Update September 2016
Very sadly, the Government has decided that the mandatory SKN Courses will no exist anymore in future. But for now, all these courses are still mandatory until the new law is set. The mandatory courses, which are in place for Canton of Zurich will remain. Read more.
Mandatory Course for Breed type I. Do you have a dog from the breed type I list? Then please read here, if you need to visit a „Junghunde-Course“ or a „Erziehungs-Course“ and how many lessons they should take. Nevertheless, these courses shouldn’t just be seen as duty for the governmental agency, but as something positive and some quality time with your four-legged friend.
The Junghunde-Course should help build and foster the social knowledge of your dog in respect to humans, other dogs and any other daily challenges. The Erziehungs-Course should build on those basics and further improve depth. This means, that the knowhow scope is larger than the basic SKN practical course. Small dogs of other breeds are therefore also welcomed to join! One is not too small to learn big things.
Junghunde- & Erziehungs-Course at amicanis
There are two modules (Basic and Advanced), where by „Modul Basic“ (SKN-Course) must be attended prior to visiting „Modul Advanced“. In case you would like/need more education courses (20 or 30 Lessons), more can be added thereafter.
Topics & Learning Targets for Junghunde- & Erziehungskurs (incl. SKN)
The topics build up on the basics from SKN practical course (Modul Basic) and dive into more detail. Furthermore, new exercises will be shown to help or assist your dog and you get through everyday situations.
Law Canton Zurich: If learning targets are not reached, more training will be necessary.
Hands-on exercises to learn and practise
- Marker signal (Praise word or clicker)
- Eye contact
- Sit and down, also from a distance, difficult situations etc.
- Sit and down „Stay“
- Wait (for example tied to a post and stay relaxed)
- Walking nicely on the lead (advanced level)
- Changing sides while walking
- Recall-Signal (advanced level)
- Muzzle Training (advanced level)
- Drop-it-Signal (advanced level)
- Basic position for heel (Basics)
- Practical positions for everyday (Tram, Large group of people, etc.)
- Break-off-Signal
- Loosening up exercises
A mix of theory and praxis
- Encourage conzentration and calm behavoir
- Handling your dog when encountering other dogs or wild animals
- How do I handle my dog in situations when we approach humans, dogs or other animals?
- Understanding body language of the dog
- Recognizing and ease conflict situations
- Get reasonable ideas of how to keep the dog busy / happy on everyday walks
Course Details
Junghunde- & Erziehungs-Courses are held in small groups of maximum 4 teams (Dog/Human). This allows a smooth flow and ensures enough time to devote special attention to individual questions or difference levels of training.
- Location: Zurich Unterstrasse (Postcode 8006)
- Schedule & Times: Please check Events and book 1) for „Modul Basic“, 2) „Modul Advanced“
- Costs: CHF 200.00 (Includes 5 lessons, certification and administrative costs)
- Training will take place in spite of weather conditions
Please take along
Only in the first lesson
- Cash (in marked envelope) or bank transfer confirmation
For every lesson
- Normal everyday equipment (No Flexi-Leash)
- Lots and lots of food (small pellets, it’s better to bring to much than to little)
- Water for your dog
- Robidog-Bags
- Appropriate clothing (if it rains, please have a towel for your dog)
- A good mood, motivation and patience
Please keep in mind
- Please remember, that you and your dog should arrive min. 10 minutes before the lessons starts, without having to be stressed upon arrival. This also allows your dog to do his/her business and get acquainted with the training grounds – for an optimal start with training.
- Out of respect for insecure dogs, all dogs are not allowed to make contact while on the lead. Furthermore, it is fair to keep a distance of 5-6 meters between teams (or even more, if a dogs needs it)
- Dogs are always to be held on the lead and can only be set free with the consultation or permission of amicanis-trainer.
- It is mandatory to pick up dog excrement’s during training and in the area of the courses.
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