Complete Mandatory Dog Training Package

Official. Required. And designed with heart.

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If you're a first-time dog owner in Canton Zurich, you're now required by law to complete both an theory course and 6 practical group lessons with your dog.

Our package combines both and meets all official learning goals required by the new law — and gives you real-life skills you’ll use every day.

Package includes:

1) Online Theory Course

  • Learn:

    🐾 how dogs think, learn, and communicate
    🧠 What shapes their behavior — and how to guide it without force
    👀 How to read body language and spot stress early
    🚶‍♀️ How to handle your dog in everyday life and public spaces
    ⚖️ What the Zurich dog law expects from you
    🐕‍🦺 How to prevent conflict, reduce stress, and build long-term trust

  • 100% online, flexible, and full of real-life insight.

  • in German and English

  • ends with an exam (for the ones who require certificate for Canton Zurich).

    Even if you’ve had dogs before, this course will sharpen your perspective, refresh your confidence, and deepen your bond.

2) 6 Practical Group Lessons

Your dog will learn to:

  • Focus and stay connected to you

  • Respond to cues like “sit,” “stay,” and “come” - even with distractions

  • Let go of objects on command (“Leave it” / “Drop it”)

  • Walk on a loose leash in real-life situations

  • Navigate public spaces with calm behavior

  • Follow clear rules during play, greetings, and everyday interactions

✅ Mandatory for:
• Dogs between 18 weeks and 18 months old living in Zurich as of June 1, 2025
• All dogs under 10 years old moving into the canton Zurich after that date

✅ valuable for everyone!

The course strengthens your bond, builds safety and reliability — and fulfills the new legal requirement.

📥 After booking, you can:

• Choose the theory course in German or English

• Reserve your spot in one of our small group sessions

includes certificates of completion for Canton Zurich!