Fall 2020 session
Nosework classes
Location: Varies
**** None are scheduled for 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 (note change from past): 4-H Acres, Lower Creek Rd., Ithaca
Register with Marian Szebenyi, 176 Jackson Hollow, Newfield, NY 14867, for all classes.
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. For this session, there is a special form with information about COVID-19 procedures - please read it, sign it, and send it in also. If you want to check whether classes are full, or have other questions about the application process, please contact Marian.
Wednesdays - Beginner classes - September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28 (graduation)
6:30 P.M. Puppy Beginner Kathy Wolf, assisted by Kathy Hughes and Varya Siegel 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.
6:30 P.M. Open training - no fee, no need to register. **** Outdoors only ****
No instructor, practice on your own. Obedience, agility, whatever. No equipment available except what you bring yourself.
7:30 P.M. Beginner I Marian Szebenyi, assisted by Liz Corey 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 - Intermediate-advanced Obedience classes - September 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (graduation)
6:30 P.M. Canine Good Citizen Lisa Mitchell and Rue Chagoll Limited 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 to non-members who have completed a Beginner II class but not yet joined IDTC, or have approval from the Training Committee.
6:30 P.M. Puppy Beginner (overflow, if needed) Marg Pough and Anne Williams 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.
7:30 P.M. TBD Beginner II Kathy Wolf, assisted by Lynne Wilks Limited to 8 students.
Builds on training begun in Beginners I or Puppy Beginners to widen your dog's experience and improve reliability.
Agility classes
Location: varies
**** None are scheduled for 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.