Tut
 Tut
is a strikingly handsome capped-tri boy who loves affection and charms
people immediately. He is six years old, healthy, and bonds very strongly to
his person.
Tut has some standard basenji traits such as loving to
de-stuff toys and shred tissue but he has not been at all house destructive.
He is house-trained, walks well on leash (until he sees a squirrel), rides
well in the car uncrated, and is extremely well-behaved with the vet.
Tut is a chow hound and needs to be monitored during
feeding or when given treats. He will wolf his own food down and then look
to steal other dogs' food as well. Tut does listen when you correct him, so
you only need to keep watch and verbally correct him if needed and he'll let
the other dogs eat in peace. You can take Tut's bowl away from him and take
chews or toys from his mouth, so Tut isn't aggressive over food where a
human is concerned, but he does not tolerate another dog trying to eat his
food.
Tut craves your approval and affection and the worst thing
in the world you could do to him is to keep him separated from you. Even
when he is naughty and gets scolded, he immediately wants to snuggle next to
you for reassurance and affection. Tut enjoys the dog park as he enjoys
playing with other dogs and charms most everyone who meets him.
Tut is a good boy, but he needs a home that knows
basenjis. He desperately wants and needs attention and affection and
attaches to a person quickly, but it takes him some time to develop trust
and to bond deeply. During that time, Tut will require a lot of patience and
understanding until he learns that you will not hurt him. He needs a strong,
alpha, but gentle family, who will give this boy a positive environment and
who will not feel challenged when, and if, Tut tries to exert his dominance.
The most effective way to deal with Tut is to ignore the rude behavior,
talking to him in order to correct or reassure him. Tut can sound ferocious
with the sounds he makes but it is all noise. His foster dad doesn't back
down when Tut has challenged him and uses positive reinforcement and a
strong voice when needed. This boy will not do well with any type of
negative punishment because it will only reinforce his mistrust of people.
Tut currently lives with a full pack of basenjis and
though he gets along okay in the pack with only an occasional disagreement,
he will do better with just one other dog for company. His previous homes
did not understand basenjis so Tut used that to his advantage and learned
that taking charge over those humans (who gladly gave it to him) gave him
what he wanted. When he was moved into his experienced foster home and tried
that tactic with his new dad, Tut quickly learned that he doesn't need to be
in charge anymore and he is a lot happier.
Tut will require a new home with someone experienced with
the breed and willing to invest the time and patience to help Tut come to
trust that he has found his forever home. Ideally, Tut would much prefer to
be an only dog with someone who is always home or to have only one other
basenji companion with whom he has to share your attention. Tut gives a
whole new meaning to the idea of loving you "fiercely." Despite the
challenges, as long as you are patient, treat him gently, and you understand
that he must be handled positively, Tut will be your closest companion and
you will surely love this endearing boy just as much in return.
If you think you could provide Tut with love, activity, and evening
cuddle-time, please read the data sheet below carefully, complete
the BRAT
adoption form (if you have not previously done so)
and contact BRAT coordinator,
William Key.
The coordinator's link will take you to a form that will ask you your name,
e-mail address, the city and state you live in, why this dog is perfect for
your family, a typical day in your household, and, if applicable, how you
plan to transport Tut. There is an
adoption fee of $225.00 for Tut. This fee is used for all costs
associated with the care and feeding of Tut and future basenjis in
rescue. BRAT adopters receive a dog that has been spayed or neutered
($100.00-$250.00, depending on location), fully vaccinated and tested for
heartworm and Fanconi (negative unless otherwise noted), and temperament
evaluated. In addition, BRAT provides free lifetime post-adoption counseling
to help deal with behavioral issues. Finally, we provide a free lifetime
identification tag connected to our "lost dog" toll free number. |
Call name: Tut
Dog state: DC
DOB: June 2003
Gender: male
Color: capped tri
Weight: 27
Spayed/neutered? Yes
Healthy? Yes
DHLP date: 8/11/09
Parvo date: 6/18/08
Rabies date: 8/11/09
Bordetella date: 8/11/09
Lyme date: 11/09
Fecal date: 11/09
Heartworm date: 8/31/09
Urine date: 11/09
List other tests: thyroid test (low end of normal range)
Is the dog on meds? yes, heartworm preventative, flea/tick preventative
List meds: Hartgard and Frontline Plus
Heartworm last given: 1st of every month
Have rabies certificate? Yes
Is the dog tattooed? No
Micro-chipped? No
Dog eats? 2x day, dry food
Dry food: Evo, California Natural, Taste of the Wild
Food dislikes: none
Favorite foods: greenies, chicken, turkey, pumpkin, plain non-fat yogurt
How to feed: 3/4 cup mix of dry foods twice daily
Dog begs? Yes
Temperament: Tut is a shadow: he attaches strongly and wants to follow
you everywhere. He's often underfoot. He's very affectionate, loves to
snuggle. He is tolerant of older children who are respectful. He does
however seem anxious often and scares easily and when startled he will
scream. He can be moody, growling for his own reasons. His nervousness
may stem from his being re-homed so many times. I don't know his
complete background but his anxious behavior may indicate possible
mistreatment.
Lived with kids? Yes
Likes kids? yes, older, respectful, and dog-savvy
Lived with cats? Yes
Likes cats? Yes
Lived with dogs? Yes
Likes dogs? Yes
Likes both men and women? Yes
Likes strangers? Yes
Nips? No
Bites? Can if challenged or mistreated
Crate trained? No
Sleep spot: in bed with his foster
Housebroken? Yes
House destructive? No
Destructive outside? No
Climber? No
Escaper? No
Startles easily? yes. Tut will scream when startled, even if he is the
one that bumps into you.
Wakes up badly? No
Rides well in car? Yes
Gets carsick? No
Rides in crate? No
Yodels? Yes
Screams? Yes
List anything else: Tut hates water; this is beyond normal basenji
dislike. He must be muzzled for bathing. He behaves well with other dogs
overall - but will defend himself fiercely if strongly antagonized.
Dog has a crate? no
If you are interested in Tut, please
click here to e-mail BRAT coordinator
William Key.
Thank you!
There is an adoption fee of $225.00 for Tut. This
fee is used for all costs associated with the care and feeding of Tut
and future basenjis in rescue. BRAT adopters receive a dog that has been
spayed or neutered ($100.00-$250.00, depending on location), fully vaccinated and
tested for heartworm and Fanconi (negative unless otherwise noted), and
temperament evaluated. In addition, BRAT provides free lifetime
post-adoption counseling to help deal with behavioral issues. Finally, we
provide a free lifetime identification tag connected to our "lost dog" toll
free number.
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