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| Rally is a sport that combines the fast pace of agility with the exercises of obedience. It is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course that has been designed by the rally judge. |
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| How many signs can there be in a Rally course? |
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| 8-20, depending on the level |
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| How does the scoring of rally compare to the scoring of obedience? |
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| Rally scoring is more lenient. |
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| What signals can the handler give their dog in rally? |
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Definition
| They can use any means of verbal encouragment or commands and signals as long as they don't touch the dog. |
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| What are the leash requirements in rally? |
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Definition
| 6 feet long and made of leater, nylon or cotton webbing. Dogs must be kept on leash except when necessary for competition. |
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| What kinds of collars can a dog wear in rally? |
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Definition
| A well fitting plain buckle collar or traditional slip collar without any objects or tags hanging from the collar. In Pre-Novice, head halters are allowed as well. |
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| In Rally, what can you do if your dog has hair that covers their eyes? |
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| Tie their hair back with up to 4 rubber bands or plain, straight, rectangular-shaped barretes with a solid color. No ribbons or bows. |
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| When can a rally trainer dismiss a dog? |
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Definition
| If the trainer feels there is a threat to others, such as aggression or communicable diseases or parasites. |
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| When can a handler train their dog on show grounds? |
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| In rally, what is the point system for determining ribbon color? |
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70-100 Blue
59-69 Red
0-49 White |
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| What size should a rally ring be? |
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Definition
| Minimum of 40 x 50 feet, but 40 x 80 feet is recommended. |
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| What equipment is needed in rally? |
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Definition
| 10 cones/pylons, two food bowls with covers, rally signs, rally sign holders, number set for rally sign holders, bar jump, high jump and broad jump. |
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