Rally II - For handler/dog teams working on their Excellent and Masters levels. And while we may do run-throughs occasionally, please note that this is not designed to be a Rally Run-Through course, but is a skills class. Many obedience competitors enjoy teaching their dogs rally skills to better their obedience and in turn, rally competitors will see their rally teamwork improve by working on their dogs’ obedience skills. This class is designed to teach rally skills and improve your overall obedience skills with your dog. Your dog should also be controlled enough to be able to work around other dogs and people without undue barking, lunging, or fearful behavior. If you are brand new to rally training and competition, then you and your dog must have completed an Intermediate level obedience class or equivalent. You can be brand new to the sport of Rally or can be working on your Advanced title with your third rally dog, or anywhere in between. Rally I - For handler/dog teams working at the Novice through Advanced levels of Rally. The class is not intended to introduce beginning advanced skills it is intended to refine and polish those exercises with which the dog has facility and to teach the dog how to perform correctly exercises with which the dog lacks familiarity. Handlers and dogs MUST be familiar with Open/Utility exercises. ![]() Each 4-week session will focus on one exercise from Open and one from Utility. The instructor may vary the topics based on the needs of the students. The class will work on: (1) improving existing skills that are weak (2) teaching skills that handlers may be lacking (3) chaining exercises together to prepare for showing (4) revisiting basic skills that have been neglected such as pivots, fronts, finishes, heeling and (5) proofing. The dog's skills do not need to be perfect. The collar should be adjustable so it can be made to fit snugly and remain in place high on the dog’s neck a pinch collar is preferred.Īdvanced Open/Utility Skills - This class is for handlers whose dogs have attended Open and Utility classes and are familiar with the components of the advanced exercises. Dog must wear a collar of some sort in class no harnesses. If you are unwilling to correct your dog, this class is not for you.
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