• AKC Novice Rally Class & Trick Class

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    Name: AKC Novice Rally Class & Trick Class
    Date: April 3, 2019
    Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
    Website: http://www.aldenskennels.com
    Event Description:
    AKC Rally Classes

    • Novice Rally– this is the first level for those just getting started in competition.

      • 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.

    • Advanced – this is the second level, which includes more difficult exercises throughout the course.

      • 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.

    • Excellent – this third and highest level of AKC Rally is the most challenging.

      • 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 dogs verbally. Physical encouragement is not allowed at this level.

      • The Excellent-level exercises include backing up three steps, while the dog stays in the heel position and a moving stand, while the handler walks around the dog.
         

        All dogs can get a number including purebreds and mixed breeds.

         

        AKC TRICK DOG TITLES:  

      • Novice Trick Dog (TKN)

      • The dog performs 10 skills from the Novice list. (see link to “Application” below for lists of skills). If a dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC, it can do 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title.

      • Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI)

      • The dog must have the Novice title, plus perform 10 Intermediate tricks.

      • Advanced Trick Dog (TKA)

      • The dog must have the Intermediate title, plus perform 10 tricks from the Advanced list.

      • Expert Trick Dog 

      • I?n this title, handlers perform a short routine with at least 10 tricks previously learned.

      • Trick Dog Elite Performer 

      • Testing of this truly elite trick dog level requires the dog to perform 10 tricks with at least 5 props and there must be a story.

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    Location:
    Alden's Kennels Inc.
    6810 Barnard Mill Rd.
    Ringwood IL. 60072
    Date/Time Information:
    Wednesday's 4/3//19 at 6pm 
    Contact Information:
    815 728-0559
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    Fees/Admission:
    $150.00 for a six week session we accept all debit and credit cards, checks and cash.
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