Towline course

The terms and conditions apply.

THE TOWING LINE - CURSE OR BLESSING?

OR: WHY GOOD TRAINING MAKES SENSE

Do you have a boisterous young dog? Or are you walking your dog in the woods during the breeding and nesting season, where leashes are mandatory? But you still want your dog to enjoy freedom of movement?

Then a long line is the tool of choice! Please absolutely avoid the retractable leashes, which HUNDHOCH2 unfortunately finds far too popular . While they may seem practical, they pose some significant dangers:

Severed tails and fingers are not uncommon!
If the handle of the retractable leash falls to the ground, your dog may be startled. He might then run away in a panic, in the worst-case scenario running into the road. If the handle of the retractable leash rattles behind the fleeing dog, a lifelong noise phobia can develop.

It's better to use a long leash, just to be safe!

In the long line course at HUNDHOCH2 you will learn the correct handling of the long line, important signals and ways to keep your dog occupied.

After the course, nothing stands in the way of a relaxed walk with your four-legged friend and a long leash!

COURSES AND DATES

COURSE S1.26

Thursday, March 12 / March 26, 2026
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
90 minutes each, 2 appointments
Training site of the Pfannenstil dog sports club, Stäfa
Dates : March 12th, March 26th / April 9, 2026 (reserve)

Further courses or dates are available upon request .

KURSBESCHREIBUNG

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Kirsten Klein, owner

COURSE DETAILS

GOOD TO KNOW

The three-hour course is suitable for anyone who occasionally walks their dog on a long leash and wants to feel confident in handling it and giving the necessary signals.

AGE OF THE DOG

From 6 months.

NUMBER OF LESSONS

Course consisting of 2 lessons of 90 minutes each.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

Maximum 4 human-dog teams.

COURSE REMUNERATION

CHF 140 , including handout

TRAINING LOCATION

Training site of the Pfannenstil dog sports club, Stäfa

CONTENT

The HUNDHOCH2 long line course is about your dog's freedom and how to use the long line safely in everyday life.

With the right handling and suitable equipment, your dog can properly satisfy its need for exercise and will be less frustrated, which has a positive effect on its behavior and living together with you!

Furthermore, the long leash protects against dangers and helps to prevent unwanted behavior. It supports you in training and reinforcing desired behavior.

What you can expect in the course :

Everything you need to know about the right equipment, accessories and the possible uses of the towline.
Proper handling of the long line.
The most important signals for a relaxed and successful walk with a long leash.
Activity ideas for home and on the go.
Includes a 4-week training plan for successful implementation at home.

HUNDHOCH2 places emphasis on the following in its course:

Fair communication between dog and owner.
Training with positive reinforcement.
Theory and practice in pleasant alternation.
Training with real-life situations during a walk.

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:

Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear .
Several poop bags .
Well-fitting chest harness
Lead rope , approximately 2 meters long
Long line (not a retractable line!).
If you like and have them, thin gloves for better grip
Treat pouch for reward snacks, preferably with a waist belt or for attaching to a belt
Attractive, small, soft reward treats , approximately three handfuls
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.