ONLINE Theory Course for Dog Owners (EN)

Beschreibung

We offer the theory course for new dog owners before this deadline, but this is not recognized. Starting 1st June 2025 , we will also offer the mandatory theory course , for which you must take and pass an exam . With us, you have the option of completing the course online. You can expect an online presentation of various important dog-related topics specified by the canton. 1. Information About Dogs (20 Minutes) 🧠 Dog Senses: Especially the sense of smell and visual stimuli 🐾 Basic Needs: Food, exercise, rest, grooming, social bonding 🤝 Dogs as Social Beings: Development stages, socialization, communication, body language 🧍‍♀️ Calming signals, avoidance behavior, displacement behaviors 😨 Stress, fear, aggression & the “4 F’s” (Flight, Fiddle, Freeze, Fight) 🚫 Outdated Theories: Dominance, puppy protection, misinterpretations 2. Learning Behavior (30 minutes) 🎓 Basic Learning Theory: Motivation, step-by-step training 👀 Social Learning: Imitation 🎯 Conditioning: Classical (e.g. fright caused by a noise), Operant (e.g. reward for calm behavior) 🍖 Reinforcement: Types of rewards, everyday examples 🚫 Punishment: Why it’s problematic, incorrect associations 🔁 Generalization: Why dogs don’t automatically transfer learned behavior 3. Handling Dogs (30 minutes) 🔮 Proactive Management: Stimulus control, stress prevention 🐕 Leash management, greeting, daily structure, rituals 🧰 Allowed Tools: Harness, muzzle (short use only), Halti etc. ❌ Forbidden Tools: Prong collar, Teletac, anti-bark devices etc. 🧩 Structuring Daily Life: Walks, mental and physical activities, rest periods 📏 VETA Code of Conduct: Leash requirements, recall, ability to control the dog 4. Getting a Dog (15 minutes) ⏱ Time and Financial Commitment 🐶 Choosing a Dog: Puppy, adolescent, adult, senior ⚠️ Buying online & unethical breeding 🏠 Preparation: Home, car, basic equipment 5. Traveling with Your Dog (5 minutes) 🌍 Abroad: Entry requirements, health risks 🇨🇭 Returning to Switzerland: Customs, ban on docked dogs 6. Dogs and the Law (20 minutes) 📜 Animal Welfare Legislation: Housing, social contact, exercise, tools ⚖️ Zurich Dog Law: Leash rules, waste disposal, training obligations 🗃 Registration with AMICUS: Sign-up, updates, deadlines