Rally Class Schedules
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Class Fees:Most of our classes are seven (7) weeks long Normal 7 Week Class Fees: 7 Week Classes for Non-members: $105
Special 4 Week Class Fees
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Rally Practice Courses, Novice to Excellent
7 weeks
We will use a 90-minute class period to accommodate students at skill levels from Novice through Excellent.
The practice courses will include signs from all skill levels. Every station will have a Novice level sign for beginner teams, with alternate signs for those who wish to practice Advanced or Excellent. Each handler/dog team will be able to perform the course twice during each class. Prior experience with Rally is helpful but not required.
7 weeks
We will use a 90-minute class period to accommodate students at skill levels from Novice through Excellent.
The practice courses will include signs from all skill levels. Every station will have a Novice level sign for beginner teams, with alternate signs for those who wish to practice Advanced or Excellent. Each handler/dog team will be able to perform the course twice during each class. Prior experience with Rally is helpful but not required.
Wednesdays 1:30pm - 3pm Michele Bertot and Peg Polanski
September 29 - November 10, 2021 / Skips: none
September 29 - November 10, 2021 / Skips: none
Wednesdays 1:30pm - 3pm Peg Polanski
December 1 - January 12, 2022 / Skips: none
December 1 - January 12, 2022 / Skips: none
Beginning Rally/Obedience
7 weeks
Focus will be on the basics of both Obedience and Rally such as heeling (both loose and tight), better control of your dog and keeping him/her focused on you. We will practice for longer sit and down stays and coming when called. After completion of this course, you should be ready to work toward either an Obedience Beginner Novice or Rally Novice title.
Pre-requisites are: Completion of 2 Manners classes or equivalent. Dog should be able to walk at handler's side on loose leash and able to be crated for short periods.
7 weeks
Focus will be on the basics of both Obedience and Rally such as heeling (both loose and tight), better control of your dog and keeping him/her focused on you. We will practice for longer sit and down stays and coming when called. After completion of this course, you should be ready to work toward either an Obedience Beginner Novice or Rally Novice title.
Pre-requisites are: Completion of 2 Manners classes or equivalent. Dog should be able to walk at handler's side on loose leash and able to be crated for short periods.
Wednesdays 11:30am - 12:15am Bea Davis
September 29 - November 10, 2021 / no skips
Masks required
September 29 - November 10, 2021 / no skips
Masks required
Rally 1
This one-hour class is designed to introduce students to the fun sport of AKC Rally! No prior Rally experience or knowledge required. Successful completion of Advanced Family Pet Class or equivalent is recommended. Dogs attend all classes and will run on leash. Dogs may be crated, or supervised by another adult, while students perform the initial walkthrough.
Class Content Includes:
Safety Protocol: Masks covering nose and mouth are required. Face Shields are fine as an additional item, but cotton or paper masks are REQUIRED.
This one-hour class is designed to introduce students to the fun sport of AKC Rally! No prior Rally experience or knowledge required. Successful completion of Advanced Family Pet Class or equivalent is recommended. Dogs attend all classes and will run on leash. Dogs may be crated, or supervised by another adult, while students perform the initial walkthrough.
Class Content Includes:
- All novice signs will be introduced, explained and demonstrated.
- Students will work on building, performing, and perfecting the skills necessary to successfully navigate a mini-course.
- Focus will be on skills and team building (dog and handler working together).
- AKC Rally regulations and ring etiquette will be discussed.
Safety Protocol: Masks covering nose and mouth are required. Face Shields are fine as an additional item, but cotton or paper masks are REQUIRED.
Thursdays 8:00pm - 9:00pm Susan Geers-Meiner
Masks required.
Masks required.
Rally 2
This one-hour class will use a variety of AKC Novice, Advanced, and Excellent signs. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Rally Novice. Students will advance at their own pace and gain the instruction, confidence, and experience needed to prepare themselves for Rally Advanced (RA), Rally Excellent (RE), and Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) trial competitions. Completion of the Rally Novice class, or an RN title is a prerequisite. Students may take this class repeatedly.
Dogs may run on/off leash at handler's discretion. Dogs may be crated, or supervised by another adult, while students perform the initial walkthrough.
This one-hour class will use a variety of AKC Novice, Advanced, and Excellent signs. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Rally Novice. Students will advance at their own pace and gain the instruction, confidence, and experience needed to prepare themselves for Rally Advanced (RA), Rally Excellent (RE), and Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) trial competitions. Completion of the Rally Novice class, or an RN title is a prerequisite. Students may take this class repeatedly.
Dogs may run on/off leash at handler's discretion. Dogs may be crated, or supervised by another adult, while students perform the initial walkthrough.
Thursdays 8:00pm - 9:00pm Susan Geers-Meiner
September 16 - November 4, 2021 / no skips
Masks required.
September 16 - November 4, 2021 / no skips
Masks required.
Rally 3
This one-hour class will use a variety of AKC Novice, Advanced, and Excellent signs. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Rally Novice. Students will advance at their own pace and gain the instruction, confidence, and experience needed to prepare themselves for Rally Advanced (RA), Rally Excellent (RE), and Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) trial competitions. Completion of the Rally Novice class, or an RN title is a prerequisite. Students may take this class repeatedly.
Dogs may run on/off leash at handler's discretion. Dogs may be crated, or supervised by another adult, while students perform the initial walkthrough.
This one-hour class will use a variety of AKC Novice, Advanced, and Excellent signs. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Rally Novice. Students will advance at their own pace and gain the instruction, confidence, and experience needed to prepare themselves for Rally Advanced (RA), Rally Excellent (RE), and Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) trial competitions. Completion of the Rally Novice class, or an RN title is a prerequisite. Students may take this class repeatedly.
Dogs may run on/off leash at handler's discretion. Dogs may be crated, or supervised by another adult, while students perform the initial walkthrough.