PREPARATORY COURSE
The Terms and Conditions apply.
WHY CHOOSE A PREPARATION COURSE?
THE IDEAL PREPARATION FOR THE MANDATORY PRACTICAL COURSE
Do you have a dog that is older than 20 weeks? You may have already completed a puppy training course with it. Or perhaps not. In any case, you want to make most of the time until the mandatory practical course begins?
If so, the HUNDHOCH2 preparatory course is perfect for you!
It is an ongoing course - you can join it at any time, as long as there are places available.
We are working on the learning objectives of the mandatory practical course .
And we are preparing you and your dog to successfully pass it.
We work with positive reinforcement to encourage desired behavior.
Should your dog already be reaching puberty , you will be given active guidance during this often quite challenging phase!
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CLASS EXPERIENCE
Before starting the course, it is helpful and useful to thoroughly read and work through the brochure “Dog Training Theory” published by the Zurich Veterinary Office. Perhaps you have already worked through it for the theory course – all the better!
You can open or download the document by clicking on the image of the brochure.
COURSES AND DATES
PREPARATORY COURSE / English
Ongoing course. You can join at any time, as long as there are spots available.
Mondays, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6 lessons
Training location: Feldmeilen
PREPARATORY COURSE / German
Ongoing course. You can join at any time, as long as there are spots available.
Tuesdays, 9:45–10:45 am
6 lessons
Training location: Feldmeilen
PRIVATE COURSE
Individual courses can be booked at any time.
KURSBESCHREIBUNG
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Kirsten Klein, Owner
COURSE DETAILS
GOOD TO KNOW
In a group . Or one-to-one .
DOG'S AGE
For dogs aged 20 weeks and older
NUMBER OF LESSONS
GROUP and ONE-TO-ONE: Course with 6 consecutive training lessons , each lasting 60 minutes.
Content is repeated after 6 lessons.
COURSE DATES
GROUP: You can join the course at any time , as long as there are spots available. There are no lessons on public holidays, otherwise the course is held continuously - apart from a few weeks of public school holidays in Meilen and HUNDHOCH2 holiday absences.
ONE-TO-ONE: Can be scheduled individually . Private courses can be scheduled according to your individual preferences. Further dates and times will be decided during the first lesson.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
GROUP : Max. 4-5 dogs and their owners. The minimum number of participants for the course to take place is 3.
ONE-TO-ONE : 1 team of dog and owner / 1 dog-owning family.
COURSE FEE
GROUP: CHF 240
ONE-TO-ONE: CHF 540 (10% discount on 6 one-to-one lessons of 60 minutes each).
COURSE MATERIALS
If you wish, you may purchase the course materials for the puppy or obligatory practical course . These help you to practice at home , as they contain written explanations of almost all the exercises taught in the course.
The course material is currently only available in German .
Set of training cards with all the exercises from the puppy or compulsory practical course, information folder with handouts and further information material). Starter package CHF 69. Basic package CHF 59
Puppy course / STARTER PACKAGE / Set of training cards with all the exercises from the puppy course, information folder with handouts and further information material; CHF 69.
Mandatory practical course / BASIC PACKAGE / Set of training cards with all the exercises from the compulsory practical course, information folder with handouts and further information material; Basic package CHF 59.
Printed in Switzerland in small numbers.
COURSE CONCEPT
Within the lessons, you will be prepared for achieving the learning objectives of the obligatory practical dog training (HUNDHOCH2 practical course "Basic").
You will also gain a great deal of knowledge.
CONFIRMATION COURSE
You will receive a course certificate for successfully completing the voluntary preparatory course.
OBLIGATORY PRACTICAL TRAINING COURSE CANTON ZURICH
You can find information about the mandatory training requirement in the Canton of Zurich on the HUNDHOCH2 page "OBLIGATORISCHE KURSE" .
Click on the submenu "MANDATORY COURSES" in the selection menu on the "OFFER" menu page.
CONTENT
In the preparatory course, you will learn:
Marker and praise words, used accurately
Waitingeous eye contact
Sitting and lying down with a release signal
Pause signal
Leash and unleash routine
Recall with harness grip
Walking by heel and on a leash
Calmly waiting
Leave it / Drop it
End signal
And more
GOOD TO KNOW
TRY-OUT LESSON
A free try-out lesson is always possible before you sign up for a course. Please note that dogs are not allowed during the try-out lesson.
If you would like to sign up for a try-out lesson, we ask that you notify HUNDHOCH2 in advance by submitting the contact form (see menu bar, via "Contact Form").
Once HUNDHOCH2 has confirmed, you are ready to attend the trial lesson.
PLEASE NOTE
Please do not feed your dog for around two hours before the training lessons.
All dogs attending lessons must be microchipped and registered with AMICUS and your residential municipality .
All dogs attending training must be sufficiently vaccinated, dewormed and healthy (no diarrhea, vomiting, coughing or similar conditions)
Accompanying persons are of course welcome. Children must be supervised appropriately.
Please bring the following EQUIPMENT to every training session:
Robust clothing and weather-appropriate footwear.
A number of poop bags .
Junior dogs must wear a harness!
Adult dogs can wear either a collar or a harness.
Training leash , approx. 2 meters long.
No extension leashes .
Food bag for reward treats, best with a waist belt or for attaching to a belt.
“Jackpot” reward (lickable paste or small, soft, and high-quality food treats, eg, small pieces of sausage or cheese).
Regular, relatively soft treats , about three handsful.
In case of wet/cold weather, a raincoat or warm coat for sensitive dogs.
HOW TO GET THERE
TRAINING LOCATION
HUNDHOCH training facility, Feldmeilen
ARRIVAL
Please plan enough traveling time so that you and your dog can arrive at the training location relaxed and your dog has time to relax itself before training begins.
Training lessons take place in all weather conditions.
If, in exceptional circumstances, HUNDHOCH2 is forced to cancel lessons due to weather conditions (hail, storms, etc.), you will be informed in advance.
RULES | CODE OF CONDUCT
HUNDHOCH2 kindly asks all customers to comply with the HUNDHOCH2 training conduct code and the training rules .
The aim is to ensure that all training sessions run smoothly and without disruption, and that both humans and dogs get the most out of the training.
These are the most important rules. You can find more in the terms and conditions.
Participants should arrive at the training location about 5 minutes prior to the start of training.
Dogs should not be fed for around 2 hours prior to training.
Dogs should have completed their toilet needs prior to training.
There is a strict obligation to clean up after your dog on and around the training grounds, as is the rule everywhere else within the canton of Zurich.
Dogs must remain on the leash upon arrival at the training.
Towing leashes must only be used with a chest harness .
Please do not use extendable leashes during training – there is a risk of injury.
Out of consideration for other participants and their dogs, the following applies:
Dogs on a leash must always be kept at a reasonable distance from other owner-dog teams (at least 2 leash lengths).
Dogs must only be let off the leash with the permission of HUNDHOCH2 .
Without prior agreement, there must be no contact between dogs when they are on a leash.
Other dogs may not be stroked or fed without prior consultation .
Hole digging is forbidden anywhere on the premises.
Mobile phones must be kept in customers' bags on silent mode during training sessions. Photography and video recording may be permitted after prior approval by the course instructor and other participants.
Smoking is strictly forbidden during training sessions.
Liability insurance is the responsibility of participants.