Introduction to Rally O
(Prerequisite: Completion of “Shaping Up” Training Skills Class or with instructor’s permission.)
Rally (or Rally Obedience) combines the “functional” with the “fun”! This dog sport draws on behaviors that are useful in “real life” situations with your dogs. In Rally O, a dog and handler move briskly from station to station on a course. Each station along the route holds a sign indicating what behavior(s) to perform (e.g., sit-down-sit) before the team can move on. No course is the same, so Rally O is exciting and new every time you do it. Teamwork and fun will be emphasized in this class! And, yes, you can talk to your dog! Rally O supports the growing trends to involve all family members, including children, in raising terrific pets. Any dog or person can do Rally O, regardless of age or physical limitations. The Level-1 exercises introduced in this class will give dog owners the opportunity to work on attention and focus while building a great working relationship with their canine partners. We will practice Rally O exercises individually as well as run short courses in class. Each dog-handler team will receive a copy of the Level-1 exercises to work on at home as well as a variety of handouts to help advance basic obedience skills, including heeling. If a Rally title should become your goal, Introduction to Rally O will give you a good start at learning the skills and guidelines needed to begin competing.
Class is 6 weeks (7.5 hrs.), one and a quarter hours/week. Class size is limited to 8 dogs. Rate is $325.00.
Rally (or Rally Obedience) combines the “functional” with the “fun”! This dog sport draws on behaviors that are useful in “real life” situations with your dogs. In Rally O, a dog and handler move briskly from station to station on a course. Each station along the route holds a sign indicating what behavior(s) to perform (e.g., sit-down-sit) before the team can move on. No course is the same, so Rally O is exciting and new every time you do it. Teamwork and fun will be emphasized in this class! And, yes, you can talk to your dog! Rally O supports the growing trends to involve all family members, including children, in raising terrific pets. Any dog or person can do Rally O, regardless of age or physical limitations. The Level-1 exercises introduced in this class will give dog owners the opportunity to work on attention and focus while building a great working relationship with their canine partners. We will practice Rally O exercises individually as well as run short courses in class. Each dog-handler team will receive a copy of the Level-1 exercises to work on at home as well as a variety of handouts to help advance basic obedience skills, including heeling. If a Rally title should become your goal, Introduction to Rally O will give you a good start at learning the skills and guidelines needed to begin competing.
Class is 6 weeks (7.5 hrs.), one and a quarter hours/week. Class size is limited to 8 dogs. Rate is $325.00.
Additional custom classes may be available at the discretion of the instructor. Also, unique needs can be addressed. If your needs are not met by any of the classes or consultations listed, please call 703.876.0284 to discuss your specific requirements. Prices effective March 1, 2022, and are subject to change.
