My wife & myself were woken up by what sounded like a man screaming like he was getting stabbed to death- it was really load. I went down stairs scared to death, and our dog was just sitting there in his crate looking at us like saying "What?"
Most scary thing I have heard.
Our girl is afraid of things on walks at certain times of day, like Kids bouncing basketballs, people hammering , etc.
You can't give into her fears. Just tug the leash and ignore her. It also helps that our tri is fearless, so she lets him lead the way sometimes.
I also tried treats but as soon as the treats gone she wants to go home ASAP.
She knows now wont give in so she does her business as quick as possible them wants to go home.
During quite times like really early morning 6:00AM or late evening, she's fine.
Once when she heard a firework on a walk - poop squirted out of her like a tube of toothpaste she was so scared!
I have the worst of both types of dogs-the scardy dog and the aggressive biting Alpha male
We were at Starbucks and saw this lady doing a pet portrait in the corner, so we comissioned a drawing of our dogs. She came out met the dogs, shot a roll of film them and did this- She called it "the whisper"
Found this in a google image search- not sure where it's from or who did it.
Anyone else have some basenji art to post?
Went to the show at Greyslake today. Brand new fair grounds with every breeder in the area showing. Wow talk about competitive. There were so many great looking dogs. Almost all the dogs acted up at some point in the ring. Great show to see basenjis and meet the breeders previously discussed and a lot of others who I do not know as well, but are in the loop.
I every basenji breeder I know always takes their dogs back, in the contract, and always is involved in showing their dogs.
https://www.basenji.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_contact&view=category&catid=84&Itemid=203
Karen at Dakar basenjis, she is good friends with Karla at new world basenjis, you can ask Karla about Karen if anyone likes.
We helped both of them out today at the show
All the breeders in our area will get you basenji deep in them to test the waters. Also they are all screened for fanconi. I too got a basenji because of my allergies. I am allergic to everything, but I have little to no reaction to basenjis and we have three for twelve years now. Still everyone is different. Do your research on the breed.
Yes do your research also most breeders will give you a pillow case that they have their dogs sleep on and try resting on that's see if you get a reaction. Go to a dog show and pet the dogs.
The breeder I am recommending is on the suggested breeders for Illinois, the AKC site Darkar basenjis I think is her breeder name?
Either way Greyslake il is having a basenji speciality next week end, if you really want a dog, every breeder in the area including the one I mention will be there.
She is certified by the AKC as a reputable breeder.
I met a breeder that I know that has four basenji puppies available three boys and a girl?
They are four months old. Three black and white and one red
I can give you her contact info. She is a known breeder in the area, but not really on the internet. I told her I would post for her on here, which she was ok with.
Very sweet dogs.
She is going to be at the Grayslake basenji meet next weekend. If you are serious you could meet her and the pups there.
She is in the Chicago area pm me I I will give you her contact info
I was just at a show and met with a breeder who has four basenji puppies available, I believe they are three black and white and one red?
I know a breeder in Wilmington il that has 4 basenji puppies available.