Rally

Rally is the newest sport offered by the AKC and APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers).  This competitive event combines elements from basic obedience training, competition obedience, free style dance and agility!  Rally can also provide a transitional link to competitive obedience and agility or just be another fun team activity to learn with your dog! 

A Rally course is designed with 10 to 20 different “stations” with written instructions to be performed by the team.  The course is numbered and the handler and dog follow the course performing each exercise.  The dog and handler move thru the course with the dog under control and walking politely on the handler’s left side. 

 Praise, talking, clapping, patting your legs and all verbal means of encouragement are allowed in the ring.   Repeating an exercise if necessary is also allowed.  During competition events handlers may not use treats or touch their dogs.  There are 4 titles available in Rally.  Rally Novice (RN), Rally Advanced (RA), Rally Excellent (RE) and Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE). 

Rally is a fun and great way to continue using your Family Dog skills and to work as a team with your dog! 

Rally-O Run-thrus
Instructor:  Penney Baker

Run-thrus  at Tails-U-Win! are a place for dog and handler to practice a full Novice, Advanced or Excellent Rally course.  These run-thrus offer a fun, pressure free environment to train your dog and see how far you’ve progressed.  Guidance and suggestions are offered at your request.   Nested Novice/Advanced OR Advanced/Excellent courses will be offered. 

 Fee:  2 run thrus for $10.00

 Start Date: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month - Starting 4/2/08

 Time:  1:30 - 2:30 PM

Introduction to Rally Novice
Instructor:  Penney Baker

Prerequisite:  Family Dog II or comparable training.  Your dog should be able to walk loosely near your side on leash and have fairly reliable sits and downs.

Course Description:

This 4 week course will introduce you to the rules and regulations of Rally.  By the end of the 4 week course, you will have been introduced and practiced all of the Novice exercises and with time permitting, we will also touch base on some of the Advanced exercises.  Time permitting, this session will also include fun heeling exercises and simple courses.   

Bring lots of delicious treats, your encouragement and enthusiasm!

 Fee: $75.00

 Start Date:  Wednesday, May 7th

 Time:  2:45 PM           

Rally Courses  - Get Ready for those upcoming trials or just work on your handling skills with your dog!

Instructor:  Penney Baker

Prerequisite:  Knowledge of Rally basics, Novice and Advanced  and Excellent Stations. 

 Course Description: Featuring "Virtual Courses*" as well as Advanced and Excellent courses, with assistance for more advanced and excellent exercises.  Whether you are interested in rally for recreation or competition, it is important to become comfortable with walking and handling courses with your dog.  Practice teamwork and handling. 

*Virtual Course is a great way to find out how well you know the exercises without reading the signs and to improve your handling and connection with your dog on the course.  The course is set up but the signs removed, each station is "called out" by the instructor.   

 Fee:  $70.00

 Start Dates:  TBA             

Advanced and Excellent Rally
Instructor:  Penney Baker

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Rally

 Course Description:

This 6 week course will introduce you to all of the Advanced and Excellent Rally exercises, rules and regulations. The last 2 sessions will allow you to practice complete Advanced courses with your dog.   Bring lots of delicious treats, your encouragement and enthusiasm!

 Fee: 

 Start Date:  TBA

Rally Private Lessons
Instructor:  Penney Baker

 For clients who prefer to work one on one with an instructor or for those who would like a little extra help, private instruction is always an option.  You can contact Penney at Tails U Win or email her directly at golabs@sbcglobal.net to set up an appointment.