CARO Rally Obedience

CARO is a breed-inclusive rally obedience trialing association. CARO allows dogs of any breed to compete in their trials, and is very accommodating to dogs and handlers of different abilities. These classes are specifically designed for the rules and signs for CARO. All of these skills will be useful for other rally obedience trialing associations (such as CKC, AKC, ASCA, etc.) as well. Just be mindful that rules may be different for each venue. CARO allows food rewards in the ring in Rally Novice and Advanced and Working Class, this is a great way to help build ring confidence. Rally Versatility and Excellent has tunnels, weaves, bar jump and broad jumps. Come to class to tighten up your heeling, focus and connection, but most importantly, to have fun! 

Lily makes every attempt to make her classes welcoming to sensitive dogs. She does this by ensuring that dogs have space in class, this sometimes includes using x-pens as visual barriers. Her smaller class sizes are helpful for sensitive dogs too. Feel free to email Lily and ask her any questions you may have: bigstickdogtraining@gmail.com

Available Classes:

Intro to Rally Obedience

We build beautiful heeling, handler focus and canine confidence. We cover many skills like sit, down, stand, and stay in all positions. The skills required for Rally Obedience will prepare you for sports. Your dog will learn how to relax in class, how to work around distractions, and how to move through spaces with you. The skills for rally obedience are also very useful for regular life. This class is all on leash.
 
Next Session:
Mondays 7-8pm
April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 and June 2
Cost $210
Space Available

Rally Novice/Advanced

This class starts on leash, and slowly builds your off-leash rally skills, your heeling skills and connection with your dog. CARO Advanced has a jump, food bowl distractions, and a “judge walk around” where the judge walks around your dog. We teach dogs skills using baby steps, and always going at a pace that suits each dog. Dogs who have completed a Novice Rally Obedience class (CARO or CKC), or are proficient in another sport like agility are welcome to join this class.
 
Next Session:
Wednesdays 6-7pm
April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, and 28
 
$210 for 6 weeks
 

Advanced/Excellent/Versatility Rally Obedience

Ideal for more advanced Rally Obedience teams. We will be working on advanced and excellent skills including the 4 obstacles – jumps, tunnels, weaves and broad jumps.
 
Wednesdays 7:10-8:10pm
April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, and 28
 
$210 for 6 weeks
 

Contact Lily at bigstickdogtraining@gmail.com to sign up. Please include your dog’s name, breed and age, and a brief description of your current rally experience in your email. Lily can help you find the right You can also check out her website: bigstickdogtraining.com

Learn more about CARO at canadianrallyo.ca

Looking for CKC Rally Obedience classes? Click here.