Winter 2020 session
          
Nosework classes
                                              Location: Varies
                                                 **** None offered this session ****
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)

6:00 P.M.  Beginner Novice                    ****  CANCELLED ****
            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.

6:00 P.M.  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.

7:00 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) between December 2 and December 20. 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)

7:15 P.M.  Beginner I           Marian Szebenyi, assisted by Pauline Helfenstein             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) -  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       Marian Szebenyi, assisted by Marty Gold                  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.

Wednesdays - Intermediate-level class -  January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19 (graduation)

Register with Judy Roberts, 2080 Cayuga View Rd., Trumansburg NY 14886.
Applications must be mailed (no phone or e-mail) between December 2 and December 20. Include a check with your application. The fee is $20 for active members, $70 for inactive members, and $85 for non-members.

6:00 P.M.  Canine Good Citizen             Kerry Boisvert, assisted by Sue Pfuntner                     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. 

Saturdays - Agility League - 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/19; 1/4, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8.        2/15 is a snow day, if needed.

Register with Joe and Tammy Osmeloski, by e-mail (ttia607@gmail.com) or phone (607-229-0907), not before November 25th. Provide your name, your dog's name, your level of competition, and the height you wish your dog to jump.
The fee is $20 for active members (or a certificate from instructing or assisting a class), $70 for inactive, and will be collected at the first meeting, or mail a check to the Osmeloskis at 2180 Dryden Rd., Freeville NY 13068.

2:00 P.M.  Agility League                             Tammy and Joe Osmeloski        
            Not a class, but a chance to run your dog under semi-competitive conditions. Teams compete for the highest score, but the real goal is to get out there on the course and have fun while seeing where you and your dog are in terms of preparation for actual sanctioned events.

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.