Oh God, I remember the first time I read this, way back in 1999, when this was a listserv. I printed it off, so I could show it to people. I have it saved and still laugh uncontrollably when I read it! Thank god there are no elk in Iowa. It's hard enough to wrestle a piece of pizza away from my two, let alone a carcass.
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Poodles are certainly not an independent breed - they are typically eager to please and/or can be spoiled rotten (my mom had one that was of the spoiled rotten variety. Sometimes I think that skill in training teenagers is more appropriate skill in training basenjis. There will be a lot of door slamming equivilents. Remember with a basenji - no means try again later.
As Tanzia says - puppy k and basic obedience will be very very important. If you can find a class with folks who are familiar with basenjis so much the better. I had someone tell me that it took their basenji 3 sessions of obedience to learn what a Golden would learn in 3 weeks - and it's not because they are stupid - it is because they are smart too smart.
I would suggest that you find the basenji companions website and join the group there are a lot of training tips for common and specific issues that you could find useful.
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Cool thank you. Is there a site that will give me locations to puppy k, and what not locally?
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Here are a couple of trainer directories. Please be sure to talk to the trainer before enrolling and make sure they use positive reinforcement training.
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You can check out the local kennel clubs for puppy socialization and obedience classes. Locally, my options are the kennel club, Petsmart, and some of the doggie day cares have puppy classes as well. I'm be taking my puppy to the local kennel club. I don't know how it works in other clubs, but I just have to pay one fee for the year and I can take any of the classes in any the sessions for the rest of the year. So it's a pretty good deal.
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Here is a link to all the All breed Kennel Clubs in Ohio - perhaps there is one by you. Contact them and ask about training centers in the area.
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Wow that is a pretty good deal. I just talked to my mom and she doesn't want him to go to class, but I'll try to talk to her.
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You guys are so helpful… Thanks!
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Wow that is a pretty good deal. I just talked to my mom and she doesn't want him to go to class, but I'll try to talk to her.
Are you talking about the puppy or the poodle?
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I am talking about my puppy.
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Why would she not want him to go to class? This is pretty critical, IMO for any new puppy owner and puppy….
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She told me in her life she has trained many dogs, and she is confident in her ability. Idk maybe I should just try her way, and if it doesn't progress I'll convince her to go to puppy training.
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As others have said, the puppy socialization class is not about "training" as much as making sure the puppy has a healthy relationship with other dogs and people as well.
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As some of you know I am getting a tri basenji boy soon… My mom already has a teacup poodle. He is sooo small. I swear they are going to be the same size when I bring him home lol.
An 8 week old Basenji is going to be larger and heavier than a Poodle that size. If the Basenji pup gets a bit carried away with its playing and the Poodle doesn't put him in his place for his rudeness, you may have to intervene. A "time out" for the pup may be warranted.
Edited: Oops I missed Pat's post about this above.
I do agree with the others that puppy classes are fabulous for socializing your puppy. It is best to meet the trainer and watch them teach a class before you sign up and commit to going. You want to make sure that you agree with their methods and that you will be able to follow their lead. Good luck!
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Yeah I know someone who works at a humance society near me. I just contacted her, and hopefully soon I will get a response.
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I just found out that The Ohio State University has puppy classes. Like nine days after I get him. I think this will be good, because OSU is one of the top vet programs in the country!
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Scratch that it started in January.
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Maybe they'll have another one when this one ends. I take it your mom finally relented about the classes.
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Nah just looking as of now. I always like to look at things with every view point.
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really training a basenji isn't like training any other dog.
True puppy class is about helping your dog be social, but "training" well, its IMO different from training any other breeds.
The EBC club has a manual, Basenji Owners Manual that is very helpful for the first time owner.
I do believe its listed on this site.
I would sure recommend it. -
really training a basenji isn't like training any other dog.
True puppy class is about helping your dog be social, but "training" well, its IMO different from training any other breeds.
The EBC club has a manual, Basenji Owners Manual that is very helpful for the first time owner.
I do believe its listed on this site.
I would sure recommend it.Yeah I have read up on some info about basenji's for awhile, and tomorrow I am going to Borders and buying Basenjis: Complete Pet Owners Manual. How do I order the Basenji Owners Manual? I found the website, but it does not direct you to ordering it.
