Sport from the database
Rally Obedience
Rally obedience is a dog sport in which dog-handler teams complete a signposted course of obedience exercises, turns, halts, position changes and ring procedure. AKC and FCI sources document rally as a companion/dog sport with course signs, classes, deductions and qualifying scores; motorsport links are factually wrong.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Dog and handler perform the signposted exercise sequence with control, flow and rule compliance as a team.
Teilnehmer
One dog-handler team per run; eligibility and classes depend on federation/regulations.
Teamgröße
One dog-handler team per run; eligibility and classes depend on federation/regulations.
Spielfeld
Rally/obedience ring in a hall, training field or trial ground with numbered signs, course sequence, judge/steward area and start/finish point.
Dauer
Duration depends on course, class, ring procedure and organiser regulations.
Wertung
AKC describes a starting score of 100 points with deductions; qualifying includes a 70-point threshold. FCI/national systems use their own class and judging details.
Gewinnbedingung
Achieve the highest valid score, qualifying score and placing in the announced class.
Ausrüstung
Rally signs, course map, ring boundary, leash/collar under the ruleset, dog-sport registration/entry as required, judge sheet and optional timer.
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- incorrect exercise performance
- missed station
- dog out of control
- unauthorised aid
- eligibility or ring-procedure violation
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- Rally: Get Started American Kennel Club · official-guide · medium
- AKC Rally 101 American Kennel Club · expert-guide · medium
- Rally Obedience Beginner's Guide Zoom Room · blog-guide · medium
- AKC Rally American Kennel Club · official · high
- AKC Rally Regulations American Kennel Club · rulebook · high