I do need to come up with something a bit more comfortable for him and was thinking as he gets his balance better maybe he can go in a buddy seat behind me. We will see but for now he is still okay up in front. As he is only 5 months he still can't walk along for very long but that will also come as he gets older.
In regards to desensitizing my horses. All I can say that it is many miles of riding, wet saddle blankets and making sure that every scary monster or obstacle that you come across is introduced and explored. Also, having their trust and being the leader makes a big difference as they are accepting of anything that you ask. Dakota is especially accepting and I call him my "Star Trek Horse" as he bodly goes where no horse has gone before. He accepts any kind of vehicle, heavy logging equipment, chain saws, blowers, musical bands, all animals, sirens, lights, helicopters, parachutists and even had a remote control plane flying over our heads once. He is quite special. My other horses are pretty much the same but like to stop, look and assess more often. My husband and I laugh because we purchased a quarter mare 9 years ago and had her shipped over from the US. She is a daughter of a 3 time world champion reining and cutting stallion. Guess what? She is scared to death of Swiss cows in the field with big bells. But, in the arena she'll work them fine for cutting and team penning work. Who would figure.
Jenga is quite cautious around the horses when on the ground which is good. It is funny how he can pick up on a "stink eye" and know where his place is.
Basenji Love
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True Love
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WOW, how very cute
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Cosy pictures.
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Great picture!! Love it!!!
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Awesome! Love 'em!
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OMG…did they do that on their own? That is so awesome!
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You need to have some art made of that first pic..I would totally buy a shirt with that on it!
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BRAT Calendar entry!!!
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One of the cutest pictures on the forum. And that is saying something.
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My two sleep like that some times, just without the tails curled together. They like to also push me out of the bed altogether so they can do that.
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That is the most adorable thing ever
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Thanks everyone
The bottom photo was not posed, they did that themselves. These photos were taken in October. Ono had just come back from being on 'vacation' at her breeders because she was in season. She was 9 months old and since this was my first time having an intact dog and bitch at home I traded Kathy for one of her dogs just to keep things safe. They were so happy to be together again after a month but they had a blast playing with their new buddies. I did make a few adjustments for the top photo but it was taken at the same time as the other.
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I agree… one of the best pics I have seen on here!
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Hi Libby, 1) Great photos! 2) I just wanted to say thanks for your honesty with regard to the few adjustments to pic #1. In today's world it seems such a basic quality as honesty is rather lacking so it is refreshing (for me at least) to come online and find it!
Thanks for making my day.
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This is a very cute picture!
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OMG that is one priceless picture. PLEASE submit to BRAT's calendar! They take nonbrat dog pics too!
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It was taken on my cell phone so hopefully the BRAT Calendar people will be able to use it. I don't think so due to the low picture quality though, I'll send it in to see if they can do something!
Here is another one I found of Dude and his best friend Chrissy. Chrissy now lives in Sweden!
This is another one of my favs, Dude says hi to all his friends online
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So very cute!!:)
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That is adorable!
