July 2023 Session
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July Session Registration (Opens June 9) |
Submitting the registration form does not guarantee a spot in class! If you do not get a spot in a class, you will be put on a waitlist for this session in case a spot opens up. However, this waitlist will no longer be carried from session to session (you will need to submit the form again for the next session).
As classes fill, they will be removed from the registration form. If you do not see the option to sign up for the class you want to take, please check below to see which classes are full and which still have space.
As classes fill, they will be removed from the registration form. If you do not see the option to sign up for the class you want to take, please check below to see which classes are full and which still have space.
Beginning Dog Training Classes
The Beginner obedience classes are held at the IDTC Training Space at The Shops at Ithaca Mall and are open to the general public. The normal progression through the classes is Puppy (if age appropriate), Beginner 1, Beyond Beginner 1 (optional), Beginner 2, CGC. Check the calendar on the homepage or the list below for this session's offerings.
Applications open the first day of the month before the session starts. Preference is given to club members, current students, and then new students. Register using the link above, you will be asked to provide vaccination information as an attachment and pay the fee ($110 for non-members, $20 for active members, $70 for inactive members) by check. Members may pay by PayPal.
If you want to check whether classes are full, or have other questions about the application process, please contact the Registrar, Marian Szebenyi.
More information about each class can be found by clicking the plus sign to the right of the title.
Applications open the first day of the month before the session starts. Preference is given to club members, current students, and then new students. Register using the link above, you will be asked to provide vaccination information as an attachment and pay the fee ($110 for non-members, $20 for active members, $70 for inactive members) by check. Members may pay by PayPal.
If you want to check whether classes are full, or have other questions about the application process, please contact the Registrar, Marian Szebenyi.
More information about each class can be found by clicking the plus sign to the right of the title.
Tuesdays @ PM / Canine Good Citizen (Tentative)
Instructor TBD
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, which will be given at the end of this class. Open to members, as well as non-members who have completed Beginner 2.
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, which will be given at the end of this class. Open to members, as well as non-members who have completed Beginner 2.
Wednesdays @ 5pm / Beginner 2 (Tentative)
Instructor TBD
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
In Beginner 2, you will build on the training and skills started in Beginner 1, Beyond Beginner 1, or Puppy Beginner to improve reliability and precision. Sit and down will be taught without lures, and at both the left side and in front of the handler, and stand will be introduced. Changes of pace and left, right, and about turns will be added to left-side loose leash walking. Distractions and distance will be added to recalls. Sit for exam and other new skills will be introduced.
Requirements:
After successful completion of Beginner 2, dogs may continue on to Canine Good Citizen or other members-only classes.
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
In Beginner 2, you will build on the training and skills started in Beginner 1, Beyond Beginner 1, or Puppy Beginner to improve reliability and precision. Sit and down will be taught without lures, and at both the left side and in front of the handler, and stand will be introduced. Changes of pace and left, right, and about turns will be added to left-side loose leash walking. Distractions and distance will be added to recalls. Sit for exam and other new skills will be introduced.
Requirements:
- Dogs need to have successfully completed Puppy Beginner, Beginner 1, or Beyond Beginner 1, or had equivalent training elsewhere. Please contact the Training Director for a placement evaluation if needed.
- Dogs should be at least 6 months old at the start of class.
- Dogs must have rabies vaccination and other age appropriate vaccinations per their vet’s recommendations.
- Please note: IDTC can not accept aggressive or reactive dogs in our classes.
After successful completion of Beginner 2, dogs may continue on to Canine Good Citizen or other members-only classes.
Wednesdays @ 6:15PM / Beginner 1
Instructor Marty Gold, Assistant TBD
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Not sure where to begin to teach your dog new things? Start here! Beginner 1 is for puppies 6 months and up and adult dogs (no upper age limit) with no previous formal training. This class will introduce dogs to basic manners and self-control. Handlers will be introduced to effective canine communication, including rewarding and leash handling, and how to troubleshoot undesirable behaviors.
Skills covered include:
Requirements:
After successful completion of Beginner 1, dogs may move to Beyond Beginner 1 for more practice or directly to Beginner 2.
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Not sure where to begin to teach your dog new things? Start here! Beginner 1 is for puppies 6 months and up and adult dogs (no upper age limit) with no previous formal training. This class will introduce dogs to basic manners and self-control. Handlers will be introduced to effective canine communication, including rewarding and leash handling, and how to troubleshoot undesirable behaviors.
Skills covered include:
- Attention
- Sit
- Down
- Loose leash walking
- Recall
- Wait at a door
- Stay
Requirements:
- This is an introductory class, no prior training is required.
- Dogs should be at least 6 months old at the start of class.
- Dogs must have rabies vaccination and other age appropriate vaccinations per their vet’s recommendations.
- Please note: IDTC can not accept aggressive or reactive dogs in our classes.
After successful completion of Beginner 1, dogs may move to Beyond Beginner 1 for more practice or directly to Beginner 2.
Wednesdays @ 7:30pm / Beyond Beginner 1 (Tentative)
Instructor TBD
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Beyond Beginner 1 is a stepping stone class for dogs who recently graduated from Beginner 1 or Puppy Beginner and need more experience before entering Beginner 2. The exercises begun in Beginner 1 will be solidified and made more challenging through distractions, new variations, and fun games.
Requirements:
After successful completion of Beyond Beginner 1, dogs may move on to Beginner 2.
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Beyond Beginner 1 is a stepping stone class for dogs who recently graduated from Beginner 1 or Puppy Beginner and need more experience before entering Beginner 2. The exercises begun in Beginner 1 will be solidified and made more challenging through distractions, new variations, and fun games.
Requirements:
- Dogs should be at least 6 months old at the start of class or have completed Puppy Beginner.
- Dogs must have rabies vaccination and other age appropriate vaccinations per their vet’s recommendations.
- Please note: IDTC can not accept aggressive or reactive dogs in our classes.
After successful completion of Beyond Beginner 1, dogs may move on to Beginner 2.
Thursdays @ 5PM / Beginner 1 (Tentative)
Instructor TBD
Limited to 8 students
July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24
Not sure where to begin to teach your dog new things? Start here! Beginner 1 is for puppies 6 months and up and adult dogs (no upper age limit) with no previous formal training. This class will introduce dogs to basic manners and self-control. Handlers will be introduced to effective canine communication, including rewarding and leash handling, and how to troubleshoot undesirable behaviors.
Skills covered include:
Requirements:
After successful completion of Beginner 1, dogs may move to Beyond Beginner 1 for more practice or directly to Beginner 2.
Limited to 8 students
July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24
Not sure where to begin to teach your dog new things? Start here! Beginner 1 is for puppies 6 months and up and adult dogs (no upper age limit) with no previous formal training. This class will introduce dogs to basic manners and self-control. Handlers will be introduced to effective canine communication, including rewarding and leash handling, and how to troubleshoot undesirable behaviors.
Skills covered include:
- Attention
- Sit
- Down
- Loose leash walking
- Recall
- Wait at a door
- Stay
Requirements:
- This is an introductory class, no prior training is required.
- Dogs should be at least 6 months old at the start of class.
- Dogs must have rabies vaccination and other age appropriate vaccinations per their vet’s recommendations.
- Please note: IDTC can not accept aggressive or reactive dogs in our classes.
After successful completion of Beginner 1, dogs may move to Beyond Beginner 1 for more practice or directly to Beginner 2.
Thursdays @ 6:15PM / Puppy Beginner
Instructor Marian Szebenyi, Assistant Kathy Hughes
Limited to 8 students
July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24
Get your puppy started off on the right paw! This class is for puppies 3-6 months of age. The class will follow the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy curriculum focusing on socialization, training, activity, and responsibility. Puppies will learn basic skills through positive training and games. Handlers will also learn how to properly reward their dogs, troubleshoot problem behaviors, and age-appropriate activity and socialization routines for their puppy.
Skills covered include:
Requirements
After successful completion of Puppy Beginner, dogs will be ready to move on to Beginner 1 or Beginner 2 with instructor recommendation.
Limited to 8 students
July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24
Get your puppy started off on the right paw! This class is for puppies 3-6 months of age. The class will follow the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy curriculum focusing on socialization, training, activity, and responsibility. Puppies will learn basic skills through positive training and games. Handlers will also learn how to properly reward their dogs, troubleshoot problem behaviors, and age-appropriate activity and socialization routines for their puppy.
Skills covered include:
- Basic manners
- Attention,
- Leash walking
- Handling/grooming
- Sit
- Down
Requirements
- This is an introductory class, no prior training is necessary.
- Puppies must be 3-6 months of age at the start of the session.
- Puppies must have age appropriate vaccinations per their vet’s recommendations.
- If students want the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certification, they will need to pass the evaluation and attend at least 6 of the classes.
After successful completion of Puppy Beginner, dogs will be ready to move on to Beginner 1 or Beginner 2 with instructor recommendation.
Thursdays @ 7:30PM / Beginner 2
Instructor Lisa D'Annibale, Assistant Jackie Puleo
Limited to 8 students
July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24
In Beginner 2, you will build on the training and skills started in Beginner 1, Beyond Beginner 1, or Puppy Beginner to improve reliability and precision. Sit and down will be taught without lures, and at both the left side and in front of the handler, and stand will be introduced. Changes of pace and left, right, and about turns will be added to left-side loose leash walking. Distractions and distance will be added to recalls. Sit for exam and other new skills will be introduced.
Requirements:
After successful completion of Beginner 2, dogs may continue on to Canine Good Citizen or other members-only classes.
Limited to 8 students
July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24
In Beginner 2, you will build on the training and skills started in Beginner 1, Beyond Beginner 1, or Puppy Beginner to improve reliability and precision. Sit and down will be taught without lures, and at both the left side and in front of the handler, and stand will be introduced. Changes of pace and left, right, and about turns will be added to left-side loose leash walking. Distractions and distance will be added to recalls. Sit for exam and other new skills will be introduced.
Requirements:
- Dogs need to have successfully completed Puppy Beginner, Beginner 1, or Beyond Beginner 1, or had equivalent training elsewhere. Please contact the Training Director for a placement evaluation if needed.
- Dogs should be at least 6 months old at the start of class.
- Dogs must have rabies vaccination and other age appropriate vaccinations per their vet’s recommendations.
- Please note: IDTC can not accept aggressive or reactive dogs in our classes.
After successful completion of Beginner 2, dogs may continue on to Canine Good Citizen or other members-only classes.
Advanced Obedience Classes
The advanced obedience classes are held at the IDTC Training Space at The Shops at Ithaca Mall and are open to IDTC members. Check the calendar on the homepage or the list below for this session's offerings.
Applications open the first day of the month before the session starts and members will be accepted in a class based on the order they sign up or priority listed below. Register using the link above, you will be asked to provide vaccination information as an attachment and pay the fee ($20 for active members, $70 for inactive members) by check or PayPal.
If you want to check whether classes are full, or have other questions about the application process, please contact the Registrar, Marian Szebenyi.
More information about each class can be found by clicking the plus sign to the right of the title.
Applications open the first day of the month before the session starts and members will be accepted in a class based on the order they sign up or priority listed below. Register using the link above, you will be asked to provide vaccination information as an attachment and pay the fee ($20 for active members, $70 for inactive members) by check or PayPal.
If you want to check whether classes are full, or have other questions about the application process, please contact the Registrar, Marian Szebenyi.
More information about each class can be found by clicking the plus sign to the right of the title.
Tuesdays @ 5PM / Foundations of dog sports
Instructor Sue Yanoff, assistant Becky Robinson
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Want to set your dog up for a successful career competing in agility, obedience, and other fun sports? Foundations of Dog Sports will put you on the right path and make competition easier for you and your dog!
This class is for any dog that will go on to compete in any sport. Students will learn more about how to reward, how to use marker cues, how to let your dog acclimate to a new environment, and how to control arousal.
Skills covered include:
Requirements:
Note: This class or equivalent may be required to enroll in some future agility classes.
*Cross-listed in obedience, agility, and special classes
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Want to set your dog up for a successful career competing in agility, obedience, and other fun sports? Foundations of Dog Sports will put you on the right path and make competition easier for you and your dog!
This class is for any dog that will go on to compete in any sport. Students will learn more about how to reward, how to use marker cues, how to let your dog acclimate to a new environment, and how to control arousal.
Skills covered include:
- Focus and attention
- Loose leash walking
- Off-leash recalls
- Stays / start line stay
- Targets
- Release cue
- Jumping skills
- Stationing
- Ring entry / exit.
Requirements:
- Dogs must have completed Beginner 2 or equivalent.
- Handlers must be IDTC members.
Note: This class or equivalent may be required to enroll in some future agility classes.
*Cross-listed in obedience, agility, and special classes
Fridays @ 4pm / Obedience and Rally Open practice
Supervised by Susan Morse
Limited to 8 students
July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18
This class is for members only and gives an opportunity to practice on your own and help each other. Teams may be working at the Beginner Novice to beginning Open level. A ring will be set up and teams will each have a chance to work individually in the ring on- or off-leash. Outside the ring there will be space to practice individual obedience/rally exercises on-leash; cones will be out for figure 8s, etc. A group sit and down stay will be run.
On weeks that the class is not full, drop-ins will be accepted at $5 per week for active members ($55/week for inactive)
Limited to 8 students
July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18
This class is for members only and gives an opportunity to practice on your own and help each other. Teams may be working at the Beginner Novice to beginning Open level. A ring will be set up and teams will each have a chance to work individually in the ring on- or off-leash. Outside the ring there will be space to practice individual obedience/rally exercises on-leash; cones will be out for figure 8s, etc. A group sit and down stay will be run.
On weeks that the class is not full, drop-ins will be accepted at $5 per week for active members ($55/week for inactive)
Agility Classes
Agility classes are open to club members. Classes are held at the IDTC Training Space at The Shops at Ithaca Mall unless noted below. Check the calendar on the homepage or the list below for this session's offerings.
Applications open the first day of the month before the session starts and members will be accepted in a class based on the order they sign up or priority listed below. Register using the link above, you will be asked to provide vaccination information as an attachment and pay the fee ($20 for active members, $70 for inactive members) by check or PayPal.
If you want to check whether classes are full, or have other questions about the application process, please contact the Registrar, Linda Pacioretty.
Agility classes are only open to IDTC members. Dogs must have passed the CGC test or taken the CGC class with instructor recommendation for agility.
More information about each class can be found by clicking the plus sign to the right of the title.
Applications open the first day of the month before the session starts and members will be accepted in a class based on the order they sign up or priority listed below. Register using the link above, you will be asked to provide vaccination information as an attachment and pay the fee ($20 for active members, $70 for inactive members) by check or PayPal.
If you want to check whether classes are full, or have other questions about the application process, please contact the Registrar, Linda Pacioretty.
Agility classes are only open to IDTC members. Dogs must have passed the CGC test or taken the CGC class with instructor recommendation for agility.
More information about each class can be found by clicking the plus sign to the right of the title.
Sundays @ 2pm / All level Agility practice
Supervised by Susan Morse
Limited to 6 students
July 2, 9, 16, 30, August 6, 13
No class July 23 or August 20
For members that have completed Agility 1 or higher. Practice on your own, taking turns. Dogs need to be crated when it is not their turn in the ring.
On weeks that the class is not full, drop-ins will be accepted at $5 per week for active members ($55/week for inactive).
Limited to 6 students
July 2, 9, 16, 30, August 6, 13
No class July 23 or August 20
For members that have completed Agility 1 or higher. Practice on your own, taking turns. Dogs need to be crated when it is not their turn in the ring.
On weeks that the class is not full, drop-ins will be accepted at $5 per week for active members ($55/week for inactive).
Sundays @ 3PM / All level agility practice
Supervised by Susan Morse
Limited to 6 students
July 2, 9, 16, 30, August 6, 13
No class July 23 or August 20
For members that have completed Agility 1 or higher. Practice on your own, taking turns. Dogs need to be crated when it is not their turn in the ring.
On weeks that the class is not full, drop-ins will be accepted at $5 per week for active members ($55/week for inactive)
Limited to 6 students
July 2, 9, 16, 30, August 6, 13
No class July 23 or August 20
For members that have completed Agility 1 or higher. Practice on your own, taking turns. Dogs need to be crated when it is not their turn in the ring.
On weeks that the class is not full, drop-ins will be accepted at $5 per week for active members ($55/week for inactive)
Mondays @ 5:30PM / REbuilding foundations
Instructor Abby Christman, assistant Maddie Ulinski
1.5 hours, Limited to 5 students
July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21
Has your dog gotten faster and more confident in agility leaving you struggling to keep up? Are there certain parts of courses that you aren’t sure how to handle and your dog has questions? Do you want to revisit some of the exercises you learned in your first agility classes and see how they can improve your teamwork with your now faster, more advanced dog? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Rebuilding Foundations may be the class for you!
In this class, we will go back to basics and re-work some simple exercises and skills that serve as the building blocks to faster, more confident teamwork on course. These exercises will increase the different tools we can pull out of our toolboxes to expand our handling options. When working sequences, different handling options will be considered, and handlers will discuss why they feel their decision is appropriate for their dog. The first half of the class will be focused on revisiting foundations skills, including flat work, jumping, and handling. The rest of the session will be driven by the needs and wants of the teams in class.
This class is not intended for dogs new to agility or as an introduction to equipment or handling. It is aimed at teams at an intermediate level (trialing at CPE level 2/3 or AKC Novice/Open or equivalent training) or higher who want to improve their teamwork, handling, and foundation skills.
This class will be off-leash in a secure environment and dogs need to be under control at all times. Teams will sometimes work skills two at a time (separated by ring gating), but any sequence or exercise at full speed will be done one dog at a time. Excessive barking, running at gates, and other disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Dogs need to be quietly crated when it is not their turn in the ring.
Requirements:
1.5 hours, Limited to 5 students
July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21
Has your dog gotten faster and more confident in agility leaving you struggling to keep up? Are there certain parts of courses that you aren’t sure how to handle and your dog has questions? Do you want to revisit some of the exercises you learned in your first agility classes and see how they can improve your teamwork with your now faster, more advanced dog? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Rebuilding Foundations may be the class for you!
In this class, we will go back to basics and re-work some simple exercises and skills that serve as the building blocks to faster, more confident teamwork on course. These exercises will increase the different tools we can pull out of our toolboxes to expand our handling options. When working sequences, different handling options will be considered, and handlers will discuss why they feel their decision is appropriate for their dog. The first half of the class will be focused on revisiting foundations skills, including flat work, jumping, and handling. The rest of the session will be driven by the needs and wants of the teams in class.
This class is not intended for dogs new to agility or as an introduction to equipment or handling. It is aimed at teams at an intermediate level (trialing at CPE level 2/3 or AKC Novice/Open or equivalent training) or higher who want to improve their teamwork, handling, and foundation skills.
This class will be off-leash in a secure environment and dogs need to be under control at all times. Teams will sometimes work skills two at a time (separated by ring gating), but any sequence or exercise at full speed will be done one dog at a time. Excessive barking, running at gates, and other disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Dogs need to be quietly crated when it is not their turn in the ring.
Requirements:
- Dogs need to be quietly crated when it is not their turn in the ring, enter and exit the ring under control, and have a solid stay and off-leash recall in an exciting environment.
- Dogs need to be able to safely navigate the agility equipment and teams need to be able to execute sequences of 6-8 obstacles in a controlled manner.
- Handlers should be familiar with agility terminology and skills such as blind cross, front cross, rear cross, slices, post turns, etc. Handlers will be expected to discuss their handling decisions.
- Applicants will have an additional survey to fill out to ensure they meet the requirements and share what skills they want to work on.
Tuesdays @ 5pm / foundations of dog sports
Instructor Sue Yanoff, assistant Becky Robinson
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Want to set your dog up for a successful career competing in agility, obedience, and other fun sports? Foundations of Dog Sports will put you on the right path and make competition easier for you and your dog!
This class is for any dog that will go on to compete in any sport. Students will learn more about how to reward, how to use marker cues, how to let your dog acclimate to a new environment, and how to control arousal.
Skills covered include:
Requirements:
Note: This class or equivalent may be required to enroll in some future agility classes.
*Cross-listed in obedience, agility, and special classes
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Want to set your dog up for a successful career competing in agility, obedience, and other fun sports? Foundations of Dog Sports will put you on the right path and make competition easier for you and your dog!
This class is for any dog that will go on to compete in any sport. Students will learn more about how to reward, how to use marker cues, how to let your dog acclimate to a new environment, and how to control arousal.
Skills covered include:
- Focus and attention
- Loose leash walking
- Off-leash recalls
- Stays / start line stay
- Targets
- Release cue
- Jumping skills
- Stationing
- Ring entry / exit.
Requirements:
- Dogs must have completed Beginner 2 or equivalent.
- Handlers must be IDTC members.
Note: This class or equivalent may be required to enroll in some future agility classes.
*Cross-listed in obedience, agility, and special classes
Other Classes, Workshops & Seminars
Sometimes IDTC offers classes for members that don't fit in one of the above categories. Check here for offerings that may include nosework, happy ratters, parkour, fit dog, and more!
Single day workshops, seminars, and training sessions will be listed here as well.
Please read the information below carefully as these offerings may have different requirements, locations, or registration process.
More information about each class can be found by clicking the plus sign to the right of the title.
Single day workshops, seminars, and training sessions will be listed here as well.
Please read the information below carefully as these offerings may have different requirements, locations, or registration process.
More information about each class can be found by clicking the plus sign to the right of the title.
Tuesdays @ 5pm / Foundations of dog sports
Instructor Sue Yanoff, assistant Becky Robinson
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Want to set your dog up for a successful career competing in agility, obedience, and other fun sports? Foundations of Dog Sports will put you on the right path and make competition easier for you and your dog!
This class is for any dog that will go on to compete in any sport. Students will learn more about how to reward, how to use marker cues, how to let your dog acclimate to a new environment, and how to control arousal.
Skills covered include:
Requirements:
Note: This class or equivalent may be required to enroll in some future agility classes.
*Cross-listed in obedience, agility, and special classes
Limited to 8 students
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Want to set your dog up for a successful career competing in agility, obedience, and other fun sports? Foundations of Dog Sports will put you on the right path and make competition easier for you and your dog!
This class is for any dog that will go on to compete in any sport. Students will learn more about how to reward, how to use marker cues, how to let your dog acclimate to a new environment, and how to control arousal.
Skills covered include:
- Focus and attention
- Loose leash walking
- Off-leash recalls
- Stays / start line stay
- Targets
- Release cue
- Jumping skills
- Stationing
- Ring entry / exit.
Requirements:
- Dogs must have completed Beginner 2 or equivalent.
- Handlers must be IDTC members.
Note: This class or equivalent may be required to enroll in some future agility classes.
*Cross-listed in obedience, agility, and special classes
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.