Rally Obedience Classes

Links to the class registration will be emailed to Regular Members, then Associate Members, and once open to the public a link will be available on our website. 

Some classes fill up fast, so don’t delay in registering!

All classes are held at the San Diego Zoo Parking Lot
class days and start times vary — If interested, please see current offerings below or contact us. 

Rally Obedience class, as described in the AKC regulations, the dog will “demonstrate willingness and enjoyment while it is working and that the handler and dog appear to be working together as a team.”  This class builds on the beginning and intermediate obedience classes.

In Rally Obedience, you and your dog navigate a course together, side-by-side, at your own brisk pace. You move the dog through a course with signs (42 are used in Novice!). At each sign you and your dog perform different exercises that include a variety of turns and commands such as sit, down, stand, stay, etc. 

The classes teach you what the signs mean and how to best perform the exercises for your level of competition. Rally develops better teamwork between you and your dog and sharpens your dog's obedience skills and behavior, both at home and in public. Rally encourages you to use voice commands as well as hand signals to help your dog learn. These voice and hand signals are also used during a trial.  This is an exciting and fun way to teach your dog new skills. (Current AKC Rally Rules)

— Training level required for Novice Rally: CGC title, including the following basic obedience skills: sit, down, come, finish and heeling reasonably well at owner's side.

— Training level required for Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent & Masters: Completion of previous rally class.

 We encourage all of our student to enter trials and achieve the title of “Rally Novice.” 

Prerequisite: Completion of the club's Intermediate class or CGC Title. Dogs must be able to heel, sit, down, and stay. 

Class Description:

This class will focus on teaching the skills needed to perform the Rally  Novice signs. We will also cover the basics of what Rally Obedience is, and begin to navigate completing a Rally Novice course.  

Class Length: 6 weeks

Cost: $80

Class Size: Minimum of 6, maximum of 8 dogs

Day/Time: Wednesday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Class Dates: TBD

Instructor: TBD

All classes are held in the San Diego Zoo Parking Lot.

No Aggressive Dogs Allowed, No Females in Heat.

Prerequisite:  Completion of Rally Novice Signs class OR having earned Rally titles on prior dogs OR with instructor approval.

Class Description:

This class will focus on teaching the skills needed to successfully complete a Rally Novice course. The goal of this class is to prepare you and your dog to compete in a Rally trial at the Novice level. 

Class Length: 6 weeks

Cost: $80

Class Size: Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 dogs

Day/Time: Wednesday, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Class Dates: TBD

Instructor: TBD

All classes are held in the San Diego Zoo Parking Lot.

No Aggressive Dogs Allowed, No Females in Heat.

Members are eligible to participate in Drop-in Rally after completing this class.

Prerequisite:  Completion of Rally Novice Courses class OR having earned Rally titles on prior dogs OR with instructor approval.

Class Description:

This class will focus on teaching the skills needed to successfully complete a Rally Intermediate or Advanced course. The goal of this class is to prepare you and your dog to compete in a Rally trial at the Intermediate & Advanced level.

Class Length: 6 weeks

Cost: $80

Class Size: Minimum of 4, maximum of 5 dogs 

Day/Time: TBD 

Class Dates: TBD

Instructor: TBD

All classes are held in the San Diego Zoo Parking Lot.

No Aggressive Dogs Allowed, No Females in Heat.