
ONLINE Theory Course for Dog Owners (EN)
Theory course for dog owners via Zoom Duration: 2 hours
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) ๐ง Dog Senses: Especially the sense of smell and visual stimuli ๐พ Basic Needs: Food, exercise, rest, grooming, social bonding ๐ค Dogs as Social Beings: Development stages, socialization, communication, body language ๐งโโ๏ธ Calming signals, avoidance behavior, displacement behaviors ๐จ Stress, fear, aggression & the โ4 Fโsโ (Flight, Fiddle, Freeze, Fight) ๐ซ Outdated Theories: Dominance, puppy protection, misinterpretations 2. Learning Behavior (30 minutes) ๐ Basic Learning Theory: Motivation, step-by-step training ๐ Social Learning: Imitation ๐ฏ Conditioning: Classical (e.g. fright caused by a noise), Operant (e.g. reward for calm behavior) ๐ Reinforcement: Types of rewards, everyday examples ๐ซ Punishment: Why itโs problematic, incorrect associations ๐ Generalization: Why dogs donโt automatically transfer learned behavior 3. Handling Dogs (30 minutes) ๐ฎ Proactive Management: Stimulus control, stress prevention ๐ Leash management, greeting, daily structure, rituals ๐งฐ Allowed Tools: Harness, muzzle (short use only), Halti etc. โ Forbidden Tools: Prong collar, Teletac, anti-bark devices etc. ๐งฉ Structuring Daily Life: Walks, mental and physical activities, rest periods ๐ VETA Code of Conduct: Leash requirements, recall, ability to control the dog 4. Getting a Dog (15 minutes) โฑ Time and Financial Commitment ๐ถ Choosing a Dog: Puppy, adolescent, adult, senior โ ๏ธ Buying online & unethical breeding ๐ Preparation: Home, car, basic equipment 5. Traveling with Your Dog (5 minutes) ๐ Abroad: Entry requirements, health risks ๐จ๐ญ Returning to Switzerland: Customs, ban on docked dogs 6. Dogs and the Law (20 minutes) ๐ Animal Welfare Legislation: Housing, social contact, exercise, tools โ๏ธ Zurich Dog Law: Leash rules, waste disposal, training obligations ๐ Registration with AMICUS: Sign-up, updates, deadlines
Bevorstehende Sessions
Umbuchung & Kรผndigung
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