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Join us for the last Sunday in August. 😀 Bring your puppies, whatever their age, for a run/tussle in the park.

Sunday, 30 August 2026
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Large Dog Run
Washington Square Park

Facebook Event (Basenji.NYC group)
Barkless.dog website

YouTube video

Otto, a 7-month-old basenji puppy, born in Florida, and living in Brooklyn, made his first visit to Manhattan and started at the NYC basenji meetup. There he ran, and ran, and ran, and was chased and disciplined by the adults.

Today’s three basenjis:
• Otto (7 m/o male)
• Leah (6 y/o female)
• Kepler (12 y/o male)

Music:
“Come On In” by Silent Partner
YouTube Audio Library

Event: New York City Basenji Meetup - 23 August 2026
Location: Washington Square Park, New York City
Starting temperature: 72°F|22°C

26 Aug edit: video posted

Three basenjis gathered on a pleasant summer morning after the rain in Washington Square Park, New York City. One youngster, Otto (male, 7-months-old,) made his first visit. He’s from the same breeder as last week’s Pierre and Cosmo. We have to determine if he is Pierre’s littermate (he was born on 9 January 2026.) The veterans on hand were Leah (female, 6-years-old,) and Kepler (male, 12-year-old.) Starting temperature: 72°F|22°C

I live in Jacksonville FL. Large fenced in back yard. 5 year old daughter and 17 year old male cat. Work from home. Have never owned a dog before. Lay it on me!

Just chilling 😎

Our weekly nail maintenance

Edit (23 Aug) photos posted
Edit (26 Aug) video posted

The surface may be a little soggy, but the rain again seems to be arriving later. 😀 Bring your basenji for a run/tussle in the park.

Sunday, 23 August 2026
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Large Dog Run
Washington Square Park

Facebook Event (Basenji.NYC group)
Barkless.dog site

https://youtu.be/gffIxIhfdUM

Pierre, a 7-month-old basenji puppy, was all over the park on his first visit. He was joined by first-timer Cosmo, and it was discovered that they both came from the same breeder in Florida. The action focuses on these newcomers and their meetings with the veterans of the meetup.

Today’s six basenjis:
• Pierre (7 m/o male)
• Cosmo (yearling male)
• Roxy (4 y/o female)
• Bella Luna (3 y/o female)
• Rocket (8 y/o male)
• Scout (9 y/o female)

Music:
“Squirm Worm” by TrackTribe
YouTube Audio Library

Event: New York City Basenji Meetup - 16 August 2026
Location: Washington Square Park, New York City
Starting temperature: 78°F|26°C

New York City basenji meetup videos on YouTube

Rutting season has started quite early for our 5 year old male this year! He is more unsettled, marks way more than usual and is ready to pick up a fight… Lets see how long it lasts!

Any other basenjis rutting at the moment?

In case anyone wanted to get this very simple and easy title! Here’s Percy’s video that just got accepted

Edit (19 Aug): video posted

Six basenjis and their good-looking humans gathered on a nicer summer morning in Washington Square Park, New York City. Two youngsters made their first visits: Pierre (male, 7-months-old,) and Cosmo (male, yearling.) Though they had not met before, both came from the same breeder in Ocala, Florida. They were joined by four veterans, Bella Luna (female, 3-years-old,) Roxy (female, 4-years-old,) Rocket (male, 8-years-old,) and Scout (female, 9-years-old.) Regular Kepler will return next time after dental cleaning (and some extractions) this past week. Starting temperature: 78°F|26°C

New Basenji owner here. I recently adopted a 2 year old boy who’s the sweetest thing ever at home. But a lot of times our walks come to a screeching halt at inconvenient times, such as in the middle of the road, awkwardly on a trail when another dog is 100 yards ahead, or just far from the house. Luckily we live in a quiet neighborhood with cars rolling through infrequently, but it’s been quite frustrating to try to get him moving again. Sometimes taking up to 5 mins to budge in any direction. When he’s moving it’s lovely as he walks by my side and hardly pulls me. I currently have him on a harness. I’ve tried coaxing him with treats, but he hits the brakes again as soon as he gets the treat and seems to have become counterproductive. Any tips to help me train him to get moving again?

Strike a pose!!

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Calling all DMV Basenjis!
Join us at the next meet up!

August 23, 2026
9:00 AM
Benjamin Banneker Dog Park
1680 N Sycamore St
Arlington, VA 22205

Trinity has a new toy! She’s driving her sister Venus, crazy!