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  • Just found this site!

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    Rita JeanR
    Welcome look forward to talking with you. Sure you can help a lot of us that have not had our B's very long. They are great. Rita Jean
  • New potential Basenji Owner in Wisconsin–-am a little scared!

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    QuercusQ
    @Janneke: This discussion isn't new.. Every now and again it comes up when new members are 'overwhelmed' by all the goodness of the oldies here ;) But I have to say.. It is better now than it has been.. (but I'm a very positive thinker ;)) So the discussions weren't for nothing :) I think there has to be a balance between sharing info and scaring people off.. You can't be 'only nice' when people are asking things, or planning things, with which other people don't agree. (like breeding without health testing.. or buying a pup when it's clear the breeder isn't ok..) Maybe the problem is, that everybody wants to say the same thing and it becomes a bit too much.. But that's a forum.. everybody is allowed to share it's opinion.. even if the one before him already said the same thing.. You should all visit the Dutch forums.. ggg.. we (cheeseheads) can be very direct.. so it's not always as nice and well said/written as it is here.. :D I agree, especially with…well, everything above. But in a way, it is kind of good for this topic to come every now and again, because it helps people like me try to really think through how something is going to sound to a newbie, rather than just saying what I think. People are never going to want to hear that they puppy they love (and rightfully so) wasn't exactly the bargain they had hoped for...but that doesn't mean we don't welcome everyone here. And it doesn't mean we should stop trying to educate people before they buy...for every one person that is sick of the message, there may be fifteen reading silently that are getting something from it. I am truly sorry when someone's feelings are hurt about their beloved pet by something they read here...but if another person is helped by the post, that is important too.
  • We have a new Girl

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  • Hello from the Deep South (of England)

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    basiB
    Hello & welcome! Nice to see you here:D
  • Hi, new here!

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    thunderbird8588T
    Welcome to the forum Vickie, Shelley
  • Hi!

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    Rita JeanR
    Welcome and your dog is very pretty and looks so happy. Full or half who cares they steal your heart. Have fun. Rita Jean
  • New to Forum

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    bellabasenjiB
    Welcome to the forums, I can't wait to see pictures!!!:D
  • Part basenji mom

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    BuanaB
    Welcome to the forum… wow what a beautiful B-mix...!!
  • New to the site

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    pacificNWbasenjiP
    Very cute, I can't wait for my next but am shooting for 2 years until the next addition. Dude is my boy, my first basenji and I hope to add a girl winter 2010, she will be called Ono, Hawaiian for the best. Can't wait for pics!
  • Very possible Basenji owner????

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    BDawgB
    I thought some type of Basenji/Shepherd/other mix myself. Very cute! Welcome!!
  • Hello, I'm Kat, the new girl!

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    wizardW
    Welcome to our pack!
  • New To the Site

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    G
    Hello & welcome from Canada. Looks like you're doing your homework. All the best in your pursuit. G
  • 1st Time Owner

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    L
    @wizard: I would still recommend an obedience class - not only does it help with your training at home it helps socialize your dog to other dogs and other people. Work especially on the come command because sooner or later your dog will bolt because he sees a squirrel or the door got left open a crack or whatever (nearly everyone here has had this happen) and if the come command is really strong chances are you'll get him back - just a warning to be prepared. "If it does break you'll wish you had fixed it."[/QUOTE Moses has taken off twice over a leaf, and luckily he did run right back when he was commanded to come. My husband has purchased some "dog whisperer" books & videos of some kind and is doing a great job training without frustrating Moses to bad. We train for about 15min a day, twice a day on the weekend. [image: attachment_p_71931_0_family-12-11-08-249.jpg]
  • New member

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    JannekeJ
    @Buana: (I think when you meet our Buana and Chafuko or Tillo from Janneke, you are really in heaven :D) Hahaha.. that made me LOL.. But it's true!! :cool: ;) :D
  • New Basenji in our Family Tonight!

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    NemoN
    @dorvaan: He's gonna be incredibly picky about his toys. We got him 5 different ones, to begin with. He ignores all of them, except for one. Now, little rawhide bones? That's a whole 'nother story….. If he spent a lot of time in a kennel he might not be used to playing with toys. If he likes food-based toys you could try a stuffed kong or or something like these… http://www.premier.com/View.aspx?page=dogs/products/behavior/busybuddy/squirreldude/description http://www.triplecrowndogs.com/product/1591/Everlasting-Treat-Ball.html You can get them on Amazon or a lot of other websites. I saw the treat-ball at Petco. And if you are interested in taking the puppy to a eye doc, I can get some recommendations for you. There are a lot of basenji people in the southern part of the state and I can get some references for you when I meet up with the basenji club this weekend.
  • Had no idea we know what she is now!!

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    nobarkusN
    There is a reason behind the eating problems/episodes. Like I said in my earlier post that health issues can lead to difficult behavior. When the dog is feeling bad it will be hard to deal with just like if you were sick. To start make an appt right away with the vet and get the blood work done. I'm surprised the vet didn't suggest this. Dogs pick up bad stuff when they're at the pound/shelter.
  • New Basenji mommy in Houston, TX

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    wizardW
    Welcome to the pack – what a beautiful boy (but then what basenji isn't beautiful). The look in his eye makes me think he's going to grow up into a real teaser :)
  • Hello

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    wizardW
    Welcome to our pack! An until you can get the photos loaded, tell us more about yourself and especially Mango. :)
  • Halo

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    YodelDogsY
    Welcome to the forum!
  • Hello Everyone!

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    YodelDogsY
    Welcome to the forum!