Accord, NY 

Methuen, MA

You are responsible for making your own travel and lodging arrangements for the Instructor Training Courses. You should also arrange for private transportation to the course location. Lodging can be between 5-20 minutes from the humane societies and requires a car unless otherwise noted.

The Instructor Training Course cannot arrange for or be responsible for finding roommates or shared rides, but we will place your name on a list that is distributed approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the course. Anyone who is on the list will get a copy and can contact other students to discuss options.

We have provided information on the following:

• When you make your lodging reservations, please consider staying over after the last day if you have a long trip home. The course ends at about 6:00pm the final day.

• Although commuting is always an option, we suggest that you do not drive excessive distances. If you need someone to share lodging expenses with, please indicate it on the registration slip. We will share your information.

• Rooms should be reserved EARLY. 

• Please confirm pet policies when making your reservation. At ITC: Teaching and Training we will encourage you to take your shelter dog back to the room to bond and have a break from the shelter if you wish.

May 2009 at Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption and Kennels in Accord, New York - Nestled in the breathtaking Catskill Mountains, Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption and Kennels in Accord, New York is the perfect location for learning and relaxing. The area has a charming country atmosphere that caters to outdoor enthusiasts, artists and antiquers. Great food and hundreds of miles of hiking trails are only minutes away. Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption is an adoption, training and behavior center and the national model shelter for the Community Animal Shelter Association (CASA). The small, progressive shelter features Real Life Room housing and emotional enrichment for all the dogs. ITC’s primary classroom is a 60’ x 40’ fully matted, and air-conditioned/heated building. We will also utilize the large outdoor fenced agility training field. Staff: Pia Silvani & Sue Sternberg.

Hotels
Policies and rates may change from what is listed below.

• High Falls Motel, 845/687-2095 
  Allows dogs, nine room hotel. WiFi, 5 minutes away.

• Super 8, Kingston, NY 800/800-8000 
  Allows dogs, 15 minutes away. Mixed reviews.

• Holiday Inn, Kingston, NY 800/465-4329 
  Allows dogs, 15 minutes away. Expensive

• Superlodge, Kingston, NY 845/338-4200 
  No dogs, 15 minutes away. 

• Ramada Inn, Kingston, NY 800/272-6232 
  No dogs, 15 minutes away. Expensive

• Chelsea Motel, 845/687-2095 
  No dogs, 10 minutes south. older motel

• Colonial Motel, 845/647-7575 
  In certain cases, dogs may have to pay more, 10 minutes south. older motel

Area Airports

• Stewart Int’l Airport Newburgh, NY 
  50 minutes from Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption. 
  Flights tend to be slightly higher priced.

• Albany Airport Albany, NY 
  1 hour from Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption. 

• Newark Airport Newark, NJ 
  1.5 - 2 hours from Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption. 

Driving Directions

• New York State Thruway (I-87) to exit #19/ Kingston. 

• After toll, go into the rotary and get off at the first exit onto Route 28/Pine Hill.

• Take second right off Route 28 onto Route 209 South/Ellenville.

• Go 13 miles on 209 South. 

• The kennel is on the right. Classroom building is at the top of the hill. Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption's telephone number is 845-687-4406.

MSPCA's Nevin's Farm in Methuen. MA - This highly respected animal shelter cares for over 6,000 unwanted and homeless dogs, cats, rabbits and other small animals a year! Their new companion animal shelter is a designed to minimize stress and provide the best services possible for the animals, relinquishers and adopters. MSCPA Nevin's Farm is a true community resource offering a children's summer camp, dog training classes and behavior consultations, community outreach, pet cemetery and loss services, and is the only open-door equine and farm animal adoption center in New England. ITC’s primary classroom is located in the back of the shelter and is a cheerful fully matted room that is air-conditioned/heated.

Located just off major highways about 30 miles north west of Boston, It is easy to get to from a variety of locations. Only minutes from great shopping in tax-free New Hampshire and a short trip to either the mountains or the ocean, Methuen is a perfect spot for our course.

Hotels
Policies and rates may change from what is listed below.

• Guest House Inn, Methuen, MA 
  Phone: (978) 686-2971
  $89 + per night, $25/stay pet fee
  5 minutes away
  

• Red Roof Inn, Salem, NH 
  Phone: (603) 898-6422
  $60 + per night, Pets allowed – one per room
  5 minutes away
  

• La Quinta Inn, Salem, NH
  Phone: (603) 893-4722
  $90 + per night, Pet friendly
  5 minutes away
  

• Best Western Merrimack Valley, Haverhill, MA
  Phone: (978) 373-1511
  $89 + per night with cont. breakfast, Small pets only - $20/night pet fee
  10 minutes away
  

• Comfort Suites, Haverhill, MA
  Phone: (978) 374-7755
  $70 + per night, No pets
  10 minutes away
  

• Courtyard by Marriott, Andover, MA
  Phone: (978) 794-0700
  $90 + per night, Service animals only
  10 minutes away
  

• Best Western Chelmsford Inn, Chelmsford, MA 01824 
  Phone: (978) 256-7511
  $75 - $95 per night, No pets
  15 minutes away
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Area Airports

• Manchester, NH - 25 miles away

• Boston, MA - 31 miles away
  

Driving Directions

The MSPCA at Nevins Farm
400 Broadway, Methuen, MA
(978) 687-7453

From Route 495: Take Exit 47 to Route 213 West, Methuen. Take Exit 2 off of Route 213 to Route 28, Methuen. Follow the ramp straight to the light. The MSPCA entrance is directly across Route 28. 

From Route 93: Take Exit 48 to Route 213 East, Methuen. Take Exit 2 off of Route 213 to Route 28, Methuen. Follow the ramp to the light and take a left onto Route 28. At the next set of lights, turn left into the MSPCA entrance