Rally is a recent activity recognised by the Kennel Club compared to Obedience. It’s fun and no matter what level you and your dog may be at it’s easy to get involved and start training and competing.
Rally involves you and your dog working as a team to navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform; think of it as a sort of ‘obedience exercise obstacle course’ including simple exercises.
The course is set by the judge or trainer. There is no pause between exercises – you and your dog work briskly through the course without direction from the judge. You are encouraged to talk to and praise your dog during the performance. Any dog can get involved; your dog does not have to be a pedigree dog to take part, but if you want to compete it must be registered with the Kennel Club on either the Breed Register or the Activity Register.
Further details can be found on the KC website or for competitions on RallyNews website .
Rally training classes are held. Sue Garner and David Moxon are the trainers.
Rally is included within the weekly training with some weeks being designated specifically towards Rally training.
Winchester City Dog Training Club 