Rally Obedience
AKC Rally Obedience
Rally is the perfect way to enhance basic skills while strengthening the bond with your furry friend. Whether you dream of competing or just want to have fun with your dog, our classes are your ticket to Rally fun and success.
In Rally Obedience, you and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you guide them through a course of 10-20 different signs. Each sign provides instructions on what you and your dog are to perform as you move through a course performing with a sense of teamwork.
Rally Obedience is a blend of formal Obedience mixed with a little Agility. It’s the perfect gateway to the fun world of Companion Sports, providing a fun and challenging introduction for dogs and handlers to boost their skills.
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Rally is open to all dogs, purebred, mixed breeds and even tripods — making it an ideal starting point for those new to dog sports and a favorite among those who’ve been doing them for a long time.​
Rally Signs
Novice Edition
Prerequisites:
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Successful completion of an Intermediate Obedience class or
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Approval from the Training Director/Rally instructor or
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CGC title or
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Previous Rally experience
Discover the fundamentals of AKC Rally Obedience and master all 42 AKC Novice Rally Signs in this enjoyable and supportive class. Instructor approval is required for participation, so please check the prerequisites to ensure this class is suitable for you. This class is a prerequisite for entering Rally Courses classes and Rally Drop in.
Dates: July 31 to September 4
Day & Time: Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Class length: 6 weeks
Price: $100.00
Instructor: Randi C.
Minimum of 5 dogs, maximum of 8​
One dog per handler
Rally Beyond the Signs: Polishing Performance
Prerequisites: See minimum requirements under the class description
This class is for teams ready to elevate their Rally performance by focusing on the finer details of the ring entrance routine, sign execution, sequences, and effective handling. With an emphasis on understanding and applying the nuances of Advanced and Excellent-level signs, handlers will learn how to optimize performance while maintaining their dog’s enthusiasm and focus. Short sequences and targeted exercises will help handlers fine-tune their skills, build confidence for trial-level success, and reduce point deductions.
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Minimum Requirements
Students should come to class with:
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Advanced Foundation Skills:
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Dogs must reliably perform Advanced-level Rally behaviors, such as Fronts, Finishes, Pivots, and Heelwork, with minimal assistance.
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Familiarity with signs requiring transitions between stationary and movement-based behaviors (e.g., Halt → Pivot → Forward).
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Trial Awareness:
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Handlers should have experience reading Rally maps, walking courses, and trialing at least at the Novice level.
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Teams should have a basic understanding of point deductions and trial etiquette.
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Training Tools:
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Bring trial-appropriate equipment (e.g., flat buckle collars, leashes) and high-value rewards for reinforcing behaviors.
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Dogs should be comfortable working around other dogs and moderate distractions in a group setting
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Rally, Beyond the Signs
Dates: July 29 to September 2
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 7:45pm
Class length: 6 weeks
Price: $100.00
Instructor: TBD
Maximum of 5 dogs
Rally Courses
Prerequisites: Completion of Rally Signs or Courses class at or above the level offered.
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Courses classes are offered at the Novice, Intermediate/Advanced, Excellent & Master level based on instructor availability & demand.
Rally is much more than learning and performing signs, and these classes are the perfect step where you and your dog start putting it all together. You’ll learn course navigation and strategies, a deeper understanding of maps, rules, details, and nuances for performing signs and sequences, trial strategies and routine building — all to prepare you and your dog to succeed in Rally. Courses and Competence will be offered at different levels throughout the year.​
Novice Courses:
Dates: July 29 to September 2
Day & Time: Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Class length: 6 weeks
Price: $100.00
Instructor: Venus Z.
Maximum of 5 dogs​​​​
Intermediate/Advanced Courses:
Dates: July 29 - September 2
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm
Class length: 6 weeks
Price: $100.00
Instructor: Venus Z.
Maximum of 5 dogs
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Excellent/Master Courses:
Dates: July 31 - September 4
Day & Time: Thursdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm
Class length: 6 weeks
Price: $100.00
Instructor: Kat S.
Maximum of 5 dogs​
Rally Signs, Skills, & Ring Prep
Advanced Edition
Prerequisites: Completion of Rally Novice Signs, Rally Novice Courses, or with instructor approval.
This class introduces simple training techniques and methods to learn and perform the skills and behaviors used for all 23 AKC Rally Advanced level signs in a fun, supportive group class environment.
Advanced Signs, Skills, Courses & Ring Prep:
Dates: TBD
Day & Time: TBD
Class length: 6 weeks
Price: $100.00
Maximum of 5 dogs