Hey everyone, just received a Female Basenji; Laika is 4 months old and she is very very shy and seems to be scared most of the time. Is this normal? How long will it take her to act like a "normal" dog?

Thank you in advance,
Sam

@tanza she was raised at home, with a huge garden. But i think traveling from France to Beirut had an impact on her. But now she is doing better - she needs to feel more comfortable with the rest of the family

@steven12 Laika is doing great! She finally feels safe at home. She is very calm yet she plays a lot. At night she sleeps in any bedroom (in her bed)... i'm sure the best is to come..

Sam

Thank you all for the time spent on answering my query - Laika is being more comfortable at home, and likes going out for a walk:)

She still needs to be more comfortable with the rest of the family (she feels safe only with me) but as you all said, we nee to give her more time.

@Zande Her registered name is Princess Laika from "Elevage De La Tribu Val'elsy" France

@debradownsouth Laika is being more comfortable today, but needs to be at ease with the rest of the family (she only trusts me)

Don't forget that she had to travel from France to Lebanon, so i guess this had an impact on her too

@zande Hello! Princess Pipa is here too - a freind of mine is taking good care of her.
Just to inform you that Laika is doing super great today, she feels more comfortable at home, she plays, runs everywhere and loves going out for a walk.

Thank you for your kind assistance,
Cheers,
Sam

@zande done