Spring 2019 session
Nosework classes
Location: Shaggy Dog Grooming, 411 Old Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
Beginner nose work - Dates Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29; Group 1 at 7:30 - 8:15 P.M., Group 2 at 8:15 - 9:00 P.M.
Instructed by Lynne Wilks. Limited to 3 students per group.
An introduction to nose work for those with no previous experience.
Register with Lynn Wilks, 1410 Slaterville Rd., Ithaca NY 14850, using this form, but first check with Lynne whether there are spaces left. Include a check with your application. These classes are for Club members, and the fee is $20 for active, $70 for inactive members. There will be a small additional fee for a starter kit of supplies.
Intro to AKC buried hides and handler discrimination - Dates Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, time 7:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Instructed by Nancy Almann and Becky Robinson Limited to 6 students.
Learn the fundamentals of buried hides and Scent Work Handler discrimination. Both sand and water will be introduced (buried). Pre-requisite, minimum of 8 weeks of NW classes. Preference will be given to teams with more experience.
Register with Nancy Almann, P.O.Box 789, Trumansburg NY 14886, using this form. Include a check with your application. These classes are for Club members, and the fee is $20 for active, $70 for inactive members.
Open nose work coaching - Dates Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, time 8:30 - 9:00 P.M.
Instructed by Nancy Almann and Becky Robinson Limited to 4 students.
Receive coaching to aid your nose work efforts, whatever level you are at. Pre-requisite, minimum of 4 weeks of NW classes.
Register with Nancy Almann, P.O.Box 789, Trumansburg NY 14886, using this form. Include a check with your application. These classes are for Club members, and the fee is $20 for active, $70 for inactive members.
Obedience classes
Location: Cornell Livestock Pavilion, 48 Judd Falls Rd. on the Cornell campus
Tuesdays - Intermediate-advanced Obedience classes - Dates 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14
(4/23 is a Club meeting)
6:00 P.M. Canine Good Citizen Section 1: Betty Baldwin, assisted by Anne Williams Limited to 10 students.
Section 2: Jackie Gumtow, assisted by Marg Pough Limted to 8 students.
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.
Register with Judy Roberts, 2080 Cayuga View Rd., Trumansburg NY 14886.
Applications must be mailed (no phone or e-mail) between March 11-22. Include a check with your application. These classes are for Club members, and the fee is $20 for active, $70 for inactive members.
Wednesdays - Dates 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 (graduation)
6:00 P.M. Beginning Rally Kerry Boisvert Limited to 6 students.
Introduction to Rally, for those new to this activity. Very suitable, and fun, for the next thing to do after getting a CGC.
Register with Judy Roberts, 2080 Cayuga View Rd., Trumansburg NY 14886.
Applications must be mailed (no phone or e-mail) between March 11-22. Include a check with your application. These classes are for Club members, and the fee is $20 for active, $70 for inactive members.
Wednesdays - Beginner-level Classes (listed below) - Dates 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 (graduation)
****These are all filled****
Register with Marian Szebenyi, 176 Jackson Hollow, Newfield, NY 14867.
Applications can be mailed any time up until one week before the start of classes; include the fee ($85 as a first class, $70 as the second class with this dog, $20 for active 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.
7:15 P.M. Beginners I Kathy Wolf, assisted by Jean Bonasera Limited to 10 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).
7:15 P.M. Puppy Beginners (Weds) Suzanne Etherington, assisted by Diana Travis Limited to 7 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.
6:00 P.M. Beginners II Hannah Robinson, assisted by Sue Pfuntner Limited to 10 students.
Builds on training begun in Beginners I or Puppy Beginners to widen your dog's experience and improve reliability.
Thursdays - Beginner-level Classes (overflow) - Dates 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 (graduation)
Register with Marian Szebenyi, 176 Jackson Hollow, Newfield, NY 14867.
Applications can be mailed any time up until one week before the start of classes; include the fee ($85 as a first class, $70 as the second class with this dog, $20 for active 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.
****Puppy class is filled****
7:00 P.M. Puppy Beginners (Thurs) Marian Szebenyi, assistant TBD Limited to 10 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.
7:00 P.M. Open training - no fee, no need to register
No instructor, practice on your own. Obedience, agility, whatever.
Agility classes
Dates - 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 (4/23 is a Club meeting)
Location: Livestock Pavilion
****This class is filled****
7:15 P.M. Beginning Agility Abby Christman, assisted by Pepi Leids Limited to 6 students.
Prerequisite: training with IDTC through at least Beginners II, or equivalent training and approval of a Training Committee representative. No previous Agility experience needed, but dogs must be under control. Students are expected to help setting up and taking down equipment.
Register with Abby Christman, 109 Penny Lane, Ithaca NY 14850.
Applications must be submitted between March 11-22. Include a check with your application. This class is for IDTC members; the fee for a working spot is $20 for active members, $70 for inactive.
Dates - 5/21, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18
Location: Susan Morse's house, 16A&B Sunset West Drive, Ithaca
6:00 P.M. Split Weaves Susan Morse Limited to 6 working spots, 6 auditors.
Students will learn the steps to teach the split weaves. This will start with introduction of weaves to steps to uprights. Start at 6 and move quickly to 12. Students will have to practice on their own to get through all the steps. Younger dogs may not get to the final stages. It is hard on their backs. Susan has trained dogs that they can use to learn these more advanced next steps. The goal is to have independent (not luring) good entrances and driving weaves.
Material is being prepared to outline the class. Students will need to take notes, as this is a very detailed process with the material.
Register with Susan Morse, 10 Sunset West Dr., Ithaca NY 14850.
Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2019. Include a check with your application. This class is for IDTC members; the fee for a working spot is $10 for active members, $60 for inactive. There is no fee for auditors.
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.