Breed training guide
Basenji
48Overall
Trainability
38
Energy level
75
For beginners
18
Sociability
58
Independence
88
Behavior problems
What Basenjis struggle with most.
Most Basenjibehavior problems trace back to the breed's original purpose and drive levels. Here's what to look for and why it happens with this breed specifically.
Aggression Toward Dogs
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Crate Training
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Digging
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Excessive Barking
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 9/10
Very Common→
Resource Guarding
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→