Santa Clara Dog Training Club

In Rally Novice, Intermediate you and your dog will master the Rally Novice and Intermediate signs and will learn how to effectively walk a rally course. Time permitting, we will also work on effective ring entry.

AKC Rally is intended as a stepping-stone to the more formal AKC obedience, with many exhibitors doing rally prior to competitive obedience. Rally is divided into the following levels: Rally Novice and Intermediate both performed on-leash, followed by off-leash Advanced, Excellent and Master levels. Rally Intermediate is an optional level.

Prerequisite:  Your dog needs to be able to heel on leash, sit, stand, down, front, finish to the left and right, as well as stay in the sit, down and stand positions. 

Click the following links to help determine which obedience class is best for your goals and abilities:

• Obedience class flow chart
• Obedience class descriptions

 Equipment:

• Crate - your dog is safely put up during the walk-through that precedes each class

Cancellation/Refund Policy:  

1. Cancellation of a class for any reason BEFORE the first class date of a session will be refunded minus our coursestorm and credit card fees (currently about $13)
2. There are NO REFUNDS for any cancellations AFTER the first class of a session.
3. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed after the start date of the first class of any given session.
4. Transfers to a more skill appropriate class in the same session before or after the class start date may be possible with approval and subject to space availability. Please contact us.