{"id":434,"date":"2025-04-09T11:54:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T11:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/?page_id=434"},"modified":"2025-04-29T15:49:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T13:49:48","slug":"dogs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/en\/ausbildung\/hunde\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitting dog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The requirements for an assistance dog are high. Having the necessary prerequisites increases the chances of successful training many times over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don't have a dog yet: Get one <strong>under no circumstances<\/strong> a dog now. Let us help you make the right choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection of a suitable dog<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3eb2690e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img data-dominant-color=\"776b3d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" src=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC05642Original-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-522 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #776b3d; border-radius:10px;aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC05642Original-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC05642Original-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC05642Original-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC05642Original-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC05642Original-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC05642Original-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a dog by your side can make life incredibly enriching - with closeness, <strong>Joie de vivre<\/strong> and many special moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But adoption is also a <strong>far-reaching decision<\/strong> - it means making a commitment for many years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, a dog naturally also brings <strong>Responsibility<\/strong> He needs time, patience and an environment in which he can feel comfortable. This attitude also involves financial responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order for a dog to be trained as an assistance dog, the following are required <strong>certain properties<\/strong> such as friendliness, openness and balance are very important to us. We are happy to bring our <strong>Many years of experience<\/strong> and also advise you on breed, type, gender, etc. We will be happy to help you choose the right dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training starts with the <strong>Puppy visits<\/strong>. We accompany you right from the start: good socialisation and sound basic training lay the foundation for training as an assistance dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who wants an assistance dog must first and foremost have a dog as a \"<strong>Family member<\/strong>\" want. Sometimes not everything goes according to plan. Health problems, accidents or unexpected developments in behaviour can lead to a dog not being able to complete its training despite good prerequisites. In such cases, he will continue to be available to you as a<strong> Good friend and loyal companion <\/strong>stand by your side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is my dog suitable as an assistance dog?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3eb2690e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-default\"><img data-dominant-color=\"918b63\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" src=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9915-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"wp-image-495 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #918b63; border-radius:10px;aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9915-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9915-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9915-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9915-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9915-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9915-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You already have a dog at your side and would like to train it to become an assistance dog. We will be happy to support you in this endeavour. It is important that your dog fulfils the necessary requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order for a dog to be trained as an assistance dog, the following are required <strong>certain properties<\/strong> such as friendliness, openness and balance are very important. Minimum criteria that should be met:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Your dog is between 6 months and 4 years old (exceptions possible)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Your dog is healthy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Your dog is social<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Your dog loves to learn and can be rewarded with food<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would be happy to get to know you and your dog during an initial consultation. In the next step, we will clarify whether your dog also fulfils other criteria for suitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who wants an assistance dog must first and foremost have a dog as a \"<strong>Family member<\/strong>\" want. Sometimes not everything goes according to plan. Health problems, accidents or unexpected developments in behaviour can lead to a dog not being able to complete its training despite good prerequisites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3eb2690e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> In such cases, it remains what it was from the beginning: your <strong>Good friend<\/strong> and <strong>faithful companion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-default\"><img data-dominant-color=\"493e26\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" src=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC07904Web.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-517 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #493e26; border-radius:10px;aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC07904Web.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC07904Web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC07904Web-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC07904Web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/snifdogs-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC07904Web-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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? <br><strong>Don't hesitate - contact 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-fill\"><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>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Die Anforderungen an einen Assistenzhund sind hoch. 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