THE RELIABLE RECALL

The terms and conditions apply.

WHY A RECALL COURSE?

A reliable recall is practically the ultimate challenge in dog training. However, many human-dog teams have considerable room for improvement when it comes to recall – it either works sometimes, when the dog is in the mood, or not at all.

But:

Being able to reliably call your dog back from all kinds of situations gives you security in everyday life .

If you can trust your dog and know that it will come back to you when you call it, you can also give it significantly more freedom and don't always have to walk it on a leash.

The better trained a dog is, the more freedom it can enjoy in its life. And the more relaxed and reliable everyday life with it will be!

COURSES AND DATES

2026

COURSE 1.26 / Stä

Friday, March 6 - April 17, 2025
11:00-12:00
6 sessions, each 60 minutes
Training site of the Pfannenstil dog sports club, Stäfa
Dates : March 6th, March 13th, March 20th, March 27th, April 10th, April 17th. / May 8, 2026 (reserve)
No training sessions : April 3rd (Good Friday), April 24th (Spring break, school in Meilen, week 1), May 1st (Labor Day)

KURSBESCHREIBUNG

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Kirsten Klein, owner

COURSE DETAILS

GOOD TO KNOW

This 6-week course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop a reliable recall technique . It's structured and taught step by step. Contents:

We are establishing a reliable recall signal (word or whistle).
The dog learns to orient itself towards its human.
The person learns which reward is right for their dog.
Human and dog learn the exact recall procedure and a clearly defined final action.
We practice in small steps and gradually increase the recall, even under distractions.

AGE OF THE DOG

From 8 months.

NUMBER OF LESSONS

Course consisting of 6 training lessons of 60 minutes each.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

Maximum 4-5 human-dog teams.

COURSE REMUNERATION

CHF 260 for 6 training sessions (including handouts and training sheets).

TRAINING LOCATION

Training grounds of the Pfannenstil dog sports club, Stäfa.

CONTENT

The HUNDHOCH2 recall course is about safety in everyday life with your dog - through a reliable recall.

In this course, we place emphasis on:

Recall training in small steps.
Positive association of a newly chosen recall signal (word or whistle).
Practicing a final position after the recall.
Expertise on impulse control.
Recall training under distraction.

Good to know:

We practice in small steps and gradually increase the difficulty, even with distractions.
The exercises build upon each other.
A key focus of the course is to strengthen the human's standing and position in the dog's eyes. Free play with other dogs would only be disruptive, therefore it is omitted from the recall course.

GOOD TO KNOW

INTRODUCTORY LESSON

A trial lesson in a HUNDHOCH2 course is of course always possible before definitively registering for the course. However, please do not bring your dog.
HUNDHOCH2 requests brief prior written notification via contact form should a trial lesson be desired (see menu bar "Contact").
Once confirmed by HUNDHOCH2, nothing stands in the way of the sniffing session.

Please bring the following equipment to every training session:

For those who like it: Clicker .
For those who like it: dog whistle (recommendation: ACME whistle).
Several poop bags.
Dogs with well-fitting harnesses .
Lead rope , approximately 2 meters long. No retractable lines.
Long leash , approximately 8-10 meters (we don't need this every time).
Treat pouch for reward snacks, preferably with a belly strap or for attaching to a belt.
Normal, soft, and small treats (pea-sized), about three handfuls. Or toys.
In wet weather, you might want to bring a towel to dry the dog.
In wet/cold weather , a rain or thermal coat may be necessary for sensitive dogs.
Durable clothing and weather-appropriate footwear .

HOW TO GET THERE

Training site of the Pfannenstil dog sports club, Stäfa.
The training sessions take place in all weather conditions.
Should HUNDHOCH2 exceptionally have to cancel training sessions due to weather conditions (hail, storm, etc.), customers will be informed in good time beforehand.

RULES | CODE OF CONDUCT

HUNDHOCH2 asks all customers to adhere to the HUNDHOCH2 training code of conduct and training rules .

So that all training sessions can run optimally and without disruption, and so that both people and dogs benefit from the training to the fullest extent.

Here are the most important rules. Further rules can be found in the terms and conditions.

Participants should arrive at the training location no later than 5 minutes before the start of training.
Participating dogs should not be fed approximately 2 hours before training.
The dogs arrive at training clean.
Strict rules regarding the removal of dog feces apply on and around the training grounds, as is the case everywhere in the canton of Zurich.
The dogs are on leashes when they come for training.
Long lines are only used with a chest harness.
Please do not use retractable lanyards during training – risk of injury.
Out of consideration for other training participants and their dogs, the following applies:
* Sufficient distance is always maintained between the dog and other human-dog teams (at least 2 leash lengths).
* Dogs may only be let off the leash after prior arrangement with HUNDHOCH2.
* There is no contact between the dogs without prior agreement when they are on a leash.
* Strange dogs will neither be petted nor fed without prior agreement.
Digging holes is prohibited throughout the entire area.
During training sessions, customers' mobile phones must remain silent in their pockets. Photos and videos are permitted after consultation with the instructor and other participants.
Smoking is strictly prohibited during training sessions.
Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.