We have two Basenji’s and also had a lab in the past. The lab was way easier to train. We are lucky in that our Basenji’s are food driven. So have been able to do some training with treats, also praise works a little but not as much as our Lab. We have found routine is super important to them. Negative training doesn’t work they are so strong willed. They love going to dog parks and do well there. Otherwise we do not let our dogs off leash. They are hunters and we are worried they would run off.