Southern View: January 25, 2024

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Thursday January 25 2024
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what’s on
this week
Picnic in the Park
Friday, 11am-12.30pm
Barrington Park
Take whānau and blankets, and go
along and enjoy a sausage sizzle and
a picnic in the sunshine. There will
be fun and games with a storywalk,
giant board games and crafts.
Creative Essentials – Inkscape
for Laser Cutting
Thursday, 10-11am
South Library
Discover, explore, learn, and master
with Creative Essentials. Book a
session to enhance skills and unlock
new abilities by learning the basics of
setting up a file for laser cutting and
engraving using the free software
Inkscape. Suitable for ages 13+ years.
Free to join, may include a small
creative product. Book and choose
a session online at https://events.
humanitix.com/south-creativeessentials-workshop-inkscape-forlaser-cutting-13-years-f
Digital Skills for Seniors
Monday, 10am-10pm
Spreydon Library
Better Digital Futures is a chance
for seniors to improve their digital
literacy and gain confidence
with using technology. It is a
five-week course introducing the
basics of computing; using iPads,
Chromebooks and users’ own
Outdoor Paintings Saturday at South Library. The Outdoor Painting
Club WEA meets every Saturday morning. The artists are young and
old, beginners and experienced. They connect through their love of the
outdoors, painting and each other’s company. Come and enjoy their
works.
devices such as laptops and
cellphones. The course gives
instruction and offers practical
exercises to build skills and
proficiency. Bookings required at
https://diaa.arlo.co/w/events/568-
digital-skills-for-seniors/24338
Knit ‘n’ Yarn
Thursday, 1.30-3.30pm
South Library
Go along with your knitting, crochet
or other portable craft to enjoy time
with other crafters. Share your skills
in a friendly, relaxing environment.
Free, no bookings required.
Chess Group
Wednesday, 1-3pm
South Library
Go along for a game of chess and
meet up with other players. There
will be some chess sets available –
bring your own just in case there are
more players than boards.
Community Art – Zentangle
Tuesday, all day
South Library
On display at the gallery wall for
February is 20m2 of ‘Zentangle’
artwork. Pieces done by lots of
people using tangles on a large scale,
Zentangle is a pattern-based drawing
technique that can be undertaken
for a mindful focus or project-based
designs. The artworks on the wall
contain nearly 300 different tangles.
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by 5pm each Monday
Cooperative Care Training for Stress-Free Pet Healthcare
Does your dog turn into an escape artist
at the mere sight of nail clippers? Do
attempts to clean their ears or brush
their teeth feel like an ongoing battle? If
you thought there was no way to achieve
these tasks, we have another solution –
Cooperative Care training. This approach
focuses on building trust, cooperation,
and positive relationships between pets
and their owners, aiming to make vet
visits, grooming, and other essential
healthcare tasks a stress-free and enjoyable
experience for both pets and their human
companions.
Banish Stress with Cooperative Care
The core principle of Cooperative Care training
is to eliminate stress from your pet’s health care
routines. By associating these activities with
positive experiences, such as tasty treats and
gentle handling, your pet learns to embrace vet visits,
grooming sessions, and other necessary healthcare tasks
without anxiety.
Build a Stronger Bond through Enhanced
Communication
Cooperative Care isn’t just about your pet; it’s about
strengthening the bond between you and your furry
companion. Through positive reinforcement and clear
communication, you’ll develop a deeper connection
with your pet. Imagine a scenario where your pet
willingly participates in their care routines, creating an
environment of trust and understanding.
Unlock the Secret to Improved Well-Being
Pets comfortable with healthcare procedures tend to be
healthier and happier overall. Cooperative Care training
ensures that your pet not only tolerates but actively
enjoys these routines, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
From routine vet check-ups to
grooming sessions, the positive associations formed
during training lead to a happier and healthier pet.
Empowering Pet Owners with Valuable Skills
Beyond benefiting the pets, Cooperative Care training
empowers pet owners with valuable skills to confidently
and effectively care for their furry friends. Owners learn to
navigate healthcare routines with ease, ensuring that their
pets receive the care they need without
unnecessary stress or resistance.
Introducing Station Training: Your Pet’s
“Consent” to Care
A key component of Cooperative Care
training is station training, a practice
that involves teaching pets to willingly
participate in their care routines. By
introducing the concept of giving consent
to handling, station training sets the
foundation for positive interactions
between pets and their owners during
healthcare procedures.
In station training, pets learn that being
on their husbandry station (something
as simple as a mat or a towel reserved
specifically for this purpose) results in tasty
treats, creating a positive association. Once
they eagerly anticipate the station, you
can gradually introduce handling activities
such as massaging their paws, looking into
ears, or lifting the lip. The key is to stop handling if your
pet gets off the station, ensuring a positive experience
and gradual acclimatisation. The concept of consent in
handling, although relatively new in companion animal
training, has been successfully practiced by zoo staff for
years with a variety of animals.
Kowhai Vet Clinic invites pet owners to explore the world
of Cooperative Care training, where pets become active
and willing participants in their own care, leading to a
lifetime of positive and stress-free healthcare experiences.
The clinic is committed to advancing the well-being
of pets and fostering stronger bonds between owners
and their furry companions through innovative and
compassionate care.
Consultations • Surgery & Diagnostics • Locally Owned & Operated
122 Opawa Road, Opawa, Christchurch. Ph: 03 337 5445
Visit our website: www.kowhaivet.co.nz
WE ARE OPEN:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:30pm,
Saturday, 9:00am - 12:00pm