It's a slow process, be patient and consistent with her. We adopted Bolt 6 years ago, he's 12 y/o and 3/4 Africain. We don't know his history, but at some point he got into a dog fight. He has the scars to prove it. When we walk, there are certain dogs that will trigger a violent reaction from him. Over the years I've gotten very good at reading other people, and how they walk their dogs, plus reading their dog's body language. A high straight up tail tightly wagging will send him off the rails. I've worked extensively with him to the point that he is manageable when he sees other dogs. I usually make him sit, or give as wide a distance as I can allow. BUT, he is a biter, so I'm extremely cautious when I'm around other people. All bets are off if that other dog is not leashed!! It does get better, and yes you can teach an older dog new behaviors, I certainly did.
A good leash
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Hello,
What is a good leash for a basenji to train him to walk?
Is there any special requirement regarding type of leash that a basenji should use for dog shows?Thank you
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Hello,
What is a good leash for a basenji to train him to walk?
Is there any special requirement regarding type of leash that a basenji should use for dog shows?Thank you
Leash for show is usually short, thin, made of leather or nylon. There are a number on sites on line that you can buy them from, or go to a local dog show and there are lots of vendors that sell them. (usually the nylon ones). And typically they are shown in a choke chain collar, very small links. Here is a thread for a while ago when someone was selling show leads. I know she doesn't have any more, but will give you an idea about them.
http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?t=3835&highlight=show+leads
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If you have a basenji that pulls really hard, a leather leash is a lot nicer on your hands than a nylon one. We're continuously working on leash walking, and if we go somewhere on nylon leads with lots of squirrels, birds, chipmunks, moving shadows etc, my hands get torn up.
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Should I go for a 3/8" with or a 1/2"? 4 feet rather than 6?
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If you attend a conformation show, you'll usually find several vendors that sell conformation leash/collars.
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I prefer the 4' for walking. I use the 3/8, but it really does not matter they are so close in size. definitely buy leather. I usually get mine from J & J dog supply, good quality and reasonable prices. http://www.jjdog.com/ I've been using one leash for 21 yrs now and its still in great shape. The trick is to keep them away from the little chewing basenjis.
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I have had to buy 2 leather leashes to replace my friend's that he left on the table at the dog park. My darling Nicky thinks that leather leashes are the yummiest things ever! And she can gnaw through one before you even realize what she's up to.
But I agree, and so does Nicky, that leather leashes are the best (we like them for different reasons, haha). -
Thank you for your advices and the link provided, I used it to purchase the leashes.
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My Basenjis agree that leather is much nicer!! They eat them asap.!! So far the metal parts have escaped! Any one would think I don't feed them!!
However I think that there is nothing nicer than a good leather lead, I keep mine for best or when I don't have too many dog out together so that I can't watch them all at the same time. I use a 2cm for walking and a 1cm for showing.
