Has anyone ever managed to teach a Basenji to walk nicely on a loose leash? Is it even possible? Or at least to pay attention to you when you're out on a walk and respond to commands? 😅
DMV Basenji Meet Up
October 10, 2026
Excellent weather and fun times as 6 basenji came together for the bimonthly meet up at S Street Dog Park in Washington, DC.
A new pack member joined — Essie Blue! The ladies ruled the park, and for the first time red and white wasn’t the majority!
Basenjis meeting today:
Condesa - Trindle female
Essie Blue - Tricolor female
Leki - red and white male (sorry not pictured)
Trinity - red and white female
Venus - red and white female
Zsa Zsa - black and white female
Join our next planned meet up — Sunday, September 25, 2026
9:00 AM
Location announced soon!
Sleeps like an actual person. If only he could get a job like a person.
Does anyone have a good fleece or similar for my guy Jak? Something similar to this?
My girl is 18 months old now and her puppyhood was brutal. So. Many. Thing. Destroyed.
I watch her closely and she stays primarily in the kitchen family room area. She hates the crate, so I’m tempted to let her free range in the house at night.
But I’m worried basenji boredom might hit her and she might destroy something or get hurt.
So, my question above. And, if you do let them free range, how did you know they were ready?
EDIT: Thanks for the insights and great stories! I read every one and appreciated the time you took. I think I’ll keeps her with me in the bedroom and then crated when I leave during the day. She’s a good girl but I want her to succeed.
Today it was grate weather! Soon Maui needs to shop warm clothes. And with bright colors cuz this boy now blends into the forest.