@jordandwilly - Thanks for clearing that up.... 9-5 is just fine, IMO.... I work and have always had to leave mine when I was at work, never an issue. That said, we were able to set up the house that access to the backyard (with 10 to 12' privacy fences) with a doggy door and a dog room in the house for them, Locks on the gates so there is NO access for anyone. Dogs sleep 90% of the day so being at work doesn't bother them... never have mine even when I had a litter in the house (And have been in the breed as owner/breeder for 35+ years). You can hire a dog walker to take them out mid day..which is a good solution. and give them a mid day meal depending on their age. I do not and never have used free feeding, period. Especially if you have more that one... you never know what/who is eating what. And you can set up camera's on line to watch them from "afar".... LOL. Keep in mind people that many of us need to work and have day jobs. The most important thing is the time you need to spend with them when you are home. Example would be, if you have young children and you work... when you get home you are going to spend your time with your human children... NO dog would be happy if left out... they need their time also because they are a family member and need as much time as a human child. Again in my opinion
First Time Basenji-Less in 18 Months!
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I was basenji-less for the first time in 18 months last night! The house was so calm and peaceful
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I'm very sad for you, Jess!!
When I am without mine I get withdrawal symptoms, it's dreadful.
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I am also totally hooked on b's…I need their odd sense of humor....
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I was basenji-less for the first time in 18 months last night! The house was so calm and peaceful
I'd forgotten what it was like without a basenji around :rolleyes:Is everything okay? Where is Maya?
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hope theres nothing serious, cant wait to get home to her and the greeting i get, the labs well they dont care im home lol
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I can relate. Mine's vacationing at her grandma's for the second time this summer. I'd say the house is too quiet without her but come to think of it it's quiet when she IS here! Don't sleep too good though–-there's a little empty spot behind my knees....
