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Winter 2020-2021 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, except as noted below

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.

Assignment of classes to Wednesday vs. Thursday is tentative

Wednesdays - Beginner classes - Postponed to spring 2021
Time TBA Puppy Beginner     Instructor TBA    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.

Time TBA Beginner I          Instructor TBA                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 - additional Obedience classes - Postponed to spring 2021

Time TBA Puppy Beginner (overflow, if needed) Instructor TBA    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.

Time TBA Beginner II        Instructor TBA                Limited to 8 students.
            Builds on training begun in Beginners I or Puppy Beginners to widen your dog's experience and improve reliability.

Sundays - 2020: 12/13, 12/20, 2021: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28.
                                  Location: Paws for Thought facility in Groton.
4:00 P.M. Open training     No instructor, but supervised by Susan Morse
              For Novice and above, practice on your own.
Register with Susan Morse, 10 Sunset West Circle, Ithaca NY 14850.
Applications must be mailed (or hand-delivered) starting November 2. Include a check with your application. These classes are for Club members, and the fee is $20 for active, $70 for inactive members. Contact Susan with any questions.

Agility classes

Location: Paws for Thought facility in Groton.
Sundays - 2020: 12/13, 12/20, 2021: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28.
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. - Supervised Open Training           Susan Morse   Limited to 5 students
        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) starting November 2. Include a check with your application. These classes are for Club members, and the fee is $20 for active, $70 for inactive members. Contact Susan with any questions.

Saturdays - Agility League - 2020: 12/12, 12/19, 2021: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27
For members only.
Register with Joe and Tammy Osmeloski, by e-mail (ttia607@gmail.com) or phone (607-229-0907), not before November 2nd. 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 at the Pre-League party December 15).

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.

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.