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ONLINE Theory Course for Dog Owners (EN)

Theory course for dog owners via Zoom Duration: 2 hours

150 Schweizer Franken
Online

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) ๐Ÿง  Dog Senses: Especially the sense of smell and visual stimuli ๐Ÿพ Basic Needs: Food, exercise, rest, grooming, social bonding ๐Ÿค Dogs as Social Beings: Development stages, socialization, communication, body language ๐Ÿงโ€โ™€๏ธ Calming signals, avoidance behavior, displacement behaviors ๐Ÿ˜จ Stress, fear, aggression & the โ€œ4 Fโ€™sโ€ (Flight, Fiddle, Freeze, Fight) ๐Ÿšซ Outdated Theories: Dominance, puppy protection, misinterpretations 2. Learning Behavior (30 minutes) ๐ŸŽ“ Basic Learning Theory: Motivation, step-by-step training ๐Ÿ‘€ Social Learning: Imitation ๐ŸŽฏ Conditioning: Classical (e.g. fright caused by a noise), Operant (e.g. reward for calm behavior) ๐Ÿ– Reinforcement: Types of rewards, everyday examples ๐Ÿšซ Punishment: Why itโ€™s problematic, incorrect associations ๐Ÿ” Generalization: Why dogs donโ€™t automatically transfer learned behavior 3. Handling Dogs (30 minutes) ๐Ÿ”ฎ Proactive Management: Stimulus control, stress prevention ๐Ÿ• Leash management, greeting, daily structure, rituals ๐Ÿงฐ Allowed Tools: Harness, muzzle (short use only), Halti etc. โŒ Forbidden Tools: Prong collar, Teletac, anti-bark devices etc. ๐Ÿงฉ Structuring Daily Life: Walks, mental and physical activities, rest periods ๐Ÿ“ VETA Code of Conduct: Leash requirements, recall, ability to control the dog 4. Getting a Dog (15 minutes) โฑ Time and Financial Commitment ๐Ÿถ Choosing a Dog: Puppy, adolescent, adult, senior โš ๏ธ Buying online & unethical breeding ๐Ÿ  Preparation: Home, car, basic equipment 5. Traveling with Your Dog (5 minutes) ๐ŸŒ Abroad: Entry requirements, health risks ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Returning to Switzerland: Customs, ban on docked dogs 6. Dogs and the Law (20 minutes) ๐Ÿ“œ Animal Welfare Legislation: Housing, social contact, exercise, tools โš–๏ธ Zurich Dog Law: Leash rules, waste disposal, training obligations ๐Ÿ—ƒ Registration with AMICUS: Sign-up, updates, deadlines


Bevorstehende Sessions


Umbuchung & Kรผndigung

Fรผr Stornierungen und Umbuchungen von einzelnen Kursen kannst Du uns bis zu 24 Stunden vor dem Kurs kontaktierten. Sollte ein erworbenes Abo vor Antritt einer Kursreihe storniert werden, wird eine Stornogebรผhr von 50 CHF pro Abo verrechnet. Nach Antritt eines Abos wird der Abopreis bei vorzeitigem Abbruch nicht zurรผckerstattet.


Kontaktangaben

+41799153335

info@swissdogschool.ch


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