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Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course that has
been designed by the rally judge. The judge tells the handler to begin and
the dog and handler proceed at their own pace through a course of
designated stations (10-20, depending on the level). Each of these stations
has a sign providing instructions regarding the next skill that is to be
performed.
Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. The dog and handler
team moves continuously at a brisk, but normal pace with the dog under
control at the handler’s left side. There should be a sense of teamwork
between the dog and handler both during the numbered exercises and
between the exercise signs; however, perfect “heel position” is not
required. Any faults in traditional AKC Obedience that would be evaluated
and scored as a one-point deduction or more should be scored the same in
rally, unless otherwise mentioned in the Rally Regulations. After the judge’
s “Forward” order, the team is on its own to complete the entire sequence
of numbered signs correctly.
Unlimited communication from the handler to the dog is to be encouraged
and not penalized. Unless otherwise specified in these Regulations,
handlers are permitted to talk, praise, encourage, clap their hands, pat their
legs, or use any verbal means of encouragement. Multiple commands and/or
signals using one or both arms and hands are allowed; the handler’s arms
need not be maintained in any particular position at any time. The handler
may not touch the dog or make physical corrections.
At any time during the performance, loud or harsh commands or intimidating
signals will be penalized. Rally is a companion sport to Obedience. Both
require teamwork between dog and handler along with similar performance
skills.
Rally provides an excellent introduction to Companion Events for new dogs
and handlers, and can provide a challenging opportunity for competitors in
other events to strengthen their skills...
been designed by the rally judge. The judge tells the handler to begin and
the dog and handler proceed at their own pace through a course of
designated stations (10-20, depending on the level). Each of these stations
has a sign providing instructions regarding the next skill that is to be
performed.
Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. The dog and handler
team moves continuously at a brisk, but normal pace with the dog under
control at the handler’s left side. There should be a sense of teamwork
between the dog and handler both during the numbered exercises and
between the exercise signs; however, perfect “heel position” is not
required. Any faults in traditional AKC Obedience that would be evaluated
and scored as a one-point deduction or more should be scored the same in
rally, unless otherwise mentioned in the Rally Regulations. After the judge’
s “Forward” order, the team is on its own to complete the entire sequence
of numbered signs correctly.
Unlimited communication from the handler to the dog is to be encouraged
and not penalized. Unless otherwise specified in these Regulations,
handlers are permitted to talk, praise, encourage, clap their hands, pat their
legs, or use any verbal means of encouragement. Multiple commands and/or
signals using one or both arms and hands are allowed; the handler’s arms
need not be maintained in any particular position at any time. The handler
may not touch the dog or make physical corrections.
At any time during the performance, loud or harsh commands or intimidating
signals will be penalized. Rally is a companion sport to Obedience. Both
require teamwork between dog and handler along with similar performance
skills.
Rally provides an excellent introduction to Companion Events for new dogs
and handlers, and can provide a challenging opportunity for competitors in
other events to strengthen their skills...
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