Teaches all skills to compete in Rally. In Rally, dog and handler follow a course in which they independently perform the exercises indicated by multiple signs using positive reinforcement.
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Master Rally is not offered in Session 2 (March)
Beginning Rally:
Dogs entering should be mature and calm enough in a group setting to focus and learn some of the more advanced skills. Dogs should be able to respond to the owner':s verbal commands to sit, down and come without needing excessive physical manipulations, and can walk with the owner under reasonable control.
Admission Criteria: This is for dogs who have successfully completed Sub-novice, have instructor's approval and can demonstrate that they can:
* Respond to a come command and sit somewhere near front position.
* Stand, sit and down with the owner at the dog':s side.
* Do one of the finishes, even if not perfectly.
* Heel reasonably well at owners side.
Rally Intermediate/Advanced/Excellent:
Teaches skills to compete in Rally Intermediate/Advanced/Excellent. Rally Master signs may be introduced during the session.
Admission Criteria: For dogs passing Beginning Rally with instructor's approval or with Rally Intermediate/Advanced/Excellent instructor's approval after evaluation. Must be able to demonstrate:
* Respond promptly to all commands; heel, sit, down, stay, come.
* Heel on a loose leash.
* Have at least one or more legs in Rally Novice or the Rally Novice title.
Master Rally (intermittently offered):
Teaches skills to compete at the Master Rally level.
Admission Criteria: For dogs passing Advanced/Excellent Rally or with the instructor's approval after evaluation. Must be able to demonstrate:
* Respond promptly to all commands; heel, sit, down, stay, come.
* Heel on a loose leash
* Have at least one or more legs in Rally Advanced or Excellent or have the Rally Advance or Excellent title.