A one day course, about:

• selection criteria for the breeding bitch and dog

• Normal / abnormal heat

• Mating / artificial insemination

• Pregnancy phases / monitoring options

• Birth and postpartum phase

• Nutrition of the breeding bitch before and after birth

(SKG, Lecturer: Susi Arnold, Dr. med. vet.)

A one day course, about:

• Puerperium

• Development of puppies up to 3 weeks, nurse rearing

• Hereditary and congenital diseases of puppies

(SKG, Lecturer: Susi Arnold, Dr. med. vet.)

• Early socialization and behavioral development of the puppies in the first weeks

(SKG, Lecturer: Christa Wermelinger, breeder and dog trainer)

A one day course, about:

• Legal status of dogs, impact for breeders, overview of dog-related legal requirements

• Animal welfare aspects for dog breeding

• Animal welfare and other important legal regulations for dog breeding

• Contractual aspects

• Breeding regulations and responsibilities within the SKG and breeding clubs

• Liability and insurance

(SKG, Lecturer: Daniel Jung, MLaw)

A one day course, about:

• Disease criteria and symptoms

• Major infectious diseases of the dog

(SKG, Lecturer: Alice Nentwig, Dr. med. vet.)

• Prevention and early detection of anatomical and orthopedic problems

  • brachycephalic syndrome

  • patella luxation

  • hip dysplasia HD

  • elbow dysplasia ED

  • cruciate ligament

(SKG, Lecturer: Marcel Keller, Dr. med. vet.)

A one day course, about:

• Constructing and running a nursery - for breeders

• Building and operating a dog hotel

• Management

• Room- and dogbox layout and furnishing

• Hygiene

• Administration and client communication

(SKG, Lecturers: Barbara Lüdi, breeder and Janine Böhi-Wenger, owner dog kennel and breeder)

A one day course, about:

• Grooming of healthy and sick dogs

• Check vital signs

• First aid / emergency management

(SKG, Lecturer: Christoph Rüedi, Dr. med. vet.)

A one day course, covering:

• Insight into genetics

• Breeding forms and goals

• Hereditary diseases and congenital defects in various dogs (breeds)

(SKG, Lecturer: Heinrich Binder, Dr. med. vet.)