Tips for relaxed time out with your dog.
Everything about dog fields, training and getting out and about in Switzerland.
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Find the right dog training school: Eight questions help you compare training methods, group size, costs and support between classes.
Thinking about a second dog? Check daily life, both dogs' needs and introductions, and learn how to prepare shared outings without time pressure.
Practise leaving your dog alone: Learn how to find the right starting point, recognise stress and why tiring them out does not replace separation training.
Agility for beginners: Learn which foundations help, what to look for in a class and why equipment and jumps need an appropriate buildup.
Is your dog digging in the garden? Observe the situation, protect vulnerable areas and find suitable alternatives that also work during outings.
Mantrailing for beginners explained: Learn what happens during a person search, how to choose a suitable course and what preparation is helpful.
Make ball play with your dog more deliberate: Check the toy and ground, include breaks and discover alternatives to constant throwing and chasing.
Does your dog get stressed in the car? Learn how to check for possible travel sickness, plan small learning steps and choose suitable outing destinations.
Dog tricks for beginners: Build a nose touch, mat target and wide curve in small steps, with suitable rewards and without high jumps.
Out with your dog in hot weather: Check weather, travel and activity, plan cool alternatives and learn which warning signs require immediate action.
Teach your dog to swim: Choose a suitable place, give them time and consider the exit, water quality and your dog's individual limits.
Train dog encounters: Prepare manageable exercises, choose enough distance and recognise when a break or professional help makes sense.
Find a suitable dog field near you.
For your next break together, at your own pace.
