Rally Obedience
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Rally was recognized in 2005 and is often thought of as a “starting point” for people interested in dog sports. In this sport, the dog and handler complete a course designed by the judge of 10-20 different signs that indicate which exercise should be performed. The signs include heeling, turns, commands like site, down, stand, stay, jumps and recalls. The difficulty of the exercises and the course is based on the level at which a given team is competing. Rally is all about teamwork and having fun and scoring is less rigorous than obedience or agility. While the teams strive for precision and accuracy the enthusiasm and willingness of the dog and relaxed movement of the handler are characteristics of good teams. Each level tests mastery of a specific skill set while at the same time continuing to be proficient in lower level skills. The handler is allowed to communicate with the dog by using verbal commands and/or hand signals, clapping, and praise to provide encouragement. Titles are earned after earning the required number of qualifying scores, usually under at least two different judges.
In Rally Novice there are a total of 40 different exercises. To earn a leg, teams must completed a course consisting of 10-15 exercises are on leash and exercise include heeling, turns, changing pace and change of position. After earning the Novice title (RN) and can either move to Rally Intermediate (an optional class) or Rally Advanced. In the Intermediate class 22 new exercises are added, all exercises are performed on leash and the exercises are more difficult and challenging and include distractions. In Rally Advanced there are 23 new exercises that are more challenging and includes jumping. The team completes a course of 12-17 exercises. After earning the Advanced title (RA) teams can move to the Rally Excellent class. In Excellent there are 18 new exercises and the course consists of the 15-20 exercises that are completed off leash, exercises of increased difficulty are included and there are at least two jumps, a stay and retrieve the leash, and the handler is not allowed to clap or pat their leg to encourage their dog. After earning the Rally Excellent title (RE) teams can move on to the Master class where 22 new exercises are added. There are 15-20 exercise in this class, exercises are performed off leash and the dogs jump at least once. In the Master class teams are often required to heel in complex patterns and demonstrate the ability to stay and recall over a jump. Teams need to earn three qualifying legs to earn a title in all classes except Master which requires 10 qualifying legs. Dogs can earn the Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) title by earning qualifying legs in both Advanced and Excellent classes in 10 trials. . After completing the Rally Master (RM) title the teams can earn the Rally Championship (RACH). To earn the RACH, teams must earn 300 points based on scores earned in Master, Excellent and Advanced classes and earn qualifying scores in Master, Excellent and Advanced classes in the same trial 20 times. https://www.akc.org/sports/rally
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