If your parents are set on getting rid of him, contact Basenji rescue. http://basenji.org/rescue.htm has a list of people by state.

If there is still time, go to the library, get a book on dog training, and work with the dog you've got. He's young, and most likely just needs training. I am serious. Owning a Basenji is not for everyone, but they can be great dogs. The library is free, they can't object to that cost.

Every dog should get some type of training, there's no way around that.