In preparation for my new puppy I am ordering food. She is currently on Orijen. But I have pretty much decided it's too expensive for my taste and I am going to switch her to Taste of the Wild. (possibly blue buffalo, idk)

Talking to a few dog owners I know I've gotten mixed reviews of whether or not it is an absolute must to gradually switch foods.
Some say going cold turkey will upset her while others say she'll be just fine. I'm not sure which to believe so I thought I'd ask y'all - people who have experience with this breed.

I also know it can be a lot of stress to switch foods and homes at the same time, so I am aware of that as well.
Any advice you have would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Kenja queen of Hegman & Mibre's Ebb Magic Man To Ahmahr Nahr are the registered names.
She also gave me copies of their pedigree.

@tanza:

Please share the name of the sire and dam of the puppies.

Sure…. Kenya (Dam) & Ebony (Sire)

@tanza I'm getting my Basenji from Lisa Simmons, in Hagaman NY. (Northeast Exotic Breeders)

@ivoss those links are a great help. Thanks!

Hello,

I'm new here. And a new Basenji owner. Well almost, I get my girl on my birthday, Oct. 5th.

But in preparation for her arrival I am trying to find a good, positive reinforcement, trainer in either Brooklyn or Manhattan.
I looked at Andrea Arden, who had rave reviews, but she's $350 for a 5 week class. Whereas the Petsmart has a $120 class.

Since this is my first dog I'm not quite sure what's reasonable.
I'm torn, is this a get what you pay for kind of thing?
If any of you know any good trainers in NYC that don't break the bank that would be a great help! :)