RALLY

 

All dogs may participate!

 

Rally demonstrates a sense of teamwork and provides an excellent introduction for new dogs and handlers to Companion Events of Obedience and Agility.  The dog and handler move through a course of numbered exercises, all while the handler is communicating with and praising the dog.  The sport can also provide a challenging opportunity for competitors in other events to strengthen their skills.  Rally promotes a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for dogs at all levels of competition.

 

  • Rally builds teamwork and confidence with your dog.
  • Unlimited communication from the handler to the dog is encouraged.
  • Nice stepping stone into either Obedience or Agility or both!
  • Rally course includes 10 to 20 stations.
  • All signs are placed to the handlers right side, unless change of direction.
  • Leg – a term that is used for a qualifying score.
  • Qualifying Score – minimum of 70 points out of a possible perfect score of 100.

Rally Titles:

Dogs must earn three qualifying scores under two different judges in order to receive a Rally Title of Novice, Advance or Excellent Title.

  1. Rally Novice (RN)

  -10 to 15 stations

  -Performed on leash

 

  1. Rally Advanced (RA)

  -12 to 17 stations

  -One jump

  -Performed off leash

 

  1. Rally Excellent (RE)

  -15 to 20 stations

  -Two jumps

  -Performed off leash

 

  1. Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE)

  -The requirements for the RAE Title is that the dog must qualify ten times in both Advance B and Excellent B class at the same trial.