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Furry children are never a mistake. (except hell hounds👹) Marley & Me is a great book that illustrates that the struggle & the tough times are part of the love that's created. Tip on how to get a puppy to love you more than your partner:? Feed them treats 🍪🐕when the other isn't looking. hehe Good Luck & congrats!
Basenji are very smart dogs, but can be stubborn! Train him ASAP and do it every day so they understand. Few tips: 1) one word for each command, use words that sound very different phonetically. 2) your life will be much much easier if you train him to come on demand, very important esp w life on the road and camping. Use bacon or steak to associate “COME”, bacon esp has a very strong smell. Nothing worse than having to chase your dog around. Always reward the “come” and never scold after the “come”. I a distinct whistle with my German Shepard, and now u don’t need treats, she comes immediately. If you hike consider a gps collar to let him run free, but test him out in controlled areas to see if he’s a runner. Beautiful dog!
Sorry didn’t specify that bacon should be used sparingly and only in small amounts because dogs (esp small dogs) don’t process fats well and can get pancreatitis which can be fatal. Lean meats and small amounts of bacon bits or better dog treats that they love are best. 😀👍👍🐕🐕🐕
@@IreneIronTravels Hi there! I actually watched your video today. I was doing a big post maintenance test flight and bringing the plane home from annual maintenance when you released it. How awesome! Remy got an honorable mention!! That would have been hilarious---same trailer, almost same truck, ......and same dog name! It is always interesting to see the criteria that folks use for their dog picks. Ours was 1) don't have to bend over to pet it, and 2) one that we don't have to put a coat on. But...fact of the matter is that Remy is my wife's and mine's 5th german shepherd. Before I forget.....Remy just ruffed in my ear that he looks forward to meeting Louie in Ouray.......or at Pets Mart.....or in the desert........or on any adventure!! Louie is a mega cutie! What a cuddle monster too!! Trailer status-- I contacted the trailer repair guy yesterday. He said he will start the repair of our rig. It needs to be 60 degrees for the fiberglass repairs. And..I was called by Holiday RV that our dinette window and front auto level control module have arrived!! woo hoo! QUESTION: So, I was unaware about being hitched and using the auto leveler. Just leave your hitch connected to the truck and activate the auto leveler like normal?? I assume you have to be on a somewhat level spot already? Or...was that a manual drop of the jacks?
Hey Alan! Glad to hear the status on your Rv is progressing! You could probably use the auto level while attached to the truck if you are pretty level. My concern ( and why I am doing the jacks manually) is if it try’s to lift or lower too much and gets stressed because of the truck…..
I have found a harness much better for the pup than a leash on the collar...and safer on his neck. And he won't be able to slip out of the collar. Louie is adorable.
My favorite episode - we camp with 3 dogs, 2 small doodles and an older Australian Shepherd- they love camping and just being with us. We have a 25ft Keystone with a slide and we have had no issues with our furbabies. We love Louie he sure is a cutie
I have had 2 basenjis and I love this breed good things are no barking , has no smell even when wet, doesn’t shed much, has tons of energy to match your energy Great size for travelling. They are a lot like cats as they are ok being alone for periods of time Great sleepers Love going on walks or runs Some down sizes. They always need to be on a leach as they tend to bolt. Are very independent and view themselves as equal to humans it seems. Chase anything that moves They love to chew so make sure he has enough chew toys or else he will chew your stuff Always ready to play Mine currently is 13 years old and on raw food which he does better on than dry food Enjoy they are a little different than a conventional dog but my favorite Any questions let me know as I didn’t realize when I got one how different they are than a regular dog
So cool you got a Basenji. I haven’t read any comments but as a long time dog owner I recommend keeping the collar on but walking him with a harness because they can slip out of collars.
Love the open honest emotions about your new puppy. The maternal instinct was in high gear....loved it! I have had Golden Retrievers for the past fifty plus years. Every time we get a new Golden puppy we go into new parent excitement....even now! Nothing better than a new puppy. We always have a young Golden with a older one.....the older Golden actually helps to "house break" the young one.....after the initial jealous resentment wears off the older Golden...usually two days. Congratulations!!!!!
Congrats on your new addition. We travel in our Winnebago Horizon with our two basenji. As a basenji breeder for 30 years I do have to make a couple corrects. Basenji have low dander, but they are NOT hypoallergenic. Weight for females tend to be around 20 to 23 lbs and males 25 - 28 lbs. Campers also need to know that a basenji is one dog that should not be allowed off leash. They are a sight hound and if they see prey they go into full hunt mode. For walking purchase a good martingale collar. Safe travels and enjoy your new baby.
Congratulations! He's a little doll baby. Basenjis are indeed stubborn. They also don't have a bark. Teach him to "go potty" (repeated until he does) and praise him LOTS (verbally and petting and scratching) when he does. They are wonderful, intelligent dogs. Enjoy!
We had a basenji many years ago. He suffered from separation anxiety and sounded like a little kid screaming when you left him. Lots of energy, too. But a very inquisitive and fast learning animal. They are sight-hounds so if they see something they will take off after it and they are fast! I hope things go well.
Congratulations guys, I have a 77lbs 11yr old Pitty that I had since she was 3 months. She is still my puppy with all the puppy energy and still thinks she can jump on my lap and we are all comfortable when she is the only comfy one at that point. Enjoy, have fun and be super duper patient and he will be a awesome dog.
Your new pup is adorable. I know you are going to love having him. One big thing I would recommend is using a harness for leash walking. Having a leash attached to a collar can damage their tracheas and cause collapsing trachea. If you haven't already done so, get him microchipped and be sure to keep your online microchip info up-to-date. Also attach an ID tag to his harness and put both of your cell numbers on the tag. I would also recommend getting him neutered at the appropriate age. Happy pet parenting!
Beautiful pup. Crate training will be your lifesaver for the house training. I really like a "wonder walker" harness. Really takes the pressure off their neck if they are a pulling active dog. Super easy slip on harness. No juggling of feet to get on.
Just found your channel and had to subscribe and back view to find this episode. Mom whom lives on our property has a Basenji and she is a part of our daily lives. Stubborn but loyal you made the right choice. Can’t wait to see y’all’s adventures.
Just saw your Basenji puppy video. I have a female (Kamille) that just turned 6. I absolutely love her to death, but I don’t think that I could have picked a higher maintenance dog. Probably most important is to always keep him on a leash. If he gets loose, he will take off and not think about coming back. Watch your power cords (especially while plugged in) and seatbelts. These dogs have serious teeth and when they get bored, they will “saw@ through anything extremely fast. Oh, and All of your jackets will loose they’re zipper pulls if you leave them within reach. Other than that, Basenji’s are really cool :)
Welcome Louie! All of the love you communicate through touch, rubs, snuggles, kisses will come back to you many fold! Life is so great with a pup... enjoy your new fam member!
Great choice! I had one (adopted from a shelter), and love the breed. Very smart; a lot like a cat; bonded with me for life; very agile animal!; loved to chew! (I recommend getting a "Kong" chew toy); great personality but kind of aloof toward strangers. Enjoy!
Loved seeing all of you getting to know one another. I truly believe the work- reward ratio with a puppy is worth the effort. We love traveling with our pets. Looking forward to watching all of you during this new chapter of your journey.💕🐾
As someone has suggested, get him started on learning that his safe space is his kennel if you’re going to use one. If you NEVER intend to use a kennel that’s fine, it’s much harder to get a dog to associate a kennel as their safe space the older they get. Also, hopefully you purchased some puppy training pads. you can place them on the floor inside of your rv so when he starts to piddle you can place him on the pad. The pads also are scented to encourage him to go on them. That way if he does have an ‘accident’ inside it will be localized.
We did the same, traveling to pick up Riley. From Albuquerque NM to Gainesville Texas. On the way home we set the radio to the Bridge. Easy listening! We now call that station the "Riley" station.
You are doing great with Louie. I have 3 adult basenjis right now. Yes, a basenji puppy will sleep a lot, just like a baby does. It's completely normal. Continue to socialize him and take him with you whenever you can. Make sure he has toys that he can chew and play with. Eventually you will want to get him a martingale collar as basenjis can easily slip out of the type of collar that you are currently using. I know people who use harnesses, however, all 3 of mine can somehow get out of a harness no matter the brand or how tight I put it on. Many basenji owners use leather Martingale collars. A good inexpensive Martingale collar brand is called Lupine and come in pretty colors and patterns. They are guaranteed for life no matter what. Many pet stores sell them. One of my basenjis likes to chew the collars off the other two and I literally brought 3 back for replacements in one week before I decided that I had to remove all collars while indoors. Basenjis are extremely intelligent and escape artists. My female that likes to chew collars off the other two also knows how to open the crates and releases her brother and mother from their crates. She is a naughty basenji. Oh and as for potty training, I used bells that hung from the door nob and I would take my basenji's paw, hit the bell with it, then take her out and when she went potty, I would give her a treat and praise her. She learned to do it on her own super fast and was quickly potty trained. Like I said, the breed is intelligent. You guys are doing wonderful with Louie!
Catching up on past few weeks videos. Congratulations and Little Louie looks like a Louie! Irene and Louie make a great combination! He’ll light up your life and keep you occupied for sure. Hang a set of small bells at from your door handle that he can reach and ring them every time you’re trying to get him out, take his paw and guide him to ring them, give him a treat when he starts tapping them to go out.
Congratulations on your new pup!!! He will undoubtedly bring you years of joy and unconditional love. You ( and he) are very lucky. One piece of advice concerning his health…( I’m sure you are already getting WAY more advice than you wanted but this is important.). Puppies bones and cartilage take time ( many months - up to 18) form fully, and too much exercise can harm their growth plates and cause long term issues. You have to search thoroughly, but there is some useful info available online. For the first several months a puppy should be self- led…meaning just nosing around and doing what he would do on his own. Long walks ( and / or running for any distance ) shouldn’t be part of his first six months . It’s definitely even more important for larger dogs. I know you guys love to run and go for long walks. He will be a great companion, but in these early months please know that his exercise should be in short increments. ( fortunately he is small enough that you can carry him !). Have fun, and know that he will likely “ house train “very quickly with you guys there with him all the time. Enjoy!!
Thank you very much for the advice! We are keeping him to short walks and carrying him the rest of the way! His energy is increasing every day and we are trying to keep him from being a terror in the RV🤣
Awesome, we had some dogs when we started rving, they've passed on and now we have 2 kittens, theses kids will steal your heart, congratulations your parents now 😊
I LOVE my mini Goldendoodle. We wanted a Golden Retriever but my husband is allergic to dogs and not having any issues with our sweet Benjamin Cooper, AKA... BENNY! He's such a joy!! He is so adorable....enjoy!!
He is adorable! Our black lab pup is now 9 months old. They get big real fast! I used McCann and Zac George training videos on RUclips. I also splurged and ordered pup box. Best toys ever. Congratulations and enjoy your journey with your new family member.
Also having my small dogs was such a comfort during a sad time. As a two month van owner I love traveling with my dogs and plan trips with them in mind.
Beautiful Pup, You didn't make a mistake. Thanks for the MPG report. We are still building our vintage Travel Trailer and have not purchased a tow vehicle yet. We may end up with a mid sized truck with a small diesel engine to get MPG similar to yours. Congrats on the new addition!
I thought it was nuts when my daughters decided to make a multiday, cross-country trip to get a dog. I mean, there are dogs Everywhere. But, the miniature dachshund puppy they brought home has been a perfect addition to the family. AND, he loves to hike, and carries his own gear in his miniature backpack. (You might look into that!) Oh--learned this from someone with experience--large birds can harm--or even carry away!--tiny dogs! So they make cute vests for these little guys, topped with large, bright foam spikes that make these puppies look less like lunch. Happy for you! Enjoy!
Y’all scared me at first. Being brand new Basenji owners and not seeming to really know a whole lot about the breed. Can sometimes be disastrous. I am only a few minutes into the video so I am excited to see how this turns out!!!!! Hehe I have 4 Basenjis and I wouldn’t have it any other way! It’s beautiful chaos ❤😂😊
Never a Mistake !!!! (now to watch the video). Amazing congrats again, he is a little gemstone. Louie is a great name and I think its great how happy Chris looks when she is cuddling with him. Great job guys !
Good luck with your puppy! So sweeeeet. I love Louie or Benji or Bennie or Rusty, but I’m sure whatever you pick will be fine. Just make it easy for the doggie to recognize his name. Enjoy your new puppy ☺️😍
Pick a command word that means peeing, so when you train him to go outside use the word and treat him when he gets the connection. It will make bathroom time a lot easier for all of you. Different commands for putting him on the leash for a walk or run. Congrats on your new baby. Nothing like puppy kisses. Yes, sleeps like a rock and the energy at top speed when he wakes up.
also, check with a vet to see how old he should be before really running him,,.. you don't want to damage joints and remember: pavement when it is only 80 degrees out is very very hot on his foot pads.
“LOUIE” You have great parents to take care of you . Marking his Territory . Lol !! Check that the cement is not to hot on his pads (feet) . The fun has just began for him. Thank you for sharing this with joyful experience with me. BS & BK
He is beautiful!! Congratulations, and what a great pup! He obviously adores you both, and Louie surely seems like a great match for your little guy.❤️🐶❤️
My Husband and I lost our Basenji mix 2 months ago and she was 17 years old. Bella was wonderful. In the beginning we tried to crate Bella but she got out and never went back in. Bella slept with us until around 15 yrs when she couldn't jump on the bed anymore. I do miss her so much. Congrats on your new family member.
routine is going to be key. out to potty before bed time and first thing in the morning. Reward with Treats when he goes out and goes potty that will encourage wanting to go out and taking care of business. keep puppy pads on hand for those little accidents. Kennel training for night time is also good.
Finally, we're up to the point where you got Louie! Welcome to the family, little fella! A word of advice to deal with the indoor peepee - get some puppy training pads to put around the RV, including on the bed, until he's toilet trained.
Thank you for the advice! The children thing may be something we address on the channel sometime... but I'll say its not likely in our future . Appreciate you watching!😊
Seems like you got a good puppy! You are very lucky. Cutie pie! I'm sure in no time he will get adjusted to your lifestyle and he is the perfect size! I like the name Copper, but Louie is cute too. Whatever you do, don't name him Jack, for many obvious reasons! Lol! Have fun with your new fur baby!🐕💖
We just got our new puppy on Tuesday. Although this is our fourth dog, we signed up for Baxter & Bella online dog training. It’s a really great resource. Great price for a lifetime membership which includes multiple classes, tons of videos and personal zoom calls with live trainers. At a minimum, it makes sure both my husband and I are on the same page.
OMG. He is sooo little!!! So adorable. By now you have had him 3 weeks. He’s probably potty trained. A martengale collar will keep him from slipping free. Can’t wait to see what adventures he takes you on !
Thank you! Yes, he is almost potty trained now (not quite 🤣) but he just turned 15 weeks today!😳 He is changing every day and becoming a terror at times(training everyday), but he still loves and cuddles with us 🐶
Suggestions: 1. harness for walks and runs, and 2. When he starts to pee and poop outside, say the word you want to use for the next 15 years, several times while he’s doing it. Over time, my dog George and I have settled on two terms: Do you have to poop? Do you have to lift your leg? He will tell me in response, which he needs to do. As in, he’ll twirl around when I say the correct thing. Don’t use: do you have to go out? Because you two will be saying go and out a lot, for all kinds of generic reasons.
@@IreneIronTravels I learned this long ago watching Barbara Woodhouse. She had a British- import TV dog training show in the early 80’s. (Check her out on RUclips- she’s the Julia Childs of dog training.) She used the term “hurry up” because she didn’t want to say anything off-color when out in public, at like a rest stop or dog park. Just use the term, at first, when he is doing the thing. Later, you can start using it to ask him if he needs to (….). Have fun guys.
Congratulations, what a cuties. One of the few animals in this world that's going to show you unconditional love. Love him with all your heart and soul. 💕
Feed freeze dried raw. It will avoid soooo many health issues! Just like for us humans, stay clear of processed foods. You'll like the basenji! I have had two!
Have you thought about cooking for Louie! We started cooking for our 12 year old Westie and all of her digestive issues are gone. It’s really easy and we regret not doing it sooner. The more I learn about kibble, the more I regret feeding it to my babies.
Highly recommend a harness for walking. Do the research about their digestive system, may need a different food. And that will help with treats also. Potty pads are a great thing too very excited for you both and what a beautiful baby boy!🐾congratulations
Congrats on the pup. BTW, have you considered using an aircast for your ankle instead of a wrap. I've rolled my ankle a number of times and had bad sprains and using an aircast was very helpful with recovery. Unfortunately once you have this type of injury you're at more of a risk for a repeat . Using resistance band exercises is also helpful.
First night we got our puppy (he is 13 now) my husband bought a crate for him because he wanted him to be safe when we are sleeping. We put him in the crate, shut the lights off except for a night light and went to bed. Within 5 minutes all you heard was little cries coming from living room. My husband who insisted the puppy was not sleeping in our bed, got up grabbed the puppy and put him in our bed and that is were he slept every night until he turned 13. He cannot get in our bed anymore and we do not put him because we are afraid he would jump out an get hurt. Enjoy the puppy, he is a cutie..
Well, this was cute to come up on my Y-Tube screen! We met you at Voyager just after you got your boy, and just after we got our Boston Terrier. I won’t spoil the name choice but it fits, and he is one super cute puppy! My dog Penny misses him a bunch. She is now four months old and full of life. So glad you have a new family member to love!!!
I didn’t read all of the comments so I don’t know it anyone suggested this but we live in an RV with 2 maltipoos and although they like to go outside we also pad trained them so if they have to go at night or when we’re busy they are comfortable using the pad …. We travel by motor home so they are able to go wherever they want….. and they are spoiled and just hate waiting for us to get around to it
I highly recommend that you look into Dogmocs from that brand. You spend a lot of time in the heat. This will save his feet from the hot pavement. We have used many different types, and these are by far the best brand.
Yippee! Louie’s back! He is so handsome. And such a nifty size. He looks like a little athlete. I think he’s going to be well-suited to your activity level. Basenji’s get in trouble if they aren’t mentally and physically challenged. Not a problem for you two.
@@Sonnyboy346 Are you saying people with multiple pets don't bond with their pets? I can assure you that is not true. Dogs live in packs and can bond with multiple animals.
@@Sonnyboy346 The problem with your original statement was the "not with their humans", not that a pair of pets would bond. The bond is the goal. As far as siblings go, the pair does not have to be siblings.
I’m soooo excited to see Louie!! You guys are the cuuuuutest ever in your excitement and in everything he does! So glad you shared this important day! I’ve had 4 kids and yes you feel like you have no idea and they just let you leave the hospital with them - no manual or instruction book - I got a bigger instruction manual with the tv purchase. Anyway I’m sure by now you are all 3 settled in! I saw on your IG post that Louie has taken over half the RV leaving you slivers to workout in - I have the same with my cat River - by the time we load her litter box and the bed and the scratching pad and all the toys - crazy! BTW I wanted to ask - did you cover your vents with something? I’d love to hear about that if you did? Thanks for sharing your puppy story! He is super cute and I’m soooo happy for you!! Bunches of love Noelle
… you can teach him … ultimately … to go to the bathroom ‘on command’ … we us the command “get busy”. Keep saying it when you take him out; and when he finally ‘goes’… pet him really friskly and tell him “you’re such a good dog … such a good dog”. This behavior will really be helpful when you’re traveling … a gas stop is also a bathroom ‘break’
Good you are sharing equal time holding him. Our pup bonded with me because I was the stay at home parent. Wont give the rest of the family any attention....
Nothing is more fun than to train a dog! Great job so far. He is a young dog, & will required a lot from you...but will give you lots of love back :-) Make them happy Louie!
The most important thing to do while training is, you must walk the dog. Dogs need to rome. Like fish need to swim dogs need to walk. Walking is where boundaries are established and bonding with his new pack you and Aaron. Trust is also established the most important building block of training. Get him on a walk schedule and walk him not just around the site, walk him until he relieves hime self and more. Don't let him walk in-front and lead the walk, that is your job to lead. Also a good rule of thumb. However old he is, is how often you should walk him in the beginning. For example, if he is 4 months old he should go out every 4 hours 5 months old every 5 hours you get the picture. Make sur you get a kennel that is fit for his size, you do not want it to be to large so he doesn't relieve himself in then kennel. Make sure it is just big enough that he can stand and turn in a circle comfortably. Try to get hime to enter his kennel on his own. Do not put him in his kennel for punishment or if you get frustrated. His kennel is his safe space. Never hit or yell, firm one word commands, Come, stay, no with a firm but calm voice when he listens and follows a command praise him. Do not use his name with a correction command for example (No Louie) you do not want hime to confuse his name with NO. Just say NO. I hope this helps. Congrats he is beautiful.
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Soooo happy for for you two! Love watching your family grow. Louie is adorable :)
You will be just fine
Furry children are never a mistake. (except hell hounds👹) Marley & Me is a great book that illustrates that the struggle & the tough times are part of the love that's created. Tip on how to get a puppy to love you more than your partner:? Feed them treats 🍪🐕when the other isn't looking. hehe Good Luck & congrats!
No.. Yet another couple get a dog instead of having kids. That’s just sad. Animals are not your children. Just my opinion, which you did ask for.
@@LMGSvideos kids are over rated
Those are super smart dogs. Sweet, loving. They don't bark. But they communicate just fine.
Basenji are very smart dogs, but can be stubborn! Train him ASAP and do it every day so they understand. Few tips: 1) one word for each command, use words that sound very different phonetically. 2) your life will be much much easier if you train him to come on demand, very important esp w life on the road and camping. Use bacon or steak to associate “COME”, bacon esp has a very strong smell. Nothing worse than having to chase your dog around. Always reward the “come” and never scold after the “come”. I a distinct whistle with my German Shepard, and now u don’t need treats, she comes immediately. If you hike consider a gps collar to let him run free, but test him out in controlled areas to see if he’s a runner. Beautiful dog!
Sorry didn’t specify that bacon should be used sparingly and only in small amounts because dogs (esp small dogs) don’t process fats well and can get pancreatitis which can be fatal. Lean meats and small amounts of bacon bits or better dog treats that they love are best. 😀👍👍🐕🐕🐕
Thank you! Yes, the training is a daily battle! Louie is doing very well so far...but we can see the little stubborn streak as well!
Puppies bring happiness!! Definitely not a mistake! Louie is going to have a really grand life with you two!
Safe travels!!!
Absolutely! After we talked about names......I remember your Remington! We almost had matching dogs🤣
@@IreneIronTravels Hi there! I actually watched your video today. I was doing a big post maintenance test flight and bringing the plane home from annual maintenance when you released it.
How awesome! Remy got an honorable mention!! That would have been hilarious---same trailer, almost same truck, ......and same dog name!
It is always interesting to see the criteria that folks use for their dog picks. Ours was 1) don't have to bend over to pet it, and 2) one that we don't have to put a coat on. But...fact of the matter is that Remy is my wife's and mine's 5th german shepherd.
Before I forget.....Remy just ruffed in my ear that he looks forward to meeting Louie in Ouray.......or at Pets Mart.....or in the desert........or on any adventure!! Louie is a mega cutie! What a cuddle monster too!!
Trailer status-- I contacted the trailer repair guy yesterday. He said he will start the repair of our rig. It needs to be 60 degrees for the fiberglass repairs.
And..I was called by Holiday RV that our dinette window and front auto level control module have arrived!! woo hoo!
QUESTION: So, I was unaware about being hitched and using the auto leveler. Just leave your hitch connected to the truck and activate the auto leveler like normal?? I assume you have to be on a somewhat level spot already? Or...was that a manual drop of the jacks?
Hey Alan! Glad to hear the status on your Rv is progressing! You could probably use the auto level while attached to the truck if you are pretty level. My concern ( and why I am doing the jacks manually) is if it try’s to lift or lower too much and gets stressed because of the truck…..
I have found a harness much better for the pup than a leash on the collar...and safer on his neck. And he won't be able to slip out of the collar. Louie is adorable.
Same for the hardness
We are currently using a front harness called "easy walk" and agree...much better than a collar!
My favorite episode - we camp with 3 dogs, 2 small doodles and an older Australian Shepherd- they love camping and just being with us. We have a 25ft Keystone with a slide and we have had no issues with our furbabies. We love Louie he sure is a cutie
I have had 2 basenjis and I love this breed good things are no barking , has no smell even when wet, doesn’t shed much, has tons of energy to match your energy
Great size for travelling. They are a lot like cats as they are ok being alone for periods of time
Great sleepers
Love going on walks or runs
Some down sizes.
They always need to be on a leach as they tend to bolt.
Are very independent and view themselves as equal to humans it seems.
Chase anything that moves
They love to chew so make sure he has enough chew toys or else he will chew your stuff
Always ready to play
Mine currently is 13 years old and on raw food which he does better on than dry food
Enjoy they are a little different than a conventional dog but my favorite
Any questions let me know as I didn’t realize when I got one how different they are than a regular dog
So cool you got a Basenji. I haven’t read any comments but as a long time dog owner I recommend keeping the collar on but walking him with a harness because they can slip out of collars.
Girl, you are shining with happiness at getting this dog. It's so lovely to see. I think it's beautiful that you are honouring your grandfather.
Yes, thank you!🐶
Love the open honest emotions about your new puppy. The maternal instinct was in high gear....loved it! I have had Golden Retrievers for the past fifty plus years. Every time we get a new Golden puppy we go into new parent excitement....even now! Nothing better than a new puppy. We always have a young Golden with a older one.....the older Golden actually helps to "house break" the young one.....after the initial jealous resentment wears off the older Golden...usually two days. Congratulations!!!!!
Congrats on your new addition. We travel in our Winnebago Horizon with our two basenji. As a basenji breeder for 30 years I do have to make a couple corrects. Basenji have low dander, but they are NOT hypoallergenic. Weight for females tend to be around 20 to 23 lbs and males 25 - 28 lbs. Campers also need to know that a basenji is one dog that should not be allowed off leash. They are a sight hound and if they see prey they go into full hunt mode. For walking purchase a good martingale collar. Safe travels and enjoy your new baby.
Thank you! Appreciate the tips!😊
Congratulations! He's a little doll baby. Basenjis are indeed stubborn. They also don't have a bark. Teach him to "go potty" (repeated until he does) and praise him LOTS (verbally and petting and scratching) when he does. They are wonderful, intelligent dogs. Enjoy!
We had a basenji many years ago. He suffered from separation anxiety and sounded like a little kid screaming when you left him. Lots of energy, too. But a very inquisitive and fast learning animal. They are sight-hounds so if they see something they will take off after it and they are fast! I hope things go well.
Louie has that separation anxiety already! We are continuing to work on it, but he whimpers when one leaves and screams when both leave!
Congratulations guys, I have a 77lbs 11yr old Pitty that I had since she was 3 months. She is still my puppy with all the puppy energy and still thinks she can jump on my lap and we are all comfortable when she is the only comfy one at that point. Enjoy, have fun and be super duper patient and he will be a awesome dog.
I have a 38 ft Motorhome. I travel with 3 Basenjis and I’ve thrown in two Greyhounds for good measure. Good luck to you.
That is awesome! BUSY home you have, good for you and would love to see the sight of your 5 doggos!
Your new pup is adorable. I know you are going to love having him. One big thing I would recommend is using a harness for leash walking. Having a leash attached to a collar can damage their tracheas and cause collapsing trachea. If you haven't already done so, get him microchipped and be sure to keep your online microchip info up-to-date. Also attach an ID tag to his harness and put both of your cell numbers on the tag. I would also recommend getting him neutered at the appropriate age. Happy pet parenting!
Beautiful pup. Crate training will be your lifesaver for the house training. I really like a "wonder walker" harness. Really takes the pressure off their neck if they are a pulling active dog. Super easy slip on harness. No juggling of feet to get on.
Just found your channel and had to subscribe and back view to find this episode. Mom whom lives on our property has a Basenji and she is a part of our daily lives. Stubborn but loyal you made the right choice. Can’t wait to see y’all’s adventures.
We had a Basenji when I was a kid. Super cool breed. Congratulations, and you've given me the itch to have one, again!
Just saw your Basenji puppy video. I have a female (Kamille) that just turned 6. I absolutely love her to death, but I don’t think that I could have picked a higher maintenance dog. Probably most important is to always keep him on a leash. If he gets loose, he will take off and not think about coming back. Watch your power cords (especially while plugged in) and seatbelts. These dogs have serious teeth and when they get bored, they will “saw@ through anything extremely fast. Oh, and All of your jackets will loose they’re zipper pulls if you leave them within reach. Other than that, Basenji’s are really cool :)
Looks like you got a good one. Love his name “Louie”!! IMO great choice for your living situation. He’s going to blend right in!!
Thanks Mary!😊
Added benefit to a Basenji is that they do not bark.. Cool puppy absolutely adorable..
Welcome Louie! All of the love you communicate through touch, rubs, snuggles, kisses will come back to you many fold! Life is so great with a pup... enjoy your new fam member!
Great choice! I had one (adopted from a shelter), and love the breed. Very smart; a lot like a cat; bonded with me for life; very agile animal!; loved to chew! (I recommend getting a "Kong" chew toy); great personality but kind of aloof toward strangers. Enjoy!
Loved seeing all of you getting to know one another. I truly believe the work- reward ratio with a puppy is worth the effort. We love traveling with our pets. Looking forward to watching all of you during this new chapter of your journey.💕🐾
As someone has suggested, get him started on learning that his safe space is his kennel if you’re going to use one. If you NEVER intend to use a kennel that’s fine, it’s much harder to get a dog to associate a kennel as their safe space the older they get. Also, hopefully you purchased some puppy training pads. you can place them on the floor inside of your rv so when he starts to piddle you can place him on the pad. The pads also are scented to encourage him to go on them. That way if he does have an ‘accident’ inside it will be localized.
Thanks Marv!
Awww so sweet 😍😍. My favorite clip is the opening snuggle scene. He is a great addition to your lives!
😊 thank you Molly! Chris looked pretty happy there didn't she!😍🐕
We did the same, traveling to pick up Riley. From Albuquerque NM to Gainesville Texas. On the way home we set the radio to the Bridge. Easy listening! We now call that station the "Riley" station.
Lovely story!🐶🐾
Congratulations! 🐕 he’s so cute ! I can see the happiness he brings you ! He’s got great parents!
Be careful on pavement that you don’t let his pads on his feet get burned. Puppies’ feet are tender. He’s so cute. Y’all got this!❤️Jane
You are doing great with Louie. I have 3 adult basenjis right now. Yes, a basenji puppy will sleep a lot, just like a baby does. It's completely normal. Continue to socialize him and take him with you whenever you can. Make sure he has toys that he can chew and play with. Eventually you will want to get him a martingale collar as basenjis can easily slip out of the type of collar that you are currently using. I know people who use harnesses, however, all 3 of mine can somehow get out of a harness no matter the brand or how tight I put it on. Many basenji owners use leather Martingale collars. A good inexpensive Martingale collar brand is called Lupine and come in pretty colors and patterns. They are guaranteed for life no matter what. Many pet stores sell them. One of my basenjis likes to chew the collars off the other two and I literally brought 3 back for replacements in one week before I decided that I had to remove all collars while indoors. Basenjis are extremely intelligent and escape artists. My female that likes to chew collars off the other two also knows how to open the crates and releases her brother and mother from their crates. She is a naughty basenji. Oh and as for potty training, I used bells that hung from the door nob and I would take my basenji's paw, hit the bell with it, then take her out and when she went potty, I would give her a treat and praise her. She learned to do it on her own super fast and was quickly potty trained. Like I said, the breed is intelligent. You guys are doing wonderful with Louie!
Thank you for all the great advice and info about your basenjis. We are really loving having Louie and he’s growing up so fast! Getting very smart!
Catching up on past few weeks videos. Congratulations and Little Louie looks like a Louie! Irene and Louie make a great combination! He’ll light up your life and keep you occupied for sure. Hang a set of small bells at from your door handle that he can reach and ring them every time you’re trying to get him out, take his paw and guide him to ring them, give him a treat when he starts tapping them to go out.
Congratulations on your new pup!!! He will undoubtedly bring you years of joy and unconditional love. You ( and he) are very lucky. One piece of advice concerning his health…( I’m sure you are already getting WAY more advice than you wanted but this is important.). Puppies bones and cartilage take time ( many months - up to 18) form fully, and too much exercise can harm their growth plates and cause long term issues. You have to search thoroughly, but there is some useful info available online. For the first several months a puppy should be self- led…meaning just nosing around and doing what he would do on his own. Long walks ( and / or running for any distance ) shouldn’t be part of his first six months . It’s definitely even more important for larger dogs. I know you guys love to run and go for long walks. He will be a great companion, but in these early months please know that his exercise should be in short increments. ( fortunately he is small enough that you can carry him !). Have fun, and know that he will likely “ house train “very quickly with you guys there with him all the time. Enjoy!!
Thank you very much for the advice! We are keeping him to short walks and carrying him the rest of the way! His energy is increasing every day and we are trying to keep him from being a terror in the RV🤣
For specific info, google “exercises for young dogs by Nash”
All puppies are terrors!!!!! God made them super cute so we wouldn’t kick them out the door. He will try your patience but he’s so worth it ❤️💚💙🐾🐾
Awesome, we had some dogs when we started rving, they've passed on and now we have 2 kittens, theses kids will steal your heart, congratulations your parents now 😊
I LOVE my mini Goldendoodle. We wanted a Golden Retriever but my husband is allergic to dogs and not having any issues with our sweet Benjamin Cooper, AKA... BENNY! He's such a joy!! He is so adorable....enjoy!!
He is adorable! Our black lab pup is now 9 months old. They get big real fast! I used McCann and Zac George training videos on RUclips. I also splurged and ordered pup box. Best toys ever. Congratulations and enjoy your journey with your new family member.
We like McCann too!😊
Also having my small dogs was such a comfort during a sad time. As a two month van owner I love traveling with my dogs and plan trips with them in mind.
Beautiful Pup, You didn't make a mistake. Thanks for the MPG report. We are still building our vintage Travel Trailer and have not purchased a tow vehicle yet. We may end up with a mid sized truck with a small diesel engine to get MPG similar to yours. Congrats on the new addition!
I thought it was nuts when my daughters decided to make a multiday, cross-country trip to get a dog. I mean, there are dogs Everywhere. But, the miniature dachshund puppy they brought home has been a perfect addition to the family. AND, he loves to hike, and carries his own gear in his miniature backpack. (You might look into that!)
Oh--learned this from someone with experience--large birds can harm--or even carry away!--tiny dogs! So they make cute vests for these little guys, topped with large, bright foam spikes that make these puppies look less like lunch.
Happy for you! Enjoy!
Y’all scared me at first. Being brand new Basenji owners and not seeming to really know a whole lot about the breed. Can sometimes be disastrous. I am only a few minutes into the video so I am excited to see how this turns out!!!!! Hehe I have 4 Basenjis and I wouldn’t have it any other way! It’s beautiful chaos ❤😂😊
Never a Mistake !!!! (now to watch the video). Amazing congrats again, he is a little gemstone. Louie is a great name and I think its great how happy Chris looks when she is cuddling with him. Great job guys !
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Good luck with your puppy! So sweeeeet. I love Louie or Benji or Bennie or Rusty, but I’m sure whatever you pick will be fine. Just make it easy for the doggie to recognize his name. Enjoy your new puppy ☺️😍
I’m watching this episode with my old man Basenji in my lap. He’s the most loyal dog best friend I’ve had in my life.
Thats so nice to hear! 😊🐕
Pick a command word that means peeing, so when you train him to go outside use the word and treat him when he gets the connection. It will make bathroom time a lot easier for all of you. Different commands for putting him on the leash for a walk or run. Congrats on your new baby. Nothing like puppy kisses. Yes, sleeps like a rock and the energy at top speed when he wakes up.
also, check with a vet to see how old he should be before really running him,,.. you don't want to damage joints
and remember: pavement when it is only 80 degrees out is very very hot on his foot pads.
“LOUIE” You have great parents to take care of you . Marking his Territory . Lol !! Check that the cement is not to hot on his pads (feet) . The fun has just began for him. Thank you for sharing this with joyful experience with me. BS & BK
Yes! Thanks Larry! BS & BK!😊🐶🐕
He is beautiful!! Congratulations, and what a great pup! He obviously adores you both, and Louie surely seems like a great match for your little guy.❤️🐶❤️
Thank you so much!😊🐶🐕
Congratulations on your new puppy he is absolutely adorable 🐾❤️
My Husband and I lost our Basenji mix 2 months ago and she was 17 years old. Bella was wonderful. In the beginning we tried to crate Bella but she got out and never went back in. Bella slept with us until around 15 yrs when she couldn't jump on the bed anymore. I do miss her so much. Congrats on your new family member.
Ahhh sorry to hear your loss. Bella!😊 Thank you for sharing that!
Seriously made me smile seeing how content Chris is with the new family addition.😘
Congratulations guys!
Thank you, appreciate that!😊
Wow! The driving is impressive! Louie has a great new family!! Lucky fella.
Hope all 3 ya have Funn!!!
Thanks!
routine is going to be key. out to potty before bed time and first thing in the morning. Reward with Treats when he goes out and goes potty that will encourage wanting to go out and taking care of business. keep puppy pads on hand for those little accidents. Kennel training for night time is also good.
yes, thanks!
Lol yes @ 19:03 know the boys well and that pre-sniffing than let er go. Basenji puppies have that great puppy smell.
So happy for the two of you, we have a little Rat Terrier and we love her so much!
Thank you! RT's and B's do look a like!😊🐶
A harness is a better idea instead of a collar. That way his neck doesn’t get pulled. Crates are your best friend. Good luck.
I could imagine life without our pup! We had traveled with us all over the country. 🧡🐾
Finally, we're up to the point where you got Louie! Welcome to the family, little fella! A word of advice to deal with the indoor peepee - get some puppy training pads to put around the RV, including on the bed, until he's toilet trained.
Thank you for the advice! The children thing may be something we address on the channel sometime... but I'll say its not likely in our future . Appreciate you watching!😊
Seems like you got a good puppy! You are very lucky. Cutie pie! I'm sure in no time he will get adjusted to your lifestyle and he is the perfect size! I like the name Copper, but Louie is cute too. Whatever you do, don't name him Jack, for many obvious reasons! Lol! Have fun with your new fur baby!🐕💖
We just got our new puppy on Tuesday. Although this is our fourth dog, we signed up for Baxter & Bella online dog training. It’s a really great resource. Great price for a lifetime membership which includes multiple classes, tons of videos and personal zoom calls with live trainers. At a minimum, it makes sure both my husband and I are on the same page.
Oh, thats good to know. Thanks, we'll check that out!😊
OMG. He is sooo little!!! So adorable. By now you have had him 3 weeks. He’s probably potty trained. A martengale collar will keep him from slipping free. Can’t wait to see what adventures he takes you on !
Thank you! Yes, he is almost potty trained now (not quite 🤣) but he just turned 15 weeks today!😳 He is changing every day and becoming a terror at times(training everyday), but he still loves and cuddles with us 🐶
Suggestions: 1. harness for walks and runs, and 2. When he starts to pee and poop outside, say the word you want to use for the next 15 years, several times while he’s doing it. Over time, my dog George and I have settled on two terms: Do you have to poop? Do you have to lift your leg? He will tell me in response, which he needs to do. As in, he’ll twirl around when I say the correct thing. Don’t use: do you have to go out? Because you two will be saying go and out a lot, for all kinds of generic reasons.
Thats good to know! We have actually been using go outside..... We'll have to come up something better!
@@IreneIronTravels I learned this long ago watching Barbara Woodhouse. She had a British- import TV dog training show in the early 80’s. (Check her out on RUclips- she’s the Julia Childs of dog training.) She used the term “hurry up” because she didn’t want to say anything off-color when out in public, at like a rest stop or dog park. Just use the term, at first, when he is doing the thing. Later, you can start using it to ask him if he needs to (….). Have fun guys.
Congratulations, what a cuties. One of the few animals in this world that's going to show you unconditional love. Love him with all your heart and soul. 💕
thank you!😊
Congratulations of your new addition to your family! Out of interest who is going to have the dog basket for Louie on your e-bikes?!!
Good question! We have one coming to us!!! We don't know who gets it yet....but we'll see😊
Feed freeze dried raw. It will avoid soooo many health issues! Just like for us humans, stay clear of processed foods. You'll like the basenji! I have had two!
Thank you!
Have you thought about cooking for Louie! We started cooking for our 12 year old Westie and all of her digestive issues are gone. It’s really easy and we regret not doing it sooner. The more I learn about kibble, the more I regret feeding it to my babies.
Rescue dogs are the best, I’ve got two and wouldn’t have it any other way.
Congratulations on your new pup.
Congratulations! Get him a really good hiking halter with a handle and front snap.
Highly recommend a harness for walking. Do the research about their digestive system, may need a different food. And that will help with treats also. Potty pads are a great thing too very excited for you both and what a beautiful baby boy!🐾congratulations
Thanks for the tips!
Congrats on the pup. BTW, have you considered using an aircast for your ankle instead of a wrap. I've rolled my ankle a number of times and had bad sprains and using an aircast was very helpful with recovery. Unfortunately once you have this type of injury you're at more of a risk for a repeat . Using resistance band exercises is also helpful.
I used an air boot for a few weeks but haven't seen an air cast...I'll check it out! Thanks!
It was fun to watch this again..:) 💘
First night we got our puppy (he is 13 now) my husband bought a crate for him because he wanted him to be safe when we are sleeping. We put him in the crate, shut the lights off except for a night light and went to bed. Within 5 minutes all you heard was little cries coming from living room. My husband who insisted the puppy was not sleeping in our bed, got up grabbed the puppy and put him in our bed and that is were he slept every night until he turned 13. He cannot get in our bed anymore and we do not put him because we are afraid he would jump out an get hurt. Enjoy the puppy, he is a cutie..
Love this story!😊🐶
Well, this was cute to come up on my Y-Tube screen! We met you at Voyager just after you got your boy, and just after we got our Boston Terrier. I won’t spoil the name choice but it fits, and he is one super cute puppy! My dog Penny misses him a bunch. She is now four months old and full of life. So glad you have a new family member to love!!!
Hey Laura! So nice to meet you and Greg😊 Louie does miss penny too and it will be sooooo magical the next time they see each other!🐶🐶
I didn’t read all of the comments so I don’t know it anyone suggested this but we live in an RV with 2 maltipoos and although they like to go outside we also pad trained them so if they have to go at night or when we’re busy they are comfortable using the pad …. We travel by motor home so they are able to go wherever they want….. and they are spoiled and just hate waiting for us to get around to it
Thanks David!
Plus their bodies learn muscle control at their own rate . They are smart dogs .
I highly recommend that you look into Dogmocs from that brand. You spend a lot of time in the heat. This will save his feet from the hot pavement. We have used many different types, and these are by far the best brand.
Good to know, thanks! 😊
Oh! Louie looks just LIKE a Louie!!! I can tell he's already decided YOU TWO are his NEW PACK!!! What pure fun!!
Thanks Debora!😊
Yippee! Louie’s back! He is so handsome. And such a nifty size. He looks like a little athlete. I think he’s going to be well-suited to your activity level. Basenji’s get in trouble if they aren’t mentally and physically challenged. Not a problem for you two.
Thanks Joan!😊
You guys are to cute with your new baby.
Congrats and enjoy your journey with Louie!,
Congrats. Louie - Best of luck raising the humans!
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Yaaaay! Fur buddies are the best...
Best thing ever - waterproof mattress pad! Even once he is potty trained, you will still need it. Sometimes vomit happens!
Yes! We ordered one of those right away!🤣
Labor of love. Congrats.
2-3 years minimum till they settle down and are consistent ( generally )
Best to always get pets in pairs, so they have companionship when you are busy.
Not so. They will bond with each other, not with their humans.
@@Sonnyboy346 Are you saying people with multiple pets don't bond with their pets? I can assure you that is not true. Dogs live in packs and can bond with multiple animals.
@@billyclabough9835 I am saying that if you get two siblings as puppies from the same litter, they will bond with each other
@@Sonnyboy346 The problem with your original statement was the "not with their humans", not that a pair of pets would bond. The bond is the goal. As far as siblings go, the pair does not have to be siblings.
He is SO cute! You are going to love him. Perfect!
Thanks Jack!😊
Piddle pads, Kennel training, as food recommend Dr. Harvey.
Woo hoo - so happy for you two (and Louie)!
Thanks Scott!
Great dog . I wish I had one !!!!!
Congratulations He so cute!!!
Louie..keep it in the family..
Yes!😊
I’m soooo excited to see Louie!! You guys are the cuuuuutest ever in your excitement and in everything he does! So glad you shared this important day! I’ve had 4 kids and yes you feel like you have no idea and they just let you leave the hospital with them - no manual or instruction book - I got a bigger instruction manual with the tv purchase. Anyway I’m sure by now you are all 3 settled in! I saw on your IG post that Louie has taken over half the RV leaving you slivers to workout in - I have the same with my cat River - by the time we load her litter box and the bed and the scratching pad and all the toys - crazy! BTW I wanted to ask - did you cover your vents with something? I’d love to hear about that if you did? Thanks for sharing your puppy story! He is super cute and I’m soooo happy for you!!
Bunches of love
Noelle
… you can teach him … ultimately … to go to the bathroom ‘on command’ … we us the command “get busy”. Keep saying it when you take him out; and when he finally ‘goes’… pet him really friskly and tell him “you’re such a good dog … such a good dog”. This behavior will really be helpful when you’re traveling … a gas stop is also a bathroom ‘break’
I like the name “Louie.” He is so cute! There are Basenji rescue groups if you ever decide to get Louie a buddy.
Thanks Joyce! We are on the list to get notified of rescue Basenjis and could see a brother/sister in our future😊
Good you are sharing equal time holding him. Our pup bonded with me because I was the stay at home parent. Wont give the rest of the family any attention....
Thats so good to know! Yes, we are all 3 together all the time and we do split up walks and potty breaks, etc..... so far he's bonding with us both.
He is so cute!!! We had our Bella (cockapoo) trained to a potty box. Have fun
Be careful of the asphalt and surfaces you walk him on. You don’t want his paws to get burned if the surface is too hot. He’s a cutie.
Nothing is more fun than to train a dog! Great job so far. He is a young dog, & will required a lot from you...but will give you lots of love back :-) Make them happy Louie!
Very true!
What a cutie pie! There is nothing like unconditional love from a fur baby. Will bring you lots of oxytocin!! We travel with corgi and a lab.
The most important thing to do while training is, you must walk the dog. Dogs need to rome. Like fish need to swim dogs need to walk. Walking is where boundaries are established and bonding with his new pack you and Aaron. Trust is also established the most important building block of training. Get him on a walk schedule and walk him not just around the site, walk him until he relieves hime self and more. Don't let him walk in-front and lead the walk, that is your job to lead. Also a good rule of thumb. However old he is, is how often you should walk him in the beginning. For example, if he is 4 months old he should go out every 4 hours 5 months old every 5 hours you get the picture. Make sur you get a kennel that is fit for his size, you do not want it to be to large so he doesn't relieve himself in then kennel. Make sure it is just big enough that he can stand and turn in a circle comfortably. Try to get hime to enter his kennel on his own. Do not put him in his kennel for punishment or if you get frustrated. His kennel is his safe space. Never hit or yell, firm one word commands, Come, stay, no with a firm but calm voice when he listens and follows a command praise him. Do not use his name with a correction command for example (No Louie) you do not want hime to confuse his name with NO. Just say NO. I hope this helps. Congrats he is beautiful.
Thank you for this! Thank you 🙏