I had a new young rescue-about 8 mos. old who was fine when I took him out of the crate which was in the car. He was unable to see the leash and I was able to get it on his collar just fine. I took him to the fenced-in backyard, unleashed him, and let him run around with the other rescues. When I went to get him, I was holding the leash and trying to get him to come to me. He was able to see the leash and when I approached him and tried to put the leash on him, he bit my finger. I was unable to get him in the house and had to leave him outside while I did a transport for two rescues. Thankfully, my roommate was home to keep an eye on him. I found out that he had a fear of leashes, along with other things and also socialization problems. It really bothered him if he saw a leash in the air which would be above him. It seemed to be okay if I could put it on below him. I had to work with him for months to have him accept leashes. Sometimes he will still act hesitant about them. From time to time I will have him and the other Bs play with the leashes and make a game out of it. I had to do the same thing with a broom.

I obtained him from an OH Amish breeder/dealer and I can only imagine what the living conditions were like. This man was not the original breeder.

I had his eyes CERF'd and it was not an eye problem. I thought that might be the problem since the leash was coming from above.

Jennifer

My BRAT permanent foster, Annie, is 16 1/2, will be 17 in December. I am just trying to keep her comfortable since she has arthritis and neurological problems. She has eye and hearing problems also but those are common in old age. She has a good appetite but it is hard to keep weight on her and she looks thin.

My Fanconi affected girl, Missy, will be 12 in December and is doing fine. One would never know she has Fanconi by looking at her.

What are some good flea products to use on older Basenjis? When I lived in Houston over 10 years ago, I had used Frontline and Advantix, two different times and both for only a few months as my dogs picked up fleas from staying at a kennel. I also used a cedar spray for their bedding and kennels. The dogs I used it on were young at the time. My dogs ages are 13, 12, 10, and 6.

I know there are now generic versions of some of the monthly flea products. Do these work just as well? What about natural flea sprays? There are so many products available in the catalogs, it gets confusing, especially not knowing what should be used on senior dogs!

Thanks,

Jennifer

I would walk him in the backyard with a leash and give him plenty of treats!

Jennifer

This boy looks like he could be PB but he is injured and his tail is hanging down. He is listed as a Beagle mix but has long legs. He weighs 23 lbs and is estimated to be 2 years old. He is a stray and was turned in May 6 and his due out date is May 9. He allows handling and petting and is rated green. GREEN animals are those animals who were relaxed, easy to handle, and who showed no concerning behavior during the exam. I sent the info to a contact with BRAT last night but am not sure if she received it as I have not received a response. Could someone send the information about him to BRAT? Is there anyone in the NYC area that could take a look at him to see if he is a Basenji? I have read that the NYC Shelters do not answer their phones.

Here is his Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Urgentdeathrowdogs/photos_albums#!/photo.php?fbid=606957215983828&set=a.172404072772480.42595.152876678058553&type=3&theater

Here is his Petharbor page:

http://petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=NWYK1.A0964381

Jennifer

I could not get on yesterday (Saturday) as it gave me an error message like the site was down or something!

Jennifer

Sorry for your losses. I have been trying not to buy cooking/eating items made in China. I remember when I lived in Houston and there was a recall for ceramic items that had lead in them. There was a mention of testing items for lead that one could do at home and I believe send in. You might want to do a google search.

Jennifer

The other numbers are from another registry, APRI. Who is the breeder of your dog? I thought Cindy Clausen who used the Lindley Creek kennel name and lives in KS was no longer breeding Basenjis. In early 2011 during a USDA inspection, she had 224 dogs and 39 puppies. Please do not buy from pet stores. The breeding dogs live in kennel buildings or barns and not in the house, are crated 24 hours a day and get little human interaction.

I just looked at some of her breedings and she must really use older Bs as there is a dog that has a dam who was 10 years old when whelped. This dam was bred 7 times and these are just the ones we know about in the pedigree database. The dam's name is Lindley Creek Odessey. These breeders are disgusting as they literally breed dogs to death as I have seen older toy breed dogs at the auctions and some of them are in pitiful shape!

Jennifer

I would definitely have her see an opthalmologist. My dogs have eye problems and they go to one.

Jennifer

The frequent urination does sound like a medical issue/problem. I know she is very young but has an ultrasound been done to make sure everything is okay.

Jennifer

Have you contacted vet offices and low cost neuter/spay clinics? Since he is intact and someone may be keeping him, the finder may go and have him neutered.

Jennifer

What a talented Basenji!

Jennifer