Summer 2022 session
Nosework classes
**** None 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: For most classes: The Shops at Ithaca Mall
For Puppy Beginners and Canine Good Citizen, 4-H Acres.
Register with Marian Szebenyi, 176 Jackson Hollow, Newfield, NY 14867.
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. If you want to check whether classes are full, or have other questions about the application process, please contact Marian.
Wednesdays - Obedience classes - June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20 (graduation). Held at the Mall.
5:00 P.M. Beginner II (Weds) Instructor Kathy Wolf, assistant Jean Bonasera Limited to 8 students
Builds on training begun in Beginner I or Puppy Beginner to widen your dog's experience and improve reliability.
6:15 P.M. Advanced Obedience Instructor Bruce Coleman, assistant Sue Yanoff Limited to 8 students
Content will depend on experience and needs of students, but is expected to be geared to those interested in competing in AKC Beginner Novice and Novice classes.
7:30 P.M. Beginner I (Weds) Instructor Marty Gold, assistant TBD 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 - Obedience classes - June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21 (graduation)
**** Held at the Mall ****
5:00 P.M. Beginner I (Thurs) Instructor Becky Robinson, assistant Marguerite Hart 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).
6:15 P.M. Beginner II (Thurs) Instructor Jackie Gumtow, assistant TBD Limited to 8 students
Builds on training begun in Beginner I or Puppy Beginner to widen your dog's experience and improve reliability.
7:30 P.M. Open training
For Club members. No instructor, no fee, no need to register. Practice on your own.
**** Held at 4-H Acres ****
6:00 P.M. Canine Good Citizen Instructor Rue Chagoll, assistant Lisa Mitchell 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. Puppy Beginner Instructor Marian Szebenyi, assistant Stephanie Vonderlin 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.
Agility
These classes are for Club members. Register with the instructor.
Location: Susan Morse's house, 10 Sunset West Circle, Ithaca
May 23; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11
3:00 P.M. Agility handling Instructor Tammy Osmeloski, assistant Joe Osmeloski
**** This class is full ****
Schedule to be determined
Time TBD. Weaves Instructor Susan Morse
Time TBD. CPE agility seminar series Instructor Tammy Osmeloski, assistant Joe Osmeloski
Other
Location: TBD
Schedule TBD
Time TBD. Happy Ratters Instructor Nancy Almann
A new sport - find rats in trash; similar to Barn Hunt. Great for terriers and other dogs with strong prey drive.
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.