Rally Obedience
Rally Obedience is a fun AKC and APDT sanctioned sport that requires dog and handler to heel through a designed course consisting of numbered signs called “stations” that direct the “team” to perform a variety of exercises including stays, turns, circling and directional movements that the team follows in numerical sequence. A rally course includes 10 to 20 stations, depending on the level.
Exercises are similar to those used in formal obedience; however, unlimited communication (in any form) is encouraged and not penalized. More fluid than traditional competitive obedience, Rally-O focuses on attitude and enthusiasm, allowing you to develop & display your versatility and teamwork.
Handlers are permitted to talk, praise, encourage, clap their hands, pat their legs, or use any verbal means of encouragement. Multiple commands and/or signals using one or both arms and hands are allowed; the handler's arms need not be maintained in any particular position at any time. The handler may not touch the dog or make physical corrections. At any time during the performance, loud or harsh commands or intimidating signals are not allowed. RALLY-O is a fun introduction to the world of dog sports or just one more way to spend quality time with your dog.
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Fall 2008 Class Schedule
$40/club members $80.00/non members
Participation is by pre-registration only ~ Class number is limited
All Registration Must Be Complete by August 28, 2008
The Club has use of the Training Building located at WatersEdge Labradors Training Grounds at Browns Store, close to Heathsville.
Directions to the training grounds can be found by clicking on link below.
The Rally "O" Class Begins September 18th ~ Fall Session is 7 Weeks
Thursdays 7pm - 8pm
Your dog should have a know sit, down, sit-stay, down-stay and a firm understanding of loose leash heeling before enrolling in this class. Classes will start promptly so plan on arriving early to give your dog time to do "dog stuff" before entering the training area.
Please dress appropriately & wear comfortable shoes.
For More Information Contact: Elizabeth Atkins
804 - 462 - 5329 e.atkins@starband.net
Click here for registration form
Please send in separate form for each dog