Zayn the Gentleman Zayn the Gentleman
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  • Education
  • Life Experience
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About Me

Hello, I’m Zayn the Gentleman.  I’m a Goldendoodle living the desert life in sunny Arizona.  I’m learning to communicate using Canine AAC, and am an AKC Novice Trick Dog and a Canine Good Citizen.

  • Nicknames:  Doggie, Jhane & Dog Dog
  • Breed:  F1 Standard Goldendoodle
  • Date of birth:  12 September 2019
  • Weight:  82.3 pounds
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Skills

Obedience

Obedience not only makes me a well-behaved doggo, but also creates a mutually beneficial relationship between me and the people around me.  I know: sit, stay, down, come, stand, leave it, heel, front and finish.

Tricks

I’m an AKC Novice Trick Dog and working towards expanding the fun trick behaviors I can do.  So far I know: crawl, paws up, touch, high 5, shake, kennel, hoop, get on, kiss, spin, roll over and wave.

Canine AAC - Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Based upon the research of Christina Hunger and her dog Stella, Canine AAC utilizes recordable push buttons which allows me to communicate with my Mom.  Right now I use 4 words: Play, Outside, Ice and Bed.

Sleeping

I LOVE sleeping on the bed with mom.  Only my technique is to lay upside down and drape my legs over her.  That’s the only way to ZZZ!

Leaps & Bounds

I am known for launching myself off of platforms and out of the car, thus earning me the nickname, “Superman” at doggie day care.

AWAKE

I have an uncanny ability to tell time and my sleeping schedule is like clockwork.  I naturally rise before 6am, and am pretty much done for the night at 7:30pm.

2530Kisses Given
3200Cuddles
2830Slobbers
1035High Fives

Education

I love and thrive on consistent training.  My Mom used to be an animal trainer for dolphins, rats, fish and dogs, so she spends a lot of time with me to make training fun.

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Puppy Manners

6 WEEKS OF LEARNING THE BASICS

WINTER 2019

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AKC PUPPY STAR

6 WEEKS OF ADVANCED PUPPY LEARNING

EARLY 2020

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AKC NOVICE TRICK DOG

SELF STUDY AND WORK WITH MOM AT HOME

SPRING 2020

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ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION WITH CANINE BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTS

SUMMER 2020

Education is not preparation
for life, education is life itself.

Life Experience

Puppy ManiaCrazy is as crazy does2 mo - 4 mo

Learned to potty outside, sleep in my kennel, and wake my Mom every 2 – 4 hours at night.  I found Mr. Lion, my favorite toy, and started taking car rides to Starbucks.  I really miss my Mom when she leaves the house, but I soon realize I got a nice, comfy bed…zzz!  23 lbs at 4 months.

Growth ExtremeMaking this house a home4 mo - 6 mo

This is when I started my massive growth into the nugget I am today, putting on 2 – 3 pounds per week. I became a regular at doggie day care, graduated Puppy Manners class and learned how to sit, stay, lay down and come.  I’m making lots new friends!  57 lbs at 6 months.

RockstarRockin' and a Rollin'6 mo - 8 mo

Life has been fantastic!  I’m fully vaccinated and have been going on all sorts of adventures to my local park, hiking in the beautiful Arizona desert, and really getting into the groove of life.  I love spending early mornings in the backyard when it’s cooler, and can’t wait to get in that pool some day!  71 lbs at 8 mo.

Chief Hugging OfficerHugger extreme & office mascot8 mo - 10 mo

Life for the hooman has been turned upside down, so I have taken on the role of Chief Hugging Officer.  Sometimes Mom and other friends just need a good hug.  I am also a great assistant in Mom’s home office.  I just bark orders at her all day long.  Mom’s been teaching me fun behaviors, and I’m now an AKC Novice Trick Dog!  74 lbs at 10 mo.

Awards can give you a tremendous amount of encouragement to keep getting better, no matter how young or old you are.

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AKC Novice Trick Dog
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AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
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AKC Canine Good Citizen

Portfolio

Zaynisms

Zaynisms

Contact

Sunny Arizona

United States

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    Just gonna hide out here until tomorrow. Just gonna hide out here until tomorrow.

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    I'm a pretty simple person, with simple needs. I j I'm a pretty simple person, with simple needs. I just wanna pet some dogs, and tell them they did a good job, and also throw all the sexists into the cold, unforgiving maw of deep space. Is that so much to ask?

    I'm a pretty simple person, with simple needs. I just wanna pet some dogs, and tell them they did a good job, and also throw all the sexists into the cold, unforgiving maw of deep space. Is that so much to ask? ...

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    Being an adventure dog means also exploring locall Being an adventure dog means also exploring locally. We happened to catch these beautiful cotton candy skies while out and about in Old Town Scottsdale one early morning.

Learning about our local history only deepens the love we have for the state of Arizona.

    Being an adventure dog means also exploring locally. We happened to catch these beautiful cotton candy skies while out and about in Old Town Scottsdale one early morning.

    Learning about our local history only deepens the love we have for the state of Arizona.
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    Just here to save the day; today and every day. Just here to save the day; today and every day.

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    It was a busy and eventful weekend. Don’t worry It was a busy and eventful weekend. Don’t worry buddy, I’ll let you rest, even though you’ve been waking me at 5am.

    It was a busy and eventful weekend. Don’t worry buddy, I’ll let you rest, even though you’ve been waking me at 5am. ...

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    We are officially 100+ degree temps every day now. We are officially 100+ degree temps every day now. So stopping by the “It’s That Hot” mural in Old Town Scottsdale was very fitting.

This time of year we love our pool days but will also be escaping to the cooler temps 2-3 hours away for quick getaways. Did you know Arizona has the largest ponderosa pine stand in the world? Heading up to the forest is one of our favorite outings.

    We are officially 100+ degree temps every day now. So stopping by the “It’s That Hot” mural in Old Town Scottsdale was very fitting.

    This time of year we love our pool days but will also be escaping to the cooler temps 2-3 hours away for quick getaways. Did you know Arizona has the largest ponderosa pine stand in the world? Heading up to the forest is one of our favorite outings.
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    Adventure dog activation initiated! 😎 Adventure dog activation initiated! 😎

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    Just a wild boy in the wild west. 🤠 Just a wild boy in the wild west. 🤠

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    Once you get that travel bug, it never leaves you. Once you get that travel bug, it never leaves you. And all you do is keep planning and striving for your next trip. Safe to say we'll be wandering more this year.

Side note: I couldn't quite nail how to train Zayn to do this sit pretty pose, but with the help of @stricktlycanine we got.

    Once you get that travel bug, it never leaves you. And all you do is keep planning and striving for your next trip. Safe to say we'll be wandering more this year.

    Side note: I couldn't quite nail how to train Zayn to do this sit pretty pose, but with the help of @stricktlycanine we got.
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    Future Bark Ranger Zayn, reporting for duty! How c Future Bark Ranger Zayn, reporting for duty! How cute does he look in his little outfit. I love my little adventure buddy.

    Future Bark Ranger Zayn, reporting for duty! How cute does he look in his little outfit. I love my little adventure buddy. ...

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    Some places leave you speechless, and this was one Some places leave you speechless, and this was one of them.  We made a last minute/quick trip to White Sands National Park and wow, what a view!
🤍Both our first time to New Mexico
🤍Zayn’s first National Park
🤍1 day is all you need
🤍Definitely stay for sunset
🤍Don’t forget your sunglass and goggles for your dog to protect your eyes.

Have you been to White Sands NP or other national parks? We’ve got a few more on our list for this summer.

    Some places leave you speechless, and this was one of them. We made a last minute/quick trip to White Sands National Park and wow, what a view!
    🤍Both our first time to New Mexico
    🤍Zayn’s first National Park
    🤍1 day is all you need
    🤍Definitely stay for sunset
    🤍Don’t forget your sunglass and goggles for your dog to protect your eyes.

    Have you been to White Sands NP or other national parks? We’ve got a few more on our list for this summer.
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    Red, white and blue, through and through! Now and Red, white and blue, through and through! Now and forever, we remember. Never forget, forever honor.

    Red, white and blue, through and through! Now and forever, we remember. Never forget, forever honor. ...

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    Where’s the fun? Well he’s right here! 😂 Ha Where’s the fun? Well he’s right here! 😂 Having a little fun playing tourist in our own town. We hope you all have a happy and safe weekend.

    Where’s the fun? Well he’s right here! 😂 Having a little fun playing tourist in our own town. We hope you all have a happy and safe weekend. ...

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    It’s that time again for the #k9krewsearch! If y It’s that time again for the #k9krewsearch! If you’re new around here, this is Zayn and he’s that goofy, fun-loving friend who’s always up for an adventure. And that includes hiking, swimming, dog sports, and really anything as long as he’s with his best buds, both human and dog! 

And that means we need the proper gear to go with us on all these outings. Our go-to is biothane gear from @k9.kouture_mi because it’s waterproof, odor proof, comes in all sorts of amazing colors and combos that can be customized to match all your outfits and/or adventures. 

Plus, you know we love supporting female-owned small businesses. Check out the second slide to see all the gear we use: ecollar replacement strap and wristlet, 20’ long lead for distance work, Fi collar, traffic lead for dog sports, convertible leash for hands-free walking, a safety clip and more. 

Go check them out and tell them Zayn sent you! Use code K9ZAYN for 10%off.

    It’s that time again for the #k9krewsearch! If you’re new around here, this is Zayn and he’s that goofy, fun-loving friend who’s always up for an adventure. And that includes hiking, swimming, dog sports, and really anything as long as he’s with his best buds, both human and dog!

    And that means we need the proper gear to go with us on all these outings. Our go-to is biothane gear from @k9.kouture_mi because it’s waterproof, odor proof, comes in all sorts of amazing colors and combos that can be customized to match all your outfits and/or adventures.

    Plus, you know we love supporting female-owned small businesses. Check out the second slide to see all the gear we use: ecollar replacement strap and wristlet, 20’ long lead for distance work, Fi collar, traffic lead for dog sports, convertible leash for hands-free walking, a safety clip and more.

    Go check them out and tell them Zayn sent you! Use code K9ZAYN for 10%off.
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    The look on both our faces when we were reunited y The look on both our faces when we were reunited yesterday. I love this little gentleman beyond words!

    The look on both our faces when we were reunited yesterday. I love this little gentleman beyond words! ...

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    Throwback to our trip to Las Vegas. This little-kn Throwback to our trip to Las Vegas. This little-known Italian village is about 30 minutes from The Strip, at Lake Las Vegas. There’s a few hotels and  restaurants in this gorgeous setting, making it one of my favorite recommendations for off the Strip. And of course, Mr. Handsome seems to fit right in.

    Throwback to our trip to Las Vegas. This little-known Italian village is about 30 minutes from The Strip, at Lake Las Vegas. There’s a few hotels and restaurants in this gorgeous setting, making it one of my favorite recommendations for off the Strip. And of course, Mr. Handsome seems to fit right in. ...

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