I've hunted deer with my basenji in emergency situations during archery season. She has helped me find several wounded deer in the woods after dark. Basenjis are easily distracted by other trails and other deer scents so you need to make them associate the smell of deer blood with getting a raw venison treat. My basenji found a deer for me the first time I tried it with her. Most dogs need extensive training for this but she picked it up in 10 minutes. She has helped me a great deal. If there is no blood on the ground however it'd be tough depending on the wind direction, and they usually get distracted by diverging deer trails if there is no blood to follow.
Hi, anyone else from Iowa with a basenji?
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I just purchased my basenji puppy, Genesis, 3 weeks ago. He is such a great puppy. I am so thrilled with how well behaved he is and how fun he is to have around!
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welcome to the forums, you'll have a ton of info to help out in those first weeks.
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Welcome to the forum! We love pictures here..
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Welcome (from Minnesota) to our pack! Tell us more about your pup.
If this is not your first beastie be prepared for an interesting ride
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I have a basenji mix at home! Black and white, but this is my first pure breed basenji. He is such a doll. I love him so much. The mix is 13 years old. I have pictures at home, but I am at work now and have not uploaded them to my computer. He is brindle, a sweet heart! -
Hello & welcome from Canada. Congrats on your new boy.
G
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Welcome… who did you get your Basenjis from, if you don't mind sharing....
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Welcome to the forum!
