RALLY

Rally combines elements of classical obedience, agility and even some trick skills! Teams follow a numbered course, performing Rally skills identified on each sign, before moving on to the next. The skills range from simple to difficult as the sport invites both novice and advanced handlers to compete with their dog using teamwork.

Rally Foundations

Introduction to the sport and skills needed including:

  • Rally Regulations and what to expect day of show

  • Handler Mechanics

    • Leash Skills

    • Foot Work

    • Day of Show Strategies

  • K9 Skills

    • Engagement and Focus

    • Heeling

    • Position Changes

    • Stays

    • Fronts

    • Pivots

    • Circles

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Rally Novice

Introduction and fluency of Novice signs, while introducing short course sequences - On Leash

Novice Signs

  • Position Changes (Sit, Down, Stand)

    • #3, 4, 27

  • Stay (@ Sit, Down, Stand)

    • #30, 31

  • Call Fronts & Finish (Left, Right)

    • #13, 14, 15, 16, 26, 35

  • Heeling (Normal, Fast, Slow, Side Stepping)

    • #1, 2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 28, 36, 39, 40

  • Pivots, Turns, Loops & Circles

    • #5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 29, 33, 34, 37, 38

  • Spirals, Figure 8’s, Serpentines & Cloverleaf

    • #21, 22, 23, 24, 32, 41, 42


Rally Intermediate

Introduction and fluency of Intermediate and Advanced signs. course sequences with added complexity – On or Off Leash

Intermediate & Advanced Signs

  • Position Changes (Sit, Down, Stand)

    • #114, 115

  • Stay (@ Sit, Down, Stand)

    • #105, 118

  • Call Fronts & Finish (Left, Right)

    • #110, 111, 121, 122

  • Heeling (Normal, Fast, Slow, Side Stepping)

    • #109, 123

  • Pivots, Turns, Loops & Circles

    • #101, 102, 104, 106, 107, 112, 113, 116, 117, 119, 120

  • Spirals, Figure 8’s, Serpentines & Cloverleaf

    • #108

  • Jumping & Send Away

    • #103 (Advanced Only)


Rally Excellent & Masters

Introduction and fluency of the Excellent & Masters Signs

  • Position Changes (Sit, Down, Stand)

    • #201, 202, 206, 207, 208, 209, 214, 215

  • Stay (@ Sit, Down, Stand)

    • #203, 204, 208, 209

  • Call Fronts & Finish (Left, Right)

    • #208, 209,

  • Heeling (Normal, Fast, Slow, Side Stepping)

    • #205

  • Pivots, Turns, Loops & Circles

    • #211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216

  • Jumping & Send Away

    • #103 (Excellent), 210 (Excellent Only), 299

 

and the Masters Only Signs

  • Stay (@ Sit, Down, Stand)

    • #311, 317, 318, 322

  • Call Fronts & Finish (Left, Right)

    • #304, 305

  • Heeling (Normal, Fast, Slow, Side Stepping)

    • #304, 305

  • Pivots, Turns, Loops & Circles

    • #315, 316, 319, 320, 321

  • Spirals, Figure 8’s, Serpentines & Cloverleaf

    • #314

  • Jumping & Send Away

    • #301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308


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