03/20/2026
Iron Range Dog Training Club Spring 2026 Schedule 218.749.4335
Welcome!!! To better serve you and your dog, class registration is now by mail. I MUST receive your signed class application, waiver, vaccination info and payment by March 22nd, 2026. I will contact you via text when it is received. Please remit a copy of your dog’s/pup’s current vaccination records, this includes rabies if your pup/dog is 6 months or older. We also STRONGLY recommend the Bordetella vaccination for your dog/pup as there are multiple dogs in our facility.
Sunday Classes: Starts March 29th SUNDAY CLASSES - DOGS MUST BE IN A CRATE WHEN NOT WORKING!!!
Advanced Nosework – 10:00am – 12:00pm Instructor: Nancy K. -This class is the advanced level of Nosework. Prepare for upcoming trials, work new search areas, vehicles and exteriors with a possibility for buried! Let’s get ready for trialing! This is only for students already in this class. Will let you know START date.
Beginner Agility II –2:00-3:00pm Instructor: Scott V. This class is for those who have completed our previous session of Beginner Agility. This class targets needed skills for Agility broken down into specific equipment and skills weekly. Jumps, Teeter, A-Frame, Tunnels, Weaves. Learn your crosses and build the team's confidence!
Agility Handling Skills -3:30-4:30 pm Instructor: Brenda B. & Julie V.– This session we will continue to work on short drills/sequencing focused on consistent cues, timing of cues, target training and understanding the dogs line.!!!
Monday Classes: Starts March 16th DOGS MUST BE IN A CRATE WHEN NOT WORKING!!!
Advanced Agility –545-6:30pm Instructor Nancy M. This class is for teams having completed the Intermediate Agility class and are in competitive levels at trials (NEED NOT TRIAL).
Intermediate Agility 6:45-7:30pm – This class is for teams who have completed Beginner Agility class and are going into competition. More practice, more ribbons and onto Advanced Agility.
Tuesday Classes: Starts March 17th
Sports Foundation- 5:45-7:15pm-Instructor: Nancy M. In the first 4 weeks We will concentrate on Focus, Body Awareness, Motivation. The following 4 weeks we will introduce the agility/obedience/rally obstacles. The goal is to build confidence in your dog, learn what motivates them, and create a bond for life (every day and/or competition.) Next step: Beginner Agility
Beginner Agility-7:30-8:30 pm Instructor: Janet H. -This class is for the beginner agility team to move efficiently across an agility floor with positive training skills while working on movements, controls and approaches. We will use tunnels, A-Frame, teeter and weaves.
Wednesday Classes: Start March 25th Orientation will be at 6pm on March 25th for ALL Wednesday classes
Puppy Class I - 4:00 -4:45pm Instructors: Marissa K. & Becca M. Puppies 2 – 5 months on start date. Must have 1st shots. Class offers a wide range of socialization from controlled group puppy play to exposure to different sight, sounds and surfaces. Information on puppy raising questions and learn effective ways to teach your puppy practical skills such as sit or coming when called.
Puppy Class II- 5:00-5:45pm Instructors: Marissa K. & Becca M.. This is for Puppies 4 – 8 months on start date. Must have vaccination records & at 6 months a rabies vaccination. This is a continuation of the Puppy I class with socialization but working on basic household manners. Next class – Beginner Obedience!
Beginner Obedience 6:00-6:45 pm Instructor: Sandra T.& Kenzie D. This class is for dogs 5 months and older. Everyday good manners and responsible dog ownership are taught through basic obedience/manners. Topics: settle, name game, watch me,loose leash walking, coming when called, going through a doorway, sits, downs, stays and turns. Questions are always welcome!
Thursday Classes: Starts March 26th DOGS MUST BE IN A CRATE WHEN NOT WORKING!!!
AKC/UKC Rally - 5:00-5:45pm – Instructor: Bethanie S. & Bri S. This is for those interested in continuing their training in UKC Rally in the Intermediate, Advanced and master’s signs and/or those wanting to/or currently competing in United Kennel Club (UKC)Rally Obedience. This involves dog/handler following a sign-based course. You will learn the signs and experience courses. Great for teamwork building! Limit of 10
Advanced Obedience – 6:00-6:45pm – Instructor: Betty P. This class is continuing from the Winter Session and will end in Early April. No new students.
Rally BEGINNERS class 7:00 pm Instructor: Sheila J. In this class you will learn and be guided through the signs ranging from start/finish to 360 left/rights and all in between! We will alternate between the UKC & AKC signs. After this class you can decide which class you wish to attend in the future.
Saturday Classes: Starts April 4th DOGS MUST BE IN A CRATE WHEN NOT WORKING!!!
Beginners Nosework 10:00 -11:30am – Instructor: Lisa A. This class will be a continuation of Beginners Nosework from Winter 2026. We will be discussing the different venues of scentwork. UKC, CPE, AKC and practicing as such. Continuing pairing odor, interior and container searches and a mock Trial! Limit of 8 - One dog per handler unless there is availability. NO CLASS 4.18.26 or 5.16.26 due to trials.
Conformation 12:00-1:00 -Instructor Lisa A. This class will be a 4-week class starting on April 4th. Get started or improve your handling skills!
We will be working on ring etiquette, down & backs, gaiting around the ring, showing bites, stacking, leash handling skills courtesy turns and a Mock Show at the end!
Intro to Weight Pull 12:00 pm– 100pm -Instructor: Jenna S. – This class will be every other week Start April 11th! In this class we will delve into Weight Pull (WP). Learn about the benefits of this amazing low impact sport, gear, proper form, building confidence and troubleshooting common training problems. Weight Pull is a great way to burn energy, condition your dog and get them to use their brain at the same time!
Prices for our SPRING 2026 classes
Non-members: $115.00 Non-active members: $65.00 Active Working Members: $45.00 / Lifetime: $20.00 Fees are per dog, per class
4 week class fee: Non-Member: $55.00 Non-Active Members: $40 Active Working Members: $25
Venmo payment pricing as listed below: Class fee + the Venmo fees
Non-members: $117.30 Non-active members: $66.34 Active Working Members: $45.86
4 week $56.15 $40.86 $25.58
Lifetime members: $20.40 ALL Fees are per dog, per class.
If your pup/dog was adopted from a shelter, please submit a copy of adoption papers for your one-time discount of $10.
Please MAIL your application, vaccination records, covid waiver & payment (cash or check or money order payable to IRDTC) to: IRDTC c/o Patty Stanaway, 4845 Sawmill Rd, Gilbert, MN 55741.
QUESTIONS? Call us at 218-749-HEEL (4335)
I will be calling/texting from 218.290.0110 or my email address is: [email protected] please check your inbox, junk and spam folders for communication.
Questions on vaccination records please call me and we can discuss what you need/when. Thanks!
Happy Training!!!
