POCKET DUMMY COURSE
The terms and conditions apply.
POCKET DUMMY SEARCH
GREAT ACTIVITY - INDOORS OR OUTDOORS, IN ANY WEATHER!
With the Pocket Dummy search, you will discover a wonderful way to provide your dog with a meaningful activity that provides both physical and mental stimulation.
A pocket dummy is a small object that can easily be taken along on every walk. You can use it to give your dog an exciting search task anytime, anywhere. It doesn't matter whether the dog enjoys retrieving or not; he can simply indicate the dummy's location.
Furthermore, the Pocket Dummy search is a great alternative in bad weather, as it can easily be practiced at home.
In the Pocket Dummy course at HUNDHOCH2, you and your dog will learn to retrieve or indicate an object. Step by step. At your own pace. And of course, based on positive reinforcement!
COURSES AND DATES
COURSE S1.26 / Stäfa
Friday, May 15 - July 17, 2026
11:00 - 12:00
8 appointments
Training grounds of the dog sports club Pfannenstil / Stäfa
Dates: 15.05., 22.05., 29.05., 19.06., 26.06., 3.07., 10.07., 17.07.2026 - Alternative dates are possible if many participants are absent.
No training sessions: June 5th/12th, 2026 (Holiday HUNDHOCH2)
COURSE S2.26 / Stäfa
Friday, August 21 - October 16, 2026
11:00 - 12:00
8 appointments
Training grounds of the dog sports club Pfannenstil / Stäfa
Dates: August 21st, August 28th, September 4th, September 11th, September 18th, September 25th, October 2nd, October 16th. / October 23, 2026 (reserve)
No training sessions: 07.10.2026 (Holiday HUNDHOCH2)
KURSBESCHREIBUNG
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Kirsten Klein, owner
COURSE DETAILS
GOOD TO KNOW
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to offer their dog a great, uncomplicated, and meaningful activity without much effort. It works both outdoors on walks and indoors during rainy weather.
AGE OF THE DOG
- From 8 months.
- Basic obedience (sit/stay with release signal) has been established.
NUMBER OF LESSONS
- Course consisting of 8 lessons of 60 minutes each.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
- Maximum 5 human-dog teams.
COURSE REMUNERATION
- CHF 295 , including handouts
TRAINING LOCATION
- Training site of the Pfannenstil dog sports club, Stäfa
CONTENT
The HUNDHOCH2 Pocket Dummy course is all about simple and meaningful activities and exercise for your dog.
What you can expect in the course:
Together we decide whether a dog should indicate or retrieve the Pocket Dummy.
Interest in the Pocket Dummy is sparked.
We will develop a waiting target, a starting ritual, and the position marker.
The dogs learn to indicate or retrieve the pocket dummy, either at a reference point or in increasingly challenging search areas.
Each team works at its own pace.
After each lesson, a handout with the respective content is provided.
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 so without 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:
1x Pockt dummy in suitable size (e.g. from Haustierparadies Erlenbach)
Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear .
Several poop bags .
A well-fitting harness or collar.
Lead rope , approximately 2-3 meters long
Long line (not a retractable line!), for dogs that cannot or are not allowed to be off-leash.
Break blanket.
Activities for the dog during longer waiting times (something to chew on, lick mat, filled Kong, etc.)
Treat pouch for reward snacks, preferably with a waist belt or for attaching to a belt
Normal, soft, rather small reward treats , about three handfuls.
"Jackpot" reward (very high-quality, soft food rewards such as dog liverwurst, small pieces of cheese or meat sausage, …)
Clicker , if available and already established
Water for the dogs to take away
In wet/cold weather , a rain or thermal coat may be necessary for sensitive dogs.
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, or only very lightly, for 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.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.