Summer 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.
**** Wednesday vs. Thursday, and times, for the following classes are tentative ****
Wednesdays - Beginner classes - June 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4 (Graduation)
6:00 P.M. Beginner II Instructor Jackie Gumtow, assistant Kathy Hughes Limited to 8 students.
Builds on training begun in Beginners I or Puppy Beginners to widen your dog's experience and improve reliability.
7:15 P.M. Puppy Beginner Instructor Marian Szebenyi, assistant Becky Robinson 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.
Thursdays - additional Obedience classes - June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5 (Graduation)
6:00 P.M. Canine Good Citizen Instructors 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 students who have completed a Beginner II class but not yet joined IDTC.
7:15 P.M. Beginner I (section 1) Instructor Kathy Wolf, assistant Jean Bonasera 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).
7:15 P.M. Beginner I (section 2) Instructor Marian Szebenyi, assistants Marty Gold and Sue Pfuntner
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).
Agility classes
Location: Susan Morse's house, 10 Sunset West Circle, Ithaca
Under development; anticipated to include Agility I, Mini Weaves, possibly Agility II
Register with class instructor, to be announced.
Applications must be mailed (or hand-delivered) by 10 days before the starting date. Include a check with your application. These classes are for Club members, and the fee is $20 for active, $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.