LoriH
There's no place like home
Member since 8/07 4110 total posts
Name:
Lori
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3 Year old Male Basenji
Please don't turn this into a drama thread. Just trying to help a neighbor, his brother just passed away suddenly and I feel bad for them.
My neighbors did a favor for a friend and took their dog in for a week, that was four months ago. Their friends will not take the dog back.. The dog has a great temperment but needs more time and exercise then they can provide. They are hoping to find him a good home. Anyone want a 3 year old male basenji?
Message edited 6/25/2010 4:25:36 PM.
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rkoenke
my little piggys
Member since 3/08 4315 total posts
Name:
rachel
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Re: 3 Year old Male Basenji
FYI- I found this info as i was researching for myself, but i have a cat, and they "say" that's a no-go.
The Basenji is alert, affectionate, energetic and curious. It loves to play and makes a good pet, as long as it is handled regularly from an early age. It is very intelligent, responds well to training with a strong desire to please. They can be reserved with strangers, socialize well. The Basenji is somewhat reserved, but can still form strong bonds with humans. It should not be trusted with non-canine pets. They do best with children who understand how to display leadership towards the dog. The Basenji dislike wet weather. They like to chew, so giving them lots of toys of their own would be a good idea. The breed likes to climb and can easily get over chain wire fences. It has the unique properties of not barking (it makes a low, liquid ululation instead) and of cleaning itself like a cat. It can be described as speedy, frisky, tireless at play. Most Basenji problems usually involve a mismatch between owner and pet. The owners mistake the adjective "quiet' to mean inactive instead of noiseless; thus, they become harassed by an active, though relatively silent , dog. They need daily exercise to release mental and physical energy. Basenji are very clever at getting their own way, they succeed less by obstinacy than by charm, and therefore need an owner who displays natural authority. One who makes rules and sticks to them. Calm, but firm, confident and consistent Basenji who have meek or passive owners, or owners who are not consistent with the rules will become demanding. The dog will assume the role of pack leader and behavior problems will arise, especially when left alone. WIth an owner who understands canine behaviors and treats the dog accordingly, will find them to be wonderful pets.
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