@basenjicurious
It’s great that you’re doing your homework on the basenji. I think the reason you read all these “horror stories” is because they are not your typical dog. They are a beautiful and highly intelligent breed with a very strong prey drive. My Kembe is my first basenji but I was familiar with the breed because my brothers were basenji owners. I got her when she was 1years old - she was returned to the breeder by the previous owners. Kembe has never been destructive, she has free reign of our house, and I can leave her at home alone. It’s extremely important to exercise them regularly - especially exercise and stimulate their minds, and establish a routine (I can set my watch to my dog). They are definitely trainable - it scares me to see how smart she is and also well behaved. Basenjis are extremely lovable and hilariously funny. If I have a treat that my dog especially likes - she will do her whole “repertoire of tricks” without me even asking her. She dances to let me know it’s time to eat and will sit right next to me and hit me with her paw when she wants to go for her walk.
I think our basenji chose us - when we went to the breeders home to look at her - She jumped up next to my husband on the couch and curled up! I was sold on her! I really hope you find a basenji that right for you!
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How do you read Basenji Forums?
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Go to the QuickLink to Today's Posts? Go straight to a topic (rescues, introductions, etc)?
I need to post a couple more questions/appeals regarding transport, 2-week fostering or kennel suggestions for a B I'm picking up from a shelter in El Paso, and was wondering if it would be better to post a Rescues thread or post in a more general category (like Basenji Talk). That got me to wondering how other members read the forums.
I tend to go to Today's Posts and scan. How about you?
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I go to New posts
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I go to anything marked "Today", and then will sometimes scan the topics for anything I may have missed in the last few days.
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I go straight to Latest Posts on the bottom right.
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I, like Pat, go to New Posts at the top.
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I click on each forum that says it has been updated that day, and then just read through all the unread posts. Just like magazines I am anal about it, and read straight through from top to bottom
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I go to new posts.
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I look at each forum, and read the new posts. I also use the search mode if I am looking for a specific topic, which I find helpful .
Anne in Tampa