Welcome to my rally obedience lens!
Lots of my buds do rally obedience, and they love it!!! Agility is my sport - but we go and watch them compete now and then and it sure looks like fun. We hope you enjoy this lens and learn more about the great sport of Rally-O.
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Everybody rally-o!
Do you love rally obedience, want to get involved in Rally, need info on Rally. Check out this lens, it's packed full of some of the best Rally resources we could find.Here we will bring you lots of rally information for beginners and those that have experience. Everyone can learn something new!
We'll have resources for training and equipment for both dogs and handlers; information on how to get started, as well as details on how to compete, health and fitness for both dogs and handlers, and much, much more!
We're just getting started here, so watch closely....you'll never know what you'll find!
History of rally-o!
Introduced in 2000, Rally Obedience is a form of dog obedience with a twist - a total focus on fun and excitement for the dog, handler and spectator.Dog and handler teams follow a set course, performing the exercise indicated by 10-20 consecutive signs. Signs are numbered to indicate the course the handler and dog take during the performance.
There is a lot of variety with each rally course. And rally is different than Obedience in that handlers may talk to their dogs, praise them, and give them needed verbal commands.
Handlers can even use hand signals, point and in Novice and Advanced, clap and snap their fingers at anytime and as often as the handler needs. And it's not only allowed, but encouraged - making it a really fun sport!
Rally obedience organizations!
Here are links to the most popular rally obedience organizations that host events throughout the country:
- The American Kennel Club
- The main Rally page for the American Kennel Club. The link has info on events, rules, training resources and more!
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers
- This is the main Rally page for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, who hold Rally events all over the country! The APDT encourages all dogs to participate - purebred, mixed breeds and dogs with disabilities.
- Canadian Association of Rally Obedience
- The Canadian Association of Rally Obedience (CARO) has been established so that dogs can earn titles in Rally O in Canada.
Be sure and visit my website!
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Find dog beds, all natural foods and treats, collars, leashes, charms, training and dog sport gear, vitamins and supplements, books, clothing, toys and more!
And the best part is that we donate 10% of our profits to dog rescues and shelters!
How to get started in rally-o!
There is a lot of info already on the Internet. So we're not going to attempt to start over! But we will definitely give credit where credit is due. Thanks to those who have put together such useful info.
- Getting started in Rally with the AKC.
- Tips for getting started in AKC's rally obedience program.
- AKC's Rally Rules.
- Link to the AKC's rally obedience rules.
- What do all those signs mean?
- A great link that explains all the signs for Rally.
- APDT's Rules and Regs.
- Link to the Association of Pet Dog Trainers rally obedience rules and regulations.
- APDT's training resources.
- Nice link to rally training resources through the US.
- APDT's calendar of events.
- Link to ADPT's calendar of rally obedience events.
- Clean Run.
- Clean Run has some of THE best training and equipment resources we've ever found!
- APDT's title requirements.
- APDT's Rally-O title requirements, thanks to Front and Finish!
Great rally-o stuff on CafePress!
The best rally-o Internet resources from Yahoo!
- Rally Obedience Yahoo Group
- The new obedience performance event that allows you to talk with your dog in a very interesting course!
- APDT Rally-O Yahoo Group
- For dog owners and trainers interested in APDT Rally.
- Rally-Course-Design
- Rally-Course-Design · Rally Course Design
- Agility_Obedience_Rally
- Agility_Obedience_Rally · Agility_Obedience_Rally-O
- Rally-uk
- Rally-uk · Rally obedience UK
- rallycolorado · Rally Colorado
- A group for Rally Obedience enthusiasts in the Colorado area. This list can be used to announce classes/training, matches or trials.
Dogs doing their favorite thing - rally obedience!
Saint Bernard Kris in NOVICE Rally
I Believe
Liberty Rally Excellent - 1st leg
Great Rally books and resources!
Rally Course Book: A Guide to AKC Rally Courses
Interested in AKC's newest competition? This book is designed to assist judges and instructors set up and teach rally courses. Part I is devoted to judging. Part II includes course layouts and exhibitor sheets for 10 different courses at each level: Novice, Advanced and Excellent. Exhibitors will find the book helpful for practicing courses, memorizing signs, and learning to execute the instructions correctly. Course designs and exhibitor sheets may be copied for use at Rally competitions.
Click Your Way to Rally Obedience
Rally is all about having fun and interacting with your dog while competing for titles. If you enjoy training your dog and want to take that training past the basics or if you are wondering what a good next step would be after the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate, Rally is a wonderful sport to train for.
Rally-O: The Style of Rally Obedience, 3rd Edition
Charles "Bud" Kramer is the originator of Rally Style Obedience, and his book tells you all you need to get started in this fun, new approach to dog obedience. Rally is designed to be a style of obedience that emphasizes fun and excitement for the dog, handler and spectator, with a more natural flow to the performance. The handler and dog complete the course by reading a series of signs along the course and performing the exercise listed on each sign, without additional commands from the judge. Scoring is also designed to allow less precision than traditional obedience. There are two levels: Level One is entirely on-lead, so beginners can participate early in their training. Level Two is for the more advanced dogs and is off-lead. Book explains everything you need to know to set up a trial, how to judge, a full description of the classes and exercises, and details about the signs needed. There are also different course designs shown for both levels.
Rally On
Explains how to master each Rally station, how to complete the exercises and what the key skills are for each exercise. This book is the perfect tool for both the student and the instructor with easy-to-read handling and training tips. For companion dogs, Rally can be a great introduction to the world of dog sports!
Rally Competition Record Book
Be ready for AKC Rally Obedience competition, coming soon! Keep a permanent record of legs and titles earned. Record date, venue, club, judge, location, conditions, level, exercises done, time, points, Qs, and more. 150 pages for recording scores. Summary pages for accumulating legs and points. Includes identification page with pockets to hold ID cards, health record, 3x5 cards, etc. Convenient size (5" x 7") slips easily into gear bag. Use for all venues, all levels, multiple dogs.
Rally Obedience Signs
Full set of 68 signs (Revised and supplemented as per the January 1, 2008 Regulations) to accompany Rally-O: The Style of Rally Obedience, 3rd Edition. For clubs or training groups just starting out with Rally-style obedience, this is the way to go! Levels 1 and 2. (Laminating recommended for more permanent use. "People who buy the unlaminated signs usually cut poster board as backing and then put them in plastic sheet protectors. I have tried it and it works fine." Suggestion from Charles "Bud" Kramer, author of Rally-O Style Obedience.)
*Note: These signs are now a complete set of the AKC version and revised and supplemented as per the January 1, 2008 regulations.
Health and nutrition!
Health and nutrition are foundations for any athlete. Even us dog athletes! Here you'll find some great links to keep your dog healthy, fit, and running and jumping in top condition.
- How to find the best food for your canine athlete.
- All natural foods and treats are essential to our wellbeing. Here is a great site that has all kinds of foods and treats with all natural, organic ingredients.
- Why all natural foods and treats?
- Only Natural Pet Store has a great library of nutritional and health information. Try it out if you want to learn more, or find information on all kinds of health conditions.
- Great list of resources for holistic veterinary information.
- Another great resource from Only Natural Pet Store, where they have links to a wide variety of veterinary, and alternative/holistic veterinary organizations and information. Not to be missed for us canine athletes.
- Finding the right veterinarian for you and your canine athlete.
- The right veterinarian is critical to your canine athlete. Just ask my Mom. Injuries can happen, since we are so active. Here is a great site to help with your search.
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WeaselPuppy
I'll have to add this one to the list. Posted September 09, 2008 |
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Guinness
I haven't participated in rally, but it sure looks like fun! Very informative and fun lens. 5 woofs! - Guinness at Best Dog Health Care Solutions to Dog Health Problems Posted July 07, 2007 |
Kim
I'm just getting into rally, but wanted to point out that CARO is a rally organization in Canada that you might want to add to yuor list of Rally-O organizations. Thanks for the good info. Kim
Posted May 01, 2007
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