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  • ÉilisÉ

    Basenji Race 2023 | 1st Place Win! Time: 30:15 / Speed: 41,79 km/h

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    @elbrant She was like lightning! ⚡️
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    Éilis | Sweden 2023

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    wowser!!! How regal!
  • A

    Looking for training options...

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    I am not in your area, but ... you should know that dog training is about teaching you how to interact with your dog, as opposed to teaching your dog how to do things. Most area Kennel Clubs offer training where you are your dogs partner in the class. The things you will learn will last your lifetime. I applaud the non-punitive approach. A lot of people fly off the handle when their dog chews on the wrong thing, or doesn't quite have potty training down. One of the best things you can do is give them love when they do it right and don't react when they don't. Recognize that he's just a pup. You can trade an acceptable chew toy for your shoes, and you can avoid the problem by closing the closet door so your pup can't get to your shoes. Accidents will happen and learning to potty doesn't happen overnight. Just provide a lot of verbal love when the pup gets it right and don't react when he doesn't. Love and praise are the best tools in your training bag. Congrats on your pup. Can't wait to hear about all of your adventures!
  • X

    Does my Stella have some Basenji in her?

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    @xjole said in Does my Stella have some Basenji in her?: She has the wrinkled brow, upright erect ears, white markings on feet, chest, and tip of curled tail. Her preferred way of communicating is a song-like low howl, although she can bark. She hates getting wet and her prey drive is HIIIGH. She is very reserved and cautious, although that might be due to her stray status before I adopted her. Others have commented that she looks like she has some Corgi or Shiba Inu in her, and while I do see it, I see more of the Basenji temperament in her. I've asked her vet about the DNA testing, but I've been told that it is very unreliable, so I thought I'd ask other Basenji owners what they thought! The Wisdom Panel DNA tests have been getting better every year, so it's not as much of a gamble as it used to be. That said, the test does best with a purebred, then with a two-breed dog (like a "labradoodle" or whatever), and worst with a total mutt. If your girl is indeed a mix of two purebred dogs, it might be worth a shot. Check your pet store or Amazon for the test; the one that vets give is the most expensive anyway and is only worth it if you want to know about hereditary health issues, too.
  • BuanaB

    Sweet little kitty vs sweet little B

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    @Buana: He's got them from his mommy, me :D Lucky boy!!! :D:p:D (Wish somebody from any side of my family have the long eyelashes gene! :D)
  • BuanaB

    Sweet

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    @Shaye's: He has such a loving expression in his eyes - he must love you much as you love him - beautiful boy. I hope so ;) He sure is, he loves every living animal and human so much… (only people that smoke, he doesn't like... )