BDOC Rally Obedience

Introduction
Rally, the newest addition to Companion Events, is a sport in which the dog and
handler complete a course that has been designed by a Rally Judge. The judge
tells the handler to begin and the dog and handler proceed at their own pace
through a course of designated stations (10-20 depending on the level). Each of
these stations has a sign providing instructions regarding the next skill that is
needed to be performed. Scoring is not as rigorous as formal obedience. Until Rally
is approved as a titling event, it is held as a non-regular class. The team of dog and
handler move continously at the handler's left side. They perform the exercises
indicated by the numbered sign at each station. After the judge's "Forward" order,
the team is on its own to complete the entire sequence correctly. Unlimited
communication between the dog and handler is to be encouraged and not
penalized. Unless otherwise specified in these regulations, handlers are permitted
to talk, praise, encourage, clap their hands, pat their legs, or use any verbal means
of encouragement. Handlers may not touch their dog or make physical corrections.
Loud or harsh commands or intimidating signals will be penalized.

Purpose
Rally, the newest addition to Companion Events, is a sport in which the dog and
handler complete a course that has been designed by a Rally Judge. The judge
tells the handler to begin and the dog and handler proceed at their own pace
through a course of designated stations (10-20 depending on the level). Each of
these stations has a sign providing instructions regarding the next skill that is
needed to be performed. Scoring is not as rigorous as formal obedience. Until Rally
is approved as a titling event, it is held as a non-regular class. The team of dog and
handler move continously at the handler's left side. They perform the exercises
indicated by the numbered sign at each station. After the judge's "Forward" order,
the team is on its own to complete the entire sequence correctly. Unlimited
communication between the dog and handler is to be encouraged and not
penalized. Unless otherwise specified in these regulations, handlers are permitted
to talk, praise, encourage, clap their hands, pat their legs, or use any verbal means
of encouragement. Handlers may not touch their dog or make physical corrections.
Loud or harsh commands or intimidating signals will be penalized.