i agree with them about the potty training and the biting. in addittion mothers bite their puppies across the nose (not on the nose) when they don't want them to do something. so in addition to saying no biting be physical because thats how they learn. instead grab their nose with a firm grip and then say no biting
New Basenji-mix pup! Need some advice....?
I have a Basenji/Terrier mix puppy who is about 2 months old. Her house training is going pretty well, and she's learning a few basic commands already.
However, I currently have a small issue I'm not too sure how to deal with:
She's currently able to go through the night without any accidents -- She's gone two weeks now sleeping outside her crate, either on my bed somewhere or curled up next to Dazy, my other dog, on the bean bag chair. However, during the day while I'm at class, I still keep her in her crate. Now, my question is: How do I know when she can be trusted outside the crate? With Dazy, she picked up on house training within a few days, and we never had to crate her, so I'm not 100% sure how crate training is done.
Also, she's really nippy. I remember Dazy being this way when she was young, but I can't remember how we dealt with it. Is there a proper way to discourage this behavior? So far, I've pretty much been giveing her a sharp "No biting!" and I give her a little tap on the nose. It sort of works for a while, and then she just forgets. I think I remember hearing that that was a way to deal with it, but I could be wrong. :eyeroll:
I've heard, too, that Basenjis can be hard to train, and while I can't say I've had too many unusual issues in training, are there any tips you Vetran Basenji owners can give?
However, I currently have a small issue I'm not too sure how to deal with:
She's currently able to go through the night without any accidents -- She's gone two weeks now sleeping outside her crate, either on my bed somewhere or curled up next to Dazy, my other dog, on the bean bag chair. However, during the day while I'm at class, I still keep her in her crate. Now, my question is: How do I know when she can be trusted outside the crate? With Dazy, she picked up on house training within a few days, and we never had to crate her, so I'm not 100% sure how crate training is done.
Also, she's really nippy. I remember Dazy being this way when she was young, but I can't remember how we dealt with it. Is there a proper way to discourage this behavior? So far, I've pretty much been giveing her a sharp "No biting!" and I give her a little tap on the nose. It sort of works for a while, and then she just forgets. I think I remember hearing that that was a way to deal with it, but I could be wrong. :eyeroll:
I've heard, too, that Basenjis can be hard to train, and while I can't say I've had too many unusual issues in training, are there any tips you Vetran Basenji owners can give?
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the house breaking will get better just stick with it. as for the catching her. let her come to u. start keeping treats in your pocket, have a toy for her and praise her when she comes. make yourself a game and she wont run from you
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