When you are dealing with something that an animal is afraid of, the best approach is to find his "comfort" distance from the thing that scares him. A busy street makes this a bit more difficult, as you have to find a way to give him that "distance". If you have a car, maybe transporting him to a less busy area might make a good start. Perhaps a side street, where he is comfortably away from busy traffic. You could then walk toward the busy street, pausing as soon as you see some sign of anxiety, and retracing your steps just little until he is in his "comfort zone" again. Gradually…...with the use of bribery and rewards......ask him to approach closer to the scary stuff. Liberally reward him for being there, then retreat. The idea is to not force, let him decide when he is ready. If he feels he can retreat at any time, he will have more confidence. This approach may take awhile, but is less likely to create a permanent aversion. (it works well with spooky horses).
Puppy Parents
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Can you basenji parents out there than have the basenji pups that are around 7months post your first baby basenji pic and a current pic so we can see how they have grown?
I would love to see your kids! Please include their name, gender and age.
Cairo in Deleware at 6 weeks?
Cairo's first day in Tampa FL all the way from Deleware….
8 weeks
Cairo at 7 months….
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Beautiful baby…
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Here is Sophie, when she first came home, and then at 9 weeks, and then at 6 1/2 months.
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Duke 11 weeks old- His first picture home - March 2006:
Duke 6 mos old - July 2006:
Duke 1-1/2 years old - July 2007:
Duke - July 2007
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Daisy, newborn - December 2006:
Daisy - 6 Weeks - February 2007:
Daisy - 5 mos old:
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All of these are just adorable! I love the transitions!
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yes, these are really great. LVoss, do you know the ages? Can you throw them into your pics?
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I love all the pictures in this thread! Here are pictures of our girl Nexa:
Here she is at 5 weeks…
I think this was around 7-8 weeks…
10 weeks…
4 months…
6 months(june 07)…
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Nexa sure has alot of skin folds. I love that - looks so soft. The obvious transition I see is that they have such big EYES of innocence and short legs. Then all of a sudden, long legs and wiser eyed. Too cute!
Cairo is a gorgeous brindle. You and Caesar look so happy too!
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so Cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
post More Pics Pleeeeease!!
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Here is a link to Kobey….
www.tanzabasenjis.net/kobeygrowing.html -
Lookin good!
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Well, Pat, if I wanted another B I'd be taking a real close CLOSE look. He's gorgeous-his front end and topline look really good-and you KNOW what I'm looking for!
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Yes, so far he is growing up really well… we are pleased... of course time will tell.... and you would have to Kill Ann for him... ggg... she would never ever give him up!!!
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so Cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
post More Pics Pleeeeease!!
Great idea! They are all so adorable!
I will try to get some current pics of Ariel and post tomorrow.
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Yes, so far he is growing up really well… we are pleased... of course time will tell.... and you would have to Kill Ann for him... ggg... she would never ever give him up!!!
He is really looking good, Pat. What is his breeding, again?
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He is really looking good, Pat. What is his breeding, again?
Am/Can Ch FoPaws N Bajoran After Hours x DC Zuri's Gracii,SC, he was co-bred by Lisa Hart and Therese Leimback
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Okay, so the first one is Ariel (Avongara Ariel) at six weeks. Then about four months, and then today, almost seven months.
For those that are new to all of this, she is a full African, which means she is descended down from the Basenjis that were imported from Central Africa in 1987-'88. She is Brindle with a saddle and mask, which is why she is so dark, and looks a little "different". She is probably THE most adorable and loveable puppy we have had here. She is always wagging, and wants to be with the people ALL the time. She also is by far the best listener!
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And one more for good measure! A boy and his dog
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And one more for good measure! A boy and his dog
Oh!! I LOVE the running around in the undies years!!!
I miss that; such a sweet time of life.Oh, and Ariel is beautiful,too!
