Educational Training

How do you start training a small puppy? What skills should the puppy learn first? How to get a puppy motivated, enthusiastically and happily training with its handler and only focusing on its handler. How should the puppy get used to different environments and be taught handling? We practice these things together in our puppy course. The group is a small group and we proceed with the terms and conditions of each puppy safely and consistently.

The course starts with a theory lecture (please, join the lecture without the dog), which deals with dog training, useful basic skills and the dog's learning, memory and good handling skills.

(Block course with 7 appointments)

In addition to learning commands that can make everyday life easier, in the "Teenage Dogs" class, learning on a social and emotional level plays a major role (as in the puppy classes).
All exercises are individually adapted to age, the level of development and the composition of the training group.

Starts with a lecture
WEEK 1 AND 2: building strong contact, creating a desire for contact
WEEK 3 AND 4: release (leave it)
WEEK 5 AND 6: heel position and stay
WEEK 7 AND 8: recall (for beginners)
WEEK 8 AND 10: behaviour chain

(Block course with 10 appointments)

Dogs from 8-12 months In addition to learning commands that can make everyday life easier, in the "Teenage Dogs" class, learning on a social and emotional level plays a major role. (Block course with 10 appointments)

Starts with a lecture
WEEK 1 AND 2: hand as a target and heel position
WEEK 3 AND 4: hand as a target and heel
WEEK 5 AND 6: 123-training
WEEK 7 AND 8: group training
WEEK 9 AND 10: behaviour chain: sit, stay, recall, front, heel, down

A course recommended for recent graduates from the Puppy & Young Dog Courses. Dog training is easier and more successful the better the dog's basic obedience works in everyday life. Basic obedience means that the dog knows certain basic things well and those basic things have been taught to the dog in such a way that the dog's motivation to cooperate with the handler is strong. Good basic obedience also guarantees a more functional everyday life, creates a balanced and trusting relationship with the dog, provides effective and safe methods of operation for various situations, and creates the basis for future training opportunities in the field of hobbies, competitions or work tasks.

This course is well suited for dog-handler teams that have completed Basic Obedience Training Part 1 or Teenage Dog Course 2. In the course, we continue with slightly more challenging exercises by introducing distractions, extending the duration of behaviours, increasing the distance between the handler and the dog, and creating longer behaviour chains. Our goal is to achieve a well-functioning partnership between the handler and the dog.

The clicker is one of the dog owner's most important pieces of equipment. Using a clicker in training brings precision to marking the dog's correct behaviour. Using the clicker also strengthens the handler’s mechanical skills in training. When you learn to use the clicker correctly, you will learn to teach your dog different behaviours and a chain of behaviours more effectively. This course is very useful for every dog owner.

This effective course focuses on teaching your dog 3 important and useful skills. These skills are: maintaining contact to the handler, leave it and calming down. This course will give your dog a good foundation for learning and maintaining these skills even when your daily life is busy.

week 1 - To build up and strengthen the contact with your dog

week 2 - Maintaining contact with the dog in the presence of disturbances

week 3 - Basics of "leave it"

week 4 - The ability to leave it in more difficult situations

week 5 - The basics of calming down

week 6 - Recap of all 3 skills in more difficult situations

🐶 Unleash the Power of Recall! 🐾

🎉 Attention all dog lovers! 🎉

Is your furry friend a master of selective hearing? Do they suddenly transform into Olympic sprinters the moment you call their name? Well, fear not, because our Recall Rascals course is here to save the day!

🌟 Join us for a tail-wagging adventure where we'll transform your dog's recall skills from "Huh?" to "Heck yeah!" 🌟

🏆 What's in store for you and your canine companion? 🏆

🐾 Turbocharge your pup's "come when called" ability 🐾 Decode the secret language of treats and praise 🐾 Navigate distractions like squirrel squadrons and mysterious scents 🐾 Turn every recall into a victory lap (and maybe a treat or two!)

Enroll today, and watch as your four-legged friend goes from "I'll think about it" to "I'm on my way!" Our certified trainers are experts in turning even the most stubborn snub-nosed dog into a recall rockstar.

Don't miss out on the barks, laughs, and "a-ha" moments. Reserve your spot now and let's fetch those recall skills together! 🐕📢

Week 1: contact and touch the collar/harness
Week 2: turn around-game
Week 3: turning in the presence of distractions
Week 4: identifying behaviour
Week 5: adding more distance
Week 6: adding more distractions

For participants who have already completed a basic recall course, the advanced recall course will bring your recall to the next level. Increase the distance, with outdoor scenarios, and the level and intensity of distraction. 

This course is about learning better communication between dog and owner, improving concentration & cooperation. The focus is on improving teamwork. Your dog will learn to concentrate better on you and to cooperate with you despite distractions.
The participating dog owners learn how to use their body language for improved communication with their dogs.

(Block course with 6 appointments of 1 hour)

A 5-week course to work on basic everyday activities to help your routine with your dog go more smoothly. We practice having our dogs in a restaurant, on public transportation, both indoor and outdoor situations. This course begins with a lecture.

It is important that the dog allows itself to be handled, so that all treatment procedures and visits to the vet go smoothly and safely. In addition, care must be taken that the dog finds the handling pleasant and safe. This is a skill that is necessary to teach every dog, so that e.g. nail trimming, vaccinations, ear cleaning, etc. go smoothly. In the course, we teach dog handling skills so that both handler and dog feel relaxed and safe during procedures that require handling.

Does your dog pull on a leash and do outdoor walks consist of running after a speeding dog on the third leg? Does your dog bark at other dogs when passing or does it jump too enthusiastically towards a passing dog? Or does your dog shy away from both strange dogs and people when passing? Without pulling on the leash and successfully overtaking - the course provides snacks for moderate and relaxed outdoor activities. The course is suitable for both young dogs and adults as well as elderly dogs. We start the exercises taking into account each dog's individual starting point in such a way that the dog does not get stressed by disturbances such as the presence of other dogs. Only as the dog's skills progress do we gradually increase the disturbances. The course starts with a one-hour lecture (dogs are not taken to the lecture). During the first hour, we go through e.g. causes of passing problems and pulling on a leash and appropriate approaches to them. Learning and practical exercises take place with joy and enthusiasm, with the desired behaviour and strengthening the relationship between the owner and the dog. In the course, you practice the skills of walking without pulling on a leash, and you get to overtake safely in real overtaking situations, because in addition to the instructor, you have a handler with an assistance dog at your disposal, so you can practice overtaking with several different dogs.

(Block course with 11 appointments)

The Social Walk is a culminating event for dogs who have attended the various educations in our Good Dog Citizen Diploma. Dog parents are able to use the education acquired in the preceding obedience and leash training courses to accomplish a nice calm walk in a group of dogs.

Owners of reactive dogs can also start a course where they don’t have to stress about their own dog not being able to participate in the so-called ”basic" courses due to its reactivity.

WEEK 1: LECTURE
WEEK 2: COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DOG AND HANDLER - DOG BODY LANGUAGE AND HUMAN BODY LANGUAGE
WEEK 3 AND 4 AND 5 AND 6 AND 7: LEASH TRAINING
WEEK 8 AND 9 AND 10 AND 11 AND 12: COUNTER-CONDITIONING - CLASSICAL AND OPERANT
WEEK 13 AND 14 AND 15 AND 16 AND 17: ENCOUNTERING OBJECTS
WEEK 18: EXAM

(Block course with 18 appointments)

"Unleash Better Control: Join Our Hilarious Impulse Control Course for Dogs!

Rev up your dog's self-control skills and let the laughter roll as we tackle those tempting impulses head-on! Is your furry friend a bit too eager around passing cars, motorcycles, or even fellow doggos? Our side-splitting impulse control course is here to turn those 'drive-by distractions' into moments of triumph.

🚗🏍️ Imagine your dog strolling past parked cars without a second glance. 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Picture your furry companion sitting calmly as pedestrians pass by. 🐶🐕 Visualise your dog acing the art of ignoring other playful pooches.

Get ready for tail-wagging progress and paws-itively entertaining training sessions. Our expert trainers will lead your dog through hilarious scenarios, teaching them to pause, think, and make the right choices amidst all the excitement. No more sudden sprints, no more tugs-of-war – just a focused, confident, and oh-so-cool canine.

Enrol today and treat your four-legged friend to a training experience that's as fun as a game of fetch, but twice as rewarding! Unleash the potential of your dog's impulse control and let the good times (and well-behaved walks) roll.

Sign up now and watch your dog master the art of ignoring the 'zoomies' in style!"


Week 1: making grabbing the harness or collar rewarding and meaningful
Week 2: up and down game
Week 3: adding turning away
Week 4: crazy lady- game
Week 5: adding distractions
Week 6: compiling all the exercises into one cohesive unit

Valentina Ossola (veterinarian) is our guest trainer for our canine First Aid workshops. In our First Aid course dog owners will learn the basic dog vitals and statistics and how to measure those, how to treat shock and seizures, how to treat and dress wounds, burns, and fractures, how to clear the airway and revive the breathing function (CPR), and what to do during a road traffic accident or toxic ingestion, plus more. The price is 125€ per person coming with their dog and 100€ per person coming without a dog.

Trail running with your dog can be a more complex subject than you think! Your dog's breed, size and your own size and fitness level can impact the outcome of your trail running attempts. You also need to take into account special leads and harnesses that are designed to keep you and your dog comfortable and safe. Join our educational lecture and demonstration to learn all about safe and successful trail running for you and your dog. At the end of the seminar, if you are interested in joining our weekly weekend runs together (planned for the spring), you can make an appointment for your dog to be specially fitted for a running harness.

While giving your dog a massage may seem like something for the most spoiled of dogs, our team at Martha's promotes general well-being, and a dog massage can be extremely beneficial to your pup for a variety of reasons:
Stress and anxiety reduction: Dogs can have particular stressors (thunder, separation, bicycles) and a massage can help alleviate some tension and help your dog relax.
Healing: A massage can be recommended by vets after an injury or surgery to help with rehabilitation, pain reduction and keeping scar tissue to a minimum.
Improving organ function: Massages help with circulation, can decrease blood pressure, strengthen immune systems, aid in digestion, and encourage deep breathing. All of which can promote a healthier dog!
Join our physiotherapist for our How to Massage your Dog Workshop. 75€ per person/dog team.

Having fun and joint activities are our aim. You will learn to teach your dog all sorts of tricks. In each course we learn a series of new tricks. At the same time you learn to understand your dog's body language and to motivate him even when facing distractions. Learning to do tricks together will strengthen the relationship and trust between you and your dog, and you will master a series of tricks as a team. During the course, we only work with positive reinforcement. A clicker and small soft treats are used as aids. (Block course with 6 appointments)

Known as the "Bundesliga of Dog Clubs", this is a fun activity for you and your dog which allows you to compete with other Crossdogging teams from canine training schools in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The tasks change weekly and are made available to participating dog training schools by the company Crossdogging GbR.

Crossdogging involves circuit training in which two people work on each station. One person completes the given task as often as possible for two minutes, the other counts the number of runs. Then the team swaps and when both have completed the task, it goes on to the next of the 5 stations. The teams are not aware of forthcoming tasks until each training session. The tasks involve several different disciplines within dog sports. Sometimes tricky,
sometimes more athletic, from agility and retrieval to body language, circle training and tricks performed by the dogs - there will be something for everyone.

A confidence building course perfect for older, insecure, or anxious dogs, but also for anyone who is interested in promoting their dog's mental health. We work on concentration and staying calm while achieving specific agility goals. Body awareness and balance are trained using poles, bridges, mats and pylons. Targeted movements stimulate the dog's muscles and with targeted sniffing games, which are stimulating and improves your overall relationship via working together.

The course is an introduction to agility and teaches basics of the sport with a focus on jumps and tunnels. The course focuses on building speed and motivation while safely learning the obstacles and basic handling techniques. Both the dog and handler get to move from the get-go. As everyone moves, the course is held outdoors to guarantee a good grip under shoes and paws.

The Super Dog training is ideal for anyone who wants to have fun with their dog in a fun and fast-paced way. The Super Dog course combines Rally obedience with Agility. We will practice small jumps, zigzags and running through the pipe at speed. We also practice useful obedience behaviours at the same time. A very fun course, where you can also get some exercise yourself.

In the course, dog will learn how to indicate a target or a target scent, and you will seek certainty and problem-solving ability in challenging places. The exercises of the course are carried out according to the level of each dog.

The course is suitable for both beginners and more advanced dog handlers, and the exercises can be used for both detection work and tracking.

A well-motivated dog shows eagerness and persistence in the detection work, but is still able to perform the search in a focused manner, without getting too excited. In this course, you will learn to find a balanced search motivation so that the enthusiasm does not stress the dog too much.

This course is aimed at dogs who want to build search routines to support detection indoors. In the course, we think about the search strategies of different indoor search areas and practice the application of the strategy in practice. The course strengthens the challenges of each dog individually, such as indication, difficult hiding places or motivation.

DETECTION 1 - BUILDING A SOLID INDICATION (4 WEEKS)
DETECTION 2 - BUILDING MOTIVATION (3 WEEKS)
DETECTION 3 - ENSURE DETECTION INDOORS (3 WEEKS)

Scent discrimination is an essential and necessary part of the learning process of scent work. Line-up work is its own skill, where the basics of scent discrimination and detection work are practiced in a controlled environment.
Planning, implementing and analysing line-up exercises and maintaining scent records are skills that every sniffer handler must master. The course provides basic skills for the successful implementation of accurate odour discrimination. The course is suitable for dogs who already know how to indicate a target scent. The cooperation between the handler and the dog in the detection work is as important as the dog working independently. It is a good idea to practice the balance of these skills at the beginning on the scent discrimination course, from which they will later be transferred to practical detection. The scent discrimination track is a versatile tool that can also be used to teach other skills than just learning the target smell. In this course we practice e.g. skills related to empty searching areas, multiple finds, and blind search.

LINE-UPS 1 (5 weeks)
SCENT DISCRIMINATION 2 - HANDLING THE DOG IN DETECTION WORK (3 weeks)
SCENT DISCRIMINATION 3 - DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS OF SCENT DISCRIMINATION (3 weeks)
EXAM (DIPLOMA) (1 week)

In this course, you practice the basic skills of accurate tracking using objects. Effective sniffing, sure object indication, a focused and motivated dog and effective cooperation between the dog's handler create a strong foundation for smooth tracking. The course is suitable for both beginner dog handlers and those who are already interested in tracking. Also suitable for dogs whose desire to chase overrides object motivation. The basic skills taught in the course can be applied to all forms of tracking in which people are tracked. A dog that works precisely solves the corners independently and with concentration, without the handler needing to intervene in the work by, for example, braking. Objects are useful in training. In the course, you will practice different situations of spotting the track and seek certainty in determining the direction of the track.

WEEK 1: LECTURE
WEEK 2 AND 3 AND 4: INDICATION
WEEK 5 AND 6: HOW TO START ACCURATE TRACKING USING OBJECTS
WEEK 7 AND 8 AND 9: CORNERS
WEEK 10 AND 11: SPOTTING THE TRACK
WEEK 12: TRACKING

Welcome to the fun Nose Work course! K9 Nose Work is a hobby for dogs developed in the USA in 2008, where the dog's phenomenal sense of scent is used to identify and search for teachable scents. This fun nose work exercise was first developed to activate rescue dogs, but quickly spread as an interesting hobby available to all dog owners. Nose Work is suitable for all types of dogs and handlers, no special skills are required. Nose Work is also excellent for dogs that are sensitive to people and dogs. In this way, insecure dogs gain self-confidence as they learn to trust their nose. One of the principles of the sport is that it must be fun and comfortable for both dogs and people. There are no strict rules related to rewards or handling and the training methods are based on the use of positive reinforcement.

The course teaches the basic skills of the Nose Work hobby. The owner learns the basics of training a scent dog and the dog learns to identify and indicate the scent and to search the scent indoors. The course is suitable for beginners as well as for those already familiar with working with scents. The course starts with a lecture (do not bring your dog to the lecture).

Isabel worked for many highly respected breeders and trainers in Scandinavia in the early years of her career, and completed her studies as certified dog trainer in 2017. She graduated as professional dog trainer and behaviourist in 2020. Her greatest successes as breeder and handler are to have bred the Junior World Winner 2021 Shar-Pei as well as Owner/Handler of the VDH Winner of the Year and top winning Greyhound in Germany and Luxembourg 2021. She has handled many dogs (including her own) to Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show placements around Europe.

The series of Sunday afternoon workshops, starting from January 30th until February 27th, will focus on both theory and practice, including breed standard requirements and handling practices for each participant, with tips on how to help make your partnership with your dog stand out from the crowd. Above all, there is a strong emphasis on having fun with your dog in the ring, which is the basis for true showmanship!

To complete the course, we aim to arrange a Match Show (with all the dogs being judged) to show what you have learned and to practice ahead of the springtime dog show season (pandemic willing). Anyone who is interested in showing your dog is welcome to join our workshops.

Isabel worked for many highly respected breeders and trainers in Scandinavia in the early years of her career, and completed her studies as certified dog trainer in 2017. She graduated as professional dog trainer and behaviourist in 2020. Her greatest successes as breeder and handler are to have bred the Junior World Winner 2021 Shar-Pei as well as Owner/Handler of the VDH Winner of the Year and top winning Greyhound in Germany and Luxembourg 2021. She has handled many dogs (including her own) to Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show placements around Europe.

The series of Sunday afternoon workshops, starting from January 14th until February 26th, will focus on both theory and practice, including breed standard requirements and handling practices for each participant, with tips on how to help make your partnership with your dog stand out from the crowd. Above all, there is a strong emphasis on having fun with your dog in the ring, which is the basis for true showmanship!

To complete the course, we aim to arrange a Match Show (with all the dogs being judged) to show what you have learned and to practice ahead of the springtime dog show season (pandemic willing). Anyone who is interested in showing your dog is welcome to join our workshops.