Useful Resources for Dog Owners
Free guides, practical tools, and more, so you're fully prepared as a dog owner in Zürich.
The Complete Puppy Potty Training Guide
A calm, practical potty training system for new puppy owners in Zürich, with clear routines, accident-proof habits, crate guidance, puppy pad advice, and a realistic four-week framework.
- check_circleSimple four-week training plan
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Puppy Potty Training Log
Stop guessing when your puppy needs to go. Start spotting patterns. This printable log helps you track your puppy's toilet habits during the first weeks at home, so you can spot patterns, prevent accidents, and build a calmer daily routine.
- check_circleSimple daily log for toilet trips
- check_circleSpot patterns and predict needs
- check_circleFewer accidents, calmer routines
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Official Canton Zürich documents
The original documents from the cantonal veterinary office on the mandatory dog training. Free, straight from the source, no signup.
Canton Zürich: Dogs
The canton's official page on dog ownership, registration, the training requirement and applicable law. The authoritative source when you need to check something.
Open on zh.chDog training theory: full booklet
The complete course material for the theory course, published by the cantonal veterinary office. Covers the entire exam syllabus. Available in German only.
Open on zh.chTheory course: learning objectives and content
The compact official curriculum: what the theory course covers and what you need to know afterwards. A good starting point if 112 pages is too much.
Open on zh.chPractical course: learning objectives
The learning objectives for the mandatory practical course. Three pages showing what you and your dog should manage by the end of it.
Open on zh.chThese documents are published by Canton Zürich, not by us.