With our courses we cover a wide range of your needs. Our group courses consist of 4 to maximum 6 teams, so that we can
focus our attention on each team individually.
In addition to group courses in a variety of areas, we offer efficient individual training and behavioural counselling for every problem that your dog brings with it or has developed over time.
Discover the world, learn new things and build trust. The puppy is torn out of a world familiar to him and comes to you, a world completely unknown to him and new. He has to learn an incredible amount and process an enormous number of impressions. It is important that the little four-legged friend is not overwhelmed and overtaxed by all the new things to learn. We show you how to build up trust in your puppy. You learn how to introduce your new friend to the new world in a healthy way and we also build up the first everyday signals. The practical training is supported by theory blocks to understand the behaviour and learning process of dogs in depth.
We keep the groups intentionally very small (2 - 4 teams) so that each team can learn at their own pace and we have time for you and your puppy. We also do individual training on request. The game units between the dogs are short, because the dogs forget themselves during the game and unfortunately it often comes to physical and mental overstrain. The learning effect then becomes negative, which we absolutely want to avoid.
We will accompany you during this time, give you advice and show you how to learn the basics for a healthy development with your little furry nose in a balance between action and rest.
The puppy course takes place over four lessons. The start of a new course block can be found below. We are also happy to accept registrations for courses outside of the specified start dates.
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The puppies will soon develop into young adolescents. During this time, we will continue to support you in mastering the challenges during the dog's adolescent development. Successful adolescent development requires a lot of patience, understanding and adjustments in training. Like a teenager, your little four-legged friend will now become more independent, will suddenly not hear as well as before and will find the opposite sex incredibly exciting.
We can provide you with information to help you understand your dog correctly, interpret its signals correctly and support your dog in this phase with targeted training and activities.
The young dog course 1 takes place over eleven lessons. The start of a new course block can be found below. We are also happy to accept registrations for courses outside of the specified start dates.
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After completing puppy training and attending the young dog course 1, the teams are already familiar with some of the basics and the training has found its place in everyday life. Nevertheless, the young dog period often remains a challenging phase, as the changes brought about by puberty and adolescence require a great deal of adjustment on the part of both the dog owners and the dogs themselves. In the young dog course 2, we support you and your dog in training exercises and strategies relevant to everyday life and develop meaningful activity ideas that are tailored to young dogs and their needs. The content corresponds to the requirements of the compulsory practical course in the canton of Zurich.
The young dog course 2 takes place over ten lessons. The start of a new course block can be found below. We are also happy to accept registrations for courses outside the specified start dates.
If you are looking for a tailor-made concept which you can then easily implement in your personal everyday life, we will work together to develop a training plan tailored to your wishes.
There are more and more dog owners who decide for an individual coaching.
In principle, individual coaching makes sense in the following situations:
Starting June 1st, 2025, a new dog law will come into force in the canton of Zurich, which prescribes new theory and practical lessons.
Anyone who acquires a new dog in the canton of Zurich from June 1st will be obliged to attend a theory course and then take a test. This only applies to dog owners who have not owned a dog in the last ten years. The theory course should be completed no later than 2 months after taking possession of the dog. As the theory course is designed as preparation for dog ownership, it should ideally take place before the dog is adopted and can be completed at the earliest one year before the dog moves in.
The practical course includes the training of tasks relevant to everyday life, which are taught in at least six practical lessons. Learning objectives are prescribed which must be achieved during the course. The course can be attended from the age of six months at the earliest and should be completed no later than one year after adopting the dog. The practical course is compulsory for all dog owners, regardless of breed and size, who acquire a dog or move to the canton of Zurich from June 1; this also applies to people who have previously owned dogs. Only dogs over the age of ten do not have to attend a practical course.
We are authorized to offer courses in accordance with the new dog law and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Course dates for the courses according to the new dog law
Theory lesson incl. exam:
21.06.: 9.00am
06.09.: 9.00am
13.12.: 9.00am
Practical course:
Although the new law only prescribes six practical lessons, we recommend attending the course over ten lessons due to the ambitious learning objectives of the law.
On July 5, a new course will start, which will take place over 10 lessons on Saturday at 11am
On September 20, a new course will start, which will take place over 10 lessons on Saturday at 11am
Registrations are also welcome for both courses if you would like to register for a course outside of the specified start dates.
There are more and more people and dogs in a confined space and living together presents more and more challenges. The time is getting more and more hectic and different factors lead to one or the other dog showing one or more behavioural problems. These can be anxiety behaviour, high levels of arousal, undesirable hunting behaviour, frustration, lack of impulse control or even aggressive behaviour - to name but a few.
The causes of the behaviour will be evaluated together with you in a conversation (anamnesis). After this conversation we will work out a training plan. This will then be worked out with you and your dog and will also be adapted again and again.
Changing a behavioural disorder generally requires time and patience, especially because we work out the cause and do not simply treat the surface. Of course we work non-violently and through positive reinforcement.
We can never guarantee that a behaviour can be completely changed. In any case, our goal is to show you and your dog ways to face difficult situations in a relaxed way. We are looking forward to an exciting cooperation with you and your furry nose.
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Are you looking for a change for your daily walks? Have your walks become routine and you want to keep your dog busy on the way? On our themed walks, early birds meet up for a group walk together. Each walk focuses on a theme that offers the dogs a meaningful activity and serves as inspiration for people to keep their dogs occupied on the go. The focus is definitely on having fun together!
Here is an overview of the various topics:
23.06., 7.30 a.m.: Fitness with the dog (Waldhütte Jonen)
30.06., 7.30 a.m.: Sniffer walk (Tambrig Ottenbach)
07.07., 7.30 a.m.: Relaxation walk (Wolserwald)
14.07., 7.00 a.m.: Trick training for on the go (Schützenhaus Jonen)
21.07., 7.00 a.m.: Leash training and attention (Schützenhaus Jonen)
11.08., 7.30 a.m.: Forest bathing (Wolserwald)
18.08., 7.30 a.m.: out and about with a muzzle (Uttenberg flower meadow)
25.08., 7.30 am: Station training (Mettmenstetten station)
No previous knowledge is required to participate. The participating dogs should be socially acceptable and at least 8 months old. A single or several walks can be booked and registrations are accepted up to three days before the chosen walk.
For many dogs, making contact and playing with other dogs is an important need. Especially for young dogs, interaction with suitable social partners is an important part of their development and satisfying their needs. However, in everyday life it is not so easy to find the right play partner to enable the dogs to play in a balanced way that suits everyone involved.
In Playdate, we let the dogs make contact with each other in carefully selected constellations and play with each other if the pairing is suitable. By gradually introducing the dogs to each other and adapting their approach to the dogs' pace, we avoid excessive demands, bullying or other unpleasant experiences. As the Playdate is carried out with a maximum of four participating dogs, close supervision is possible, ensuring that the dogs can play and interact according to their needs.
Participation is suitable for dogs aged 8 months and over.
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The dog's nose holds many secrets to us. We are always enormously fascinated by what dogs can do in search work.
In this basic course we work together on the various areas of nose work such as introduction to therapeutic searching, object searching, scent searching and tracking.
This course includes 5 practical lessons.
They build on each other, so it makes sense to attend all dates if possible.
This course will be held outdoors and if necessary indoors.
DoKi (Dogs&Kids) - Fun and games for dog and child
In this DoKi course, kids are introduced to the world of dog training in a playful way. We respond individually to the wishes and needs of each kid-dog team. Whether it is agility, dog tricks or dog training - the kids are closely supervised and learn how to work with their four-legged friends in a fun and playful way. We pass on our knowledge of dog training according to the rules of positive reinforcement to the generation of tomorrow in a kid-friendly way.
Fun is definitely at the forefront of this course!
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Agility is all about completing an obstacle course without making mistakes. This consists of various elements such as hurdles, tunnels, slalom or seesaw. In the advanced course, the equipment is worked out individually and later connected to form a course.
The course is very diversified, so that man and dog can feel challenged in every lesson.
To participate in the course, the dog must be at least one year old.
It is also possible for children from the age of eight to join a kids-agility group.
To ensure that dogs and humans can benefit optimally, we run the course either as a group course with three to four teams or as an individual lesson. Which option suits the team best is decided on an individual basis.
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The goal in NADAC (also called Hoopers) is to guide the dog through a course at a distance using visual and audio signals. The human moves in a defined area and sends the dog over and through the obstacles.
No jumps are used in the NADAC; therefore, this course is also suitable for dogs that should not be subjected to too much stress due to a physical limitation.
In order for dogs and humans to benefit optimally, we adapt the form of learning individually to the team. Depending on the initial situation and preference, the courses take place in a group or individual setting.
Current free places
With a walk around the corner the dog is rarely sufficiently occupied. The dogs often lack the mental challenge and support they need.
This course is a kind of potpourri from our other existing courses and workshops as well as from other well-known disciplines. Be it elements from target training, lunging, "dog encounters made easy", nose work and much more - simply what the heart desires. Maybe there is also a deepening in recall training or other crisp everyday tools are refreshed or built up again or we rummage a little in the reward box. This course is certainly always full of surprises and is also very responsive to the wishes of the participants.
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Contrary to various clichés, small dogs also want to be encouraged and kept busy.
In our small dog course, topics relevant to everyday life from various areas are addressed and activities are developed that meet the needs of small dogs.
The teams learn various strategies for challenging situations and focus on exercises that are fun for humans and dogs and promote bonding.
The content is individually tailored to the teams and can include the following learning objectives:
- Leash walking with small dogs
- Tips and tricks to simplify everyday activities such as leashing or grooming small dogs
- Activity exercises involving tricks, targets, nose work or obstacle courses
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In mantrailing, the dog follows the individual scent of a person.
In mantrailing, the dog can and should take the lead to show its caregiver the way to a missing person. The length and difficulty of the trail are adapted to the experience, age, health and training level of the dog in question. Mantrailing is a type of activity that almost every dog is enthusiastic about, as it meets their natural needs.
Mantrailing is based on Cumcane® and we start by building up reliable tracking skills in the first few lessons. We support the training with theory.
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Dummy training has its origins in hunting and is becoming increasingly popular as a way of keeping dogs of all breeds busy. Hunting-like situations are simulated and dummies are used instead of real game.
Dummy work includes other exciting training elements in addition to retrieving. It is a varied and challenging activity in which the dog is allowed to use all its senses and is challenged both mentally and physically.
Dummy training also includes various elements of hunting behavior such as focusing, chasing, picking up and carrying back objects. These elements make perfect sense as an activity for dogs with hunting ambitions and offer an exciting alternative.
But you can also benefit from many elements of dummy work in everyday life: Footwork, recall and stopping at a distance are just a few examples.
All retrieving dogs are welcome, regardless of breed, origin or size.
Training ‘from home’.
We work individually or in small groups on various tasks.
...more information will follow. :)
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The dog's nose holds many secrets for us. We are always fascinated by what dogs can achieve in search work.
In these special courses we continue to work on the different types of nose work.
Prerequisite for this course: Nose work basic course
On the respective days we concentrate on one topic and deal with the dog individually.
The course takes place when two or more participants are registered.
If you are interested, please contact us by e-mail.
Have you never had a dog or not had one for a long time? You wonder to what extent a puppy or adult dog fits into your everyday life? You are worried that a small 4-legged ball of fur will upset your family structure? You do not know whether you want a dog from the animal protection or a pedigree dog? We would be pleased to advise you in all essential areas.
Questions over questions and these are certainly not all. We would be pleased to support you with professional competence in this decision.
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Do you have a senior dog and want to keep it occupied in a needs-oriented way? Even older dogs still want to be challenged.
This course offers older and senior dogs needs- and age-appropriate activities. Tailored to the individual abilities and preferences of senior dogs, we work on exercises such as gymnastics, tricks, nose work and target training.
Fun, challenges, ideas for everyday life and relaxation are all part of the program. Dogs with sensory or other impairments are also very welcome.
This course is currently paused.
If you are interested, please let us know so that we can organize a new course.