How Loud Is Your B

Behavioral Issues
Log in to reply
  • VanessaV

    When my boyfriend and I go to work we crate chance. Today when I came home I opened my car door and heard this long howl. It could be heard from over 100 feet away from my house! Not to mention I had the swamp cooler on in the house and that didin't even dampen the sound. I couldn't believe that such a powerful sound could come out of something so small!
    Here is my concern. Noise complaints!
    We will be moving into another home in a few months and I worry that my new neighbors will not be B friendly to those loud baroos.
    Anyone ever receive noise complaints and what do you do?
    As a drastic approach we were considering making one of the rooms sound proof (yah I know..it's a drastic approach) but I know that one family who will be moving next door to us will have a newborn baby.
    I really worry about leaving my house. Especially at night. The last thing I want is upset neighbors and a possible visit from the P.D. :confused:

    Basenji Forums Staff

    0
  • E

    Last year when I went on vacation, I left Senji with my brother and his family. (His original owners) It was the 4th of July and they went out to watch fireworks. The neighbors on the other side of the cul-de-sac said that he was howling so much that it sounded like someone was getting killed over there! To top it off in showing his displeasure, he peed all over their king-sized bed! :eek: He NEVER does that at home!

    0
  • MaxBooBooBearM

    I had a neighbor who complained to me after a week of Max howling from the time I left in the a.m. (6) to the time I came home in the evening (5) when I had to keep my other dog confined in the garage after ACL surgery. I had no idea this was happening. He did not like to be alone; and as long as Pepper, I, or both of us were with him, he did not howl. After I had to have Pepper put to sleep, I had special sound proof windows put in my house (well–not really sound proof--but sound resistant) and kept them closed when I wasn't home. He had a dog door to the backyard but didn't typically howl outside--only in the house. I would also leave a tv and stereo on in the house to help drown out his howls. I did try to get him a companion (twice), but he wouldn't accept another dog (he was 12 at the time). I have a feeling that Chance would love another little B running around the house with him to keep him company :) Same thing with my Tyler--when I leave him at home to take Zoey to the vet--he is always howling when we get home--and the sound resistant windows still work pretty well....funny thing is, neither of my females did this (one was a german shepherd mix, and Zoey is a B)--only the males.

    0
  • VanessaV

    Everyone keeps telling me that two are better than one. :)

    Basenji Forums Staff

    0
  • tanzaT

    @Vanessa626:

    Everyone keeps telling me that two are better than one. :)

    True… but don't let that put you in a false sense of security... nothing worse then "2" howling Basenjis!!!!!

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

    0
  • VanessaV

    @tanza:

    True… but don't let that put you in a false sense of security... nothing worse then "2" howling Basenjis!!!!!

    Ha! So True. That would be my worst nightmare :eek:

    Basenji Forums Staff

    0

Suggested Topics

  • DRamaD

    Introducing other dogs (puppies) to my B

    Behavioral Issues
    16
    0 Votes
    16 Posts
    1k Views
    eeeefarmE
    On feeding, when I had multiple dogs I always did the same as Zande, all dogs fed at the same time, although not always the same place. When the weather was nice I sometimes fed outside. But wherever, I sat and supervised until everyone was finished. I had one who would try to poach if not watched, but she knew better than to make a move with me sitting there. Never had a serious fight with any of mine, and never a disagreement over food, but a breeder I know had to permanently separate two bitches who hated each other and would fight instantly if they had the opportunity....the cause of their dislike had nothing to do with food and everything to do with one bitch interfering with the other one's pups.
  • AthenaA

    Any other B do this?

    Behavioral Issues
    21
    0 Votes
    21 Posts
    8k Views
    T
    Yep Tenji does it also, I call it his "Mr. T" look though.
  • etzbsederE

    Smells the B hates:

    Behavioral Issues
    33
    0 Votes
    33 Posts
    11k Views
    snorky998S
    @BDawg: Ours will drink wine and beer. Lexi HATES the smell of a banana. When I peel it, sometimes we let her smell it and then runs all over the house. It's so funny and sometimes we chase her with it (good naturedly) and she goes nuts and spins on the bed all playfully. She will roll in anything mint flavored or scented. She also loves to roll in leather and will stick her face in ANY stinky shoe and go bizurk. It's hilarious!! http://www.dogster.com/video/379313/The_new_shoes_leather_is_my_catnip The video is ADORABLE! Just wondering….rolling and/or rubbing on scents is called self-anointing. In wild animal studies they are researching if this is an innate behavior to mask personal scents or to repel external parasites. (Pandas, not only in our United States, but in China breeding facilities, many times choose to anoint with scents that are not found in their natural habitat.) I wonder then, are our dogs also self anointers as a throw back to their wild heritage, or are they just plain strange? Does anyone else have dogs with scent preferences (other than the nasty dead/decayed stuff they find on a regular basis) My Kate is a 'nasty' scent anointer, Tyler will rub on apple scents.
  • VanessaV

    Is Your B Afraid Of Wet Grass?

    Behavioral Issues
    9
    0 Votes
    9 Posts
    3k Views
    BasenjiDivaB
    Cory and Jayden loathe wet grass….especially Jayden. Cory will at least get off the patio long enough to pee. Jayden uses the patio. And he thinks the flower bed next to the patio with its nice dry pine straw is his personal potty! That is where I have to do most of my pooper-scooping. Pat
  • E

    Medical intuitive B?

    Behavioral Issues
    7
    0 Votes
    7 Posts
    3k Views
    wizardW
    Best wishes to your brother - will keep you all in prayers.
  • L

    Into of the third b

    Behavioral Issues
    6
    0 Votes
    6 Posts
    3k Views
    L
    Thanks for the info! Yes we just got over the rain for the most part,,,,,,,thank goodness! What part of Maryland are you from? My aunt lives in Cumberland and the last time we were there we went to Rahobath beach (not sure of the spelling). We had a great time except for the DC traffic – we here in Southeastern Ohio are NOT use to that type of traffic! It was funny once my cousin (from Cumberland) came in town for a visit and we were going down one of our main drags on a Sat. morning and I said "Man,,I cant believe this traffic,,,,,its awful!" and she laughed and said I didnt know what traffic was! Well ,,,,,,,,,she was right,,,,,,,I couldnt imagine dealing with the DC traffic every day. About the furbabies though,,,,,,,they seem to be getting familiar with each other. Only a few minor scuffles today over a rawhide I forgot to get out of the backyard . Also, the marking has seemed to end-- we were a little worried. Lastly, the eating in there crates thing has worked out except our Bella (1st BRAT dog) has been dealing with some seperation issues again after we left her for the weekend to drive to Missouri to get Wrigley. Anyway, hopefully we will be one big happy family! One last thing, kudos to you and your wife for fostering so many dogs. My husband and I are considering volunteering for BRAT after this spring. My son is a senior and I am afraid as we get closer to the spring things will get crazy around here with all of his senior stuff.