Rally Obedience Classes

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: Thursday, 7:00 pm - 8:00pm

Class Dates: May 25 - June 29, 2023

Instructor: Randi C.

THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT

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

Option 1: THIS CLASS IS FULL

Day/Time: Thursdays, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Class Dates: May 25 - June 29, 2023

Instructor: John S.

Option 2: CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT

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

Class Dates: May 24 - June 28, 2023

Instructor: Vicki B. & Venus Z.

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 course. This class will focus on Ring Entry/Prep, instructions on individual Intermediate signs, and chaining multiple Rally signs together successfully. The goal of this class is to prepare you and your dog to compete in a Rally trial at the Intermediate and Advanced level.

Class Length: 6 weeks

Cost: $80

Class Size: Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 dogs 

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

Class Dates: 

Instructor: 

There will be no Rally Intermediate class offered in May

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

No Aggressive Dogs Allowed, No Females in Heat.

Prerequisite:  Completion of Rally Intermediate/Advanced 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 Advanced or Excellent course. This class will focus on Ring Entry/Prep, instructions on individual Advanced/Excellent signs, and chaining multiple Rally signs together successfully. The goal of this class is to prepare you and your dog to compete in a Rally trial at the Excellent level. 

Class Length: 6 weeks

Cost: $80

Class Size: Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 dogs

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

Class Dates: May 24 - June 27, 2023

Instructor: John S./Debbie R.

THIS CLASS IS FULL 

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

No Aggressive Dogs Allowed, No Females in Heat.

Prerequisite:  Completion of Rally Excellent 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 compete at the Rally Master level. 

Class Length: 6 weeks

Cost: $80

Class Size: Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 dogs

When: TBD 

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

No Aggressive Dogs Allowed, No Females in Heat.

There will be no Rally Master class held in May.