Zeki Pups

23/10/2024

Are you getting a puppy in December and worried about socialising and Training?

Good news 😊 Zeki Pups will be hosting classes until December 19th!

Please see previous post below for details on classes available in November and December.

Classes in Tokai

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23/10/2024

Come join Zeki Pups!

All classes taught by myself Heather Edwards
DipCABT Animal Practitioner
COAPE

Classes available in November at Zeki Pups

Tokai venue

Life skills class classes available on two days

Wednesday 17:15
Ages 4.5- 10 months
Start date: 6th November

Thursday 18:15
Ages 4.5 - 10 months
Start date 7th November

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Puppy 1 class

Thursday 17:15
Ages 9- 17 weeks
Open enrolment. New enrolments taken weekly

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Other services

Behavioural consultation
Private training
Private puppy sessions

Booking is required for all classes.
Email [email protected] for more information

11/10/2024

Puppy classes this week

Email [email protected] to inquire about classes available

04/10/2024

Puppy 1

Thursday 17:15 in Tokai

Email [email protected] to book your spot

25/09/2024

Life Skills class highlights. Super Pups these 💛

25/09/2024

“Commands” cannot help our dogs navigate their emotional landscape or outside world. By equipping them with coping skills, we provide them with the opportunity to process their world, make sense of it and learn to react appropriately. 🌟🐾🐶

Shifting from “commands” to coping helps our dogs: 💗🐕

1. Relieve Stress: Teaching our companions to learn coping skills, we're setting them up for success in managing their emotions and self-regulation.🌟🐾

2. Build Resilience: Life is unpredictable and out of our control. Teaching coping skills helps our companions bounce back from setbacks and challenges.🌟🐾

3. Build Trust: Connection is a cornerstone of coping skills which fosters trust and understanding between ourselves and our companions.🌟🐾

4. Improves their Quality of Life: These skills promote behavioural and emotional adaptability which can lead to a higher quality of life for both them and their caregivers.🌟🐾

So, let's ditch the adage of "sit, down, stay, heel" and embrace a holistic approach that nurtures our furry companions' emotional well-being. 🐾💗🐕

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23/09/2024

October class new intake starting October 9th and 10th

Life skills class - Tokai

Main class is on Wednesday at 17:15. If that class fills up a Thursday 18:15 class will be added.

Class is for puppies 5- 10 months

Email [email protected] to book your spot.

18/09/2024

Summer class times at Zeki Pups

Puppy 1 is puppies under 17 weeks

Life skills is for puppies up to 10 months

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17/09/2024

Placements open! 6 week course consisting of 1 hour lesson per week.

Puppies Aged 5- 10 months

Classes taught by COAPE DipCABT Animal Practitioner

Email to book your spot.

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08/09/2024

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Puppy 1 course Thursday 17:15 in Tokai

Email [email protected] for more information about how to join.

Class taught by COAPE DipCABT Animal Practitioner.

Why is it important to choose a qualified behaviourist to teach your puppy?

To many people puppy class is just about letting their puppy run around and play but in reality. Puppy course is the most vital class you and your puppy will attend. It is the basis and foundation for all future work and socialisation.

As behaviourists we will recognise any potential issues your puppy might have. Yes often potential behaviour issues are noticeable to us behaviourists from a very young age. By attending classes with qualified trainers you and your puppy are set up to get the best possible start.

So next time you looking for a puppy school. Ask yourself the question "How far can this school help me?" Can they assist and support me through every step of my puppies journey into adult and beyond.

Heather Edwards
COAPE DipCABT
Animal Practitioner

Behavioural consultation and Training training f

08/09/2024

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Highlights from Life Skills classes. Ages 4.5- 10 months

Zeki Pups runs Life skills classes on

Wednesday 17:15 in Tokai (next monthly course starts 2nd October)

Sunday morning in Diep River (Next 6 week course starts 13th October)

NEW Thursday life skills class will start on 3rd October at Tokai venue. 18:10 Time slot

Email [email protected] for more information

06/09/2024

Good simple article about canine adolescent period

Adolescence occurs between six months and 18 months of age—a time when guardians typically struggle the most with their dogs. Some guardians are so overwhelmed and underprepared for this developmental stage of their dog’s life, they choose to surrender the dog to a local shelter or rescue group. In a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science found that the majority of the surrendered dogs (47.7 percent) ) were between 5 months and 3 years of age (M.D. Salman,John G. New, Jr.,Janet M. Scarlett,Philip H. Kass,Rebecca Ruch-Gallie &Suzanne Hetts, 2010)

The neurobiology of adolescence is fascinating, with some key events that alter both the structure and function of the brain.

During canine adolescence, changing s*x hormones effect the animals stress responses. Adolescent dogs have a decreased ability to process information they are receiving from the environment including the presence of dogs, vehicles, people, or really anything around them. They behave in ways that might feel frustrating or upsetting for the dog’s person.

The connectivity between the frontal cortex (responsible for decision making) and amygdala (responsible for emotional processing) decreases, resulting in less behavioral control. We see increased risk taking and more sensitivity to fear.

So what does this mean? This could mean that what was once no big deal to the dog now feels scary; what was once easy to do is now stressful; what once made sense is now confusing. At times, the world can feel like ‘too much’ for the adolescent dog.

As your puppy undergoes this transition into adulthood their inner world is intense, even chaotic. Many pet owners experience an increase in undesirable behavior and find themselves becoming increasingly frustrated. In turn, our own frustration and impatience can cause us to act unpredictably. This adds to our puppy’s inner turmoil. When the inside and the outside are both unpredictable it can be difficult for our dogs to adjust.

If you have an adolescent dog, what can you do? You can give your dog the time and space to observe what is going on around them when on leash at a distance away from the activity when possible. You can give your dog long walks to sniff and explore in nature, giving their brain time to decompress. You can offer your dog a quiet space to sleep so that they can consolidate memories effectively. You can continue training various skills, breaking them down into easier steps that can be generously reinforced.

By understanding what our adolescent dog is experiencing we gain greater compassion and understanding. When we approach adolescence with patience we create a world that is predictable and gentle so our puppies grow up to be their best adult selves.