Dog schools

OzzyStar is a dog training school in Škocjan pri Turjaku run by Iva Virant. Alongside courses it offers individual consultations for owners unsure whether they are on the right track, struggling with recall or behaviour. The school stresses that training works best when the whole family takes part, and occasionally runs free introductory consultations.

Dog ages

Puppies, Young dogs, Adult dogs

Methods

Tečaji vzgoje in šolanja, individualni posveti; vključevanje vseh družinskih članov.

Pasja akademija, a sports and education club in Radovljica, runs dog classes in small groups based on positive reinforcement. The programme progresses from puppy school for all breeds through basic obedience to the B-BH course, complemented by individual training for frustrated dogs, K9 nose work and agility. Prices are online and enrolment is open year-round.

Dog ages

Puppies, Adult dogs

Methods

Mala šola (10 ur), osnovna šola (12 ur), B-BH tečaj (16 ur), individualno šolanje težavnih psov, K9 nose work, agility; majhne skupine, pozitivna motivacija.

Pasja perspektiva ("Dog's perspective") is individual behavioural help for dogs and their people, run by behaviour consultant Ena Kobentar. She solves – and preferably prevents – behaviour problems with a non-coercive approach; her experience since 2014 comes from shelter volunteering and seminars. Services include behaviour consultations, group socialisation walks and pre-dog preparation, mostly in central Slovenia and towards Dolenjska, anywhere in Slovenia by arrangement.

Dog ages

Puppies, Young dogs

Methods

Individualno vedenjsko svetovanje, socializacijski skupinski sprehodi, priprava na psa; sodoben, psu prijazen pristop; deluje v osrednji Sloveniji in proti Dolenjski, po dogovoru po vsej Sloveniji.

Mi2 is a "school for both" – dog and guardian – led by Sara Čotar. It teaches owners the skills for living with a dog and helps dogs handle everyday challenges. Puppy school is for puppies aged two to five months, while training and behaviour programmes cover dogs over six months. An online course, an academy and a web shop are also available.

Dog ages

Puppies, Young dogs, Adult dogs

Methods

Celostno šolanje psa in skrbnika; mala šola za mladičke 2–5 mesecev, programi za pse od 6 mesecev, spletni tečaj, akademija.

Opening hours

Pon–Pet: 09.00–20.00

Pasja šola Pomurje offers dog training, behaviour modification and education in the Pomurje region. Group courses follow a schedule, while individual training takes place at the owner's home or in urban settings. The school believes training should start as soon as a dog leaves the litter, but it is never too late. Advice articles, a price list and online enrolment are on its website.

Dog ages

Puppies, Young dogs, Adult dogs

Methods

Vzgoja, prevzgoja in šolanje psov; skupinski tečaji in individualno delo na domu ali v urbanem okolju.

Švrk is a Ljubljana dog school "for small and large dogs", founded by three friends and instructors within the Slovenian Tibetan Breeds Club. Puppies can join from two months of age, with owners learning to bond with their dog on the basis of mutual respect; follow-up courses raise the criteria and build persistence. Individual consulting is also offered.

Dog ages

Puppies, Young dogs, Adult dogs

Methods

Šola za male in velike kužke; tečaji za mladičke od 2. meseca, nadaljevalni tečaji z višjimi kriteriji, individualno svetovanje; odnos na medsebojnem spoštovanju.

Pasja univerza ("Dog university") is the practice of veterinarian Karmen Grubelić, a canine behaviour consultant, veterinary homeopath, Bach flower practitioner and nutrition adviser. Instead of group classes it offers holistic individual behaviour consulting for owners struggling with training or behaviour, combining dog psychology with a natural, respectful approach, plus nutrition advice, online seminars and a free introductory consultation.

Dog ages

Puppies, Young dogs, Adult dogs

Methods

Celostno individualno vedenjsko svetovanje; pasja psihologija v kombinaciji z veterinarsko homeopatijo, Bachovo terapijo in prehranskim svetovanjem; spletni seminarji.

Opening hours

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PoPasje is a Brežice-based society offering an urban dog school and a full care package. The school takes an individual approach with training and socialisation in real-life settings, plus group sessions and follow-up courses. It also offers home-style boarding, daycare, walking, grooming, consulting, workshops and a shadowing programme for aspiring trainers.

Dog ages

Puppies, Young dogs, Adult dogs

Methods

Urbano šolanje in socializacija psov z individualnim pristopom, skupinske obravnave, nadaljevalni tečaji; ob šoli varstvo, pasji vrtec, sprehajanje in nega psov.

Psu prijazen ("Dog-friendly") is more than a dog school – Alja Willenpart's individual approach built on compassion and understanding of owner and dog. She helps raise puppies and adult dogs, focusing fully on each pair. Group sessions and social walks take place in Ljubljana, individual work at the owner's home, with a flexible schedule; mantrailing, dog massage and lectures complete the offer.

Dog ages

Puppies, Young dogs, Adult dogs

Methods

Individualen pristop na sočutju in razumevanju; skupinska srečanja v Ljubljani, individualno delo na domu, prilagodljiv urnik; družabni sprehodi, mantrailing, masaža psa, predavanja.

Dog ages

Puppies, Young dogs, Adult dogs

Methods

Brez prisile in z navdušenjem! V naši šoli ne boste slišali ukazov, ki temeljijo na strahu ali zategovanju povodca. Verjamemo, da je učenje uspešno le takrat, ko v njem uživata tako vodnik kot pes. Naš pristop temelji na sodobnih, znanstveno podprtih metodah pozitivne motivacije, ki gradijo trajno zaupanje in doživljenjsko vez. Kako delamo in zakaj s tem izstopamo? --> Priboljški z razlogom: Hrana pri nas ni podkupovanje, ampak močno komunikacijsko orodje. Uporabljamo jo za natančno označevanje želenega vedenja in spreminjanje pasjega čustvenega stanja. Vaš pes bo ugotovil, da se sodelovanje z vami preprosto splača. --> Igra kot ultimativna nagrada: Igra s strukturiranimi igračami (kot so cufe) je naše tajno orožje za dvigovanje fokusa in motivacije. Skozi igro psa naučimo hitrih preklopov med visoko energijo in popolno umirjenostjo, kar je ključno za vsakdanje življenje. --> Prebujanje pasjih nagonov (delo z nosom, mentalni izzivi): Psi svet doživljajo skozi vonj. V treninge vključujemo elemente zaposlitve pasjih možganov – od preprostih miselnih iger do osnov iskanja. S tem psa utrudimo na zdrav način, krepimo njegovo samozavest in rešujemo marsikatero vedenjsko težavo. --> Oblikovanje vedenja: Psov ne silimo v položaje. Učimo jih razmišljati. S tehniko oblikovanja vedenja pes sam ugotovi, kaj od njega želimo, takšno znanje pa je veliko bolj trdno in dolgotrajno. --> Učenje za realno življenje, ne le za poligon: Naš cilj ni robotsko poslušen pes na ograjenem terenu, ampak sproščen sopotnik v kavarni, na mestnih ulicah in na družinskem izletu. Treninge prilagajamo situacijam, s katerimi se srečujete vsak dan. Zakaj izbrati nas? Ker ne uporabljamo univerzalnih receptov. Vsak pes je individualen, s svojim karakterjem, tempom učenja in specifičnimi motivacijskimi gonili. Mi vašega psa preberemo in trening prilagodimo točno njemu – z veliko potrpežljivosti, strokovnega znanja in pozitivne energije.

Snoopy dog training is Karlo Nikolić's Zagreb school, aiming to make life with a dog more pleasant and harmonious. It builds a good dog–handler relationship through fun, play and rewards with clear boundaries – leadership through cooperation rather than force. The programme covers socialisation of young dogs, training and preparation for the A exam, individually or in groups.

Dog ages

Puppies, Young dogs, Adult dogs

Methods

Dobar odnos psa i vodiča kroz zabavu, igru i nagrađivanje uz jasne granice; socijalizacija mladih pasa, obuka za ispit A, individualni i grupni pristup.

Opening hours

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ŠKD Mirna, a sports kennel club in Dolenjska founded in 2007, runs young-dog, puppy-school and advanced courses on its own ground, ending with A and B-BH exams. Members also try agility and dog frisbee, and the website publishes course schedules and articles on responsible ownership, vaccination and dog safety.

Dog ages

Puppies, Young dogs, Adult dogs

Methods

Vzgoja mladega psa, mala šola, nadaljevalni tečaj; izpiti A in B-BH, agility in pasji frizbi; društvo deluje od 2007.