Mandatory Course for the Canton of Zurich

Practical course for dog owners

Lesson 1

  • The Code of Conduct for dog owners in the Canton of Zurich

  • Management in daily situations

  • Muzzle training: how to choose a muzzle

  • Muzzle training: how to start muzzle training

  • All you need to know about reinforcement of behavior

  • Recall foundation

Need to bring: treats or normal dog food

Lesson 2

  • How to teach any command to your dog

  • Reliable Sit

  • Reliable Down

  • Reliable Wait

Need to bring: treats, blanket for your dog, 5m leash or a second short leash

Lesson 3

  • Playtime: how to play in a bond-promoting way

  • Playtime boundaries: end-of-game signal

  • Getting your dog’s attention

  • Foundations of leash walking

Need to bring: treats, a toy (not a ball!) your dog likes

Lesson 5

  • Leash walking upgrade:

    • Passing other dogs

    • Passing joggers

    • Passing groups of people

  • Muzzle training: problem solving

Need to bring: treats, a muzzle

Lesson 4

  • Understanding doggish: body language

  • Switching sides (left / right)

  • Recall upgrade

Need to bring: treats, long leash

Lesson 6

  • Challenge: testing learned skills

  • Problem solving

Need to bring: treats, a toy, long leash