BRAT Blog Reader Polls: A Year in Review

Happy New Year!!  As we've officially put the finishing touches on the year 2012, I thought it would be fun to take a read back through some of the fun and surprising responses to the BRAT Blog Reader Polls from this year.  Enjoy!

January 2012:  Does your “barkless dog” make noise? (Select as many as apply)

31%	Yodels (real dogs don’t bark, they YODEL!)
68%	Baroos (and a “ROOOO ROOOO to you, too!)
34%	Barks (my “barkless dog” doesn’t work correctly)
65%	Odd Noises (sometimes I wonder if I own a dog or a guinea pig!)
43%	Screams (can anyone say, fire siren?)
3%	No Noises (except for crying)

February 2012:  What's your basenji's favorite household "snack"?  (Select one)

6%	Socks
23%	Underwear (Alas!)
26%	Pillows (Fluff fight!)
10%	The couch
3%	My other basenji
13%	Dog Toys / Rawhides
3%	Kid Toys
13%	Dog Treats only

March 2012:  Does your basenji play nicely at the dog park? (Select one)

42%	Yes!  My basenji is a social butterfly.
36%	No.  My basenji likes to do his "Cujo" impression at the dog park.
21%	It depends.

April 2012:  Have you ever strip-tested your basenji for Fanconi syndrome?  (Select one)

52%	Yes, I do it every month, by the calendar.
26%	Yes, I do it whenever I remember to.
0%	No, my dog is still too young.
5%	No, I don't want to.
0%	No, my vet says I shouldn't (i.e. specific medical reason).
5%	What's Fanconi syndrome?
10%	How do I strip-test for Fanconi?

May 2012:  Does your basenji greet other dogs well on-leash? (Select one)

21%	Yes!  My basenji has many pals around the neighborhood.
47%	No; my basenji turns into Cujo when on-leash
30%	Sometimes; it depends on the other dog.

June 2012:  Have you ever tried obedience class with your basenji?  (Select one)

27%	No, I know that basenjis and obedience don't mix!
11%	No, but I would like to.
16%	Yes, and my basenji failed obedience class!
44%	Yes, and amazingly, we passed!

July 2012:  Does your basenji dig in corners or closets?  (Select one)

27%	Yes!
11%	Sometimes
61%	No.

August 2012:  Does your Basenji go on vacation with you? (Select one)

44%	Yes!  We'd never think of leaving him out.
20%	No, but we have a great dogsitter
6%	No, we board our dog when we're gone.
27%	It depends on where we're going.

September 2012:  Has your basenji ever actually caught a wild animal? (Select one)

25%	No, but my dog can very successfully catch tissues and treats!
5%	Yes, if bugs count as "wild"
70%	Yes!  My little hunter can catch anything that moves.

October 2012:  Will you dress your basenji up for Halloween? (Select one)

14%	Of course!  He's one of the kids.
19%	Yes, but the costume won't stay on long
47%	No, my basenji would sooner eat the costume
23%	No, I wouldn't do that to my dog

November – December 2012:  If you had to evacuate your home quickly with your pets, do you have a "go kit" ready for them? (Select one)

29%	Of course!  I'm always prepared
50%	Sort of - it wouldn't take long to put it together
16%	Not really, I need to put that on my "to-do" list
4%	What's a "go kit"?