Rally Obedience
Have a go at Rally-O!
Rally is a fantastic new sport just introduced to this country from the USA. It's probably best described as a cross between traditional competition obedience and agility, but is marked more like working trials or the KC Good Citizens test
The idea is that a dog and handler "teamwork" their way around a course of signs instructing them what to do at each 'station'.
This may be a simple Sit while the handler walks around the dog, or a serpentine weave of heelwork, or a recall with a finish, or be as complicated as a 270 or 360 degree turn. And that's only level 1 of 3!
Advanced exercises include sendaways over jumps, changes of position at a distance, and off lead figures of 8 around food filled bowls.
This sport is designed to be suited to any breed, shape or size of dog or handler, of any age or disability, and if necessary courses may be adapted to suit the needs of any dog or handler working with a disability (provided these needs are discussed with the judge in advance.)
The aim in Rally is to train your dog to a high standard and achieve a qualifying score. Having done this enough times your dog can be awarded a Rally title!
But don't worry, placings are also awarded for the more competitively minded! Happy teamwork is the name of the game, rather than speed or pinpoint accuracy.
Wagtails are pleased to announce a series of 'Get Ready To Rally' one day introductory workshops to allow people and dogs to come and try out rally. The workshops will introduce, demonstrate and explain all the Level 1 signs for everyone to practice. There will also be a demonstration of the higher level 2 & 3 exercises to further whet your appetite! Workshops will be hosted by Tina & Ingrid Elias who are now some of the very first approved APDT UK Rally Judges.
Dates & Venues:
Sunday 23rd May at Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road Haslemere Surrey
Sunday 27th June at Crondall Village Hall, nr Farnham.
Saturday 17th July at The Dog Barn, Aldingbourne, nr Chichester.
Sunday 22nd August at Crondall Village Hall, nr Farnham.
(Please see our Training Venues page for maps and details.)
Handler places £40. Spectator places £20 with lunch included.
