Rally became an official AKC titling event in 2005.​ It is sometimes described as a combination of agility and obedience and 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, Figure 8, Send Over Jump, Spiral Left, Side Step Right, and Down on Recall. Each run is a different series of exercises and the emphasis is on teamwork and having fun.
For more information see the official AKC website at https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/
Next session begins on Feb 20, 2025
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Intro Rally
Thursday Evenings - Novice dogs and/or handlers 5 pm (Novice classes are kept small, contact Sheri to have a reserved spot in the next class).
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$100 for 6 classes
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For dogs with some obedience training and owners who want to learn the basics and foundations of rally.
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Owners and Dogs learn to navigate the Novice signs including Stop, Left Turn, About Turn and Front and Finish. Owners encourage their dogs with verbal and treat rewards.
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Novice handlers are not required to complete a course and are encouraged to work on individual signs and/or short sequences to build confidence in themselves and their dogs.
Advanced Rally
Thursday Evenings - 6 PM​
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$100 for 6 classes
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For dogs with Novice Rally skills looking to advance and/or compete
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Owners and Dogs learn to navigate the Advanced signs such as Pivots, Spins, Send to Jump, Double left about turns and Recall over Jump.
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Begin Off leash work
Instructor: Sheri Conrad
Sheri has a lot of experience in Rally, having competed twice at the AKC Rally National Championship. She and her dogs have earned titles of Rally Advanced Excellent 2 (RAE2). She is currently working on Rally Master (RM) with her 7-year old Missy and just puppy Sport.
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