Current session

Fall 2019 session

Nosework classes
            Location: Varies
No Nosework classes this session. 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: Cornell Livestock Pavilion, 48 Judd Falls Rd. on the Cornell campus

Tuesdays - Intermediate-advanced Obedience classes - September 3, 10, 17; October 1, 8, 15

6:00 P.M. Novice/proofing          Bruce Coleman                              Limited to 10 students
             Open to all levels of training past CGC. The first part of each class will focus on teaching the exercises for the Beginner Novice and Novice classes. This will be followed by proofing for whatever exercises the students present request. Total class duration 1 - 1.5 hours, depending on need. Taught by our "proofing expert", Bruce Coleman.

6:00 P.M. Open training - no fee, no need to register
             No instructor, practice on your own. Obedience, agility, whatever.

Register with Judy Roberts, 2080 Cayuga View Rd., Trumansburg NY 14886.
Applications must be mailed (no phone or e-mail) during the designated sign-up period, August 13-27. Include a check with your application. These classes are for Club members, and the fee is $20 for active, $70 for inactive members.

Tuesdays - Beginner-level Classes - September 3, 10, 17, 26 (Thursday); October 1, 8, 15 (graduation)

7:15 P.M. Beginners I             Marian Szebenyi, assisted by Pepi Leids and Kathy Hughes    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).

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.

Wednesdays - Beginner-level Classes (listed below) - September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 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.

6:00 P.M. Beginners I             Tammy Osmeloski, assisted by Cathy Moore and Diana Travis   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     Marian Szebenyi, assisted by Diane Krause                 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.

6:00 P.M. Beginners II          Kathy Wolf, assisted by Jean Bonasera             Limited to 10 students.
            Builds on training begun in Beginners I or Puppy Beginners to widen your dog's experience and improve reliability.

7:15 P.M. Canine Good Citizen Jackie Gumtow, assisted by Karen Netherton       Limited to 10 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.

Thursdays - Beginner-level Classes (overflow) - none this session

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.

Agility classes
                                     Location: Varies
No agility classes this session.

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.