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Introductory Rally Obedience

Rally Obedience is an exciting and engaging dog sport that combines traditional obedience skills with...Read MoreRally Obedience is an exciting and engaging dog sport that combines traditional obedience skills with a fun, fast-paced course format. During a Rally Obedience competition, dogs and handlers navigate a sequence of stations, each featuring a different obedience exercise, such as heeling, sit, down, stand, and stay. The focus is on creating an upbeat, positive relationship between you and your dog while building precision and teamwork. This advanced-level obedience class is perfect for teams looking to expand their skills beyond the basics. Rally not only strengthens your dog’s focus and reliability, but it also builds a strong foundation for other activities like agility, competitive obedience, or dog-assisted therapy work. Participants in our Novice Rally program must have successfully completed Never Too Late (Level 1 Obedience) and Coming Back for More (Level 2 Obedience). Dogs should already be comfortable with the core components of obedience training, including attention to the handler, sit, down, stay, and loose-leash walking, as well as having a clear understanding of our positive reinforcement training methods. Druing our introductory program we will be introducing many of the Novice level Rally exercises and signs. Included in our curriculum are exercises to help you build your training skills and learn to fine tune your dog's obedience positions. We will also delve into training concepts around performance, helping you to teach your dog how to focus and work through the difficultiies of distraction. Rally Obedience is a fun and rewarding next step for you and your dog, offering a way to strengthen your bond while learning new skills and enjoying the challenge of working together as a team.