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  • Crates are the safe way to go. I don't think you can generalize that separation anxiety is common in basenji. They may HATE the crate, but that isn't the same thing. :)

    Welcome, post pics.

    Easiest thing with forum, mark all read right now, start afresh. Then each day hit the today's posts :)

  • I've never crated a basenji. But once Dragon's dogs Kente and La Neige died, I saw that he hated being alone. Luckily, we lived with roommates and he was rarely alone.

    It is my understanding that basenjis are often destructive when they are not crated (due to the separation anxiety). Now, since I am getting a mix (and, honestly, it doesn't look much like a basenji … but it doesn't bark and does talk), I don't know if it will be mild-mannered like my Dragon ... or wilder like Kente. Kente was a little terror! hee! I am pretty sure he would have un-stuffed my mattress if ever left alone. Oh well.

    Anyway, I will post pics when I get them :)

  • PHEW That bit about marking everything read helped.

  • I think separation anxiety has a lot to do with how you handel it.. If you never make a big fuss about leaving or getting home and never take them out untill they are quiet and calm, they dont get anxious. If you get anxious, they get anxious…

  • @dmey:

    I think separation anxiety has a lot to do with how you handel it.. If you never make a big fuss about leaving or getting home and never take them out untill they are quiet and calm, they dont get anxious. If you get anxious, they get anxious…

    I thought separation anxiety referred to their destructive nature when the owner wasn't present and they were left alone?:confused:

  • I wish you best of luck…i agree with you, how can you part with your pets to become more cityfied ....
    last year we picked up two basenjis from a byb in Elgin for Brat, they ended up being adopted by their foster though and are the sweetest boys, but since Elgin is tiny, maybe there is a connection.

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  • I have Roxy at home now. She was a rescue dog (not from Elgin). I'm not sure where she's from.

  • Congratulations, so happy to hear that you have her finally.

  • Hey there! I am in SE Austin. :) Nice to meet another Austinite.

  • Welcome to the Forum from the UK, Ouidah - I'm pleased you've got the mix you wanted. As Debra said not all dogs have separation anxiety and you sound as though you're quite able to get him/her? used t a crate. You can only wait and see.

    Separation anxiety takes many forms and dowesn't of necessity involve destructiveness although it can. Let us know how you get on with your adoptee, please and it would be nice to have pictures,please?

  • @ouidah:

    My name is Mardi. I live in Austin, Texas. It is pretty much the only cool place in Texas :cool:
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    I leave home at 7:30am and get home at 5:30pm. I am concerned with my (potential) basenji's separation anxiety. Should I crate, get a dog walker or both?

    Check out Jami at http://www.austindogrunners.com You will see Nayru on their testimonial page! :)
    They come once a week for her run but are available to walk/visit.

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