I have decided that as soon as I have the extra money I will do the DNA test. The thing that got me was when I was reading about the Basenji breed. It was like I was reading about Hank. The more I read the more I was saying ok who did a story on my dog. There were a few differences but so many were spot on. He is stubborn as can be and one thing that really stands out is. He loves to have me take his rope toy and I will stand with my legs a bit apart and then tease him by going like around the outside and inside of one leg. Hank will sit there and watch and I swear he is trying to like figure out a pattern or something. He will not just go back and forth like 99% of dogs would. And escape artist is a understatement for Hank. And the list goes on.
My talented boy!
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I've made a few short videos of Perry retrieving objects by name. He's pretty good, although he prefers to throw them at me rather than handing them to me!
http://vid11.photobucket.com/albums/a179/eeeefarm/Basenji/MVI_7261.mp4
http://vid11.photobucket.com/albums/a179/eeeefarm/Basenji/MVI_7263.mp4
He will also go find something that is in another room.
http://vid11.photobucket.com/albums/a179/eeeefarm/Basenji/MVI_7267.mp4
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Very Cute!
My dear departed B,Thunder had over 100 toys.
He knew every one and would do this also.
He passed away in 2003 way before utube,etc.
I wish I could have gotten it on video.
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How civilized! I can't imagine getting Lela or Binti to do that.
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Cara knows the names for about a dozen of her's (OH NO mr bill, hedgie, etc). It is so fun when they'll get what you ask for. Loved the happy responses to you!
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How civilized! I can't imagine getting Lela or Binti to do that.
You would be surprised! I taught him "pick it up" with clicker training. It's a very useful generic command. You add the names of things as you go. Getting him to bring the item to me was a natural progression, starting with insisting he give it to me to "earn" his reward. Increasing distance gradually leads to a very good retrieve! Perry works best just before his supper time. He knows when he gets it right, dinner will be served. Motivation!
