Comments on A Gringuita in Costa Rica: A Puddle of Puppies~

Love Basenjis, and had a female 'Ziggy' when I liv...

2009-04-03T06:28:45.457-06:00

Love Basenjis, and had a female 'Ziggy' when I lived in Montreal. Sometimes they act like terriers but never forget they are hounds. Although they have assorted vocal sounds, they can be quite nasty when aroused. Patience and perseverance are best used when training Basenjis. Never under estimate their intelligence.

Oh, how amazingly adorable. You will be busy!Needl...

2009-03-22T12:54:12.245-06:00

Oh, how amazingly adorable. You will be busy!

Needless to say we never made it to Costa Rica. Went for 5 days to Florida instead. Easier, closer and good for shorter trips. Maybe next year.

Hi Sarah,The treat and high praise when they "toil...

2009-03-20T17:42:26.058-06:00

Hi Sarah,

The treat and high praise when they "toilet" in the right place is the way to go. I keep special doggy chocolate buttons, very small things the pet store bags itself from bins, and even now when Cailean "asks" to go out without my prompting he does get the choccie when we come inside. On our regular walks he just gets lots of "what a good lad!" ... I daren't say "good boy" because I tend to say that in passing (as do others) and don't want him thinking "good boy" is the cue to toilet.

We've had three days of very nearly blazing sunshine and have been over at Gavin's where Cailean can run about in the fenced garden. Gavin gave Cailean a full-sized rubber (soccer) ball for his birthday. Cailean is very wary of it, it's taller than he is!

R.

You asked for it! But I can see why. Trice blessed...

2009-03-19T15:12:48.147-06:00

You asked for it! But I can see why. Trice blessed! They are beautiful pups. The last picture is particularly captivating. Could probably win a prize of some sort.

Enjoy. Looking forward to hearing more.

Hi Ross-- I had to laugh. The "toilet training" is...

2009-03-17T15:45:17.552-06:00

Hi Ross-- I had to laugh. The "toilet training" is going great, as in, that's the only place they don't crap. This morning I came out to find three happy, tail-wagging puppies and four piles of shit on the tile porch. It was my own fault, though. I slept in this morning until 5:30.

We are fortunate, though. They can be outdoors here, so my hardwood floors have had a minimum of damage. There has been the occasional accident when they come inside in for a visit, but not bad considering there are three of them.

The lawn is now blooming bright green where I have washed dog manure into the soil so not to be stepping in their "land mines."

Mostly though, if I get up early enough, like before light--5 a.m. (FIVE A.M.!) I can get them to do their business out in the potrero. I carry little bits of desiccated liver in my pockets and each morning I make a run for the potrero. Three little dogs stretch out behind like streamers and we don't stop until we are on the other side of the "yard" fence.

As they pee, I tell them what good dogs they are and give them bits of liver. Yum!.

Today, Bibi went out there by herself to do her business. I think we are making headway...

They are quite the pack and, as you say, they definitely have their own personalities.

Nose kisses are the best!

s

Hi there, Sarah,Just love the "sleeping dogs" phot...

2009-03-17T02:37:25.669-06:00

Hi there, Sarah,

Just love the "sleeping dogs" photograph! Basenjis are wonderful looking dogs, and little Hale is a sweetie too. You'll be having fun learning about the individual personalities of the dogs. That's a voyage of discovery.

How's the toilet-training coming along? I was so fortunate with little Cailean. (Though this morning he's being difficult, I'm sure he needs to pee, but he walked out into the mist, looked around, and walked back without peeing, then went back to my bed. I guess he's waiting for the sun to burn the mist off.)

You have the new pups. I have a new great niece, my sister is a granny for the first time. The little one was named ... Morgan ... which you will agree is a fine name!

Well, time for my morning coffee. Congratulations on the puppies, and watch out for what someone I know used to call their "land mines" on the lawn.

R.

Hi Pam. Yes, the puddle of puppies is pretty speci...

2009-03-15T09:40:05.758-06:00

Hi Pam. Yes, the puddle of puppies is pretty special. Everytime we walk out into the potrero, we walk by Kasha's grave. I always see her running out to attcak and show the wee ones who's REALLY in charge.

Thanks for the visit to my blog Pia. and it's nice to be in contact with a fellow basenji enthusiast. You do have some wonderful looking animals on your Web site. I enjoyed taking a look!

Love those Pharaoh hounds!

hi - I found it very interesting that there is a b...

2009-03-14T04:11:09.899-06:00

hi - I found it very interesting that there is a breeder of basenjis in Costa Rica - please, do you have a pedigree for the puppies as I would love to know the names of the parents - I also have basenjis and live in Denmark - your pups are so sweet as is the mix you also have .... regards, Pia

Oh goodness me Sarah - that last photo it just dev...

2009-03-14T03:04:00.746-06:00

Oh goodness me Sarah - that last photo it just devine. Wow, will you have your hands full, and don't they know it. I can almost see them hatching mischief in their sleep. Puppy heaven at your place- from their perspective anyway! I am excited for you -I think this lot will be more than happy to love and protect you. Dear Kasha is probably rolling her eyes at your work load, wishing you the best of luck from wherever departed doggies go!!