Cooperation training for difficult situations

4-part workshop with Prisca and Mischi - Start if enough interested parties

Practically all dogs find it unpleasant when they have to have a tick removed, their hair cut or their paws dried by their owner or a stranger.
Some dogs try to escape, others react aggressively and still others are frozen as they endure the procedure.

This workshop provides participants with tools on how to perform procedures on dogs at home or at the vet without stress and in cooperation with the dog.

The workshop includes:
4 practical lessons of 45-60 minutes each

The practical lessons take place in our training hall in Mettmenstetten.

The workshop will be held from 4 registrations.
The maximum number of participants is 8 teams.

communication and expressive behaviour

This theory evening is held in German only.

Have you ever thought about what your dog is trying to tell you?
In many situations, we usually know our dogs quite well and yet we still have trouble reading them when things happen quickly. We humans have a tendency to immediately interpret the dog's behavior and pigeonhole it (this dog is dominant, that dog is a shitty bunny, etc.). However, it is very worthwhile to really understand the body language of dogs in order to be a little more fair to our four-legged friends.

This theory evening deals with the "language" of dogs.
We will analyze specific body postures such as fear, aggression, play requests and much more. We will also watch and analyze films.

Everyone who has a dog should have attended this theory evening at least once.
It is a pure theory evening and takes place without dogs.

Workshop Lunging

Workshop mit Jenny - Samstag, 18.05.2024 - 9-16Uhr

The origin of lunging for dogs is not clear. It may be derived from equestrian sports, or from work with herding dogs. However, it is safe to say that it is a versatile and exciting activity for dog and human teams.
When lunging, the dogs learn to walk around a circle while the human stands in the center of the circle. Signals are given from a distance, which the dog carries out accordingly. In the course of the training, elements from various sports, such as agility, tricks, retrieving, etc. can be developed. Many of the signals, such as the stop at a distance, targets etc. are also helpful signals in everyday life.
Distance work as well as physical and mental exercise are practiced and the dog's attention to the human is trained. Lunging is suitable for all dogs, as it can be adapted to the respective dog type, age and character.
The taster course teaches the first basics of lunging and gives an insight into the variety of this activity. The aim is to give the human-dog teams the opportunity to try out the practical aspects and get a taste of the world of lunging. The course has a two-part structure with one session in the morning and one in the afternoon.

1/2-day workshop with Jenny - Saturday, 01.06.24 14-18h

For humans, a targeted warm-up before a sporting activity is a standard part of training. The benefits of warming up have also been recognized in equestrian sports and it has become an established part of training.
For dogs, a targeted warm-up before training is also worthwhile.
Warming up reduces the risk of injury during training and prevents consequential damage from overstraining. The warm-up for the dog pays off in many situations, not only before dog sports, but also before dogs play with each other or for older dogs a warm-up is important to prevent injuries. Warming up prepares the dog mentally for the upcoming training and strengthens concentration and motivation.
This course will give you an introduction to the variety of warm-ups. We will impart theoretical knowledge and also do a lot of practical work so that you can independently apply and implement what you have learned in everyday life.

Belastung, Bedürfnis & Beschäftigung - Graue Schnauze

This seminar is held in German only.

Belastung, Bedürfnis & Beschäftigung - Welpe, Junghund

This seminar is held in German only.

Der alternde Hund - einen erfüllten Lebensabend sicherstellen

This evening talk is held in German only.

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This seminar is held in German only.