Kusti the basenji 20 tricks

[@misterflibble6601]

Having lived with many Basenjis over many years and knowing how stubbornly independent and easily distracted they can be I am amazed at how well trained Kusti is. It is a testament to the skill, patience and dedication of Kusti's owner

[@reelarosin2897]

Thank you so much for your kind words! This means so much to me 😍

[@wilb6657]

@@reelarosin2897 What language are you speaking?

[@reelarosin2897]

@@wilb6657 Estonian 🙂

[@sweaterwearingsquirrel9302]

This is what happens when you actually work with your dog. Well done by this owner. He’s a working dog so he needs to be stimulated constantly.

[@reelarosin2897]

Sweater Wearing Squirrel thank you so much for kind words 😊

[@zongjiejohn4204]

I am just a little curious, isn't basenji a hunting dog? or do you mean hunting is one of the working functions? Thanks.

[@reelarosin2897]

@@zongjiejohn4204 yes. Mine hunts rats, squirrel, birds in the yard. He goes crazy when he sees a rabbit or something bigger.

[@catherinnec6339]

Our basenji needs a lot of brain work. She enjoys learning new tricks. If she doesn't get enough exercise ja and brain activities during the day she will destroy our shoes, or furniture.

[@40srunnergirl10]

That's awesome! My red and white basenji can sit, dance, fix his leash and walk backwards (but only when he's in my way). I'm amazed with your 20 tricks! Great dog!!!

[@Artemissa1965]

Simply amazing!!!! In 14 years, my B. has only learnt "Sit!"

[@reelarosin2897]

Laura Castellví i guess dogs are just different 😀 my dog loves doing tricks and he is a quick learner 🙂

[@wendyraye]

@Laura Castellví that’s kind of funny (in a good way). Is yours a mix?

[@Artemissa1965]

@@wendyraye He isn't a mix, he's a wild basenji.

[@reelarosin2897]

@@wendyraye haha no my dog is burebred basenji 😀 he is just special dog 😀

[@arkassassin7198]

@@wendyraye BTW to @ someone you need tap on their comment and it will allow you to reply

[@HisWordisLife4U]

What a handsome boy. He loves you too. You can tell. I had a female basenji that looked like him, brings back nice memories. Thank you for sharing him with us.

[@gregkoegel7311]

Very nice. My Basenji is 10 years old and the best dog I've ever had. He goes everywhere with me but only obeys my "sit" command when I say it. Everything else he thinks about whether or not he wants to do it. That's ok though, he's never once given me any trouble

[@x.x.7646]

Wonderful to see what´s possible educating a Basenji when the owner does it with so much affection and understanding.

[@lightseraphim6816]

Gorgeous dog. Gorgeous trainer.

[@Ki-Yall]

Basenji's are the best , well just having a dog is the best lol , great vid 🐕

[@andrestimmermanis7346]

Thankyou for sharing. Your basenji is beautiful and amazing. Had mine for 16 years and was happy if they sat (most of the time) and came when I called (also mostly). Most beautiful dogs to have though....I miss them.

[@jillmarie4155]

That is the most beautiful dog ever and so smart.

[@user-lv4ov5rp6d]

Are they childfriendly?

[@churchgir1]

not really for small children. for older kids, yes. they are good with little kids if they know how to treat them and if they don’t pull their ears or tail, or treat them badly like that.

[@reelarosin2897]

@@churchgir1 excactly. Mine was perfect with all age children until one 2-year-old stepped on him and his tail in his bed. And did that 2 times. Since then he is very careful with young children. But not bad ☺️ especially when child has food - then he likes them a lot! 😀

[@alessandrag.2965]

I'm in love with the basenji!! 😍

[@7ackass]

This is the best video of a basenji to date. Very good.

[@welshfinn1]

as difficult as it is to train basenjis, kusti is definitely a good boy. What a lovely dog, well done

[@reelarosin2897]

Thank you so much 😊

[@zongjiejohn4204]

Wonderful training!! I have my basenji watched your videos and ask him to learn from Kusti.

[@reelarosin2897]

Haha thank you so much 😂😂 hope he will learn 😀

[@katarzynat714]

Congratulatios! You are good owner and trainer, you both did a great job!

[@cynthialyman2636]

This is my new favorite breed. Smart, charming, and adorable.

[@sylvanave3923]

beautiful doggie. well stimulated. enjoying the interaction with those tail wags. whereas some see these as tricks ... doggie lovers understand this to be mental gymnastics that contributes to mental stimulation and character building. the disciplines are life saving on many layers. dogs are divine. love them. for all current doggie partners (don't like the term owners .. of a life) and partners to be ... invest quality time into the relationship and the roi is ongoing via loyalty joy unconditional love. doggie on!

[@treehouse2902]

What a beautiful pup.

[@andreasgabler78]

Ein intelligenterer Hund von sein wesen bestimmt . Wünsche ihn und sie alles liebe .

[@eftsun]

Это что то потрясающее! Супер собака! Я хочу такую же! Вы прекрасная хозяйка и тренер!

[@reelarosin2897]

сюзанна семенова thank you so much for these kind words! ☺️

[@slowpace1984]

Good work! For a Basenji this is very good👌❤️

[@misshottytoddy]

Amazing training! I wish you could show how you trained on some of those. Mine will only do 5-6 basics.

[@foreverkikib8445]

I would also love to see the training process! :D

[@reelarosin2897]

@@foreverkikib8445 I will keep that in mind ☺️ this was only a project to put his tricks together on one video that he learned many years ago. If I will get another dog one day then will make videos of process 😉

[@kaylees7437]

@@reelarosin2897 I look forward to it! You've made me want a Basenji 🥰. What ana amazing dog you have

[@tesemorientalkennelbasenji2786]

My male tries to all his tricks at once! I think he feels it is the best way to Chicken. 20 Tricks is impressive.

[@LL-wu8ge]

Amazing, beautiful dog.

[@미미킹]

Wow lovely dog !!! Keep in touch friend!!

[@curiexr8292]

Very well trained and beautiful dog.

[@loversarelunatics]

I wish you could train my puppy what a good dog

[@CocoLaurel]

Such a beautiful dog 🐕 😍

[@raffaellagiordano7531]

Che soddisfazione avere un cane del genere 😁👍

[@charlesbeall2589]

We had a black and white Male Basenji named Ebony Beau. What a beautiful animal he was. He's missed.

[@Cappellano]

Great video! Consistency, discipline and patience... I would recommend taking your basenji to puppy/dog training classes if you want to learn how to train them properly, but at the end of the day you need to be consistent

[@cdxbow199]

Wow, so well trained. You must be very patient. I could never get my two to do anything I wanted, wonderful thieves though. Ate my motorbike one day.

[@reelarosin2897]

C D Xbow oh my god 😀 well if I don’t tell my dog not to eat my food when I leave the room, he uses every oppurtunity to steal food 😀 this is their nature 🙂

[@kipawaharder9545]

Lovely basenji!

[@crouseassociates7324]

Wow, got a Basenji to stay, that’s impressive

[@reelarosin2897]

Thank you 😀

[@crouseassociates7324]

I pick up a new puppy on Saturday. She will join the family along with our 14 yo black and white B. I was able to train my B’s to follow commands in sign language, search Basenji dogs 101, the video that starts in a yard with a guy wearing a blue shirt.. that’s me.

[@movedtoanewchannel9741]

Wow my dog is part basenji, lab and few others and she is so stubborn it's hard to teach her lol

[@davidudager3406]

Beautiful dog!

[@matbob7249]

He understands better than me. I don’t get what she says lol

[@xryanv]

That's pretty good the dog understands what shes saying and I can't even understand it.

[@moar666]

Hello! I have one female Basenji, I'm from Mexico and I'm impressed the way your dog is trained, can you give an advice for walking? My dog have a good understanding inside the house... But outside... Is another dog.

[@reelarosin2897]

I sure know what you mean. When I started training outside it was just terrible. Tried to walk but he was pulling, so i took one step at a time and when he was pulling i stopped 🙂 it was hard, but eith basenji you must be consistent 🙂

[@moar666]

@@reelarosin2897 thanks for your answer. Now my Basenji (Lola) is taking some classes and I finally controle she in the door. I'm working outside and I will follow your advice. By the way, I saw another of your videos, and your dog, bark. Mine too, and I have a theory, my dog grow up whit 2 chihuahua and in a certain way she learned.

[@reelarosin2897]

@@moar666 yes I think my dog learned it too from another dog 🙂

[@Lagotto3280]

You a just fabulous

[@S.Shugars]

Why is he so cute he makes me cry😭😭❤❤

[@wendyraye]

Basenjis get a bad rap of being the second to worst hardest dog to train - because they’re independent and visual/scent hunters. They have a very high drive to “get” something they see and smell -normal hounds are hard because they’re so focused on smelling whatever they’re focused on. Imagine that AND visually focused! What’s this precious girl’s name? I mean “he”? I love the trying to bark.

[@reelarosin2897]

Wendy French thank you 🙂 his name is Kusti 😊 bark is one of his favourites too 😂😂

[@alexismunier-pugin7070]

Hi Reela! Great Job! Piccolo, my Basenji, has 4 months. Would you mind to explain how you did teach all those tricks? Thank you. So far he just knows how to sit and lay down.

[@johnadams9044]

Your Baseji is quite unusual. i remember 40 yeas ago, a Basenji breeder advised me to remember that Basenji have an attention span of a fly.

[@marcelocastro5037]

very nice trainning

[@cbdatta7841]

So well trained but my one is soooo disobedient !!!🙁

[@reelarosin2897]

Thank you :) i think with every basenji you have to find what motivates him and then they can do anything :)

[@scharbon4089]

10 minutes at the time

[@josephbarrerareyes]

@@reelarosin2897 I have one like this, but it's female

[@HisWordisLife4U]

I have heard they were the last dog breed to be domesticated. That means they are the wildest dog breed. If that is true it is not surprising they are disobedient. Also they were bred to flush out lions and other dangerous game from the brush in Africa--so they have to be kinda bold and intelligent to do that. To get them to mind you have to work on one thing at a time. Pick the worst behavior and either punish or reward every time til they stop or comply. Giving in doesn't work and makes them think you don't mean anything you say.

[@Rakimou1]

extraordinary work!!! this breed is really hard to work withll

[@PochemuPochemu]

He is sooooo cute!

[@tamaragracemayr1843]

Reela, I really enjoy you videos. Such an amazing basenji and so well trained handsome boy. I also have 4 months old basenji girl and would love to hear how you trained Kusti... Any advise would be greatly appreciated. I know Basenjis are hard to train.

[@reelarosin2897]

Tamara M Grace thank you 😊 well I started with him at age 2 months. Dogs are easiest to train until 8 months. First I would suggest to make training everyday routine. But it is important to find right time to start (hungry dog, full of energy) and to finish (completing a task takes too long time, dog is full or tired). You need patience to wait for result, but all tasks must be finished somehow. And most important is to make it fun! They love to see your reaction when they are doing it right - show your emotions and go crazy with the dog! With couple of months of work the rest should come easy. My dog started to invite me for training and he still does that, he just loves making me happy 🙂

[@perryarthur1415]

Basenjis are so cute. That’s the only dog I like. They’re fastidious groomers like cats. Personally I’m a cat person.

[@HusseinDoha]

Great job. I need to say this, it's s hard for basenjis to even try to bark. They are non-barking dogs.

[@reelarosin2897]

Thank you so much 😊

[@laurelmitchell1872]

Your dogs are amazing. My son would love too own one.Any ideas where to find one in BC Canada.?

[@lotaplezere]

Your basenji is gorgeous and so well trained (glad I understand some Estonian to know whats being done)! Is it possible to get Basenjis in Estonia? Also, can you recommend some good schools in Eesti?

[@reelarosin2897]

In Estonia we have many good basenji kennels. But usually all the puppies born around the same time - december 😀 do you ask for puppy school? 2 of the basenji breeders do special puppy school for basenjis. There are many good puppy schools 🙂

[@melanies9152]

So impressed! Did you (or a trainer) teach him all that using positive reinforcement only? Clicker, treats, or...? My Bs are misbehaving and I need to step up my game on training - any advice would be welcomed

[@reelarosin2897]

Melanie S yes all that with treats and positive behavior catching. With basenjis is most important to begin with showing you are the boss - you make them sit until you let them to eat their food. Low and serious voice on commands helps a lot. And lots of patience - no treat before right behavior :) of course with them you need to find treat what works best with your dog. I tried so many and with some he didn’t do anything.

[@harleyjordan7959]

Negative reinforcement is bad in general for dogs, but especially so for basenjis. They will remember, and they will hold a grudge. And once you've lost their trust, good luck getting them to behave. They're like cats in that respect. They'll intentionally eat/destroy your stuff, pee on your stuff, etc.

[@RoodHyena]

@@harleyjordan7959 They don’t hold grudges. If you cause them anxiety and/or fear, you and your scent will cause them anxiety and/or fear and will they destroy/pee on your stuff simply because they want to cover up the scent that is giving them anxiety.

[@harleyjordan7959]

@@RoodHyena that sounds good in theory. And is true for regular dogs. But I've seen my basenji who was annoyed with my wife because she pushed him off the bed wait until she was distracted changing a lightbulb above the bed to hop up next to her and pee on her foot. The bed thing was days prior, not that morning.

[@RoodHyena]

Dogs don’t hold grudges. They just don’t experience emotion in the same way as humans do. I can’t tell you why he did that as I do now know the relationship your wife has with the dog, nor was I there to see what kind of behavior he showed as she changed the lightbulb. Could have been attention seeking, anxiety from her changing the lightbulb but I guarantee you it had nothing to do with the bed thing that took place days prior.

[@navid3369]

wauw. thats amazing. I have a basenji too :) they are cute and smart. Wondering if you can walk him without a leash ? I tried training him and we cant get him to come back when he hunts after a bird or cat. Tanx for sharing this

[@reelarosin2897]

My basenji has very strong instincts to hunt. This is why I never walk him without a leash. He has made sudden moves where he gets off leash while walking (my bad of course, I hold it so gently) for many times, even in the city in the big traffic. But he never run away and comes to me when I call or freeze when I say stop. He goes totally crazy when he sees rabbit or deer, I do not excist at that time 😀

[@navid3369]

@@reelarosin2897 tanx for your reply . Good to know im not the only one having trouble :) for the rest my dog (Zayan) is a super dog. Maybe i will try to learn him to walk backwards ;) By the way, i have learned him to wait when i cross the street. 😅

[@reelarosin2897]

@@navid3369 you can't fight the nature 😀 but very good work! :)

[@buns4814]

Would using a clicker be efficient in training a Basenji? I heard they can be difficult to train.

[@reelarosin2897]

*SpaceCadet* i think you have to find what your basenji likes most. My basenji loves learning new tricks and get special treats for doing tricks 😊

[@katherine.benson4489]

Amazing especially for one who knows how hard Basenjis are to train.

[@alanberent4428]

Hard to train? You give yourself too much credit. Maybe it was the trainers fault, and not the dog. IMHO.

[@CLEnforcer]

I have a Jack Russel ( 12 years old ). But i think my next dog wil be a Basenji :)

[@davidkingyogato1097]

💖amazing 👏

[@kazeone1000]

Such a good boy! Does he howl a lot?

[@jumptosky4768]

Wonderfull dog, wonderfull women

[@bballjizzo]

How much time has it taken you to get to this stage with your dog?

[@reelarosin2897]

bballjizzo well, most of the tricks were tought with 1 day. I started when he was 2 months, I did every day something (10 minutes training) and I would say it took 1 month to get him to that stage. the hardest was for him to remember the names of the tricks and do the right trick when I ask for it. Bark and tail flip took more time, because these are things he never did... :)

[@peterg4130]

How did you teach him to bark? Did you bark yourself? Lol

[@reelarosin2897]

@@peterg4130 I got a little bark during a game or when somebody suddenly knocked at the door. Then quickly said bark and gave him treat 😀 but it took 2 years I think, only 1-2 barks came in one year 😀

[@sion3549]

May I ask where did you buy this beautiful basenji

[@reelarosin2897]

He is from an Estonian dog kennel named Solebas 🙂

[@sion3549]

Reela Rosin thanks

[@brandonteemer841]

Thanks for sharing and posting the moment. What language were you using?

[@reelarosin2897]

Brandon Teemer estonian :)

[@JayMcCracken]

How long did it take you to make him do all those tricks? Any advice? When they are a puppy and bite everything, how do you reprimand them?

[@reelarosin2897]

Well, I would say he knew half of the tricks when he was 3 months old. But there are some tricks that are difficult for basenji and especially for my dog (tail flip, barking) and to catch those moments it took me about 2 years since he moved his tail or tried to bark 2 times a year 😀 with basenji you have to do a little and often, it has to be like a game. With biting it helped when I quickly give him a toy to play. Had one extra in hand most of the time 😀 Hard work in the beginning gives good life and good dog very soon ☺️

[@rafaelah3521]

Wow amazing! Is it true that basenjis are really hard to train? I love these dogs but I’m scared of getting one, as I am not very experienced.

[@reelarosin2897]

I started when he was very young, 8 weeks. Every day maximum training for 20 minutes and with lots of fun and treats. Then they will love it 😊

[@yogiyoda]

Wow, this breed is really hard to train! How'd you do it?

[@reelarosin2897]

I started when he was 8 weeks old, every day a little training and it is still fun for him 😊 they are very smart and learn quickly 😍

[@justinduffy7343]

Hi Reela, this is amazing! I am in the process of adoption for a Basenji. Wondering if you have any tips for training? It seems like the general consensus is that it is difficult to train obedience in a Basenji - because they are very smart and stubborn. That seems not to be the case with Kusti at all! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Hope you're staying safe and sane out there.

[@reelarosin2897]

In my case I started when he was only 8 weeks old. He was so smart, learning one trick a day. My tip for training would be - think of the life he will be living and write down all the things he must do or experience. Definitely don't teach him only indoors, have fun outside too. And stop before basenji gets tired. This process must be FUN! 😊

[@rustysruger]

@@reelarosin2897 "The process must be fun"...as in all learning..🤔

[@nadegesarkozy6738]

Elle comprend bien le hongrois ♥️

[@bonswagga309]

How do you get it to bark? They never bark...amazing...

[@reelarosin2897]

It took me about 2 years 😀😀 i noticed he tried to bark once at a game. So next time he tried it again I quickly said "bark" and gave gim a treat. I did it about 3-4 times when he realized what I want from him 😀

[@bonswagga309]

You’re amazing at it, it’s your calling👌🏾

[@scharbon4089]

mine is black. I'm watching videos with him! haha

[@walterco7701]

Makes me want one, but I know I am far too undisciplined!

[@wendyraye]

Carrie they’ll run the household if they’re not taught anything else. Just my experience with a mix - we had to get a trainer to our house ASAP because he would NOT leave our cats alone - it was a living nightmare and we almost had to give him back to the owner who didn’t have room or time to keep him (he was literally locked in a crate all day). This was after being in and out of a shelter for a YEAR because nobody wanted him - probably because he had so much pent up energy and no structure. We thought he was beyond our capacity to train. So glad I didn’t go through with calling her to get him. My gut said wait a little longer.

[@Janne1576]

@@wendyraye We got our (we assume it is an) Basenji Mix from a shelter, when he was 2 years old. Now he is 9, always refused to learn tricks or even basics. We are happy, that at least now he reacts when we are calling his name :-). If he has decided that he does not like something (e. g. taking a longer walk) we always admire his self consciousness that 10 kg can be stronger than 70 kg (he has to do the longer walk, anyway). BUT he did never ever destroy something in the house, not even a flower pot or an old shoe. He loves to lie on the sofa and get cuddles. When he needs to go outside aside from the regular hours (3 or 4 times a day) he will first wait patiently, then make noises, until we understand. He never peed in the house, except he was sick. After a year or so we accepted, that we have a very special, lovely individual and since that moment neither he nor we had stressful moments (as we had before, when we tried to train him). We just trust him and he rewards this.

[@peterg4130]

How did you teach him to bark? What were the steps involved in that?

[@reelarosin2897]

Well, it took me about 2 years because basenji don't bark 😀 once I noticed he made a noise, then I tried to catch him making noise again and reacted with big joy and saying "bark" and gave him a treat. And this every time until he understood that noise is bark 🙂

[@Shah.livestream]

🥰🥰🥰😍👍

[@JMNYC5]

...ADORABLE! :)

[@zdemolowanyrabin]

Dobrééé!

[@DarkSydeEditing]

Wow I have a 10 month old Basenji and all he does is sit and half lay down. He is trouble :)

[@reelarosin2897]

MoonlightDoom my dog’s breeder used to say that when training a basenji you must have lots of patience and good sence of humor 😀

[@DarkSydeEditing]

Vigilance is the name of the game with him. Well I will keep going because soon two female puppies are arriving. I am a gluten for punishment. :)

[@heatherkilmercruzate5742]

Amazing attention and temperament! Who is Kusti's breeder?

[@reelarosin2897]

He truly is amazing :) breeder Tiina Tootmaa

[@elzainfante5568]

Muito fofooooo eles 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️

[@freeflixpro]

My Basenji barks.

[@LGHNurse0911]

Smart and beautiful

[@hannao1811]

Very nice :)

[@outrageousrice8735]

Ooo what language is she speaking?

[@reelarosin2897]

Estonian 😊

[@LastDaysIntercessors]

I have a question: Are Basenjis affectionate?

[@reelarosin2897]

In my opinion yes, very 🙂

[@LastDaysIntercessors]

@@reelarosin2897 Thanks for the reply. A lot of people seem to describe these dogs as though they couldn't care less. I can't help but feel that this dog would make a great pet though.

[@alessandrag.2965]

It was hard to train your basenji??

[@reelarosin2897]

I started when he was very young, only 8 weeks. Every day maximum training for 20 minutes. Lots of play and treats. He loves it ❤️

[@alessandrag.2965]

@@reelarosin2897 thank you!! They're beautiful 😍 I would to have one! Maybe next year 😍

[@reelarosin2897]

Yes, they are amazing dogs 😍

[@bradleyfranklin3468]

Cute puppy

[@Mt.carmel.church.kcym.]

Nice

[@Uruglot]

Is this basi?.. Can't believe it

[@reelarosin2897]

They are very smart dogs, just have to find what motivates them most doing all these things :)

[@LastDaysIntercessors]

🤯😲🤯🤯

[@NE_Pigeons]

I want one 🙂

[@angiesteinke1]

look at his tell wiggle.

[@marchalslow1530]

👍👌👏😍😍

[@ШахматысРоманомЕжовым]

kus võib osta Basenji?

[@paulw176]

Mine knows one trick. He locks me outta the house and I have to promise him treats to unlock the door.

[@dogsofanarchy4715]

Nice!!!

[@martalo2089]

❤❤❤❤

[@alessandromonteiro3765]

How old was he in this video?

[@reelarosin2897]

Alessandro Monteiro 3,5 years :)

[@NoReplyAsset]

nii nummi

[@fusecraft4339]

does he shed?

[@reelarosin2897]

Basenji don’t shed like other dogs but a little they do

[@fusecraft4339]

oh great so its less than a cat probably? My mom doesnt like fur in the house so thats why i got a maltese, but now i want another dog to accompany my maltese. do you think basenji is acceptable in terms of fur shed?

[@reelarosin2897]

FuseCraft yes of course :) it is less than a cat too. Basenjis usually shed once a year. They say this is a breed that does not shed at all, but they do just a little :) some people don’t even notice they do that :)

[@fusecraft4339]

Thank you very much for your advice and help. I guess a Basenji is my next dog!! :)

[@jameswhite7629]

Very hypo-allergenic also!