DOG BLOG

What is Rally’O (Rally Obedience)

Rally-O is a great dog sport that can be enjoyed by dogs (and people!) of any age and ability. The dog and their handler are required to perform a different exercise every few metres. Exercises include combinations of turns, presents, finishes, changes of position, heeling around cones, halts, stays and jumps. Even though Rally-O has evolved from Competitive Obedience, it does not require the same level of precision as Obedience. The main goal in Rally-O is to gain a score of at least 90% and so earn a qualifying certificate, Once you have enough qualifying certificates, your dog can gain a Dogs NZ Rally-O title. There are several levels of title to work towards, each level more challenging than the

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Training your dog

Here are some great training tips for your new puppy/Dog. Teaching Mat is an essential tool for all dogs. Touch, Paw, Roll over are fun games to play. Learn the correct way to socialise your puppy/Dog Come train with us.

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Agility

Dog agility is a competitive sport where dogs navigate through a timed obstacle course, which includes jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and other challenges. The goal is for the dog to complete the course as quickly and accurately as possible, guided by their handler’s commands and body language. This sport is open to all breeds and mixes, making it accessible to a wide range of dogs.  Your dog must be a minimum of 1 year.

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Flygility

Flygility is a dog sport that mixes elements of agility and flyball. As in flyball the dog is sent to fetch a ball from a flyball box and returns the ball to the handler. Courses can be longer than in flyball, 30m from start line to the box, and use agility obstacles.

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