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Jun 176 min read

Cupid's Rally Scores and Life Update

I wanted to write a life update about Cupid in honor of his AKC Rally Excellent title, which we did virtually, but the timing has ended...

May 163 min read

OB GAMES Challenge 1: Front from Wraps

Because I have worked for years in busy Chicago with a high drive Dutch Shepherd, and because I simply love dog training, I have spent...

Mar 138 min read

Fancy Heel Part 2: Lure, Lure, Go Away

Click here for a vlog video version of this article. As “fancy” heel exploded in popularity (see part 1 of this series), so did the heavy...

Mar 57 min read

Fancy Heel Part 1: A Limited History

And Some Rulebook Citations for Good Measure Click here for a vlog video version of this article. One of the things that makes heelwork...

Sep 29, 202112 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Rally-Obedience (And Everything Your Dog Needs to Know, Too!)

About Rally Rally-Obedience, Rally-O, or just plain “Rally,” is a competition obedience sport. Rally includes a range of maneuvers to...

Sep 28, 20218 min read

Top 5 Most Common Mistakes Made by New Rally Competitors

While Rally is a great sport for newbies (click here to learn why), that doesn’t mean that earning Rally titles is an effortless affair....

Sep 28, 20214 min read

Why Rally is Great for Newbies

There are many canine sports and hobbies to choose from: doggy freestyle dance, nosework, disc dog, protection sports, dock diving, barn...

Sep 28, 20214 min read

In-Person Rally Classes - Worth It or Waste of Time?

Or, A Tale of Valuing Online Dog Training So, you’ve been scrolling on your phone. You started on the “basic dog Instagram'' of cute...

Sep 17, 20211 min read

Ideas for What to Call Your Rally & Competition Obedience Skills

Your cues, commands, signals, words... You have so many options! Your dog can learn that any word cues any skill that they know. It’s...

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