Rally Obedience is a relatively new dog sport involving obedience commands. Much like agility, the dog and handler negotiate a course of 15-20 obedience stations within an allotted time. Stations consist of behaviours such as "sit-down-sit" or "call front, finish right" etc. Depending on the organization you are competing in, handlers can praise, double command and reward the dog while on course. Rally Obedience allows both purebreed and mixed breeds in competition.
Novice Rally Obedience
Begins: Tuesday, September 7 at 8:30pm (1 spot left!)
Tuesday, October 12 at 6:15pm
This course will cover the skills needed to participate in CKC, APDT and CARO rally obedience competitions at the novice level. Skills include heeling with attention, stand, moving down, left and right finish to heel position, moving side
step, etc. Each lesson will also include a mini course for handlers to practice new skills.
Rally Polishing
Begins: Wednesday, September 15 at 6:30pm
This course is for dog/handler teams who have completed our novice and advanced rally courses or a similar course elsewhere. We will work on improving focus and precision and preparing for competition. Each class will have a full rally course to practice on and improve your skills as a team.
(each six week course has a different set of rally courses. So you can stay in this class for consecutive six week programs until you are ready to compete!)
Advanced/Excellent Rally Obedience
Begins: Tuesday, October 19 at 8:30pm
This course will cover all the skills needed to participate in CKC, APDT, and CARO rally obedience competitions at the advanced level. We will also teach you all the Excellent level signs for CKC Rally Obedience. Skills include off leash work, stand for exam, send over jump, backing up in heel position, moving down, heelwork around food dishes etc. Each lesson will also include a mini course for handlers to practice new skills.
*Dogs with aggression or other behavior problems are not suitable for a group class. If you have concerns regarding your dogs behaviour please let us know before registering for a group class.
So what does all this fun cost?
Dogs are required to bring $165 +GST per 6 week course and we accept either cash or cheque as payment options (their owners can join them for free!) To register for a class please phone Kim at (403) 477-9118 or email her at kim_boyes@yahoo.ca
Need some one on one time? Private lessons are available by appointment at our facility. These lessons are tailored to what you want your dog to learn. Anything from basic obedience to dog sports to challenging hand signals to barking and behavioural issues.
Fees for private lessons taken at our facility are $70/hour.
Rally Obedience
