unoalice1 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

we had a basenji and he was a sweetie

stinabea (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

My dog Lucy does has the same sort of behavior, it is sort of a game for her. I find this video hilarious, Lucy and Niles have almost identical markings, and she sounds exactly the same except she doesn't do the howl, just the growling. Just like with Niles we can turn her off in a heartbeat, it is all just show. She actually wags her tail when she does this. Very funny!!

GregginSF (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Ivan - I apologize for calling you a jerk. I just had to deal with a foster basenji being put down because of his aggressive behavior, and I lashed out at you unduly. Although I know you probably love Niles, I encourage you not to continue this kind of interaction. When you invade a basenji's space and reward him by petting him, you reinforce behavior that could eventually put him and you at risk. I hope you consider making sure that sweet Niles is never put in a situation of risk.

MachizTV (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Hi Gregg, I appreciate your good words. Niles is actually having an okay go of it here. He is in no way ill-natured, we just have this little game. Lulu is not at all interested. I can turn Niles off in a heartbeat and it is as friendly to me and other people/dogs as he can be. I know it looks great for TV, but it is all a big show. You would like him. I do not do this with other dogs, I am not cruel. Niles is actually a friendly hound!--Ivan

GregginSF (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Sick bastards like this jerk cause well meaning dogs to become needlessly aggressive, have to be sent to shelters and euthanized. I hope he realizes his cheap, witless humor could result in the pointless death of a beautiful basneji.

cucumb (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Why don´t he leave the dog alone? He seems weird.

rickybobby189 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

LuLu was nice...

MrCubely (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

If you wound my basenji up like that you'd start losing fingers. No kidding.

xeroxx666 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

your dog said :hey you talk to much!

foreverfriendsrescue (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I do think that that basneji should be disciplined. That is unacceptable. My basenji is a sweet heart and would NEVER do that. She knows better and she knows that I am the alpha in the pack. Niles does not know that, you need to let him know that you are the boss, not him. Good luck on his training.