Rally Obedience Signs

 

1

Indicates the beginning of the course -timing starts.
Dog does not have to be sitting at start but must
be under effective control.

2

Indicates the end of the course -timing stops.

3

Whilst heeling, the Handler halts and the dog sits in heel position. The team then moves forward,with the dog in heel position. (Stationary exercise)

 

4

Whilst heeling, the Handler halts and the dog sits.
The Handler then commands and/or signals the dog
to down, followed by the command to heel forward
from the  down position. (Stationary exercise)

5

Performed as a 90° turn to the right, as in traditional obedience.

6

Performed as a 90° turn to the left, as in traditional obedience.

 

7

Whilst heeling, the team makes a 180° about turn
to the Handler’s right.

8

Whilst heeling, the team makes a 180° about turn
to the Handler’s left.

 

 

9

Whilst heeling, the team makes a 270° turn to
the Handler’s right. 270° turns are performed
as a tight circle appropriate to the size of the dog, but
not around the exercise sign.

10

Whilst heeling, the team makes a 270° turn to the Handler’s left. 270° turns are performed as a tight circle appropriate to the size of the dog,  but not around the exercise sign.

 

 

11

Whilst heeling, the team makes a 360° turn to the
Handler’s right. 360° turns are performed as a tight
circle appropriate to the size of the dog but not around
the exercise sign.

12

Whilst heeling, the team makes a 360° turn to
the Handler’s left. 360° turns are performed as a tight
circle appropriate to the size of the dog but not around
the exercise sign.

 

13

Whilst heeling, the Handler stops forward motion and calls the dog to the front position (dog sits in front and faces the Handler). The Handler may take several steps backward as the dog turns and moves to sit in the front position. Second part of the exercise directs the Handler to command and/or signal the dog to change from the front position by moving to the Handler’s right, around behind the Handler, toward heel position. As the dog clears the Handler’s path, the Handler moves forward before the dog has completely returned to the heel position.The dog does not sit before moving forward in heel position with the Handler. (Stationary exercise)

14

Whilst heeling, the Handler stops forward motion and calls the dog to the front position (dog sits in front and faces the Handler). The Handler may take several steps backward as the dog turns and moves to sit in the front position. Second part of the exercise directs the Handler to command and/or signal the dog to change from the front position by moving to the Handler’s left toward heel position. As the dog clears the Handler’s path, the Handler moves forward before the dog has completely returned to the heel position. The dog does
not sit before moving forward in heel position with the Handler.(Stationary exercise)

 

15

Whilst heeling, the Handler stops forward motion and calls the dog to the front position (dog sits in front and faces the Handler). The Handler may take several steps backward as the dog turns and moves to sit in the front position. Second part is the finish to the right,
where the dog must return to heel position by moving around the right side of the Handler. Dog must sit in heel position before moving forward with the Handler. (Stationary exercise)

16

Whilst heeling, the Handler stops his/her forward motion and calls the dog to the front position (dog sits in front and faces the Handler). The Handler may take several steps backward as the dog turns and moves to a sit in front position. The second part is the finish to the left where the dog must move to the Handler’s left, and sits in the heel position. Dog must sit in the heel position before moving forward with the Handler.(Stationary

 

17

Dog and Handler must slow down noticeably. This must be followed by a normal pace unless it is the last station on the course.

18

Dog and Handler must speed up noticeably. This must be followed by a normal pace unless it is the last station on the course.

 

19

Dog and Handler must move forward, walking briskly and naturally.

20

Whilst heeling, the Handler takes one step diagonally to the right, leading with the right foot, and continues moving forward along the newly established line. The dog moves with the Handler. The exercise shall be performed just after the exercise sign.

 

21

This exercise requires three pylons or posts placed in a straight line with spaces between them of approximately 2.0 – 2.5 metres. Spiral Right indicates the Handler must turn to the right when moving around each pylon or post. This places the dog on the outside of the turns. The exercise sign is placed near or on the first pylon or post where the spiral is started.

22

This exercise requires three pylons or posts placed in a straight line with spaces between them of approximately 2.0 – 2.5 metres. Spiral Left indicates
that the Handler must turn to the left when moving around each pylon or post. This places the dog on the inside of the turns. The exercise sign is placed near or on the first pylon or post where the spiral is started.

 

23

This exercise requires four pylons or posts placed in a straight line with spaces between them of approximately 2.0 – 2.5 metres. The exercise sign is placed near or on the first pylon or post where
the exercise is started. Entry into the weaving pattern is with the first pylon or post at the dog/Handler’s left side. The dog and Handler must complete the entire exercise by passing the last pylon or post.

24

This exercise requires pylons or posts placed in a straight line with spaces between them of approximately 2.0 – 2.5 metres. The exercise sign is placed near or on the first pylon or post where the exercise starts. Entry into the weaving pattern is with the first pylon or post at the dog/Handler’s left side. The dog and Handler must complete the entire exercise by passing the last pylon or post. It should be noted that in this exercise, the team does not weave back through the obstacles as they do in the Straight Figure 8.

 

 

25

The Handler halts and the dog sits in heel position to begin the exercise. The Handler takes one step forward and halts with the dog maintaining heel position. The dog sits when the Handler halts. This is followed by two steps forward -halt, and three steps forward -halt, with the dog heeling each time the Handler moves forward and sitting each time the Handler halts. (Stationary exercise)

26

Whilst heeling, the Handler stops forward motion and calls the dog to the front position (dog sits in front and faces the Handler). The Handler may take several steps backward as the dog turns and moves to a sit in the front position. With the dog in the front position, the Handler takes one step backward and halts. The dog moves with the Handler and sits in the front position
as the Handler halts. This is followed by the Handler taking two steps backward and a halt, and three steps backward and a halt. Each time, the dog moves with the Handler to the front position and sits as the Handler halts. The Handler then commands and/or signals the dog to resume heel position. As the dog clears the Handler’s path, the Handler moves forward before the dog has completely returned to the heel position.
The dog does not sit before moving forward in heel position with the Handler. (Stationary exercise).

 

27

Whilst moving with the dog in heel position, the Handler commands and/or signals the dog to down as the Handler comes to a stop next to the dog. Once the dog is completely down, the Handler moves forward, commanding the dog to move forward from down position. (Stationary exercise)

28

The Handler halts and the dog sits in heel position. With the dog sitting in heel position, the Handler commands and/or signals the dog to heel and immediately moves forward at a fast pace. This must be followed by a normal pace unless it is the last station on the course. (Stationary exercise)

 

29

Whilst moving with the dog in heel position, the Handler makes an about turn to the left, Whilst at the same time, the dog must move around the Handler to the right and into heel position. The dog does not sit before moving forward in heel position with the Handler.

30

The Handler halts and dog sits. With the dog sitting in heel position, the Handler commands and/or signals the dog to stay, then proceeds to walk around the dog to the left, returning to heel position. The Handler must pause in heel position before moving forward to  the next station. (Stationary exercise)

 

31

The Handler halts and dog sits. With the dog sitting in heel position, the Handler commands and/or signals the dog to down and stay, then proceeds to walk around the dog to the left, returning to heel position. The Handler must pause in heel position before moving forward to the next station. The dog heels forward from the down position. (Stationary exercise)

32

Whilst moving with the dog in heel position, the Handler commands and/or signals the dog to stand as the Handler comes to a stop next to the dog. Once the dog is completely paused in a stand, the Handler moves forward, commanding the dog to move forward from stand position.(Stationary exercise)

 

33

The Handler halts and dog sits. With the dog sitting in heel position, the team turns 180° to the left and immediately moves forward. (Stationary exercise)

34

The Handler halts and dog sits. With the dog sitting in heel position, the team turns 180° to the right and immediately moves forward. (Stationary exercise)

 

35

The Handler halts and dog sits. With the dog sitting, the Handler commands and/or signals the dog to stay. The Handler then turns to the right, while taking one step in that direction, and halts. The dog is directed to heel position and must move and sit in the new location before moving forward to the next station. (Stationary exercise)

36

The Handler halts and dog sits. With the dog sitting in heel position, the Handler stands the dog, commands and/or signals the dog to stay as the Handler walks around the dog to the left, returning to heel position. The Handler must pause in heel position before moving forward to the next station. In the Advanced Class, the Handler may touch the dog, move forward to stand the dog.The Handler may not physically assist the dog to move into the stand. (Stationary exercise)

 

37

The Handler halts and dog sits. With the dog sitting in heel position, the Handler pivots 90° to the right and halts. The dog moves with the Handler and sit in heel position. The Handler is required to pivot by turning in place. (Stationary exercise)

38

The Handler halts and dog sits. With the dog sitting in heel position, the Handler pivots 90° to the left and halts. The dog moves with the Handler and sits in heel position. The Handler is required to pivot by turning in place. (Stationary exercise)

 

39

This exercise requires two pylons or posts placed about 2.45 – 3.00 metres apart, around which the team will perform a complete Figure 8, crossing the centre line three times. Two distractions will be arranged to the sides of the Figure 8 about 1.55 – 1.85 metres apart. Entry may be between the pylons or posts and the distraction on either side. The distractions will consist of two securely covered containers with tempting dog treats; however, dog toys may replace one or both containers, or may be placed next to the containers. The exercise sign may be placed on or near the cone where entry is made into the Offset Figure 8.

40

The Handler halts and dog sits With the dog sitting in heel position, the Handler moves one step directly to the right and halts The dog moves with the Handler and sits in heel position when the Handler halts. The exercise shall be performed just past the exercise sign. (Stationary exercise)

 

41

The Handler halts and dog sits. With the dog sitting in heel position, the Handler calls the dog to front and the dog sits in the front position, facing the Handler. On command, the dog then moves from the front position around the right of the Handler and sits in heel position. Handler must not step forward o rbackward to aid the dog during the exercise. (Stationary exercise)

42

The Handler halts and dog sits With the dog sitting in heel position, the Handler calls the dog to front and the dog sits in the front position facing the Handler. On command, the dog then moves to the Handler’s left and sits in heel position. Handler must not step forward or backward to aid the dog during exercise. (Stationary exercise)

 

43

The Handler halts and dog sits. With the dog sitting in heel position, the Handler pivots 180° to the right and halts. The dog moves with the Handler and sits in heel position. (Stationary exercise)

44

The Handler halts and dog sits. With the dog sitting in heel position, the Handler pivots 180° to the left and halts. The dog moves with the Handler and sits in heel position (Stationary exercise)

 

45

The Handler halts and dog sits. With dog sitting in heel position, the Handler commands and/or signals the dog to down, then to sit. The Handler does not physically handle the dog or move forward or backward. The Handler then commands and/or signals the dog to heel forward from the sitting position. (Stationary exercise)

46

Whilst moving with the dog in heel position, the Handler directs the dog to take the jump as the Handler passes by the jump without any pause, hesitation or stopping. The Handler may increase speed or run while passing by the jump. When the dog has completed the jump in the proper direction, it is called to heel position and the team continues to the next exercise.

 

47

The Handler halts and dog sits With dog sitting in heel position, the Handler will stand the dog (without physical handling or moving forward), then command
and/or signal the dog to sit. The Handler then commands
and/or signals the dog to heel forward from the sitting
position. (Stationary exercise)

48

The Handler halts and dog sits With dog sitting in heel position, the Handler will stand the dog (without physical handling or moving forward) then command and/or signal the dog to down The Handler then commands and/or signals the dog to heel forward from the down position. (Stationary exercise)

 

49

Whilst heeling and without pausing, the Handler will stand the dog and walk around the dog to the left, returning to heel position. The Handler must pause in heel position after returning to the dog. Dog must move forward from the standing position. (Stationary exercise)

50

The Handler commands and/or signals the dog to sit and stay, then leaves the dog approximately 5 metres, performs an about turn, halts and commands and/or signals the dog to come. The dog shall sit in front of the Handler. The Handler shall return to the right side of the dog by either a step back to the side or around the dog. Handler must pause upon returning to the dog. (Stationary exercise)

 

51

The dog to complete a circle spin away from the heel position and then to return to heel. The Handler does not stop moving.

52

This exercise requires four cones to be placed in a square, each 1.5 metres from the centre point.The team must negotiate each opposite pair of cones as a Figure 8. The exercise sign shall be placed at the cone at which the team will negotiate the first Figure 8. (May be used as a change of direction).

 

53

Whilst heeling, the Handler reverses direction walking backward at least 3 steps, without first stopping, then continues heeling forward. The dog moves backward to the Handler and maintains heel position throughout the exercise without sitting or turning its body to face the Handler.

54

The Handler halts and the dog sits. The handler leaves the dog and walks forward at least 3 metres, performs an about turn and halts. The Handler commands and/or signals the dog to down. Once the dog is in down position, the Handler commands and/or signals the dog to sit. Once the dog is in sit position, the Handler returns around back of dog into heel position. The Handler must pause in heel position before moving forward to the next station. (Stationary Exercise).

 

55

Whilst moving with the dog in heel position, the Handler commands and/or signals the dog to stand as the Handler comes to a stop next to the dog. With the dog in a stand, the Handler leaves the dog and walks forward 3 metres, performs an about turn and halts. The Handler then commands and/or signals the dog to down. Once the dog is in down position, the Handler commands and/or signals the dog to sit. Once dog is in sit position, the Handler returns around the back of dog into heel position. Handler must pause in heel position before moving forward to the next station. (Stationary exercise)

56

Whilst heeling and without pausing, the Handler commands and/or signals the dog to stand and leaves the dog to a distance at least 3 metres, turns,halts, commands and/or signals the dog to drop, then returns around the dog and, without pausing, continues on.(Stationary exercise)

 

 

 

57

Whilst heeling and without pausing, the Handler will down the dog and walk around the dog to the left, returning to heel position. The Handler must pause in heel position after returning to the dog. The dog must move forward from the down position with the Handler at completion. (Stationary exercise)

58

Whilst heeling and without pausing, the Handler will sit the dog and walk around the dog to the left, returning to heel position. The Handler must pause in heel position after returning to the dog. The dog must move forward from the sit position with the Handler at completion. (Stationary exercise)

 

59

The Handler halts and the dog sits. The Handler leaves the dog and walks forward at least 3 metres and without pausing, calls the dog to heel. The dog is expected to catch up into heel position as the Handler moves forward and before the Handler reaches the next station. The dog must not anticipate the recall and must not forge significantly ahead of the Handler when coming into heel position.(Stationary exercise)