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: $100 for non-ICCKC members, $75 for ICCKC members.
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 Distraction Practice
Monday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost is $10
Various Leaders
Open Conformation Practice
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 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!
$5 per session per dog.
Current Classes
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
See the Class Descriptions page.
Dates: Thursdays, April 27, 2023, - June 8, 2023 - Full
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Limits: 8 students max.
Dates: Thursdays, Aug 24, 2023, - Oct 5, 2023
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Limits: 8 students max.
Dates: Thursdays, Oct 19, 2023, - Dec 7, 2023
(Skipping Nov 24th)
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: Tuesdays, TBD
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Limits: 10 students max.
Instructor: Sarah for small class, Sarah and Alice for larger classes
Rally - Novice
See the Class Descriptions page.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 17, 2023 - June 21, 2023 - Full
Time: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Limits: 7 students max.
Instructor: Leesa and Vicky
Rally - Advanced
See the Class Descriptions page.
Dates: TBD
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Limits: 6 students max.
Instructor: Leesa and Vicky
Special Training Center Events
AKC CGC Testing Only
See a description of this test on the Class Descriptions page.
Date: TBD
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
To sign up or for questions about the test, please contact Kelli. There will be a cost for this test.
Email: Kl@stringsongs.com
ICCKC Rally Drop-In Workshops
“HOW THE HECK DO I TEACH MY DOG TO DO THAT?”
Dates:
Wednesday May 24
Beginners (Rally Novice): 1-2 PM
Advanced through Master: 2-3 PM
Wednesday May 31
Beginners (Rally Novice): 1-2 PM
Advanced through Master: 2-3 PM
Cost: $10 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.
Upcoming ICCKC Plan C Matches
Rally: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Obedience: Sunday, June 18, 2023
Pre-Entry Required By: June 12, 2023
$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
NEW REQUIREMENT: 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.
No payment is necessary to sign up. Just pay at the match.
A judging schedule will be emailed to you prior to the match.
Obedience match: It will be run like a trial. This is not a rent-a-ring type match. A judge will put you through the exercises, although you won't be given a score. Food and toys are allowed. Gentle corrections only. No second run-throughs per class. Only collars allowed at an AKC trial are allowed.
Rally Match: AKC regulation courses will be set up for all five levels. Someone will act as a judge, although you won't be given a score. Each exhibitor will be able to run the same dog twice in the same class. Food and toys are allowed. Gentle corrections only. Only collars allowed at an AKC trial are allowed.