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  • Rita JeanR

    This may have been on your list but just in case.
    CELL PHONE
    GLASSES
    HANDBAG get home put it up. Jayden likes to steal money out of mine. Like bills cannot get to change.
    Dirty clothes basket they love to take clothes out and place there all over place and it may not be the ones you want out in open just a friend drops in.

    Rita Jean

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  • tanzaT

    Yes…. GLASSES... they are a total favorite for puppies (and adults..sigh)..... I think it is the human smell on the ear pieces and nose pieces that draws them to glasses. My Eye Doc says they replace more glasses due to "my dog ate my glasses" then most anything else

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • JannekeJ

    @Kipawa:

    Thanks, Janneke - for the comment about it not being science! You're right on that account. I need to keep that in mind. I just so want to cover all possible bases, but trust me, this little puppy is going to be hugged and hugged and played with. If I can attain a relationship anywhere near the one you have with Tillo, I will be very happy with myself. :)

    Petra - yes, you probably will spend a bit of time getting everyone to co-exist and enjoy each other. But I'm sure you will be able to do it, and I'm sure Otis will be watching over everything for you and helping you out.

    As long as you put Love, Patience, Time and Common sense on top of the list you'll do fine :) It's great to start with a 'do's and dont's' list, but don't be scared to do things different.. You can't be prepared for everything with a Basenji puppy! Sometimes you need to be creative :D (that's the fun part ;))

    Oh.. and +1 on the glasses…. sigh.. :rolleyes:

    Tillo's website

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  • NemoN

    Remote controls and iPods. :)

    For the first vet visit…if your puppy has an umbilical hernia, don't worry if the vet/vet techs freak out. It is very common in the breed and except in rare situations not an issue. You would have thought my dogs were about to die as much as the vet people kept bringing it up. Good grief!

    Connect with the Basenji Club of America on Facebook

    http://www.facebook.com/basenji.org

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  • KipawaK

    Glasses on the list…. CHECK! I'm sitting on the couch right now and my glasses are on the coffee table. YIKES. I don't think 'dog chewing' is covered under the warranty. :) And thanks so much for the other items. The remote control is definitely moving from the coffee table too!

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • M

    Thanks, this is a wonderful resource. It's going to get posted up on my fridge as soon as possible. We are definitely not super messy people, but we do have a tendency to leave headphones/laptop chargers/remote controls/etc lying around, and I'm sure it'll take a harsh reality check once we bring home puppy to get my SO to start putting his things up and away. :P

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  • LyshL

    another one - if you leave the toilet door open and you have the toilet brush beside the toilet be prepared to loose it. The toilet is the only place we have to block off as she likes to grab the toilet brush and play with it :) -yuckkk- sigh lol (and shred the toilet paper off the toilet roll teehee).

    I guess that could go under barricading/blocking off rooms but we never had an issue with the toilet room until a few months after we got her (when she must of finally discovered it)

    Owned by Hopper & Ebony the crazy bazzii sisters and King the QH.

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  • KipawaK

    hi Lysh, oh yes! We are practicing closing the bathroom doors behind us. Thanks for the reminder/heads up.

    Maybe your b just thought that was a nice big toothbrush you wanted him to use. :)

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • B

    That'll get you started. You can get grooming supplies like teeth cleaner, nail clippers, etc. later on as you need them, and the same with things like baby gates and bark control tools. Food, collar/ID, a leash, a bed and a kennel should be the big priority.

    e cigarette | eliquid

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  • J

    This is a great list! Thank you for posting! We have a month to puppy-proof our house, this helps a lot!

    Jessica, Jason & the Kids with TIMMY in our hearts!

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  • krunzerK

    Fran are you getting another puppy?!?! Cell phone is a good one….Becca ate hubby's cell phone and sunglasses a few years ago. Tucker ate my work cell phone just last summer, I had had my job for like 6 months and my dog goes and eats my cell phone....explain that one to your boss!

    Owned by Becca and Tucker![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

    BRAT rescue

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  • KipawaK

    @krunzer:

    Fran are you getting another puppy?!?!

    No, we are going to be a one doggie family and spoil Kipawa like crazy!

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • LindaHL

    @krunzer:

    Fran are you getting another puppy?!?!

    This is an old thread brought to the top by a spammer's post (Bush De).

    LindaH

    Owned by:

    Blaze the Basenji

    Gracie the Brussels Griffon

    Maxx's Memorial Blog

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  • krunzerK

    HAHAHA I should learn to read of the dates these things were posted. It is a good reminder for those who are getting pups right now though!

    Owned by Becca and Tucker![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

    BRAT rescue

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  • Chealsie508C

    Fran, good for you for having that much self control…. I dont think I can keep myself from getting another.... But for right now Oakley is all I can handle!

    "I know I've found the breed for me because he totally turns my life upside down and I love it!"

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  • D
    First Basenji's

    Wow Great list some things I will have to take care of for my babies safety

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • S

    You have absolutely shared a useful resource over here so i would love to catch you with more stuff regarding such yorkies. It will be really good for us

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  • tanzaT

    This forum is about/for Basenjis and their "slaves"

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • krunzerK

    @tanza:

    This forum is about/for Basenjis and their "slaves"

    LOL!!! I too am a BASENJI slave. Man, such a little barkless dog sure has me wrapped around their paws.

    Owned by Becca and Tucker![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

    BRAT rescue

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  • eeeefarmE

    My Basenji doesn't have slaves, he has staff! :) And he lets us know when our work isn't up to snuff.

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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