Rally is for everyone!
Dogs should be at least 6 months old and have been introduced to basic obedience skills such as: sit, down, stay, come, heel. Mastery of those skills are not necessary to get started.
Rally Obedience (Rally-O) is a fun, fast-paced dog sport that’s all about teamwork and connection. You and your dog navigate a course together, performing skills like sits, turns, and stays at each sign. Unlike traditional obedience, Rally encourages communication AND you can talk to your dog and cheer them on!
While many dogs take a basic obedience class or two, training shouldn't stop there. Dogs aren’t “finished” once they learn sit and stay they need ongoing mental challenges to stay happy and well-behaved. Rally gives you a way to use those basic skills in a structured, engaging format that keeps your dog sharp and strengthens your relationship.
While titles are an option, the majority of my clients take Rally just for fun!
Dog/handler teams who want to build on their foundation skills
Owners looking for a new challenge without the intensity of formal obedience
People who want to improve focus, communication, and connection with their dog
Anyone who enjoys problem-solving and working as a team
Personally, I love Rally because it keeps both me and my dogs thinking. It’s like a puzzle course for the team! We get to work together, stay connected, and celebrate small wins every time we step into the ring. Plus, Rally skills carry over beautifully into everyday life—like leash manners, attention around distractions, and confidence in new spaces.
As of June, 2025 Roman has earned his AKC Master Rally-Obedience Title (RM). We are on track to finish his Champion title by the end of 2025!
Achievement from stepping in the ring 9 times in 2 days:
🥇 Qualified 9 out of 9 times!
🥇 New Title RAE
🥇 Four 1st place wins
🥇 Three 2nd place wins
🏆 One Highest Triple Qualifier (295 points out of 300)
🏆 Two times High Combined -Excellent & Advanced. (197 out of 200 & 199 out of 200)
Achievements from stepping in the ring 6 times in 2 days:
🥇 Four 1st place wins
🥇 One 2nd place win (tied for first, lost by having a slower time)
🥇 One 4th place win due to handler error
🏆 High Combined (197 points out of 200 in Advanced B & Excellent B classes)
🏆 Highest Triple Qualifier (195 out of 200 points in all three levels (Master, Advanced B & Excellent B classes)
💥 Master Title Earned
💥 Earned 38 more Championship Points
Most importantly - I entered and left the ring with one of my best friends! 🥰 🐾🤘
I offer Rally prep for beginners through master-level teams. Whether you are aiming for titles or just training for fun, Rally is a great way to build trust, attention, and joy in your training sessions.
📬 Let’s chat about private lessons or group Rally options!
Visit the AKC Rally Obedience website for more information.
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