(VICT) Re: Rally Obedience
- From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 21:10:51 -0400
I bet that would be perfect for Gwenna, as she so does love to her obedience
but it would be stimulating enough for her.
Got to do something, smile.
Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI
and Guinevere, Golden lady Guide
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From: "Diane & Raven" <dlshotwell2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 6:23 PM
Subject: (VICT) Rally Obedience
Hi Kitty,
I was suggesting Rally Obedience competition to Shelly.
I have done this just once as part of a training game with assistance dogs
... but it is fun and might be adapted to a guide and their partner with
audio at each station reading the behavior required.
Here are some links that might help explain better then I could.
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/rallyo.html
this article describes it as: "
Rally obedience, or "Rally-O" as it has been termed by enthusiasts, is the
latest American Kennel Club event to hit the show circuit. Rally-O combines
characteristics of sports car racing, dog agility, and traditional obedience
into a new fun sport.
Rally is timed, includes 12-20 performance stations depending on the level
of participation, and is scored by a judge who watches for a smooth
performance as well as skill in following the directions at each station. "
smile
Basically the dog and handler team move continuously through a rally course
of 10-20 signs with the dog at the handler's left side. At each numbered
sign they perform the indicated exercise then move to the next sign.
Unlimited communication is encouraged - the handler can talk to the dog and
give multiple commands and signals. Scoring is less rigorous than
traditional obedience.
http://www.akc.org/pdfs/rulebooks/RO2999.pdf
this is a book from AKC about Rally.
There is 3 levels of Rally obedience and below is a link that is a pdf of
the signs they use in all three levels. It will give you the behaviors.
http://www.akc.org/pdfs/rulebooks/ROR999.pdf
These are not set up for VI but here are some videos.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2488935750783943071&q=dog+rally&total=215&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=2
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2488935750783943071&q=dog+rally&total=215&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=2
Best Wishes & Wags,
Diane & Raven
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