AKC Rally Information
Rally is a new fast rising sport that has a mixture of obedience and agility.
Levels of Rally Trials Competition
There are three levels of competition in rally:
Level 1 = NOVICE - For the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (dog) just getting started in rally. Exercises include:
All exercises are performed with the dog on leash.
There is a requirement of 10-15 stations to complete with no more than five stationary exercises.
The exercises performed vary from turning 360 degrees to changing paces during the course.
Exhibitors at this level may clap their hands and pat their legs through the course. |
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (dogs) must earn three qualifying scores under two different judges in order to receive a rally title. The title for Level 1 NOVICE is RN (Rally Novice).
Level 2 = ADVANCED - The second level includes more complicated exercises throughout the course. Exercises include:
All exercises are performed off-leash.
There is a requirement of 12-17 stations with no more than seven stationary exercises.
Exercises include a jump as well as calling your dog to the front of you instead of to a heel position. |
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (dogs) must earn three qualifying scores under two different judges in order to receive a rally title. The title for Level 1 ADVANCED is RA (Rally Advanced).
Level 3 = EXCELLENT - The third and highest level of AKC Rally is the most challenging. Exercises include:
Exercises are performed off-leash except for the honor exercise.
There is a requirement of 15-20 stations, with no more than 7 stationary exercises.
Handlers are only allowed to encourage their Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (dogs) verbally. Physical encouragement is not allowed at this level.
The Excellent-level exercises include backing up three steps, while the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (dog) stays in the heel position and a moving stand, while the handler walks around the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (dog). |
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (dogs) must earn three qualifying scores under two different judges in order to receive a rally title. The title for Level 1 EXCELLENT is RE (Rally Excellent). There is also a RAE (Rally Advanced Excellent) title as well. |
