How To Stop My Basenji from Fighting with Other DOGS If you have a basenji with some behavior or territorial issues, you may have your work cut out for you when it comes to teaching your basenji to stop fighting with other DOGS. Keep in mind before you go any further, that in many cases, aggressive behavior in a basenji is a result of fear. Originating in Germany, the name Affenpinscher means, "monkey-like terrier". However, in France the breed is described as the "Diablotin Moustachu" or "moustached little devil". Both describe the appearance and attitude of this delightful breed. Work with your basenji, first on obedience basics, using commands such as sit, stay, heel, and 'no'. Don't punish your basenji, though reinforce and reward good behavior. When that step has been accomplished, take your basenji out for walks along quiet neighborhood streets where interaction with other people or DOGS isn't likely. Get your basenji used to being around others, without them being too close. One of the weirdest dog births on record involves a Siberian Husky. The mother's name was Pixie and she gave birth to 7 puppies, which isn't unusual. The unusual part was that one of the puppies was born bright green! Carry DOG treats in your pocket to immediately reward your basenji for good behavior and responding to your commands. When approaching other DOGS or people, place yourself between your basenji and others. Grasp the leash tightly and pull the DOG leash sideways as the DOG approaches, keeping your basenji at a distance. Pulling his or her leash sideways will keep your basenji unbalanced, while allowing you greater control. People are always taking their Yorkshire terriers to the groomer. Why? Well, Yorkshire terriers can grow hair up to 2 feet in length! Considering that they are nowhere near two feet tall, this makes regular grooming a must! Carry something that will distract your basenji when he or she sees another DOG approaching, but don't yell or scold your basenji to behave before the other people even near you. Maintain an even pace, always talking to your basenji in low, soothing tones, and urge him to respond to you instead of approaching DOGS or people. Reward him or her immediately with a treat when he makes eye contact with you. Basset hounds have incredibly long ears. In fact, the dog with the largest ears in the world is a Basset Hound. His name is Mr. Jeffries. The dog's ears are 11.5 inches long, and are insured. Other people dealing with difficult situations like basenji aggression often introduce their basenji to a passive pooch in a new location. This will alleviate any need for territoriality with your basenji, and the non-aggressive temperament of the other basenji may serve to teach your basenji that others basenjis don't always imply a threat. Of course, have the other basenji owner holding tightly to their basenji and remain calm and unthreatening as well. Border collies are excellent at herding. But they don't descriminate between livestock and other things. This makes them great at things like fly-ball, obedience, tracking, fetching, Frisbee toss, and sheep herding. Sometimes they get out of hand though, several border collies have been known to try to herd small groups of children! Be aware of the first signs or signals of aggression in your basenji toward others. Staring at an approaching DOG or person, hackles raised, and stiff legs and tail should alert you that your basenji is in an aggressive mode. Calmly give the approaching DOGS or people plenty of room while speaking to your basenji in upbeat and soothing tones, and then reward your basenji after the brief meeting has passed. The official record for the heaviest dog was set way back in 1989. The dog in question was an English mastiff named Zorba. At the time, he weighed 343 pounds. He was 8 years old when he was weighed. The key to changing any behavior in a basenji is patience. New lessons won't be learned overnight, and may take days, or even weeks, to see signs of progress. Reassure your basenji that he or she is loved and make sure you lavish them with plenty of attention after each outing. However, if your basenji continues to express aggressive behavior after all attempts by you to correct such behavior have failed, consider taking your basenji to an obedience class that specializes in aggressive basenji behavior. Part of the reason that basset hounds have such a unique look is that the British purposely bred basset hounds to have short legs, so that hunters could keep up with them. Unfortunate this has caused the breed to be prone to leg/joint problems. While most dogs shed, poodles are actually incapable of shedding. That fact makes them excellent house pets, since they don't get the furniture covered in fur. Also, due to the nature of their fur and the fact that they do not shed, most people with dog allergies aren't allergic to poodles. Lhasa Apsos are small, long-haired dogs. Believe it or not, they were originally used by monks to guard temples. This accounts for their quiet and friendly nature, which can easily change if their owners or home are threatened. Basset hounds have incredibly long ears. In fact, the dog with the largest ears in the world is a Basset Hound. His name is Mr. Jeffries. The dog's ears are 11.5 inches long, and are insured.