Zayn the Gentleman Zayn the Gentleman
  • About Me
  • Skills
  • Education
  • Life Experience
  • Portfolio
  • Zaynisms
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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

General Enquiries
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    Zayn is obsessed with his Jolly Ball. He's never b Zayn is obsessed with his Jolly Ball. He's never been into tennis balls, and I went thru several iterations of other balls before finding this brand. He has 1 indoor and this blue one outside and let me tell you, he lives his best life with it. He's so quick with handling it, that I often wonder how he would match up to a soccer player. He's just as dexterous with it as any human. Any soccer players up for a challenge?

    Zayn is obsessed with his Jolly Ball. He's never been into tennis balls, and I went thru several iterations of other balls before finding this brand. He has 1 indoor and this blue one outside and let me tell you, he lives his best life with it. He's so quick with handling it, that I often wonder how he would match up to a soccer player. He's just as dexterous with it as any human. Any soccer players up for a challenge? ...

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    Always take the scenic route. 🥾🐾🌵❤️ Always take the scenic route. 🥾🐾🌵❤️

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    Always take the scenic route. 🥾🐾🌵❤️

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    Our happy place. 🏖 I've been doing some trip pl Our happy place. 🏖 I've been doing some trip planning for the year and we'll be making our annual trip back to San Diego again! Can't wait to hit up the beach.

    Our happy place. 🏖 I've been doing some trip planning for the year and we'll be making our annual trip back to San Diego again! Can't wait to hit up the beach. ...

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    That perpetual smile! 😛 That perpetual smile! 😛

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    Studio silliness! Most of you know I'm a professio Studio silliness! Most of you know I'm a professional photographer, so when I finished a headshot session recently, I decided to keep the gray backdrop up and play around with Zayn in the studio. With some dog-friendly peanut butter and a piece of plexiglass, we had some fun. Which is your favorite? I'm biased, I love them all. 👅🐾❤️

Camera: @canonusa R5
Lens: RF 16mm 2.8
Settings: 160, 8.0, 1/125
Photographed in studio

    Studio silliness! Most of you know I'm a professional photographer, so when I finished a headshot session recently, I decided to keep the gray backdrop up and play around with Zayn in the studio. With some dog-friendly peanut butter and a piece of plexiglass, we had some fun. Which is your favorite? I'm biased, I love them all. 👅🐾❤️

    Camera: @canonusa R5
    Lens: RF 16mm 2.8
    Settings: 160, 8.0, 1/125
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    Jan 27

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    Enjoy the simple moments. Enjoy the simple moments.

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    Licks, bleps, smiles and smirks. The many expressi Licks, bleps, smiles and smirks. The many expressions of Zayn.

    Licks, bleps, smiles and smirks. The many expressions of Zayn. ...

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    Jan 25

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    Hiked it, liked it! 🥾🐾❤️ Winter in Arizo Hiked it, liked it! 🥾🐾❤️ Winter in Arizona is the best time of year to get out and hit the trails. We're eager to explore new places, and feel so lucky to have such a variety of landscapes within close proximity.

This was our first time out to the Superstition Mountains. The hype is worth it.

Camera: @canonusa R5
Lens: RF 35mm 1.8
Settings: ISO 160, 2.8, 1/800

    Hiked it, liked it! 🥾🐾❤️ Winter in Arizona is the best time of year to get out and hit the trails. We're eager to explore new places, and feel so lucky to have such a variety of landscapes within close proximity.

    This was our first time out to the Superstition Mountains. The hype is worth it.

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    Settings: ISO 160, 2.8, 1/800
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    Puppy dog eyes. Camera: Canon R5 Lens: EF 85mm 1 Puppy dog eyes. 

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    Puppy dog eyes.

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    My forever guy, Baby Zayn! My forever guy, Baby Zayn!

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    Sit, stay, stroll! 🚲🐾❤️ Sit, stay, stroll! 🚲🐾❤️

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    Pure bliss! Camera: Canon R5 Lens: RF 50mm 1.8 Se Pure bliss!

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    Pure bliss!

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    Had a blast hosting our first AZ @hikingdogsofinst Had a blast hosting our first AZ @hikingdogsofinsta meetup today in the McDowell Mountains! Thanks everyone from coming out. We had so much fun and look forward to our next hike. 🌵🥾🐾❤️

    Had a blast hosting our first AZ @hikingdogsofinsta meetup today in the McDowell Mountains! Thanks everyone from coming out. We had so much fun and look forward to our next hike. 🌵🥾🐾❤️ ...

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    I will always choose you. I will always choose you.

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    What is Zayn looking at? 1. A spider on the wall. What is Zayn looking at?
1. A spider on the wall.
2. A treat in my hand.
3. His favorite toy being thrown away.
4. __________________ (your best guess)

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    What is Zayn looking at?
    1. A spider on the wall.
    2. A treat in my hand.
    3. His favorite toy being thrown away.
    4. __________________ (your best guess)

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    📸 There’s been some interest in me sharing my 📸 There’s been some interest in me sharing my camera settings, so here’s a handful of more recent images with their metadata. Have any photography questions? Drop them in the comments, or send me a DM at any time. 📸

    📸 There’s been some interest in me sharing my camera settings, so here’s a handful of more recent images with their metadata. Have any photography questions? Drop them in the comments, or send me a DM at any time. 📸 ...

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