OBEDIENCE, RALLY, AGILITY TRIALS OR THE COURSING ABILITY TEST
All dogs are eligible to compete in Obedience, Rally, or Agility trials or the Coursing Ability Test. Your dog must have an AKC number via one of the following: • AKC Registration as one of the175 recognized breeds. • AKC Canine Partners program enrollment. A program for mixed-breed dogs and dogs ineligible for AKC registration.
• Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program. A program for purebred dogs that cannot be fully registered with the AKC to participate in AKC events.
• Foundation Stock Service® (FSS). Recorded breeds on the road to full AKC recognition.
Getting Started in Obedience: Obedience trials showcase dogs that have been trained and conditioned to behave well in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs. AKC Obedience trials allow exhibitors and their dogs to enjoy companionship and competition as they proudly earn AKC titles.
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. Each level of obedience competition — novice, open, and utility — requires mastering a specific skill set, which increase in difficulty, before advancing to the next level.
Most AKC clubs conduct a variety of classes instructed by trainers who have won awards in obedience competition with their own dogs, and they make sure to stay up-to-date on the latest training techniques. They have experience training all breeds of dogs and can help solve behavior problems. Most clubs accept all types of dogs, mixed breeds and purebreds, and prospective students are usually welcome to observe a class before signing up for a training course.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OBEDIENCE HERE
Getting Started in AKC Rally®
:AKC Rally®
is a companion sport to AKC Obedience. Both require
teamwork between dog and handler along with similar performance skills. Rally provides an excellent introduction to AKC Events for new dogs and handlers and can provide a challenging opportunity for competitors in other events to strengthen their skills. The dog and handler team move at their own pace, very similar to rally-style auto racing. Rally was designed with the traditional pet owner in mind, but it can still be very challenging for those who enjoy higher levels of competition.
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