Rally
Rally provides an opportunity to enhance basic obedience skills in a less formal setting, and prepares you and your dog for Rally competition, if that is your goal. Courses follow consecutive numbered signs instructing the performance of a particular skill. Handlers are encouraged to frequently communicate with and praise their dogs. Most of all, this class should be fun for both of you. For dogs 6 months and older.
Topics include:
Beginning Rally:
- Learn the signs used in Rally (Beginning Rally)
- Practice course navigation
- Learn rules for competition
- All exercises are on lea.
Intermediate & Advanced Rally:
- Prepares you for different levels of competition Rally trials (Novice, Advanced, and Excellent).
- Additional signs for higher levels are introduced
- Jumps (high, broad, and bar)
- Advanced and Excellent are performed off lead, however practice is often on lead.
Equipment needed:
- 6-foot leash (leather or fabric, comfortable in your hand)
- An appropriate collar for training purposes
- If using treats, a pocket with small, soft, tasty treats
Prerequisites:
Beginning Rally: Dogs should able to participate safely in a class situation around people and dogs. Handler/dog team must have completed Beginning Obedience or can demonstrate the dog’s ability to walk on a loose lead, sit, down, come, and stay on lead. Exceptions allowed with instructor’s approval.
Intermediate & Advanced Rally: Beginning (Novice) Rally skills are required.
