Spring 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 **** cancelled for this session ***
Location: Cornell Livestock Pavilion, 48 Judd Falls Rd. on the Cornell campus
Tuesdays - Intermediate-advanced Obedience classes - March 31, April 7, 14, 21, May 5, 12. Graduation May 20
6:00 P.M. Canine Good Citizen Betty Baldwin, assisted by Anne Williams 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 to non-members who have completed a Beginner II class but not yet joined IDTC, or have approval from the Training Committee.
6:00 P.M. Open training - no fee, no need to register
No instructor, practice on your own. Obedience, agility, whatever.
7:15 P.M. Beyond Novice Jackie Gumtow, assisted by Diane Krause Limited to 10 students
Developing the skills you need to progress beyond the Novice obedience level. Exercises taught will depend onthe interests of the students, but could include: maintaining attention during heeling, better figure eights, intro to drop on recall, jumps, dumbbell recall, sit/down/stand at a distance.
Register with Judy Roberts, 2080 Cayuga View Rd., Trumansburg NY 14886.
Applications must be mailed (no phone or e-mail) from March 7-20. Include a check with your application. For Club members taking these classes, the fee is $20 for active, $70 for inactive members. For non-members taking the CGC class, the fee is $85 if it's this dog's first class with IDTC and $70 if you have previously taken a class, such as Beg II.
Tuesdays - Beginner-level Classes (if needed)
6:00 P.M. Beginner I Kathy Wolf, assisted by Sue Pfuntner 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 and intermediate Classes (listed below) - March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 13 (graduation)
Register with Marian Szebenyi, 176 Jackson Hollow, Newfield, NY 14867, for Beginner classes.
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.
6:00 P.M. Puppy Beginner Marian Szebenyi, assisted by Amanda Dominguez 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.
7:15 P.M. Beginner II Kathy Wolf, assisted by Jean Bonasera Limited to 10 students.
Builds on training begun in Beginners I or Puppy Beginners to widen your dog's experience and improve reliability.
For the following class, register with Abby Christman, 109 Penny Lane, Ithaca NY 14850, using this form. Contact her with any questions.
7:15 P.M. Beyond CGC Abby Christman, assisted by Kathy Hughes Limited to 10 students
Beyond CGC: This class is appropriate for dogs who have completed Beginners II or CGC and owners who want to continue training their dogs, but aren’t sure what to do next. This class will build on skills from Beginners II and CGC, while also introducing handlers to different activities including agility, rally, obedience, and more. All activities will help improve handler-dog relationship through games and fun--regardless of whether your goal is the show ring or having a well behaved pet! The time spent on different activities will depend on the needs and interests of the class.
Agility classes
Thursdays - Agility classes Tentatively scheduled to start around June 1st
(assuming no postponements due to weather or other unforeseen events)
Location: Kathy Hildreth's house, 53 Karn Rd., Groton NY
6:00 P.M. Agility I Kathy Hildreth, assisted by Jean Bonasera and Linda Centurelli Limited to 8 students
This is an introductory class for dogs with no previous Agility training. Prerequisite: CGC, or evaluation by a Training Committee member to verify that your dog is reasonably well under control when off-lead for short periods.
Register with Kathy Hildreth, 53 Karn Rd. Groton NY 13073
Use this application; you can scan the filled-out form and e-mail it to kphildreth@yahoo.com or mail it in. Pay by check or PayPal (send fee to ithacadogtrainingclub@gmail.com, be sure to designate it as going to "friends and family"). Applications must be received by one week before the first class. This class is for Club members, and the fee is $20 for active members (or a certificate from instructing or assisting a class), $70 for inactive members. Kathy will confirm receipt of your application by e-mail, so be sure to provide a working e-mail address on the application.
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.