Winter 2020 session
Nosework classes
Location: Varies
TBD
Obedience classes
Location: Cornell Livestock Pavilion, 48 Judd Falls Rd. on the Cornell campus
Tuesdays - Intermediate-advanced Obedience classes - Dates TBD
6:00 P.M. Beginner Novice (tentative)
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) - Dates 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.
Time TBD Beginners I TBD 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).
Time TBD 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.
Time TBD Beginners II TBD Limited to 10 students.
Builds on training begun in Beginners I or Puppy Beginners to widen your dog's experience and improve reliability.
The following class may be on Tuesdays or Wednesdays:
Time TBD 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, if needed)
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: Paws for Thought Farm, Groton
Sundays - Dates 12/15, 12/22, 12/19/19, 1/5, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/20
2:00 P.M. - Advanced Agility Susan Morse Limited to 6 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 6 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.
These classes are for IDTC members only. Register with Susan Morse, 10 Sunset West Circle, Ithaca NY 14850.
The registration period is October 7-21, 2019. Use this form. The fee is $20 for active members and $70 for inactive members.
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.