Last night Quinn and I had our 3rd rally obedience class. She picks up on things so quick, and she heels so well and we have mastered positioning her sit at heel and a drop at heel. No issues with distractions etc. So left feeling good...then this morning the little maniac found a ball at the park and was too excited to manage her recall, decided to run across the street to visit a toddler and then simply run around until she felt like coming back. Jekell and Hyde, I tell you.
Haha --- life is never dull with them is it? Well done with the Rally obedience -- it's a lovely feeling when it goes well.
Yes, especially as it's much harder than I was expecting now that we are doing full courses. The signs are hard to remember and all the little rules that go along with them!
Come and join the competitions at rallyonline.org . Next one is June 8th - 22nd. (Course is posted online and you video you and your dog and post it to YouTube. It’s obviously easier than real life, but good practice.)
Yes, I'm sure. I can see the appeal of it and would like to have ago -- but I'm sure my brain would have difficulty processing the information and then translating it to Cassie, I can just picture the look on her face " what in heavens name am I to do now!!"
I will look it up! I don't feel ready for the trial this weekend, so haven't entered. June seems more doable
We are quite relaxed in our class and all laugh about how we confuse our dogs - you should give it a try!
It's a dog sport that is meant to promote the relationship between dog and handler (positive, no loud voice, lead jerks etc). I believe the exercises are similar to traditional obedience. You can title in novice, advanced and excellent. Maybe @Joy can explain it better!
It’s essentially competition obedience but instead of a steward calling out the moves there are signs that you follow. In the early stages it’s mostly things like sit, down, turns (in the UK there are 6 levels) on lead until level 3, then off-lead with a certain amount of distance control and jumps. The heelwork doesn’t have to be as close as in obedience as long as the lead is never tight and the dog remains near the handler’s side. You can progress up the levels by attaining a certain score - you don’t need to actually win a class.
