single, working dog owner

[Biciclista]

I just read about Larissa too. what a story!

I understand they can be a real handful, basenjis, that is. but she's a cross
and she's her own dog. I hope you get her and tell us all about it. She'll learn quickly to respect the cats.

keep us posted.

[badger]

I brought home the schnauzer tonight. Considering he's stil pretty young, he did very well in the car (stayed put on his little mat) and listens very well. He barks at pretty much everyone and every dog, but he does respond when I correct him. I think he's just super excited to be outside. But he walks very well on the leash, half a step behind me all the time.

He's also really good in his crate. He whined just a wee bit but when I ignored him he just settled down.

The cats on the other hand are another matter. Morley instantly had a full hate-on and hissing away like there was no tomorrow. He took a couple of swipes at the little guy who just wanted to say hi. Scout disappeared under the bed.

This situation is very dangerous, as he's such a good little dog. It's going to be supremely difficult to give him up if he just keeps on getting better from this point on.

[Biciclista]

your cats will calm down. Awaiting next status report.

[badger]

Well, the little guy (still no-name, and likely to remain so) is quite a nice dog. He has a definite on/off switch. If you want him active and bouncy, he can, and if you want him mellow, he'll just snuggle up on his little bed and doze off. It's quite unbelievable for such a young dog.

The cat's still hissing away and there were some yelps when I left them alone while I took a bath. The other cat's still in hiding and I'm getting a bit worried.

All I can say is, if he was about 20lbs heavier and not as cute, I'd keep him. But with him being such a good size and just the cutest little thing around, he won't have any trouble finding a home.

I'm still dreaming of Larissa, and the boyfriend's actually humming a different tune, showing me travel crates and packs for her to wear when we go hiking/camping.

I'm not used to having to get up at 5am to get him out for a pee, though. He's not quite ready to hold it all through the night. Not sure if it's something he'll learn to do, but I definitely won't be able to do this for the next 14 years.

I'll post pics as soon as I get a replacement battery for my camera (just up and died literally overnight).

[PamNY]

Badger, I thought of you last night when I had the pleasure of spending the evening with a Basenji-JRT mix (oh, and his humans were there too).

Omigosh, I am in love. He was the funniest little dog; very busy all evening but very polite. Basenji and terrier seem to mix very nicely.

[badger]

that's cool!

We just had another arrival of 8 dogs from Taiwan on Thursday. One was another rubber-band-around-the-neck dog. He has such character and charisma, it's was a joy to see him! And he had the most interesting "bark" (they're all basenji mixes).

I'm getting closer to finally taking the leap in adopting one. I'm still in love with Larissa, but there are a couple more making things difficult!

[badger]

I just found out that Larissa's been adopted. I have mixed emotions as I think she's such a darling, but I know I'm still not ready so I'm happy she's found a home. I hope she's going to be very happy.