Lianne Hassen is seen here on two First Place run in AKC RALLY with my dog ‘Tank’. The first day we scored a 90 out of 100 and the second day we scored a 98 out of 100. Attention, fluid movement, speed, enthusiasm, and control, are all great attributes in AKC RALLY dog training.

Levels of Competition

The three levels of competition in AKC Rally:

Novice - this is the first level for those just getting started in competition.
o All exercises are performed with the dog on leash.
o There is a requirement of 10-15 stations to complete with no more than five stationary exercises.
o The exercises performed vary from turning 360 degrees to changing paces during the course.
o Exhibitors at this level may clap their hands and pat their legs through the course.

Advanced - this is the second level, which includes more difficult exercises throughout the course.
o All exercises are performed off-leash.
o There is a requirement of 12-17 stations with no more than seven stationary exercises.
o Exercises include a jump as well as calling your dog to the front of you instead of to a heel position.

Excellent - this third and highest level of AKC Rally is the most challenging.
o Exercises are performed off-leash except for the honor exercise.
o There is a requirement of 15-20 stations, with no more than 7 stationary exercises.
o Handlers are only allowed to encourage their dogs verbally. Physical encouragement is not allowed at this level.
o The Excellent-level exercises include backing up three steps, while the dog stays in the heel position and a moving stand, while the handler walks around the dog.