AKC Rally
"AKC Rally is the new dog sport that is taking the nation by storm, a successful stepping stone from the AKC Canine Good Citizen® program to the world of obedience or agility."
- Excerpt from the "Getting Started" page, section 'What Is Rally,' on the American Kennel Club official website.
Rally is a dog sport in which a dog and handler team must navigate a course comprised of various numbered stations that must be completed in numerical order, with few, if any, errors. Each station has a sign that tells the handler what to do. The team has to move at a normal yet brisk pace so that they finish in as little time possible.
Rally is great for everyone, from teams beginning their competition training journey to seasoned vets looking for an activity less physically intense to strut their stuff. Rally is often pursued alongside other dog sports, thanks to its relationship-building nature and tendency to help build confidence in both the dog and the handler.
While several "flavors" of competition Rally are offered by different hosting organizations, SICDTC primarily offers AKC Rally training. In AKC Rally, there are five levels of competition, from Novice through Master. Levels get progressively longer and more difficult, with many activities in the higher levels drawing on behaviors performed in the AKC sister sport of formal obedience. There can be anywhere from 10 - 20 stations throughout a course, depending on what skill level the course is designed for.
SICDTC Instructors and Members have competed throughout the area in the highest levels of AKC Rally and many qualify each year for the AKC Rally National Championship, held yearly at various venues across the whole country!
- Excerpt from the "Getting Started" page, section 'What Is Rally,' on the American Kennel Club official website.
Rally is a dog sport in which a dog and handler team must navigate a course comprised of various numbered stations that must be completed in numerical order, with few, if any, errors. Each station has a sign that tells the handler what to do. The team has to move at a normal yet brisk pace so that they finish in as little time possible.
Rally is great for everyone, from teams beginning their competition training journey to seasoned vets looking for an activity less physically intense to strut their stuff. Rally is often pursued alongside other dog sports, thanks to its relationship-building nature and tendency to help build confidence in both the dog and the handler.
While several "flavors" of competition Rally are offered by different hosting organizations, SICDTC primarily offers AKC Rally training. In AKC Rally, there are five levels of competition, from Novice through Master. Levels get progressively longer and more difficult, with many activities in the higher levels drawing on behaviors performed in the AKC sister sport of formal obedience. There can be anywhere from 10 - 20 stations throughout a course, depending on what skill level the course is designed for.
SICDTC Instructors and Members have competed throughout the area in the highest levels of AKC Rally and many qualify each year for the AKC Rally National Championship, held yearly at various venues across the whole country!
Rally classes are currently being formed and should start mid-February 2021.
Most Rally classes are filled from a pre-existing wait list. To inquire about classes, please e-mail Marie at rally@sicdtc.info. Rally run throughs, matches, and workshops/special events are also held from time to time.
Our Rally Registration forms can be viewed, printed and downloaded here: Rally Registration forms
Most Rally classes are filled from a pre-existing wait list. To inquire about classes, please e-mail Marie at rally@sicdtc.info. Rally run throughs, matches, and workshops/special events are also held from time to time.
Our Rally Registration forms can be viewed, printed and downloaded here: Rally Registration forms