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425-985-9060

Diana Simonsen Dog Training
  • Home
  • About
    • Background
    • Certifications
  • Training
    • Dog Sports
    • Family Companion
    • Behavior Solutions
    • Guest Workshops
  • Resources
    • Calendar
    • Contact Us
    • Carnation Location
    • Training FAQ
    • Training Gear
    • Rally Obedience 101
    • Dog Care Resources
    • Service Agreement
  • Book classes

Rally Obedience 101: Getting Started

 At Diana Simonsen Dog Training, our rally training programs go beyond in-person sessions. We equip you and your dog with the knowledge and resources necessary to excel. In addition to refining your cues, we provide comprehensive education on rally regulations, guidance on using rally equipment and signs, recommendations for helpful mobile apps, and essential support to kickstart your competitive rally obedience journey.


Diana is dedicated to not only helping you master the practical aspects of rally training but also empowering you to understand the nuances of competition. We assist you in determining the right class to enter and offer strategies for beginning your competition journey. Our goal is to ensure that you and your dog are well-prepared and confident in facing the challenges of rally obedience competitions.


Join us for a thorough training experience designed to build a strong and confident team dynamic between you and your dog.

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AKC demonstration of Rally Obedience sport

Rally Obedience Info and Equipment

AKC Rally Sign Descriptions

AKC Rally Sign Descriptions

AKC Rally Sign Descriptions

AKC Rally Sign Descriptions

Create your Rally Obedience Cue dictionary


Judge Bea Moore's Sign Descriptions with tips

Rally Regulations

AKC Rally Sign Descriptions

AKC Rally Sign Descriptions

AKC Rally Regulation book

AKC Rally Regulations as of July 2024


AKC Rally Signs - full size to download


AKC Rally sign demo videos


UKC Rally Regulations


ASCA Rally Regulation

Rally Apps for your Phone

Rally Apps for your Phone

Rally Apps for your Phone

Rally app

Pocket Rally


K9 Rally

Rally Equipment

Rally Apps for your Phone

Rally Apps for your Phone

AKC Rally sign

Non-Laminated full-size signs


Laminated full-size signs


Sign holders and numbers


Obedience jumps


Cones

Tips for Competing

A pink sign that mentions that the joy is training with the dog you love.

Which Rally Class do you enter?

Which level of AKC class in Obedience and Rally can I enter?


Do I enter "A" or "B" class?

What should I bring to a dog show?

Dog show checklist

Top ten tips - from Hannah Branigan and Patty Ruzzo

  • Clear, concise, consistent handling is reinforcing to your dog.
  • Body Posture, facial expression, verbal tones, energy level, positive expectations, clear, recognizable signals, and verbal cues all play a part.
  • Minimize extraneous motion.
  • Attention starts with the handler. Trainers who are totally focused on their canine partner will receive reciprocal attention from that dog.
  • The handlers set themselves up first and check their body position for straight alignment before expecting perfection from the dog.
  • Stand tall, shoulders over hips, eyes forward.
  • Soft focus on the floor in front of the handler. S  dog in peripheral vision.
  • Walk, think, focus on straight lines.
  • Focus forward. Look where you are going, and go there.
  • Cue your dog BEFORE you move. 
  • Shorten the stride length on all turns, halts, and curves of the figure 8.
  • Take responsibility! The dog is exactly where you put him.
  • Smile and breathe!

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