

The SPA-Fribourg, in collaboration with Waaf Gang, offers courses on the following topics:
Would you like to...
Become a volunteer dog walker ?
Adopt or acquire a dog ?
Conquer your fear of dogs ?
Then we've got just what you're looking for!

PROGRAM 2025
Dogs are our link to heaven. They know no evil, jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hill on a bright afternoon is to find yourself in paradise. - Milan Kundera -

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Combo: Volunteer Dog Walkers and New Owners
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer dog walker, but would like to acquire or adopt a dog when your life situation permits? Then opt for our combined “volunteer dog walker” and “new dog owner” course, which offers an ideal solution for anyone wishing to help the shelter's dogs while preparing to become the serene, supportive human reference that all dogs deserve. At the end of this comprehensive course, you'll receive the SPA-Fribourg Volunteer Dog Walker certificate, as well as the official certificate from the Canton of Fribourg for new dog owners. This attestation is compulsory for residents of the canton of Fribourg who have not owned a dog for 10 years. Acquiring or adopting a dog is a life change that involves the whole household and the dog for many years to come. It's a decision that needs to be carefully considered. This course will give you all the information you need to make an informed decision when the time comes. In the meantime, the volunteer dog walker certificate will give you your first experience of taking dogs out of the SPA.
CHF 160
p.p. with "family" discount
Duration approx. 6h
Min. 5 / Max. 10 participants
2
Volunteer Dog Walkers
All SPA-Fribourg volunteer dog walkers must hold the certificate issued after attending this course. A theoretical part in the classroom followed by a practical part outdoors will give you the knowledge you need to take walks with SPA-Fribourg dogs. This course will also be very useful if one day you become the happy human companion (we don't like the term “owner”...) of a dog!
CHF 80
p.p.
Duration approx. 3.5 h
Min. 5 / Max. 10 participants
3
Conquer your fear of dogs
This course is for anyone who is apprehensive about dogs and wants to take the first step towards conquering this fear. It begins with a theoretical part in the classroom, followed by an outdoor encounter with dogs. This will enable you to get to know these animals and learn how to react to an encounter, whether voluntary or involuntary. Although we can't guarantee an immediate and definitive result, we can assure you that your perception of these furry companions will evolve positively.
CHF 120
p.p.
Duration approx. 3h
Min. 3 / Max. 5 participants

DATES 2025
Combo: Volunteer Dog Walkers and New Owners
Sundays from 09.00 to 16.00h
16 February 2025 (status: available)
27 April 2025 (status: available)
22 June 2025 (status: available)
28 September 2025 (status: available)
23 november 2025 (status: available)
DATES 2025
Volunteer Dog Walkers course
Sundays from 09.30 to 12.30 h
16 March 2025 (status: full)
25 Mai 2025 (status: availabe)
24 Augustt 2025 (status: availabe)
26 October 2025 (status: availabe)
on request
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Coordonées bancaires:
VZ Depotbank AG
IBAN CH13 0839 8073 1824 8210 5
Katrin Werthmueller, 1038 Bercher
SWIFT-BIC VZDBCHZZXXX