DOG TRAINING COURSES AT HUNDHOCH2
WHAT DOG COURSES ARE AVAILABLE AT HUNDHOCH2?
HUNDHOCH2 focuses on providing solid basic training for humans and dogs.
Based on positive reinforcement, without punishment!
The aim is to ensure that you have a dog by your side that is happy, that you can trust, and that you can allow to enjoy freedom as part of your everyday life!
GOOD
TO KNOW
Of course, HUNDHOCH2 offers the mandatory dog training courses required by the canton of Zurich.
It also offers additional voluntary basic training courses.
These are held in Meilen and Stäfa, in the Pfannenstil region on the right bank of Lake Zurich.
A SOLID BASIC TRAINING FOR YOU
AND YOUR DOG!
At HUNDHOCH2 you will find carefully designed training courses for you and your dog!
The following options are available:
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Mandatory practical course*/English
* See here for more information on mandatory dog training in the Canton of Zurich.
OUR MOTTO
BETTER.
TRAIN.
DOGS.
POSITIVELY.
ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING, ACTIVITIES AND
SPECIAL COURSES
If you are looking for one-on-one training or counseling, private courses,
great activities with your dog or for special courses, you will find what you are looking for.
The following is currently available:
TRAINING
WITH A
"COMMON THREAD"
The content of the practical dog training courses builds on each other; it runs like a "common thread" through them.
Those who train at HUNDHOCH2 can draw on comprehensive knowledge and expertise.
THEORY COURSE AND EXAM
KURSZEITEN
Course on Monday evenings, 6.30–9.00 pm
23 February 2026
30 March 2026
11 May 2026
22 June 2026
17 August 2026
Exam available immediately after each session:
9.15–9.45 pm
ALTER
Ideally before (or after) the dog moves in.
NIVEAU
Mandatory theory course in the Canton of Zurich, with exam
KURSUMFANG
Theory course: Approx. 2.5 hours
Exam: 30 minutes (German or English)
SPRACHE
German or Swiss German
ORT
In-person course, Meilen
PUPPY COURSE, ONGOING
KURSZEITEN
Ongoing course; enrollment is possible at any time, provided there are spaces available.
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Feldmeilen
Saturdays, 9:45-11:00 a.m., Stäfa
ALTER
Puppies from 8 to 20 weeks old
NIVEAU
Basic training for puppies
KURSUMFANG
6 lessons
SPRACHE
German
ORT
Meilen, Stäfa
PREPARATORY COURSE
KURSZEITEN
Ongoing course; enrollment possible if spaces are available
Monday, 2:00–3:00 p.m. / English / Starting March 2, 2026
Tuesday, 9:45–10:45 a.m. / German / Starting February 24, 2026
ALTER
From 20 weeks
NIVEAU
Solid preparation for the mandatory practical course
KURSUMFANG
6 lessons
SPRACHE
German or English
ORT
miles
PRACTICAL COURSE BASIC
KURSZEITEN
Monday, 3:45-4:45 p.m., English, Feldmeilen
Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m., German, Feldmeilen
Thursday, 5:00-6:00 p.m., German, Stäfa
ALTER
Dogs from 6 months of age
NIVEAU
Mandatory practical course Canton of Zurich, basic
KURSUMFANG
8 lessons
SPRACHE
German or English
ORT
Feldmeilen, Stäfa
GOOD TO KNOW
TRAINING AT THE TRAINING SITE
AND IN EVERYDAY LIFE.
Since dog training is mainly about guiding people on how to best train their dogs, HUNDHOCH2 offers training locations according to the experience of the human-dog teams.
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For teams that are still inexperienced, HUNDHOCH2 offers training in environments with as few distractions as possible.
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HUNDHOCH2 therefore trains puppy and preparatory groups only on the training sites.
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The practical course "Basic", which is mandatory under the revised dog law as of June 1, 2025, also takes place on the training sites.
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The voluntary advanced course is held outside in some cases.
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Consulting, private lessons or private courses mainly take place at the dog owners' homes or in everyday life.
COMMON THREAD
At HUNDHOCH2, the respective course contents build on each other. They run like a common thread through your dog's basic training.
For example, in the puppy course, we lay the foundations for a good recall. We increase the level of difficulty slowly but steadily until the end of the basic training—i.e., until the last lesson of the advanced course. Until the dog stops during the recall.
FOR US, IT'S ALL ABOUT KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER.
FOR YOU, IT'S ALL ABOUT PRACTICE!
The job of a dog trainer is:
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To provide dog owners with a great deal of knowledge about their canine companions.
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To teach them how to best handle and train them. Preferably without using force!
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And to share ideas and tips on species-appropriate exercises and activities.
But: Dogs cannot learn much if they only practice in classes or private training sessions.
That's why the motto for all dog owners is: PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE – often, in short sessions.
At first, make sure there are few distractions. Later, practice everywhere, gradually increasing the level of distraction, the duration, and the distances.
SMALL GROUPS
At HUNDHOCH2, group training sessions are held in small groups only, with a maximum of 5 teams participating. One exception is our Crossdogging course with up to 6 or even more participating teams, as training takes place in groups of 2.
Small groups ensure close supervision and allow each human-dog team to progress at their own pace.