Rally Obedience Classes & Workshops
A Fun and Low-Impact Dog Sport
Video of Rally Obedience Novice & Advanced Runs
Class Goals:
Motivational games for getting and maintaining attention and keeping focus under distraction
Rally-Obedience Competition skills
The concepts in this class can be applied to competition sports like agility & obedience but are also useful in practical, real-life situations
Prerequisites
- Dogs must be Behaviorally Healthy and not have aggression issues with other dogs.
- Dogs must be at least 6 months of age at the start of class. No upper age limits.
- Canine Good Citizen title required (Take the Canine Good Citizen Evaluation)
- Distraction Proofing recommended but not required
- All dogs must have Rabies and DHPP vaccinations or titers. Proof of vaccinations or titers must be brought to first class. Dogs without proof of vaccinations or titers will not be able to participate. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
- No shock collars, e-collars, prong collars or choke chains allowed in class.
- Pre-registration with pre-payment is required.
RALLY NOVICE LEVEL
Prerequisite: Dog must be able to demonstrate a sit and down on 1st or 2nd command, hold posture for at least 15 seconds, and be able to demonstrate controlled walking for 25 feet. Dogs must have successfully passed a CGC test, or a Teamworks “Sports Plus Sampler” class, or a basic obedience class, or by permission of instructor.
- This class is for anyone new to Rally and also for those handlers familiar to Rally but with Novice dogs.
- The class will teach the 42 Novice signs.
- Class will give handlers experience moving from sign to sign with critiques during the course.
RALLY INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED/EXCELLENT LEVELS
Prerequisite: Handlers need to have completed a Rally class with a current or previous dog, or by permission of the instructor.
- This class uses the Rally Intermediate/Advanced/Excellent level signs.
- Dogs will be on leash or off lead, as appropriate for level.
- Classes will offer various length courses and handlers will be critiqued during the course
Tuition: $190
Duration: Once a week for 6 weeks
Class Size: 6 Dogs Maximum
Offered at the Youngsville location
Click date to register
Rally – All Levels
Monday 8:00-9:00 pm
Instructor: Lloyd Newland
Location: The Wag Center, Youngsville
(2025) Jan 6 | Mar 3 | May 5 | Jul 14 dgg| Sept 15 | Nov 3
Rally – All Levels
Tuesday 10am
Instructor: Susan Cicone
Location: The Wag Center, Youngsville
Sept 17 (2024) | (2025) Feb 4 | Apr 8 | Jul 8 | Oct 7
RALLY COURSE OF THE WEEK WORKSHOP
Are you preparing your dog for Rallly competition? Would you like to practice in a new location or in the location you plan to trial in? We have the answer for you! Rally Course of the Week Workshop at the Teamworks Wag Center! This “workshop” is a one hour session where you and your dog practice your Rally skills. You will walk the course, run the course, and the instructor will give you and other students feedback on your runs. Maximum 6 dogs. Must sign each dog you want to work up for a working spot. Each “workshop” is listed as an indidivual date, so you can sign up for only the dates that work for your schedule. Pre-requisite: You and your dog should already be competing in Rally, or have already had instruction in Rally. (Please see our Monday night and Tuesay morning Rally group classes.)
- All dogs must have Rabies and DHPP vaccinations or titers. Proof of vaccinations or titers must be brought to first class. Dogs without proof of vaccinations or titers will not be able to participate.
- No shock collars, e-collars, prong collars or choke chains allowed.
- Absolutely no ear pinches, striking dogs, scruff shakes, or other physical punishment.
- Treats, praise, and toys are welcome!
- Pre-registration with pre-payment is required. One working spot per dog.
PLEASE NOTE: NO DROP-INS. YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE SO WE KNOW HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS TO EXPECT, AND WHAT LEVEL COURSE TO SET. Registration closes 3 days in advance of the class start date. If you need to register after the close, please contact the office at teamworkshelp@gmail.com.