age. After discussing vaccines w/ my vet he recommends that we give the pup its second shot but than wait then after a month or so for rest. There was talk about a parvo shot and kennel cough. Reasons being I plan on enrolling it in puppy schools which require these shots.
Maybee it is just me being rather overprotective. With so many diseases out there I would rather be safe than sorry. Plus this is going to be my first dog .

@Quercus:

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And I forgot to add...that when owning a basenji...the word command should just be dropped from your training language It is really more like a request, or a suggestion

Nicely put! I guess commands are out of the question.
I will make sure to keep treats close by when wanting something:D

Watching the girls try to squeeze in the sharpa bag would be a sight to see

I think I will need to invest in some earplugs. As for my neighbors…I don't think they will have a good sense of humor about a screeming puppy.

How did you first hear about Basenji's? What made you decide to raise them?
Was it challenging?

Quercus~
I have decided to enroll my pup in puppy kindergarten. They enroll at 10 weeks. According to the trainer they only allow pups who have received their 2nd set of shots and you must have a copy of the vet records.
By taking your basenji's to puppy kindergarten were you successful in training or did your Basenji train you? From all the reading I've been doing, numerous people say that Basenji's are difficult to train. Do yours sit on command? Come when called? Can I expect my dog to listen when I command it or will it just do what it wants? :eek:

Thanks!