A good "safety" exercise to practice is a command that tells your dog treats are in the offing, and use it at irregular intervals when you are walking. Combine the command with a total release of pressure on the leash, preferably when your dog has firm tension on said leash. Then if something unexpected happens you have a built in reaction of the dog to look to you for a reward. This won't work if your dog is pursuing a major distraction, but should give you an edge if you have an equipment failure in otherwise neutral conditions. (you can carry this one step further by "accidentally" dropping the leash in a controlled area, or with a light line attached for safety, and practice until the dog turns to you when it feels a total release)
R/W Basenji found in Moreno Valley, CA
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No chip or collar. He's at Medfly Basenji Rescue in Acton, CA right now.
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If I could handle the drive physically I would go there and get him. I still haven't recovered from my drive to rescue my new brindle-boy Diesel who, is so happy with my 5 year old R&W Pipet that he just can't sit still (except for those long afternoon naps of course). Keep us posted, if anyone can get to me in the Detroit area I'll happily have three stooges!
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Wonder if he jumped a fence or escaped through an open door/gate since he is not wearing a collar! Nice looking boy.
Jennifer
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i want to get it but problem is my family will not accept it because i have already a basenji…... which name is mike i like my little cool boy.... he is 5 year old. and my all family members like it.... that's why they will not accept other basenji.