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Sad basenji story
I have read a few threads here about basenji dogs.
People have mentioned their lack of "doggy smell" because they groom themselves, their lack of common sense with vehicles because they're a chasing dog, their enthusiasm for life (read nosiness and delight in ripping and tearing). The particular idea I want to tell about is the question on their need for companionship. Yes, they are (well, mine is) a loving dog. My dog loves to be as near to us as he can be. And writers here have advised would-be owners to carefully consider things like whether or not to crate the dog, and whether or not they can spend enough time with the dog to keep it happy. Here's my story, as a further caution... When we chose our 'boy', we knew about the climbing, the hole digging, the chewing - and thought it no problem. My partner knew I wanted a companion pet, but did not express to me his reluctance to have a dog (of any breed) inside the house. Where I was/am quite happy at the thought of sharing the house (in deed the bedroom!) with my 'boy', my partner put down his foot. So my basenji became on outdoors dog with kennel and petbed at the back door. Now, a career shift has meant I am out of town four nights a week. I get to see my 'boy' only at weekends. And he is Miserable, to the point of stress-related sores (where he has over-licked his paws for comfort). He has had antibiotic tablets and creams to treat the sores and they have healed. But I know he is going to miss me all over again when the new academic term takes me back out of town, and I am as miserable about it as he has been. Please, people, when selecting any pet (but especially a basenji, as is mine) predict your own lifestyle changes and take into consideration the effect such changes may have on whether you will be able to continue to do the right thing by the pet. Sob! |
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"RedPenn" wrote
snip So my basenji became on outdoors dog with kennel and petbed at the back door. I'm gritting my teeth here for multiple reasons. Now, a career shift has meant I am out of town four nights a week. I get to see my 'boy' only at weekends. And he is Miserable, to the point of stress-related sores (where he has over-licked his paws for comfort). He has had antibiotic tablets and creams to treat the sores and they have healed. But I know he is going to miss me all over again when the new academic term takes me back out of town, and I am as miserable about it as he has been. So what are you going to do? -- -Andrea Stone Saorsa Basenjis http://home1.gte.net/res0s12z/ The Trolls Nest - greenmen, goblins & gargoyle wall art www.trollsnest.com |
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"RedPenn" wrote
snip So my basenji became on outdoors dog with kennel and petbed at the back door. I'm gritting my teeth here for multiple reasons. Now, a career shift has meant I am out of town four nights a week. I get to see my 'boy' only at weekends. And he is Miserable, to the point of stress-related sores (where he has over-licked his paws for comfort). He has had antibiotic tablets and creams to treat the sores and they have healed. But I know he is going to miss me all over again when the new academic term takes me back out of town, and I am as miserable about it as he has been. So what are you going to do? -- -Andrea Stone Saorsa Basenjis http://home1.gte.net/res0s12z/ The Trolls Nest - greenmen, goblins & gargoyle wall art www.trollsnest.com |
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"RedPenn" wrote
snip So my basenji became on outdoors dog with kennel and petbed at the back door. I'm gritting my teeth here for multiple reasons. Now, a career shift has meant I am out of town four nights a week. I get to see my 'boy' only at weekends. And he is Miserable, to the point of stress-related sores (where he has over-licked his paws for comfort). He has had antibiotic tablets and creams to treat the sores and they have healed. But I know he is going to miss me all over again when the new academic term takes me back out of town, and I am as miserable about it as he has been. So what are you going to do? -- -Andrea Stone Saorsa Basenjis http://home1.gte.net/res0s12z/ The Trolls Nest - greenmen, goblins & gargoyle wall art www.trollsnest.com |
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"RedPenn" wrote
snip So my basenji became on outdoors dog with kennel and petbed at the back door. I'm gritting my teeth here for multiple reasons. Now, a career shift has meant I am out of town four nights a week. I get to see my 'boy' only at weekends. And he is Miserable, to the point of stress-related sores (where he has over-licked his paws for comfort). He has had antibiotic tablets and creams to treat the sores and they have healed. But I know he is going to miss me all over again when the new academic term takes me back out of town, and I am as miserable about it as he has been. So what are you going to do? -- -Andrea Stone Saorsa Basenjis http://home1.gte.net/res0s12z/ The Trolls Nest - greenmen, goblins & gargoyle wall art www.trollsnest.com |
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"RedPenn" wrote in message When we chose our 'boy', we knew about the climbing, the hole digging, the chewing - and thought it no problem. My partner knew I wanted a companion pet, but did not express to me his reluctance to have a dog (of any breed) inside the house. Where I was/am quite happy at the thought of sharing the house (in deed the bedroom!) with my 'boy', my partner put down his foot. So my basenji became on outdoors dog with kennel and petbed at the back door. Now, a career shift has meant I am out of town four nights a week. I get to see my 'boy' only at weekends. And he is Miserable, to the point of stress-related sores (where he has over-licked his paws for comfort). He has had antibiotic tablets and creams to treat the sores and they have healed. But I know he is going to miss me all over again when the new academic term takes me back out of town, and I am as miserable about it as he has been. Please, people, when selecting any pet (but especially a basenji, as is mine) predict your own lifestyle changes and take into consideration the effect such changes may have on whether you will be able to continue to do the right thing by the pet. Sob! You obviously need to take your own advice. Perhaps its time to rehome your boy. Or rethink both your career and your boyfriend. |
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"RedPenn" wrote in message When we chose our 'boy', we knew about the climbing, the hole digging, the chewing - and thought it no problem. My partner knew I wanted a companion pet, but did not express to me his reluctance to have a dog (of any breed) inside the house. Where I was/am quite happy at the thought of sharing the house (in deed the bedroom!) with my 'boy', my partner put down his foot. So my basenji became on outdoors dog with kennel and petbed at the back door. Now, a career shift has meant I am out of town four nights a week. I get to see my 'boy' only at weekends. And he is Miserable, to the point of stress-related sores (where he has over-licked his paws for comfort). He has had antibiotic tablets and creams to treat the sores and they have healed. But I know he is going to miss me all over again when the new academic term takes me back out of town, and I am as miserable about it as he has been. Please, people, when selecting any pet (but especially a basenji, as is mine) predict your own lifestyle changes and take into consideration the effect such changes may have on whether you will be able to continue to do the right thing by the pet. Sob! You obviously need to take your own advice. Perhaps its time to rehome your boy. Or rethink both your career and your boyfriend. |
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"RedPenn" wrote in message When we chose our 'boy', we knew about the climbing, the hole digging, the chewing - and thought it no problem. My partner knew I wanted a companion pet, but did not express to me his reluctance to have a dog (of any breed) inside the house. Where I was/am quite happy at the thought of sharing the house (in deed the bedroom!) with my 'boy', my partner put down his foot. So my basenji became on outdoors dog with kennel and petbed at the back door. Now, a career shift has meant I am out of town four nights a week. I get to see my 'boy' only at weekends. And he is Miserable, to the point of stress-related sores (where he has over-licked his paws for comfort). He has had antibiotic tablets and creams to treat the sores and they have healed. But I know he is going to miss me all over again when the new academic term takes me back out of town, and I am as miserable about it as he has been. Please, people, when selecting any pet (but especially a basenji, as is mine) predict your own lifestyle changes and take into consideration the effect such changes may have on whether you will be able to continue to do the right thing by the pet. Sob! You obviously need to take your own advice. Perhaps its time to rehome your boy. Or rethink both your career and your boyfriend. |
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"RedPenn" wrote in message When we chose our 'boy', we knew about the climbing, the hole digging, the chewing - and thought it no problem. My partner knew I wanted a companion pet, but did not express to me his reluctance to have a dog (of any breed) inside the house. Where I was/am quite happy at the thought of sharing the house (in deed the bedroom!) with my 'boy', my partner put down his foot. So my basenji became on outdoors dog with kennel and petbed at the back door. Now, a career shift has meant I am out of town four nights a week. I get to see my 'boy' only at weekends. And he is Miserable, to the point of stress-related sores (where he has over-licked his paws for comfort). He has had antibiotic tablets and creams to treat the sores and they have healed. But I know he is going to miss me all over again when the new academic term takes me back out of town, and I am as miserable about it as he has been. Please, people, when selecting any pet (but especially a basenji, as is mine) predict your own lifestyle changes and take into consideration the effect such changes may have on whether you will be able to continue to do the right thing by the pet. Sob! You obviously need to take your own advice. Perhaps its time to rehome your boy. Or rethink both your career and your boyfriend. |
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Andrea, and Child...
Thank you for your feedback! Much apprediated. You may be relieved to know that for this academic year I am hoping to find accommodation, in the other city, which will permit a dog. I've been warned it's highly unlikely, but I am going to try. You may also be happier about the situation to know that my partner (of 32 years) has agreed to walk the dog each night for me, to give him some stimulation and exercise. Partner and dog do get on well together; but partner never had a dog in his life apart from a two-year stint as a farm woker, where he had three working dogs, which were definitely out-doorsey. Life for dog is less bleak than my first post seemed. I wrote it in a panic at finding the little sores, which have healed completely, and with him living with me if it's possible i don't foress any reoccurence. Once again, thank you for your interest and obvious appreciation of a dog's/basenji's needs. |
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