Rally

Rally brings a new dynamic to dog training

Rally aims to provide a fast-moving and motivational sport for both dogs and their owners, requiring them to work as a team to complete various exercises in a set course that demonstrates competency in basic obedience exercises.

Handlers are allowed to walk the course to become familiar with it before competing. The Rally course is set out with numbered stations including a start and finish.

Handlers and their dogs navigate the course by following the numbers and carrying out the exercises shown on the sign positioned at each of the numbered stations. Dogs work in the “Heel” position between exercises.

Handlers can direct their dog by talking, encourage with praise and patting is allowed unless specified in the rules.

At the entry-level of Novice, dogs negotiate a course having between 10 and 15 signs (not including the start and finish) and work on lead during the test. There is a total of 57 signs available to be placed on a Rally course gradually increasing in complexity as the level of Rally becomes higher.

The higher levels of Rally, Advanced, Excellent and Master use up to 24 signs including many of the more complex ones and dogs are required to navigate the course off lead with their handlers.

In Rally competitors complete the course with their dog while a judge scores the round but doesn’t give voice commands or help.

Rally has a far more relaxed atmosphere than other dog sports and each run is a different series of exercises. Owners never know what the course will be until they do the preliminary walk through.

Rally Titles: R.N., R.A., R.E., R.A.E., R.M., RO.Ch

Here are some files created in 2021 that will assist you with Rally training.

More information can be found on this Link https://dogsaustralia.org.au/training-dog-sports

NOTE: Up to date Dog Sports Rules and Regulations can be found on this Link https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/rule-regulations/rules