Spring 2022 session
          
Nosework classes
                                              Location: Varies   
 TBD                                                   
If none are offered, for private classes, you can check out Nancy Almann (http://thebrainycanine.com, or e-mail info@thebrainycanine.com), Lisa Williams & Kathy Mosher (http://www.facebook.com/RedtailFarmK9), or Terry Brown (http://www.nordicmyst.com).

Obedience classes
                   Location: The Shops at Ithaca Mall

Register with Marian Szebenyi, 176 Jackson Hollow, Newfield, NY 14867.

Applications (see Forms) will be accepted until 3 days before the start of classes, or until a class is full; include the fee ($85 as a first class, $70 as the second class with this dog, $20 for active members, $70 for inactive members), vaccination information, and the liability waiver. If you want to check whether classes are full, or have other questions about the application process, please contact Marian. 
 
Wednesdays - Beginner and intermediate Obedience classes -  Dates 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 (graduation)
5:00 P.M.  Canine Good Citizen        Instructor Marg Pough, assistant Anne Williams          Limited to 8 students.
            Builds on training begun in Beginners I or Puppy Beginners to widen your dog's experience and improve reliability.
            Preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, which serves as the graduation for this class. Open to any member, as well as students who have completed a Beginner II class but not yet joined IDTC.

6:15 P.M. Beginner II   Instructor Kathy Wolf, assisted by Jean Bonasera                         Limited to 8 students
    For those seeking to continue training after completing Beginner I (or Puppy Beginner).

7:30 P.M.  Beginner I (Weds)      Instructor Becky Robinson, assisted by Marguerite Hart     Limited to 8 students
            For dogs 6 months and up with no previous formal training. Covers problem solving, attention, and basic obedience (sit, down, come, stay, walk on a leash).

Thursdays - Beginner and intermediate Obedience classes - Dates 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 (graduation)

5:00 P.M.  Beginner I (Thurs)       Instructor Marty Gold, assistant Marguerite Hart        Limited to 8 students.
            For dogs 6 months and up with no previous formal training. Covers problem solving, attention, and basic obedience (sit, down, come, stay, walk on a leash).

6:15 P.M. Obedience beyond the CGC   Instructor Lynne Anguish, assistant Pauline Helfenstein      Limited to 8.
            Course content to be determined based on interests of students.

7:30 P.M.  Puppy Beginner     Instructor Marian Szebenyi, assistant Marlene Barken      Limited to 8 students.   
            This is a first class for puppies 3-6 months old. It covers manners, introduction to basic obedience, also some socialization and fun activities. Successful completion of this course will enable your puppy to get the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certificate. 

Agility

Location: TBD

Schedule and classes to be offered TBD


Please note that IDTC is unable to accept aggressive or reactive dogs in our classes.  If you are concerned that your dog is aggressive or reactive to people or other dogs, please ask for your vet for a referral to a certified animal behaviorist.