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My Intro to Rally - 9

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  This is the 9 th  edition of the Introduction to Novice Rally We’ll be discussing  more Novice turns (Change of Direction – COD) that have not been covered. We’ll also talk about Warming up your Dog before training. Here are 5 new Novice Rally signs we’ll work with this time. 29 37 38 39 40 The first turn is a turn we have been doing in obedience for years.   Some of us have called it “turn in to your dog” over the years. AKC names it “Left About Turn” for the Rally sign.   If you look at the diagram, the large arrow is the dog’s path and the small arrow is the handler’s path.   This gives you a good idea of where the movement is when executing this sign.   If your dog knows how to go around you clockwise, give him that command/signal before you commit to turning yourself to the left. The next four signs, #s 37, 38, 39, & 40 were designed by AKC in 2017 to give judges more angles/
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My Intro to Rally - 8

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  This is the 8 th  edition of the Introduction to Novice Rally We’ll be discussing more on Scoring and some turns, along with a sign that  has 4 sits! Let’s look over the Minor Deductions this time.  These errors are more subtle and some handlers don’t even know they are doing them.     You’re in the ring to enjoy your teamwork as best as you can.  Let the judge do the scoring.  If, for some reason, your dog is having a bad day, (or you’re having a bad day), you can just look at the judge and THANK THE JUDGE, and leave the ring – no questions asked.  You will get an NQ, but this it may be more positive, for both of you, than continuing. Chapter 2, Section 30 Scoring.  Minor Deduction (1-2 points) for each of the following: • Dog interfering with handler • Handler error • Knocking over a sign or holder • Out of position • Poor sits • Slow or delay or resistance to respond • Tight leash • Touching or ticking a jump or pylon • Touching the handler Minor or Substantial Deduction (1-10 po
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My Intro to Rally - 7

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  This is the 7 th edition of the Introduction to Novice Rally We’ll begin discussing Scoring and learn some Circle Signs. I’ll start with Scoring deductions for Not Qualifying.   There are some problem areas that most Novice Handlers are not aware of, and I'll describe some of them here for you.   If some of these things happen in the ring, please continue to do the best you can without worrying about the judging.   You’re in the ring to enjoy your teamwork as best as you can on that day.   Let the judge do the scoring.   If, for some reason, your dog is having a bad day, you can just look at the judge and THANK THE JUDGE, and leave the ring – no questions asked.   You will get an NQ, but this it may be more positive, for both of you, than continuing. Chapter 2, Section 30 Scoring. Non-qualifying (NQ) scores will be given for the following: ·        Consistently tight lead ·        Dog that eliminates while in the ring for judging ·        Dog unmanageable ·        Handler err
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An Intro to Rally - 6

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  This is the 6 th  edition of the Introduction to Rally. Today we’ll be discussing Placement of Signs and three of the seven Novice “ CONE” exercises.    Section 22. Placement of Signs. Signs should be placed to the right of the handler’s path unless otherwise stated in these Regulations. Exact placement of signs will be made by the judge while walking the course along the path that will be taken by the handlers. Signs indicating a change in direction should be placed directly in front of the team. Signs that require the handler and dog to sidestep to the right or left will be placed in the initial path of the team. Cone/ Pylon Exercises:   (1) Signs may be placed on the first pylon.   (2) Signs can be placed to the right before you reach the first pylon.   (3) Signs can be placed right next to the first pylon.   The judges will place the sign where they thinks is most convenient for their course.
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