Rally
Rally combines characteristics of sports car racing, dog agility,
and traditional obedience. 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. As with
obedience and agility, Rally titles are offered at three levels:
Novice, Advanced, and Excellent.
A sign at each station gives instructions to the dog-handler team,
and each team must execute the station's particular task within
two-to-four feet of the 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. Two sample Rally signs are shown on the right.
Rally combines characteristics of sports car racing, dog agility,
and traditional obedience. 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. As with
obedience and agility, Rally titles are offered at three levels:
Novice, Advanced, and Excellent.
A sign at each station gives instructions to the dog-handler team,
and each team must execute the station's particular task within
two-to-four feet of the 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. Two sample Rally signs are shown on the right.
Agility
Dog agility is an exciting dog sport in which a handler directs a dog
through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy.
Dogs run off-leash with no food or toys as incentives, and the
handler cannot touch either the dog or the obstacles. The handler's
controls are limited to voice, movement, and various body signals,
requiring exceptional training of the animal and coordination of the
handler. An agility course consists of a set of 15 to 20 standard
obstacles, laid out in a design with numbers indicating the order in
which the dog must complete the obstacles. Courses are sufficiently
complicated that a dog could not complete them correctly without
human direction. In competition, the handler must assess the
course, decide on handling strategies, and direct the dog through
the course, with precision and speed equally important.
Dog agility is an exciting dog sport in which a handler directs a dog
through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy.
Dogs run off-leash with no food or toys as incentives, and the
handler cannot touch either the dog or the obstacles. The handler's
controls are limited to voice, movement, and various body signals,
requiring exceptional training of the animal and coordination of the
handler. An agility course consists of a set of 15 to 20 standard
obstacles, laid out in a design with numbers indicating the order in
which the dog must complete the obstacles. Courses are sufficiently
complicated that a dog could not complete them correctly without
human direction. In competition, the handler must assess the
course, decide on handling strategies, and direct the dog through
the course, with precision and speed equally important.
Obedience
Obedience is both a skill that dogs learn and a competitive dog sport
with rules, regulations, judges, conditioning, training, placements and
prizes. Dog and handler teams are judged on how closely they match
the judge's mental picture of a theoretically perfect performance as
they execute a series of specified exercises. Accuracy and precision
are essential, but the natural movement of the handler and the
willingness and enjoyment of the dog are very important.
Obedience is both a skill that dogs learn and a competitive dog sport
with rules, regulations, judges, conditioning, training, placements and
prizes. Dog and handler teams are judged on how closely they match
the judge's mental picture of a theoretically perfect performance as
they execute a series of specified exercises. Accuracy and precision
are essential, but the natural movement of the handler and the
willingness and enjoyment of the dog are very important.
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Treibball
Does your dog herd you into the kitchen when it's time to eat? If so,
try Treibball! (pronounced try-ball) Treibball is a fun and
stimulating game to play with your dog. Although the breeds with
natural herding ability probably have a bit of an edge, any dog who
can learn to target, move off-leash, stand, stop, and lie down can
learn it. Treibball encourages teamwork, problem solving and
communication between the dog and handler. It’s very rewarding
for energetic dogs who work well off-leash and need a job, or any
dog that likes to herd but doesn’t live on a ranch!
Treibball began in Germany, and the first formal competitions were
in 2008. In the last couple of years, it has caught on in the U.S. and
is quickly becoming a fun and competitive sport for all dogs that
love to play games, herd, or just use their problem-solving ability.
Treibball builds the same type of teamwork and communication
skills that agility training does, but does not put physical stress on
the handler. It can also help shy or reactive dogs build confidence
and have better impulse control.
Does your dog herd you into the kitchen when it's time to eat? If so,
try Treibball! (pronounced try-ball) Treibball is a fun and
stimulating game to play with your dog. Although the breeds with
natural herding ability probably have a bit of an edge, any dog who
can learn to target, move off-leash, stand, stop, and lie down can
learn it. Treibball encourages teamwork, problem solving and
communication between the dog and handler. It’s very rewarding
for energetic dogs who work well off-leash and need a job, or any
dog that likes to herd but doesn’t live on a ranch!
Treibball began in Germany, and the first formal competitions were
in 2008. In the last couple of years, it has caught on in the U.S. and
is quickly becoming a fun and competitive sport for all dogs that
love to play games, herd, or just use their problem-solving ability.
Treibball builds the same type of teamwork and communication
skills that agility training does, but does not put physical stress on
the handler. It can also help shy or reactive dogs build confidence
and have better impulse control.
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Interested in taking an agility class?
Check out our class schedule or
class registration
Check out our class schedule or
class registration
Add enthusiastic dog and human interaction with
high performance, friendly competitions and you've
just defined dog sports. Praiseworthy Pups will show
you how to use positive reinforcement to attain peak
performance in the competitive sports of agility,
obedience, rally, and Treibball. Or, if you'd rather,
you can take part in our fun matches and other
less-competitive events that are focused on just
having fun with your dog!
high performance, friendly competitions and you've
just defined dog sports. Praiseworthy Pups will show
you how to use positive reinforcement to attain peak
performance in the competitive sports of agility,
obedience, rally, and Treibball. Or, if you'd rather,
you can take part in our fun matches and other
less-competitive events that are focused on just
having fun with your dog!
We teach beginning to advanced
obedience skills. See our class schedule
or class registration
obedience skills. See our class schedule
or class registration
Want to take a Rally class? See our
class registration
class registration
Treibball is fun to watch as well as
learn! Check out our class schedule
learn! Check out our class schedule
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