A good "safety" exercise to practice is a command that tells your dog treats are in the offing, and use it at irregular intervals when you are walking. Combine the command with a total release of pressure on the leash, preferably when your dog has firm tension on said leash. Then if something unexpected happens you have a built in reaction of the dog to look to you for a reward. This won't work if your dog is pursuing a major distraction, but should give you an edge if you have an equipment failure in otherwise neutral conditions. (you can carry this one step further by "accidentally" dropping the leash in a controlled area, or with a light line attached for safety, and practice until the dog turns to you when it feels a total release)
REWARD - Lost Basenji TEXAS
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WOO HOO! I have been checking everyday to see if he was found - this is SUCH a miracle! I am SO happy for you and Dexter!!! Thank you for letting us all know - I know am I not the only one who was pulling for you - you had lots of love pouring your way!
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That's the best thing I've read all day.
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That is wonderful, hoping for a complete recovery. Hugs to you both.
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So so very excited..I can not even begin to understand your happiness right now..Good for Dexter to show how it is done even in extreme hardship..at such a young age. I am very happy for you both. :D:D
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Wonderful news! Surviving in that kind of environment is what Basenjis have done for centuries. Basenjis can live on mice and birds just like cats.
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I'm so happy to read this! I hope it can serve as inspiration to anyone who has a dog that goes on walkabout.
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So happy for you and Dexter!!! YAY!!!
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Hurray!
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This is awesome news. Basenjis are tough little dogs.
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Thank goodness the breed has not had all of their natural talents bred out, those are what kept him alive until rescue. So very glad for all of you! Who managed to bring him home?
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Thank God indeed! It sure would be interesting to hear his story as he saw it-20 days! Geez, can't imagine, but what a great ending! Better than any Lassie story! (you should call the local news station-a human interest story (animal interest) for those that don't think that their dogs could be frightened by loud noises!) Please keep us updated on Dexter's progress. When you say he could hardly see, was it due to the tick infestation? Go bake him a welcome home chicken!
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Great idea, do consider calling you local paper or TV, good story to show next year to remind people to secure their pets before fireworks. I hope he is back to 'normal' soon, I imagine he is very happy to be home with good food, fresh water and lots of love.
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In the old book/movie, "Goodbye My Lady", the basenji was lost and living in a swamp when rescued by the boy. Dexter was re-enacting that role, perhaps!
