UK Rally
With kind permission from the US APDT, the UK APDT is introducing the wonderful new sport of Rally Obedience.
What is Rally?
Dog and handler team navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform such as, Sit Down Sit, Staight figure 8, Send over Jump, Recall over Jump, Left Turn. Teams navigate the course at a brisk continuous performance without direction from the judge. Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs during the performance.
All dogs, purebred, mixed breed and dogs with disabilities are encouraged to participate.
The aim of the UK APDT is to encourage all dog owners to take part in this new sport with a view to registering and competing for Rally titles and awards.
If you have any queries please contact the Rally team on: apdt.uk.rally@hotmail.com
Level 1 info revised 16/4/10
Level 2 info revised 16/4/10
General Competition Guidelines (revised 25 February 2010)
Score Sheet 1 (revised 8 June 2010)
Score Sheet 2 Either score sheet may be used.
Rally signs and holders can be bought from http://ariciadogtraining.co.uk/rallyframes.htm
The total cost of the frame (this includes velcro which holds the sign in place) is £10.
The feet are drilled in order to take a light weight metal tent peg for use outdoors on grass.
A4 laminated signs with velcro attached to connect with the frame are £1 each.
READY TO RALLY ?
RALLY WORKSHOPS, COMPETITIONS AND CLUBS
INTERESTED IN HOLDING A RALLY TRIAL?
We are encouraging anyone interested in Rally to arrange a Trial Date.
Following the one arranged at Top Barn Farm in Worcestershire we are holding one at Bridge Farm in Shropshire on the 22nd August 2010 (see below) and hoping to arrange an indoor one for later in the year at our Civic Sports Hall in Whitchurch, Shropshire.
The APDT now have a total of 99 dogs registered and 25 licenced judges.
In order to make these Rally Trials successful, enjoyable and fun events for both dog and handler please consider arranging a Rally Trial in your area.
Do not hesitate to contact us for further information, if necessary
Carole & Stewart Thornley - Team leaders of APDT UK Rally
RALLY UK TRIAL
(Held under APDT UK Rally rules and regulations)
SUNDAY 22nd August 2010
BRIDGE FARM, ALKINGTON ROAD,WHITCHURCH. SY13 3NE
For directions see
Trial opens at 9.30 am. All competitors to be booked in by 11.30 am
Walk through start 9.30am second chance 12.30 Lunchtime.
Judging start 10.00am
Trial Secretary: Stewart Thornley
(cheques made payable to Aricia Dog Training)
Refreshments all day by Rossendale Dog Training, Tea Coffee, Burgers Etc.
Class – Level one
Judge – Trudy Longhurst
Entries open - 1st July 2010
Entries close – 16th August 2010
CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM AND FURTHER INFORMATION
A.P.D.T. First Rally Trial
Held at Top Bark Farm on Sunday 6th June 2010
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the APDT for asking me to judge the first U.K. Rally Trial Competition. I must also thank my team for all their help and support. I sincerely enjoyed the experience and hope the entrants gained the same enjoyment and satisfaction.
The day began with lovely warm sunshine and slightly breezy but it was unfortunate that the heavy rain hit the venue around 2 pm. Due to this, a few handlers were ‘rained off’ and others missed the presentation.
The course had 14 stations plus the Bonus exercise.
Results from this first Rally competition proved extremely promising with 13 qualifiers out of 46 entries, having scores of between 171 and 190. Winner of the class was Glenis Charles with her Border Collie Naunton Fable. 2nd Jan Sharp with Working Sheepdog Ruby, 3rd Julie Osborne working a superb round with her Jack Russell Minnie.
Well done everyone.
Carole Thornley Ad. Dip. CBM.
Click here for results of Competition held on 6 June 2010
WAGTAILS PRESENT:
‘GET READY TO RALLY ’WORKSHOPS
Wagtails are proud to announce that we are holding a series of one day workshops to introduce newcomers to this terrific new dog sport.
The workshops will run from 10am till 4pm and will cover the following:
Demonstration Level 1 Course
Understanding static signs and turns
Call front exercises and pace changes
Cone exercises – spirals and weaves
Level 1 Bonus Signs, L evel 1 Complete Course
Demonstration of Level 2/3 exercises.
Handler places £40 Spectator places £20
Refreshments and lunch included.
Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Sociable dogs only please. (If you have a dog with ‘issues’ but want to have a go at Rally please contact us and register your interest in a specialist ‘Rehab for Rally Workshop’.)
Please make cheques payable to ‘Wagtails’.
No refunds given if cancellation is less than 48 hours before the workshop.
Click here for venues and booking form
THE ORCHARDS DOG TRAINING CENTRE
ORCHARDS VIEW, TWYFORD ROAD, TWYFORD,
ADDERBURY, OXON. OX17 3JL
Telephone 01295 811655
V.A.T. Reg. No. 336 4553 52
An Opportunity to learn about UK Rally Level 1
Dog and handler teams navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform such as, Sit Down Sit, Straight figure 8, Down Walk Round, Call Front finish left, Left Turn. Teams navigate the course at a brisk continuous performance without direction from the judge. Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs during the performance.
All dogs, purebred, mixed breed and dogs with disabilities are encouraged to participate.
Due to popular demand we are running another Level 1 workshop on:
Sunday 26th September 2010
10.00 a.m. to 4.00p.m.
9.30 a.m. Coffee & Registration
Bring your own lunch
coffee & tea provided
Be aware most of the day is outside
Handlers £40.00 Spectators £20.00
If you want more information or to register contact
Tony Orchard
01295 811655
LINKS TO RALLY CLUBS
Saturday morning Rally group on the third Saturday every month at Holbrook Village Hall, Nr Ipswich, 10am - 1pm. Cost £12 starts 19 September 2009.
Anyone wanting to do Rally is welcome.
If you would like to join please contact Kenya Mullany on: 01206 391113
BERKSHIRE DOG TRAINERS
UK RALLY CLASSES
With Sandra Curry and Jan Sharp
Venue: Knowl Hill Village Hall, 13 The Terrace, Knowl Hill, Reading, Berks, RG10 9XB
When: Classes are held fortnightly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7pm
Fun training that will introduce you to the sport of Rally and teach you to work in partnership with your dog. These classes are suitable for sociable dogs of any age provided they have already undertaken some basic obedience training.
If you would like to join us please contact Sandra Curry on 07957691778
Further information on www.berkshiredogtrainers.co.uk
Click here for - Leamington DTC
The Family Dog www.thefamilydog.co.uk
Rally courses available for beginners and improvers. Lessons are held in
Redbourn, Hertfordshire (AL3). No more than 5 dogs per group. 1-to-1
tuition also available. Held in a secure outside paddock (or in a yurt if
it rains too hard). Contact Clare Atkinson on 07920 184511 or
behaviour@thefamilydog.co.uk.
Sandhills Canine Training Centre Ltd www.sandhillscaninetraining.co.uk Email jlj@mistral.co.uk Run a weekly Rally Club open to those who have already gone through Rally beginners course or who have relevant Rally experience. Held in secure outside paddocks on grass and inside on sand in wet weather. Within the club is the Rally club display team and members are encouraged to join us and help promote Rally at local dog shows. Rally Club Fridays run from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at a cost of: £20.00 per calendar month. Rally Beginners Level 1 is for those new to Rally and runs in four weekly blocks payable on the first week at a cost of £20.00 per block. Held on Wednesday afternoon and evening - one hour classes. Rally Puppy classes available as follow on basic puppy classes from six months held on Saturday morning. Rally Rehab, small specialist classes aimed at those dogs who have some behavioural issues around other dogs. Dogs must have gone through a 1-2-1 session to gage suitability for these classes. Rally Workshops: Occasional one day events aimed at getting to grips with the rules, regulations and stations signs of the 3 levels, along with looking at course layouts - the workshop ends with a 16 stations course layout for everyone to try. Dates and details are posted on the website.