Rally obedience

Rally classes are held on most Sundays in the gymnasium Bayview community center in Pensacola

(note, we do not hold Rally classes in Gulf Breeze due to room size limitations)

Rally is the new dog sport that is taking the nation by storm, a stepping stone from the AKC Canine Good Citizen program to the world of obedience or agility. Rally offers both the dogs and handlers an experience that is both fun and energizing. The canine team moves at their own pace very similar to rally-style auto racing. Rally was designed with the traditional pet owner in mind, but can still be very challenging for those who enjoy higher levels of competition.

A Rally course includes 10-20 stations depending on the level (novice through excellent). Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. Communication between handler and dog is encouraged and perfect heel position is not required, but their should be a sense of teamwork. The main objective of Rally is to produce dogs that have been trained to behave in the home, in public places, in the presence of other dogs, in a manner that will reflect positively on the sport of rally at all times and under all conditions. (taken from the AKC website www.akc.org)

Am I eligible to compete?

Dogs must be AKC registered and 6 months of age. Mixed breeds will soon be able to compete under a new AKC ruling so essentially all dogs can compete. See AKC regulations for details.

Classes held most Sundays

$100/4 week class, each class 2 hours

Currently held at the Bayview Community center in East Hill (2001 Lloyd st Pensacola, FL)

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