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101 Owners Guide
These articles will help you get started right with Basenjis. Click on each link to read about the subject. A set of flash cards will help you to fix some of the information in your mind. There is a workbook on all the articles at the end with quizzes and an opportunity to apply for a Certificate of Completion for the course #101 Owners Guide.
Introduction
If you are in possession of this publication, chances are you have either just purchased a Basenji or you are contemplating doing so. In either case, the Owner’s Guide will prove invaluable in answering the many questions people have about this fascinating and unique breed. Topics include personality and physical traits as well as the proper training, grooming and health care of the Basenji.
From the moment you lay eyes on your new Basenji “baby”, be it a 12 week old puppy or an 8 year old rescue Basenji or retired show dog, don’t be surprised if you constantly find yourself smiling in delight at its comical antics and beguiling personality. Welcome! You’ve joined the legion of those whose lives will be forever enriched by the unique love of and devotion to a Basenji.
Now is the time to begin giving your new Basenji the best possible start in its new home. It is our hope that the Owner’s Guide will give you the assistance you need and introduce you to other resources that will enrich your lives together.
There is a link to a set of Flash Card for reviewing the information in the Owner's Guide. Addtionally to help you to learn and understand the Guide, Self-Graded Quizzes are being prepared for each section.
Basenji pet owners are encouraged to complete the Workbook exercises found at the end of the Owner’s Guide. Answering the questions will help you, and your family, remember key information about the proper care of your Basenji. In an effort to support pet owners, the Basenji University, which is sponsored by the Basenji Club of America, will send each person who sends in their correctly completed exercises found in the Workbook a Certificate of Completion. Directions for the Workbook are included in that link.
Learn about the many ways to enjoy your Basenji as well as how to provide the best possible care to ensure a long and happy life for your hound.
Origin and History of the Basenji
Study Aid: Self-Graded Quiz for Origin and History of the Basenji
Understanding Basenjis — Your Type of Dog?
Study Aid: Self-Graded Quiz for Understanding Basenjis – Your Type of Dog?
Making Your Home Safe and Your Basenji Shopping List
Activities for Your and Your Basenji
Study Aid: Self-Graded Quiz for The Health of Your Basenji
Study Aid: Self-Graded Quiz for Should I Breed My Basenji?
Study Aid: Self-Graded Quiz for Taveling with Your Basenji
Appendix A: Glossary of Health Issues Affecting Dogs
Appendix B: What is the Basenji Club of America's mission?
Study Aid: Flash Cards
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Photos for the handbook have been donated from the files of:
Rick Christensen, George Woodard, Barbara Merey, Linda Seikert, Aleksandra Sidorova, Susan Marsicano,
Susan Coe and many, many others.
Contact the Basenji University with comments, questions, updates and Workbooks at BasenjiU@basenji.org.
We are indebted to the Basset Hound Club of America for the use of their Basset Hound University templates.