Next Session: November 2023
We are in the process of planning the November special session of classes. Because November is a short session, we will not be offering the regular Beginner 1 and Puppy classes. Please check back soon for updated listings!
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November Session Registration Opens mid-October |
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 wait list for this session in case a spot opens up. However, this wait list will no longer be carried from session to session (you will need to submit the form again for the next session).
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 if they sign up within the first hour. 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 if they sign up within the first hour. 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.
Wednesdays @ 6:15 / BEyond BEginner 1
Thursdays @ 7:30pm / Beyond puppy
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.
Sunday @ 9am / CGCA & CGCU
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.
Mondays @ 5:30pm / Continuing Agility
Mondays @ 7pm / Intermediate Agility
Fridays @ 6:30pm / Agility Skills & Drills
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.
Tuesday @ 7:30PM / COnformation
Instructor Diane Krause, assistant Stephanie Krause
Limited to 8 students
September 5, 10, 19, October 3, 10, 17
No class Sept 26 due to club meeting
This class will teach you how to train and present (handle) your dog in the show ring. Stacking, baiting, gaiting, and ring procedure will be stressed. All levels welcome.
Priority will be given to those planning to show in the breed ring.
Requirements:
Registration will go through the obedience registrar.
Limited to 8 students
September 5, 10, 19, October 3, 10, 17
No class Sept 26 due to club meeting
This class will teach you how to train and present (handle) your dog in the show ring. Stacking, baiting, gaiting, and ring procedure will be stressed. All levels welcome.
Priority will be given to those planning to show in the breed ring.
Requirements:
- Dogs must be at least 14 weeks old and have age appropriate vaccinations.
- Handlers must be IDTC members.
Registration will go through the obedience registrar.
October 28 & 29 / Jessica Newcomb IDTC Obedience Workshops
Jessica Newcomb runs The Collegiate Canine and Dogz Gone Wild in upstate NY. She has taught at Dottie's Dog School in Syracuse and has been training and competing with her dogs in obedience for many years.
Read her complete bio here.
Fees:
Topics:
Registration:
Registrations will be taken first come, first served until session is full. Anyone not getting a working spot is encouraged to audit. Payment is due by October 13.
To register: Email or snail mail this form (Word Doc or PDF) to Lynne Anguish.
Read her complete bio here.
Fees:
- Working Spots: 8 spots available per 2.5 hour session
- Active members: $75
- Inactive members: $125
- Auditing: 30 spots available per 2.5 hour session
- Active members: $30
- Inactive members: $80
- Any spaces not filled by members will be opened to non-members on October 14
Topics:
- Beginning Heeling:
- Advanced Heeling/Proofing:
- Attention and Games:
- Open/Utility:
Registration:
Registrations will be taken first come, first served until session is full. Anyone not getting a working spot is encouraged to audit. Payment is due by October 13.
To register: Email or snail mail this form (Word Doc or PDF) to Lynne Anguish.
October 30th @ 6:30pm / Basics of clicker training
Instructor Sue Yanoff
Monday, October 30th, 6:30-8:30pm
Have you ever wondered what “clicker training” is? How does it work? Why use it? Is it “better” than other ways to train?
A click is simply a way to mark the exact behavior you want to reward. It is used in a process called “shaping.” In this seminar I will explain what shaping is, and show you the basics of using markers, specifically a clicker, to train your dog.
Working teams will pick a behavior they want to teach their dog using a clicker. I will coach each team to help them learn the correct mechanics. Every participant, working or auditing, will be given a clicker to keep.
Working spots are $20 for active members (who have priority), $70 for inactive members, and $5 for auditors. Non-members may audit this workshop.
Register here!
Monday, October 30th, 6:30-8:30pm
Have you ever wondered what “clicker training” is? How does it work? Why use it? Is it “better” than other ways to train?
A click is simply a way to mark the exact behavior you want to reward. It is used in a process called “shaping.” In this seminar I will explain what shaping is, and show you the basics of using markers, specifically a clicker, to train your dog.
Working teams will pick a behavior they want to teach their dog using a clicker. I will coach each team to help them learn the correct mechanics. Every participant, working or auditing, will be given a clicker to keep.
Working spots are $20 for active members (who have priority), $70 for inactive members, and $5 for auditors. Non-members may audit this workshop.
Register here!
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.