Mary Allen
#16 Intelligent and well-trained basenjis are very curious and nimble, so they need a steady hand, otherwise trouble can happen to them.
They are independent and not too obedient and need to be kept busy. Dogs that are left to themselves can get naughty.
#17 Do not leave a basenji alone in an unfamiliar area without a leash. An animal with a passion for the chase can get lost.
#18 The Basenji is a hunting dog, not a guard dog, but when it smells a stranger it will let you know it with its characteristic “cooing” and tense posture.
Dogs of this breed understand and obey commands well and are in great need of the owner's approval. For walks with an easy-going and restless Basenji, it is better to choose a quiet space without cars, which the dog will want to run after. It is important to teach the pet to respond to its name and approach the owner. The dog should also know not to eat anything from the ground. Otherwise, he may pay with his health and even with his life. While training you should never shout at your four-legged friend, let alone beat him. It is necessary to praise him for complying with the command and distract him from pranks.