Upcoming Classes and Events at the Training Center
All Open Practices, Classes, and Events listed on this page will be held at the ICCKC Training Center unless specified differently in the description.
ICCKC Training Center
5200 Sawyer Ave Garden City ID
Open Practices
Some prior training or pre-requisites may be required for open practice sessions. Please see the Class Descriptions page or contact the training center for more information.
All practices are ongoing, however, please check the Training Center calendar to confirm drop in practices. Some practices may be canceled due to conflicting events or extreme weather.
No reservation needed-just drop in.
The cost of the practice is listed under the practice information below.
Events
All Events and Special Events will require advanced reservation.
See Event descriptions for costs of the events.
Classes
Some prior training or pre-requisites may be required for the classes. Please see the Class Descriptions page or contact the training center for more information.
These classes often fill up more than a month in advance of the start date. If you are interested, do not hesitate to send your forms and payment to the address listed on the registration form. Your spot in the class is not secured until your payment is received.
The classes will run for six weeks.
Class Resistration
Class Fees: $125 for non-ICCKC members, $100 for ICCKC members (Starting Sept 1, 2023)
Download the Class Registration form and Waiver, and mail the completed forms along with the correct payment to the address on the Registration form. These forms, along with the payment can also be dropped off at the Training Center.
* This form is a pdf file that will open after you click the link. If the file does not open automatically, check your Downloads folder.
Current Open Practices
Open Rally Practice
Sundays 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Various Leaders
$5 per dog
4H Conformation Practice
Sunday 2:00 - 4 p.m.
4H Only
Various Leaders
FREE for 4H members
Contact your 4H leader for details
Open Obedience Group Focus Practice
Monday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost is $10
Various Leaders
Open Conformation Practice
Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m starting 12/5/2023. All Dogs.
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Through 11/28/2023. All dogs.
Various Leaders
$5 per dog
Open Obedience Practice
Saturday 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Various Leaders
$5 per dog
Novice, Open and Utility Drop-In Practices
These practices will now be run similar to the open obedience practices ICCKC offers Saturday mornings.
Thursdays:
1:00 - 1:45 p.m Novice
1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Open
2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Utility
There will be a member of ICCKC available at all times to assist in your practice. All you have to do is ask!
$10 per session per dog.
Current Classes
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
See the Class Descriptions page.
Dates: Thursdays, Mar 14, 2024, - April 25, 2024 - FULL
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Limits: 8 students max.
Dates: Thursdays, May 2, 2024, - June 13, 2024 - FULL
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Limits: 8 students max.
Dates: Thursdays, Aug 22, 2024, - Oct 3, 2024
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Limits: 8 students max.
Dates: Thursdays, Oct 17, 2024, - Dec 5, 2024
(Skipping Thanksgiving)
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Limits: 8 students max.
Instructor: Various - each instructor is working from the same syllabus to facilitate consistency and flow of information.
AKC CGC Class
See the Class Descriptions page.
Dates: Mondays, Feb 26, 2024 - Mar 25, 2024
Test on Apr 1, 2024
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Limits: 10 students max.
Instructor: Sarah for small class, Sarah and Alice for larger classes
Dates: Mondays, Apr 15, 2024 - May 13, 2024
Test on May 20, 2024
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Limits: 10 students max.
Instructor: Sarah for small class, Sarah and Alice for larger classes
AKC CGC Testing ONLY
Dates: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 1:00 to 7400 p.m.
Cost: $25, Preregistration is required
To sign up or for questions about the test, please contact Kelli.
Email: Kl@stringsongs.com
Rally - Novice
See the Class Descriptions page.
Dates: Wednesdays, TBD
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Limits: 7 students max.
Instructor: Leesa and Vicky
Rally - Advanced/Excellent
See the Class Descriptions page.
Dates: Wednesdays, March 13, 2024 - May 1, 2024
No class on April 3rd and April 17th
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Limits: 6 students max.
Instructor: Leesa and Vicky
Special Training Center Events
Rally Drop-In Workshops
“HOW THE HECK DO I TEACH MY DOG TO DO THAT?”
Dates: Wednesday, April 3rd 2024
Wednesday, April 17th 2024
Wednesday, April 24th 2024
Time:
Beginners (Rally Novice-Intermediate): 1-2 PM
Advanced through Master: 2-3 PM
Cost: $15 per 45-minute DROP-IN working sessions
Instructor: Sarah Nott
Beginners (Rally Novice): WORKING ON THE BASICS:
heeling, fronts, finishes, turns, sits, downs, stays, change of pace, spirals, weaving, figure 8, call front, etc.
Bring your dog, leash, treats, toys, happy attitude, and questions!
Advanced through Master: THOSE PESKY HARDER SIGNS:
pivots, jumping, (including sending to jump), stand, stationery front, moving stand and down, back-up, circling, cones, and spins., etc.
Bring your dog, a leash and/or light line, toys, treats, happy attitude, and questions!
These open sessions are meant to instruct handler with dog how to teach and correctly perform the exercises needed for the various Rally stations without setting up the signs. Beginners is also of value for Beginner Novice Obedience.
ICCKC Plan C Matches
Dates:
Rally: Saturday, April 20
Obedience: Sunday, April 21
Pre-entry required by Monday, April 16
Obedience: Saturday, May 4
Rally: Sunday, May 5
Pre-entry required by Monday, April 29
Obedience: Saturday, June 22
Rally: Sunday, June 23
Pre-entry required by Monday, June 17
Location: ICCKC Training Center
5200 N. Sawyer, Unit C
Garden City, ID
You must pre-register by the MONDAY before the match in order to participate. When I receive your email, I always reply usually within a couple days confirming receipt of your entry request. If you don't hear from me within that time frame, please assume I didn't receive it and send another email.
$10 per run through
Sign up for the matches via email to Alice at udxairedale@aol.com with the following info:
Your name
Your dog's call name
Class(es) you want to enter
Jump height if applicable
No payment is necessary to sign up. Just pay at the match.
A judging schedule will be emailed to you prior to the match.