Training Your Dog In Rally For Beginners - Start To Finish

Discover the joy of Rally Obedience! This course guides you through the exciting world of Rally-O, a popular and rewarding dog sport. Learn how to train your dog to excel in this team-based activity where you navigate a numbered course together, performing exercises displayed on signs in a specific order.

What You'll Learn:

• Rally-O Basics: Understand the fundamentals of Rally Obedience and how it differs from traditional obedience training.
• Novice Level Exercises: Master the essential exercises for the Rally Novice level.
• Perfect Heel Position: Learn to teach your dog to walk politely in the required Heel position at your left side.
• Positive Reinforcement Training: Discover effective, fun, and rewarding training methods using positive reinforcement. We focus on simple lure, praise, and reward techniques.
• Clicker-Free Training: This course emphasizes clicker-free methods, perfect for beginners, though you can easily incorporate a clicker if you prefer.
• Australian Rally (ANKC) Rules: Learn training based on the official Australian Rally (ANKC) rules, with techniques applicable worldwide.
• Essential Equipment: Find out what equipment you'll need to get started with Rally training.
• Foundation Skills: Develop crucial foundation skills, including rear-end awareness for consistent heel positioning and accurate execution of Rally exercises.
• Lure & Target Stick Techniques: Watch demonstrations on how to effectively use a food lure and/or target stick to teach your dog the required positions and movements.
• Decoding Rally Signs: Comprehensive explanations of all Australian Rally Novice level signs, with detailed instructions for teaching each exercise.
• Beyond Australia: Explore additional exercises commonly used in Rally competitions outside of Australia.
• Building Endurance: Learn how to gradually increase your dog's working time for longer, more sustained performance.
• Trial Preparation: Get guidance on preparing your dog for entering an official Rally Trial.
• Practice Courses: Access examples of Rally courses to practice and hone your skills.

This course is ideal for beginners with no prior experience in dog sports. We provide clear, step-by-step instructions to help you and your dog enjoy the challenges and rewards of Rally Obedience. Start your Rally training journey today!