http://www.pickofthelitterdogtraining.com/GentleLeader.jpg
I found this link to a pic. I got it since dash tries to eat other dogs that approach on leash, but overall it gives more control. I had a dog trainer fit it on him since the fit is rather tight, so it does not slip unlike the Halti.
Actual training would be best, but this could give you more control in the mean time.
Thank you for the link
The Easy Walk harness is another option, and usually less annoying for the dog. But the Haltis and Gentle Leaders are nice too.
Both dogs are walked with harness'. Just purchased a Halti, will try it out and see how it goes. Some days are better than others:)
How about attending a basic obedience class?
Would love to try obedience classes….any tips on keeping him calm in the car so we can get there... Our boy is quite the youngster or a little devil depending on the day
What is the gentle leader??
It's been awhile since I wrote about our basenjis.
All was fine until a few weeks ago, our youngest is becoming extremely stubborn on walks. We walk both dogs at the same time because leaving one alone for any lenght of time…well you know..
He pulls and tugs and darts at anything that moves. I have been tripped more times than I care to remember and very hurt on one occasion. I don't believe in pinch collars so they are not an option. Any tips or suggestions to help make our walks a little more enjoyable.
Jo-Anne
Yes you did say 2!!
We had no problem bringing Dakota (a male puppy) home. Our older basenji Arizona was 8 and she became a new dog, very loving and protective towards Dakota. She was not like that with our other male who was just 9 when he passed. She became the mother, putting Dakota in his place when needed. From our experience, a female might be best as the first dog in the house, but others may have different experiences. They always find their place in the household, usually it is to be the top dog and that is a day to day battle!! Too funny sometimes
No we were lucky, the breeder my husband knew had a 4 month old. Our Bongo left us in April and we had Dakota a few weeks later. We were going through our loss when we went to see the new puppy, had we waited a little longer I don't think we would have decided to get another,we still had an older female at home and she was doing fine without her partner. It was more for us that we took Dakota and so perhaps everything happens for a reason….although there are times I wonder what the reasons are//LOL
They so become your family very fast and life is never the same, it is all good. I hope you find another to fill your home and life with the same joy
So sorry to hear about your loss. We lost one of our beloved Basenjis last spring it is extremely hard still. Like you I had never heard of this breed or known anyone who had them until I met my husband. And until I found this site had really no one to talk to about them or get information.
Good luck to you in finding another and I am sure there is one put there who would be happy to adopt you!!
I guess you could say it is fate that we all have chosen Basenjis as our family pets. It is like having a child that never out grows the terrible 2's. Lots of patience,love and understanding goes a long way..along with pulling your hair out at times!! Have fun
Thanks so much to Vanessa, the Vicks Vapo Rub trick works like a charm!!
Thanks for the tips, yes most of the time it is laughable and we have had a few good chuckles. As I write this they are both sleeping like angels.
I must say that our older one is now picking up habits that we thought we had stopped but I guess she is copying the younger, so we will have to start all over with her as well.
What would life be like without them,lol
Well I feel so much better….
Being new this forum, it is so good to hear other stories.
Living with a 1 yr old Basenji puppy is like nothing I have ever experienced. My husband has conveniently forgotten what it was like to have a puppy,he went through it twice long before we met, but as I see it...one can never forget what it was like. I have holes in the sofa, metal corners on the coffee table because of chewing, had to get rid of a beautiful antique carpet because he found a loose piece of wool and pulled, numerous rolls of toilet paper have been shredded,we no longer put it on the actual toilet paper holder. Magazines,newspapers,letters, wrapping paper anything he can tear apart in 30 seconds seems to be the item of choice to redecorate with.
I used to have a house with everything in it's place, picture perfect, items would last forever...then I entered, of my own free will....the world of Basenjis
It is good to know I am not alone
No sorry, what kind of photos are you looking for??
Don't feel too bad, today as we are getting up to 20cm of the white stuff!!
If I can figure out how to get a album going (have tried a number of time but it's not working) there will be pictures very soon
It is cold and snowy
Hello
Arizona is a doll, she is well behaved and very much a lady,loves to be cuddled,she is older so I assume that is where her temperment comes into play. Dakota is still a puppy,I guess I really don't need to say more…. he is not well behaved and still fights when on the lead. He is curious, stubborn,playful and at times very destructive....which at times makes me wonder what the heck I was thinking when we brought him home. I love dogs, but am new to this breed, my husband had 2 before we met, unfortunatley 1 got very sick very fast and it was with great heart break that we had to put him down. So I came into the life of Basenjis as older dogs..to my surprise they are not like anyother dogs as puppies. But needless to say I do love them and could not imagine life without them.
Hello
It is finally nice to find a forum to join where we can find more info, get information or just chat with other owners.
My husband and I have 2 Basenjis, Arizona is 9 and our new addition Dakota is just 1.
Hope to post photos soon
Jo