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Urgently Needed Items

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Dog Training Program

All classes are supervised and held in a clean and safe environment. We use only positive training methods.


Muddy Paws Dog Training Presents:

Puppy Play and Learn

Socialization & basic manners for puppies age 8-20 weeks
Puppy classes are a great way to get a jump-start on training your puppy to become a dog you enjoy living with. The first and foremost goal of puppy classes is to get together puppies of a similar age for play and socialization. Play is the primary way that puppies learn to problem-solve and trouble-shoot. While the puppies are playing, we spend time covering basic training, including problem prevention. This is a drop in class, so you can get started right away!

Cost: $50 for SPCA of TC alum and volunteers/ $65 general public, for five classes. If you cannot attend all five classes, you may pay for each class individually, $15 per class. Cash, checks, and credit cards now accepted.

Where: The SPCA of Tompkins County, Dorothy and Roy Park Pet Adoption Center

When: Every Saturday 12:30 -1:30pm

Instructor: Lori Tyler, Muddy Paws Dog Training

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Muddy Paws Dog Training Presents:

Beginning Doggy Manners Class (for puppies and dogs older than 4 months)

Have a new dog, or maybe your dog could just behave a little better? This class will help foster a better relationship with your dog by helping him understand what you want from him. Increase your happiness - and his, with this 100% positive reinforcement training class. Topics include sit, down, getting your dog's attention, come when called, stay, leash walking, leave it and more!

Cost: $60 for SPCA of TC alum and volunteers/ $85 general public for 6-week course. Cash, checks, and credit cards now accepted.

Where: The SPCA of Tompkins County, Dorothy and Roy Park Pet Adoption Center

When: Mondays at 6:30 PM

Instructor: Lori Tyler, Muddy Paws Dog Training

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Muddy Paws Dog Training Presents:

Intermediate Doggy Manners Class 

T
his class continues to build on the skills started in Beginning Doggy Manners Class, as well as adding some new fun skills and tricks. Dog and handler teams will showcase a new skill learned in class. Prerequisite: dog and handler must have taken Beginner Doggy Manners Class or equivalent.

Cost:
$75 for 6-week course. Cash, checks, and credit cards now accepted.

Where: The SPCA of Tompkins County, Dorothy and Roy Park Pet Adoption Center

When: Saturdays 11:00 AM - Noon

Instructor: Lori Tyler, Muddy Paws Dog Training

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Doggy Play Time

Instructor: Cheryl Jewell

This weekly class is a supervised environment for dogs to learn and develop their social skills, or to just give them an opportunity to run around with other dogs in a safe and clean environment.  Owners will learn about dog-to-dog interactions.  It is a great alternative to the Dog Park, and a portion of the fees assist the SPCA of Tompkins County.

Cost for 6 sessions: SPCATC alums $30, all others $60

Cost for 10 sessions: SPCATC alums $40, all others $80

Where: The Dorothy and Roy Park Pet Adoption Center fenced play yard (weather permitting).

When: Every Sunday

High Energy Small Dogs:  4:00  to 5:00 PM, indoors or out, weather dependent (30-40 lbs or smaller, depending on the dog's need and play style)

Lower Energy/Timid Small Dogs: 5:15  to 6:00 PM  (30-40 lbs or smaller, depending on the dog's need and play style)

Large Dogs:  3:00 - 3:45 PM (30-40 lbs or more)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact the instructor , Cheryl Jewell, PRIOR to attending class for the first time at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Discount for SPCA adoptees!

Last Updated on Monday, 20 May 2013 20:52
 

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Ginger and Buster

 

"We brought Ginger cat (formerly Nutmeg) home from the Petsmart adoption center 5 years ago, her companion is Buster (formerly Rocco) who celebrates one year today since we brought him home from the SPCA. Buster was recovering from heart-worm and had just been treated at the SPCA when we brought him home. We are pleased to report he has made a full recovery and is heart-worm free - and obviously, quite comfortable here at home!! Our heartfelt thanks for all you do to help these animals find their forever homes. We are very grateful... "

Did You Know?

The SPCA of Tompkins County was the first “green” shelter to be built in the United States.

SPCA of Tompkins County

Adoption Center &
Rescue Building
607.257.1822


1640 Hanshaw Rd.

Ithaca, NY 14850

info@spcaonline.com

Fax: 607.257.5470

Annex
607.592.6772

Adoption Center Hours

Monday 12-5
Tuesday 12-7 Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 12-7
Friday 12-5
Saturday 12-5
Sunday 12-5

 

 

SPCA Annex Hours

Monday through Saturday
11-7

Sunday
11-6

Rescue Center Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

11-4

Wednesday
Sunday
CLOSED

Our Mission

The mission of the SPCA of Tompkins County is to protect companion animals. We are a no-kill shelter dedicated to preventing animal cruelty and overpopulation. We promote responsible pet stewardship by providing education, counseling and training to nurture and enhance the human-animal bond.