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What should I do with my Basenji2007-11-25 2:53:32

Get a pit they love kids.

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If you do rehome him, please be honest and let the new owners know about his agression issues.

There are no lost causes, but you must be willing to work through his behavioral issues-that will include basic obedience training and daily walks. If you can't commit to that (with a newborn it might be tough) then rehoming is best.

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Try taking him to the vet and make sure there's no underlying problem or illness that is making him cranky. If you have to get rid of him, try the rescue, or run an ad. There may be people who love that breed, or who have no small children that would like to have him.

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the question isnt whether someone would be willing to put up with him at a shelter b/c aggressive dogs are never put up for adoption the public never sees them they are evaluated for aggrestion as soon as they come in. he will be put down if he becomes aggressive while being evaluated. i would consult a trainer who has dealt with semi aggressive dogs before and see what they say. try listing him on petfinder if you dont want him.

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He needs a complete physical. This dog could be deaf or blind. Basenjis have many eye problems leading to blindness. Please have him examined.

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Before giving up on him, try obedience/animal behavior training. I am sure they could give you some insight as to why he is behaving this way and how to correct it. There could be a very simple fix to the problem if you seek some advice.

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I don't think you should give up on your dog! Since you say he's 90% of the time a sweet angel, you should give him that much hope that he can be trained out of his aggression. Perhaps you can go seek a dog behaviour counsellor and work side by side with a trainer.