Dogs that were fine in crates with other dogs crated next to them are not always happy to be crated on their own. My current boy had been very good in his crate for three years, but with 4 or 5 other breathing bodies close to him. In new surroundings at our house, he found the crate intolerable and ripped up everything inside it, while working himself into a frenzy. Even with a nice meaty bone, we found it impossible to leave him for any length of time. (we did not crate him when we were home) We weren't long working on leaving him loose, and except for a very few incidents he has not abused our trust….....in fact, he is the best Basenji I have had in terms of not destroying things. Interestingly, he is fine if we go out for a few hours, giving him a roller ball with treats as we exit. He is less happy if we are outside where he can see us. He wants to be where we are, which is not always possible, e.g. if one is mowing the lawn, blowing snow, etc.
Ziggy gets a B sister!
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For all those who know Ziggy (especially the Laurel Canyon B Gang) – news flash! Ziggy is going to get a B sister!
Like Zig, she's a retired show dog. Her AKC name is Reveille Traffic Pattern, but she goes by "Patti" (nothing against anyone named Patti, but I'll definitely pick a new name fo her).
I'm picking her up in 10 days in Auburn, Washington, and will post pics when the new girl is in the house. Woo hoo!
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Congratulations! Having more than one basenji in the house means double trouble but at the same time is well worth it.
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Congratulations! Having more than one basenji in the house means double trouble but at the same time is well worth it.
And double the LOVE;)
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Congrats!! Sounds great.. a second basenji!
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Congratulations to you & Ziggy!
I recently went the same route and added a boy (Brando - also a retired show dog) as playmate to Ruby. If it goes anything like it has gone at my house, you are in for a blast and so is Ziggy.
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Congratulations on the new addition to your fam! I hope you have a safe trip up to Washington!:D
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I Hope they get along well, we will require photos (of course).
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Congratulations on your new addition!
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Congratulations (I'm jealous).
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Oh yay….two dogs are always more fun, more love, oh and more crazyness.
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Congrats!!!! Two is that much more fun!!!!
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That's great!! Looks like you're all settling in fine up there in Seatle. Can't wait to see the member of the family!
Laura
