{"id":169,"date":"2025-04-01T17:55:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T17:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/?page_id=169"},"modified":"2026-10-12T13:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:06:27","slug":"female-trainers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/en\/about\/trainerinnen\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistance dog trainers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">With expertise, experience and passion, our trainers accompany human-dog teams on their journey. Here we introduce the people behind our training programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">R\u00e9jane Zumbrunnen <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Management &amp; Assistance Dog Trainer<\/strong> in Bern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img data-dominant-color=\"596564\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rejane_Zumbrunnen2025-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1339 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #596564; border-radius:20px;aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rejane_Zumbrunnen2025-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rejane_Zumbrunnen2025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rejane_Zumbrunnen2025-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rejane_Zumbrunnen2025-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rejane_Zumbrunnen2025-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Dogs have been part of my life for over 25 years \u2013 whether in sports, in service, or in training. I studied <strong>Social Work<\/strong> and worked for over a decade as a <strong>social worker<\/strong>, youth worker, and experiential educator. This experience now helps me to <strong>advise people professionally<\/strong> and provide individual guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">As a <strong>dog trainer<\/strong>, I have had the privilege of supporting numerous human-dog teams \u2013 in training, everyday life, and in overcoming both small and large challenges. For many years, I have guided <strong>puppies and family dogs<\/strong> in group and individual sessions. In addition, I provide further training for instructors at the SKG (Swiss Cynological Society).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am an operational dog handler as well as an instructor at REDOG - this close and intensive work with our dogs fascinates and impresses me time and time again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Over the years, I have been accompanied by a wide range of <strong>different dog personalities<\/strong> \u2013 some also from animal shelters: Flat Coated Retriever, Poodle, Border Collie, Sheltie, and a Parson Russell Terrier. Foster dogs have also been part of our pack from time to time. I have learned a great deal from each and every one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I continuously pursue further education, including training with Kirsten Dillon, Gerd K\u00f6hler, and Eva Bertilsson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I look forward to meeting you and your dog \u2013 and to starting training with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-secondary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a04effc2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);box-shadow:none\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Fancy training together?&nbsp;<strong>Write to us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-flexia-btn-theme\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-body-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"border-radius:8px\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rahel Gubler<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Assistance dog trainer<\/strong><\/strong> in Bern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img data-dominant-color=\"445344\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rahel-Gubler.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1873 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #445344; border-radius:20px;aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rahel-Gubler.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rahel-Gubler-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rahel-Gubler-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rahel-Gubler-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rahel-Gubler-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rahel-Gubler-16x12.jpeg 16w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am a mother, a dog owner and <strong>Trained nursery nurse <\/strong>with training as an assistance dog trainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dogs have been part of my life since childhood and are far more than just animals to me \u2013 they are cherished companions. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to train with a wide variety of dogs and get to know all sorts of personalities. These have included, among others, a M\u0103runi\u0219te\u0219 blend, a Flat-Coated Retriever, a Sheltie, an Appenzeller blend, a Kooikerhondje, and a Poodle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was active in rubble search with REDOG as an operational dog handler and training instructor with my Kooikerhondje \u00abDarco\u00bb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an educator, I helped develop the \u00abPrevent a Bite\u00bb project, a programme for children aged 4 to 6. The aim is to teach important rules for interacting with dogs during visits to nurseries and school classes. As <strong>Host in kindergarten and school classes, and later as the director of Prevent a Bite Bern <\/strong>(2013 to 2019) I was particularly keen on respectful interaction between children and dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During my work at the kindergarten, I was accompanied by my poodle, \u00abPercy.\u00bb His unobtrusive nature enriched the group's atmosphere and at times provided support to individual children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interaction between humans and animals always fascinates me anew. As a trainer, it is of great importance to me, <strong>Accompanying human-dog teams individually, realistically and sustainably<\/strong> \u2013 with the aim of making everyday life as relaxed and harmonious as possible for both parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I'm looking forward to meeting you and your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-secondary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a04effc2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);box-shadow:none\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have any questions about the training? <strong>Write to us at any time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-flexia-btn-theme\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-body-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"border-radius:8px\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scarlett Schneider<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Assistance dog trainer<\/strong><\/strong> im Graub\u00fcnden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img data-dominant-color=\"898270\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Foto-Scarlett-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1973 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #898270; border-radius:20px;aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Foto-Scarlett-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Foto-Scarlett-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Foto-Scarlett-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Foto-Scarlett-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Foto-Scarlett-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Foto-Scarlett-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Foto-Scarlett-18x12.jpg 18w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dogs have changed my life.<\/strong>&nbsp;What began with a love for my own dogs has developed step by step into my calling. Today, I have the privilege of accompanying people and their dogs on a very special journey. For me, there is little more beautiful than witnessing how a human-dog team grows from a wish and an idea into a trusting partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">After completing my training as a <strong>building services planner specializing in heating and cooling systems<\/strong>, I decided to follow my passion and dedicate myself entirely to working with people and dogs. Today, I work as an <strong>assistance dog trainer<\/strong>, supporting people on their individual journey toward a reliable assistance dog or helping them achieve a more relaxed and independent everyday life with their dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">My training is built around <strong>understanding instead of pressure, trust instead of coercion, and reward-based training<\/strong>. Every person and every dog has their own unique story. That's why I don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions, but in training approaches that are tailored to you as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">I regularly pursue further education and continue to expand my knowledge in the fields of <strong>assistance dogs, canine science, learning theory, behaviour, and nutrition<\/strong>. I firmly believe that <strong>those who want to guide others should never stop learning themselves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seit diesem Jahr bilde ich zudem <strong>einige Teams f\u00fcr und mit SNIF Dogs aus<\/strong>. Ich\u00a0setze ich mich zudem sehr daf\u00fcr ein, die Assistenzhundeausbildung in der Schweiz weiterzuentwickeln und Menschen langfristig kompetent zu begleiten. Gemeinsam mit starken Partnern schaffen wir Ausbildungsstrukturen, die sich an wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen orientieren und den Menschen mit seinen individuellen Bed\u00fcrfnissen in den Mittelpunkt stellen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My own dogs are my most important teachers.<\/strong>&nbsp;You remind me every day of the importance of patience, trust and a strong relationship. These are exactly the values that also shape my work with my clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ich freue mich darauf, Sie und ihren Hund kennenzulernen und euch auf eurem gemeinsamen Weg begleiten zu d\u00fcrfen. Meine Hundeschule im Graub\u00fcnden:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hundhilftmensch.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"59646b\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"365\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" src=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hund-hilft-Mensch.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1946 has-transparency\" style=\"--dominant-color: #59646b; aspect-ratio:2.73974358974359;object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hund-hilft-Mensch.png 1000w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hund-hilft-Mensch-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hund-hilft-Mensch-768x280.png 768w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hund-hilft-Mensch-18x7.png 18w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-secondary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a04effc2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);box-shadow:none\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have any questions about the training? <strong>Write to us at any time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-flexia-btn-theme\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-body-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"border-radius:8px\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mit Fachwissen, Erfahrung und Herzblut begleiten unsere Trainerinnen Mensch-Hund-Teams auf ihrem Weg. Hier stellen wir die Menschen vor, die hinter unseren Ausbildungen und Trainings stehen. R\u00e9jane Zumbrunnen Gesch\u00e4ftsf\u00fchrung &amp; Assistenzhunde-Trainerin in Bern Hunde begleiten mich seit \u00fcber 25 Jahren \u2013 sei es im Sport, im Einsatz oder in der Ausbildung. 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