Newest dog sport ... know what is it?

Rally-O ... short for Rally Obedience ...  has been described by some as combining sports car racing, dog agility, and traditional obedience into a new fun sport.

To others, it's a new sport in which you dispense with much of the formality of traditional obedience - and have fun with your dog when it is in the ring - you can even talk to and praise your dog - and entry level is on lead!

Rally-O involves a dog and handler working together to navigate their way around a signposted course, performing a series of exercises as judges keep an eye out for penalties including excessive barking, pulling the leash tight, slow responses, or having to repeat an exercise. Each "exercise" is signposted with the dog to demonstrate the desired activity - sit, stand, stay.

The first "official" Rally-O trial in Sydney attracted more than 200 dogs!

Want to know more?

We are really fortunate at Fred's Pass Positive Dog Training Club to have a judge who will host a 5 week training program for Rally-O, commencing on at 8.00 pm 14th February 2012 . . and its open to all members.