Posts made by AZ_Mike

I know that PetsMart sells several brands of products which claim to calm dogs down - some type of natural anti-anxiety pills. I don't know anything about them, so be sure to research it for effectiveness and safety before trying.

It seems to depend on the dog. Male Louie has yodelled once in his life (2 years old). But little female Shelby is very vocal. She always gives us one big baroo when we first come home from work.

–Mike

Does anyone know of any Basenji events in the central Arizona area? Just wondering.

–Mike Sebring

Here's Louie and Shelby with their daschund siblings Oscar and Lola this Christmas.

My wife is ok - thanks for asking. Well thanks again everyone for the info. Just knowing the aggression may not be permanent put our mind at ease. Its been 3 or 4 days now and Shelby has calmed down. There were times I had to put her in a muzzle and she really didn't like that. Afterwards, anytime she would growl at Loiue I'd just show her the muzzle - putting it on if the growling was intense or didn't stop. In just a few days she knew what it meant when I showed her the muzzle and she's now stopped the aggression. Maybe its a coincidence and her cycle is winding down now. Either way, we're happy to have her back. She gets spayed on Friday. Thanks again everyone!
–Mike

Louie used to HATE his baths. Now he is perfect in the tub. I use the hand sprayer and give lots of praise for good behavior. Now he just waits til its over because he knows he's getting a big treat in the end.
–Mike

Ok. Well thanks for the info, everyone. We're getting Shelby spayed next week so hopefully that will do the trick. Thanks!
Mike

Louie is a 2 year old male Basenji and Shelby is a 7 month old female that went into the heat cycle about a month ago. We planned to fix her sooner, but we were leaving on a long trip and didn't want to do it and then leave. While we were gone Shelby began attacking Loiue apparently for no reason. The attacks were viscious - Loiue bit back too, presumably just in fear and self defense. Our dog sitter had to separate them. I've been back for one day now and have been watching them closely. Shelby growls at Loiue sometimes, but other times today they played together fine. You know how Basenji's don't like to be disturbed while sleeping … well Loiue came too close to her tonight while she was laying in the chair with me and she attacked him badly. My wife was bitten badly in the process of us separating them. I have to think that this started because Shelby began trying to assume the dominate roll in my absense. I am wondering if her being in heat is also a factor in this? We also have two older dachsunds which get along with everyone fine. Neither Basenji shows any aggression toward them. Shelby is just attacking Loiue only. Do you think this behavior will lessen when she is fixed? Also, I'm not sure what to do training-wise to address it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. We don't want to have to get rid of little Shelby. Thanks everyone. --Mike