Kennel Training for Benji

For this Omaha dog training session we shared some positive kennel training tips to help 1 year old Basenji Benji get over his reluctance to go into his kennel.
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[@JMNYC5]

...Positive reinforcement is the only constructive way to train a Basenji.

[@cutedoglilangel799]

Sooo cuteee

[@carlosmatthews7333]

i am thinking about getting a basenji soon, great dogs but hard to train

[@davidriley1847]

This guy's spot on ! I'm on my 3rd basenji and he knows how these stickers are ! Lol 😆

[@MrPostm]

Ooohhh! A Mage Knight player with a basenji! Mage Knight is my favorite game and I'm in the process of getting a basenji right now :)

[@harleyjordan7959]

Trying to out stubborn a basenji, lol. I love the breed, but they are a challenging dog to have.

[@johnnycashm0ney307]

Stubborn yet beautiful!

[@lilynzo4105]

Harley Jordan really ??

[@harleyjordan7959]

@@lilynzo4105 they can be. They're very smart and free thinking. They don't do things just to make you happy. They are a 'what's in it for me?' Breed

[@lilynzo4105]

Harley Jordan hooo I see .. I don’t think it’s a bad thing .. I do appreciate that to be honest with you

[@harleyjordan7959]

@@lilynzo4105 yeah. They're amazing dogs. I love mine. She's still a wild puppy (I have the bite marks to prove it), but she's crazy smart, her hijinks are hilarious, and she's a great snuggler.

[@anja7516]

Kennel training is so important. We have a very big Kennel. Our Basenji stays there if we have to leave. He feels safe there and is sleeping till we return. At the moment i can not leave him alone outside the kennel, otherwise he will disturb something. Kennel is safe for him and for us 😊

[@marsgod6900]

what are the dimensions of your kennel?

[@Loooooooooooooooool]

My basenji could work the latches on his kennel. He became a couch dog, at least he doesnt smell.

[@israelotitoju1667]

We’re did you get him

[@Baldicar1]

I wish I could post a pic of what one of mine did to the crate. I'll only say that I had no idea their jaws were that strong.

[@bjc3045]

I have a basenji/German Shepherd mix and for a 38 pound dog, she pulls like a freight train. I'm astonished at how strong she is!

[@Chloe-gh1xh]

I am also a fellow Basenji owner! Haven't see many training videos featuring them. But must say, disappointing as the kennel size is far to small for Benji.

[@SS-cd6ie]

It's not too small at all. You need to learn about crate training. The crate should never be too big

[@Chloe-gh1xh]

@@SS-cd6ie it is definitely too small, the dog has to be able to fully turn and stand comfortably, in this crate the Basenji will recieve back issues later in life. Please research on proper crate training so you don't make these mistakes.

[@darkangellew]

@@Chloe-gh1xh not too small only room to stand up, lay down & turn! anything bigger & you get problems with them going toilet in the crate or destroying what's inside! it's only for training & they shouldn't be left as he said more than 4hrs

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

@@Chloe-gh1xh agreed much much much to small

[@HunorGyarfas]

kennel size???

[@davidriley1847]

I put a blanket over the cage at night, calmed him down through the night

[@zongjiejohn4204]

It's sooo difficult to train my basenji.

[@lilynzo4105]

Zongjie John i will have one next year can you tell a bit about your experience please ?

[@zongjiejohn4204]

@@lilynzo4105 Sure. It's an intelligent and energetic breed, but very stubborn, independent and curious. He won't listen to you until he wants to; always alertive to enviroment so he can only focus on you for a very short period; won't give up on his objective such like shoes and tissues, not easy to teach him 'No' ; off-leash trainning is a big challege, when he dashes towards his prey, you'd better consider he is deaf... However, he is cute, nice with people and most dogs(if not taken home), very hygienic, I don't regret having him.

[@lilynzo4105]

Zongjie John one last question how can I avoid all diseases related to Basenji’s

[@lilynzo4105]

Zongjie John thanks a lot for everything

[@zongjiejohn4204]

@@lilynzo4105 No problem, I'd love to discuss with Basenji owners, there are so few... I guess you are talking about some inherited disease, my Basenji is only 13 months, so far very healthy so I have zero experience about that. Ocationally he will has diarrhea when eat sth. wrong, but some yogurt will solve the problem.

[@fourforaboy575]

I don't think blocking the dog from getting out with your legs is a very good way of doing this... Maybe just close the door?

[@nompumelelophetoe5019]

thats insane because my basenjis name is also benji!

[@stephaniemahlan8499]

That kennel is NOT too small! I had a dog with severe crate anxiety, and during my research I found out that dogs feel safer and more secure in a smaller crate because it mimics a den. In the wild canines will dig dens for themselves, not caves. The den usually has a very small entrance, and is snug on the inside, which they like. Getting a smaller kennel that was solid on all sides (other than the holes for air circulation and the door) made my dog feel alot safer, and he started sleeping in it when he didn't even have to be in it. I don't like those kind of kennels (the one being used) because they are too open, the dog feels like it has no cover or protection, just a sitting duck, plus they can chew on the bars and damage teeth.

[@terryenby2304]

Why the frick would you expect the dog to do something without giving them any cues as to what you want? That’s just bizarre! I mean, I get there are all different types of training options out there... at least you aren’t purposely scaring the dog. But giving it no information and expecting it to understand? That’s just bizarre.

[@lesfrerefox3239]

Je parle français et il y a quoi un tchipeeee

[@israelotitoju1667]

Les Frere Fox me parle le Franca is aussi

[@charlottenorris2684]

Good advice but crate is FAR to small for that dog so a bit worrying you are advocating that small crate for that size dog. He cant even stand in there comfortably with his head held at normal height

[@stephaniemahlan8499]

It is not too small. I had a dog with severe crate anxiety and during my research I found out that dogs feel safer and more secure in a smaller crate, because it mimics a den. In the wild canines will dig dens for themselves, not caves. The den usually has a very small entrance, and is snug on the inside, which they like. Getting a smaller kennel that was solid on all sides (besides the holes for air circulation) but the front made my dog feel alot safer and he started sleeping in it when he didn't even have to be in it. It became his den.

[@stephaniemahlan8499]

It is not too small. I had a dog with severe crate anxiety and during my research I found out that dogs feel safer and more secure in a smaller crate, because it mimics a den. In the wild canines will dig dens for themselves, not caves. The den usually has a very small entrance, and is snug on the inside, which they like. Getting a smaller kennel that was solid on all sides (besides the holes for air circulation) but the front made my dog feel alot safer and he started sleeping in it when he didn't even have to be in it. It became his den.

[@katherine.benson4489]

You talk too fast. I have to keep the CC turned on.

[@jaimevazquezjr.89]

That cage is too small. I’m sure that’s just for an example

[@user-gz3ht5cf9g]

This guy clearly had no idea what he's doing ! The dog is given no guidance on what's expected from him... Or "how not to train your puppy"

[@csrb338]

So this guy likes being obsessed with. Be easy man. Let your woman be herself

[@phedrob3735]

Why put a beautiful, well trained dog into a cage in the first place.

[@ButtersChannel]

because when besenjis get bored, they find something to do to eas their boredem because they are very smart dogs, which means they can ruin a lot of things in your house