DESCRIPTION: Rally classes will help prepare the handler/dog team to compete competitively in Rally with precision and accuracy. This class will cover Rally levels - Advanced, Excellent and Master. These levels require that the dog work off-leash. There will be instruction on how to perform the various exercises and strategies for achieving the highest possible scores.  Students can apply these strategies to each week's practice courses. Two or three courses will be worked each week.  Participation in AKC trials is not required, but encouraged.

Visit the American Kennel Club website for a more detailed description of rally (www.akc.org/events/rally/) and rally course stations (www.akc.org/rules/). 

PREREQUISITE:

• Ready to compete in the upper Rally Levels (Advanced, Excellent, Master) 
• Instructor's permission;
• Student should be very familiar with the Novice through Advanced Rally signs

WHAT TO BRING:

• Copy of vaccination records
• 4-6 ft leash
• Buckle collar
• Variety of small, easy to eat treats
• Students should bring a portable crate to use when walking the courses.   

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.