Winter 2020 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: Cornell Livestock Pavilion, 48 Judd Falls Rd. on the Cornell campus, except as noted
Tuesdays - Intermediate-advanced Obedience classes - January 7, 14, 21; February 4, 11, 18, 25 (graduation)
TBD Beginner Novice Rue Chagoll and Lisa Mitchell Limited to 10 students
This is a class for people interested in continuing beyond the CGC into more formal Obedience, with possible eventual competition in mind. It will be geared towards those who are new to this activity, although everyone (such as an experienced person with a new dog) is welcome. Topics will include: training and practice in heeling, stays, recalls, etc.; rules for the class; how to enter a trial.
TBD Novice/Beginning Open Jan Estes, assisted by Judy Roberts Limited to 10 students
For those who want to go beyond Beginner Novice. The main focus of the class will be preparation for competing in the AKC Novice class, but introduction to some of the Open exercises will be included, depending on the what stage the students are at. These might include retrieving, jumping, distance control, drop on recall.
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. 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 (if needed)
TBD
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) - January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19 (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.
7:15 P.M. Beginners I Lynne Anguish, assisted by Lynne Wilks Limited to 8 students.
******* Located at 4-H Acres, Lower Creek Rd. ********
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 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.
6:00 P.M. Beginners II Betty Baldwin, assisted by Janet Hansen Limited to 10 students.
Builds on training begun in Beginners I or Puppy Beginners to widen your dog's experience and improve reliability.
TBD (might be on Tuesday) Canine Good Citizen TBD 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
Located at Paws for Thought Farm, Groton.
Sundays - Dates 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/19; 1/5, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/20
2:00 P.M. - Advanced Agility Susan Morse Limited to 5 students
For dogs and handlers that have completed Agility II and /or Agility III or equivalent level, and want to work on sequences, crosses, and sends (distance work). Dogs must be able to do full height obstacles. We will work on crosses, mini courses and full courses if ready. Class will be customized based on level of dog and handler.
3:00 P.M., 4:00 P.M. (two sessions) - Supervised Open Training Susan Morse Limited to 5 students per session
There will be two 5-minute sessions per team per class. You may want to follow a 2:00 P.M. class with this training to practice what you have learned.
Register with Susan Morse, 10 Sunset West Circle, Ithaca NY 14850.
Applications must be mailed (or hand-delivered) between October 7 and October 21. Include a check with your application. These classes are for Club members, and the fee is $20 for active, $70 for inactive members.
Tentative - Agility I, to start in February, taught by Tammy and Joe Osmeloski
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.