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Introduction to Rally Obedience
Pre-requisite: Basic
Obedience
Rally is a
fun and exciting team sport for dogs and their owners! -The dog and
handler teams navigate through a course with numbered signs indicating
different exercises to perform such as Sit-Down-Sit, Straight Figure 8,
Send Over Jump etc.. Owners are encouraged to talk to their
dogs during the performance.
What is AKC Rally? AKC
Rally is the new dog sport that is taking the nation by storm, a
successful stepping stone from the AKC Canine Good CitizenŽ program to
the world of obedience or agility. Rally offers both the dogs and
handlers an experience that is fun and energizing. The canine team
moves at their own pace, very similar to rally-style auto racing. Rally
was designed with the traditional pet owner in mind, but it can still
be very challenging for those who enjoy higher levels of competition. A
rally course includes 10 to 20 stations, depending on the level.
Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. Communication
between handler and dog is encouraged and perfect heel position is not
required, but there should be a sense of teamwork between the dog and
handler. The main objective of rally is to produce dogs that have been
trained to behave in the home, in public places, and in the presence of
other dogs, in a manner that will reflect positively on the sport of
rally at all times and under all conditions. Learn More! Visit the AKC
website at www.akc.org
What is APDT Rally Obedience?
APDT Rally is a fun and exciting team sport for dogs and
their handlers! Dog and Handler teams navigate a course with numbered
signs indicating different exercises to perform such as Sit-Down-Sit,
Straight Figure 8, Send Over Jump, Recall Over Jump. Teams navigate the
course at a brisk, continuous performance without direction from the
judge. Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs during the
performance. All dogs, purebred, mixed breeds and dogs with
disabilities are encouraged to participate. Rally trials can be hosted
by any organization. Trials typically include Level 1, Level 2 and
Level 3 courses. A team earns a Rally title after successfully
completing three course runs with qualifying scores. Titles can be
earned at each Level and teams may also earn Championship titles,
National Ranking Awards and a special Award of Excellence. Learn More!
Visit the Association of Pet Dog Trainers website at www.apdt.com
The
Class
Six consecutive Wednesday nights, 8:00-8:40, at the Osterville
Community Center.
Fees
$110.00 non-members and $95.00 members for 6 week session.
Refunds are given if the
class is full or under-subscribed, otherwise, fees are non-refundable.
Please feel free to stop by and watch a class before you enroll.
Prerequisites
Dogs must be up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations.
Registration
Class size is limited and pre-class registration is required.
Send a completed Registration
Form,
a copy of your dog's rabies certificate or vaccination record, and a
check for the training fee to the contact listed on the registration
form. If you're claiming the $5 rescue discount, we also need proof of
adoption. Consider your dog registered unless we notify you.
The
First Class
Bring your dog on a buckle collar and 6-foot lead, a toy
(preferably a tug toy), and LOTS of soft treats
(stick cheese, liver, cut up hot dogs, buddy bits, jerky treats).
Trainer
Heather Garre, Click
here for biography information.
Heather Garre (508-896-0126)