Rubriik: Blog
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Focus!?!
One of the most essential skills for a dog in Rally Obedience is maintaining focus on the handler. In Rally Obedience, the exercises are technically difficult and different and follow one another in quick succession. The course is fast-paced, requiring the dog to react quickly to each new challenge. Because of this, it is crucial…
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Importance of Bonding
A strong bond with your dog is the foundation for effective training and clear communication. When your dog trusts and connects with you, they’ll be more engaged, responsive, and eager to work with you. Bonding with your dog means building a strong, trusting relationship that helps you understand each other on a deeper level. It’s about…
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Basic Position in Rally Obedience
Basic position or heel position is the position where the dog is next to handler on left or right side. Traditionally, dogs are taught to sit in basic position, aligning themselves at the handler’s side. However, teaching dogs to stand in the basic position instead of sitting, offers some advantages. But it also comes with…
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Why rally obedience?
Rally obedience isn’t just a fun sport or a way to teach your dog new skills—it’s also an incredible tool for building a deeper connection with your canine companion. At its core, rally is about teamwork, communication, and trust. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned competitor, the emotional benefits of rally obedience…
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Most important skill in Rally Obedience
While rally obedience is often seen as a more relaxed form of dog sports compared to traditional obedience, a solid foundation of heelwork is just as important. So, heelwork is a key skill in rally obedience. In rally, your dog’s ability to remain focused, responsive, and in contact with you during the course can make…
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First FCI Rally Obedience World Championship
First ROb World Championships was held on 28-29th September 2024 in Turku, Finland. It was a great honor and pleasure for me to judge this year. Other judges were Tytti Lintenhofer (Chief judge, Finland), Martina Klein (Germany), Ida Lindgren (Sweden) and Brian Binnerup (Denmark). Judges’s secretaries were also experienced FCI ROb commission members and judges:…
KARIN LASSMANN 