Posts made by Kembe

@little_t
You need to put his crate in your bedroom @ night. He wants to be with you. ️

I had a situation similar to @elbrant. I contacted a breeder wanting to get on a list for a puppy. She said she had a 16 month female that was available -she was going to SHOW but changed her mind. I said I had my heart set on a puppy and she said “the puppy stage is short- lived and there were a lot of advantages of getting a young dog that was past the puppy stage - you should at least come and meet the dog.” Needless to say it was love at first sight - she immediately bonded w/ my husband curling up next to him. Years later the breeder stated to me that she knew we were the right family for the dog - that she had only seen 2 times when one of her dogs immediately bonded with a family. I always said “ Kembe chose us.” In hind sight it was a blessing - I got a dog that was potty trained, could walk on leash, and already knew basic commands. My only regret is that I did not get her a sibling so that she had a companion. You shouldn’t have any issues. Congratulations- look forward for great adventure and happiness with your new basenji.

Don’t show this to your basenjis.

Glad to see you’re back! We missed you!

I’ve only seen ads twice.

@zande
Sally - I just hope I recognize the sign.️

Great video!

@basenjimom2
Yes, my B has been diagnosed with Cognitive Canine Disorder (doggie dementia) this past February. She was put on Senilife and 2 Chinese Herbal medications (my vet also practices Eastern medicine) - which have provided some improvement (reduced the pacing and she is much more alert). She constantly follows me but luckily I don’t experience the whining. Her eyesight and her hearing are also failing (which also might be a reason she wants to be near me). Overall, she is cognitively better now than she was 7-8 months ago.

@wizard
Mine is 15.7 years old and she is my shadow - sticks to me like glue. She only started doing this in the past year. I don’t know if it’s common w/ elderly dogs.

ADORABLE!️

@little_t
Here are a couple of frozen doggie treat recipes :[link text](link https://www.rover.com/blog/ice-cream-for-dogs-in/ url)

Hope everything works out well for your basenji. Poor little guy - hope you’re able to fix the problem. Sending positive thoughts and energy your way.

She looks so relaxed ! She is beautiful! 🥰

Here’s another interesting article - it’s on the Genome of the Basenji. link text
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert owned a basenji named Niger in 1843. link text

Interesting article. Thanks for sharing.

@little_t
Wanting to sleep with you in bed is normal - basenji want to be with their pack. If you don’t want him in your bed you should at least put his kennel or dog bed in your room.
As for listening only when treats are involved- yes NORMAL. The basenji attitude is “what’s in it for me?”
Yes, they will chase birds, squirrels, rabbits. They also like sniffing everything - remember they are HOUNDS.
I never experienced issues with eating grass or difficulty in potty training - so I can’t comment. Luckily my basenji was never destructive. Remember that your basenji is still a puppy and important to have toys and to exercise him regularly - this will make him tired and hopefully not destructive. I’m sure others will have advice for you on the grass eating and destructive behavior.

@castoinde
What a handsome boy! 🥰. I love his coloring and markings. He is gorgeous. ️

@jkent

Happy Biirthday Ellie! 🥳