OBEDIENCE & RALLY- O
Obedience Training is an organized activity conducted through a large number of local clubs all over Victoria. There are different levels of Obedience Training, beginning with basic manners & socialistion, however with the option to keep progressing until the handler & dog reach a competitive level. An obedience competition is called a Trial, and there are 5 Obedience Titles which can be awarded (like a Championship title for a showdog) beginning with-
Community Companion Dog (CCD) - involving basic heel on lead, stand, recall & sit/stay down/stay exercises.
Novice (CD) - free heeling, more complex recall & retrieve, longer stays.
Open (CDX) - more complex recall, retrieve, stay, jump & handler out of sight exercises.
Utility (UD) - finding lost articles, scent discrimination, signal exercises & a range of other complex exercises.
Utility Dog Excellent - (UDX) - complex extensions of the UD exercises.
RALLY-O is a new, recently-developed sport. This is a fast moving, obedience-based activity where enthusiasm, competence & encouragement are emphasized rather than precision.
To get involved, contact Dogs Victoria (www.dogsvictoria.org.au) to find an obedience club near you!
Community Companion Dog (CCD) - involving basic heel on lead, stand, recall & sit/stay down/stay exercises.
Novice (CD) - free heeling, more complex recall & retrieve, longer stays.
Open (CDX) - more complex recall, retrieve, stay, jump & handler out of sight exercises.
Utility (UD) - finding lost articles, scent discrimination, signal exercises & a range of other complex exercises.
Utility Dog Excellent - (UDX) - complex extensions of the UD exercises.
RALLY-O is a new, recently-developed sport. This is a fast moving, obedience-based activity where enthusiasm, competence & encouragement are emphasized rather than precision.
To get involved, contact Dogs Victoria (www.dogsvictoria.org.au) to find an obedience club near you!