Obedience

Dogs and handlers enter obedience trials to demonstrate their ability to complete various tasks amid a high level of distractions.

Competitive obedience offers a very stylized manner of skill in performing on lead and off lead control. Dogs are judged on different skills at different levels.

Beginning levels evaluate heeling skills, the recall and stationary exercises. Intermediate levels expand to evaluate retrieving and jumping. Advanced levels include off lead heeling and control at a distance without verbal commands, directed retrieving, scent discrimination and directed jumping.

Rally

Rally, an AKC event, provides a wonderful bridge for individuals moving from the Canine Good Citizen program to the more exacting world of Obedience or the more energetic world of Agility.

Rally is a fun, energetic sport, requiring teamwork between the Swissy and the handler. It is a great event for the average pet owner, as well as the more experienced competitor. To enter an AKC Rally trial a dog must be an AKC registered dog and at least six months of age.
A typical rally course follows a predetermined route through 10 to 20 stations. Located at each station is a sign which gives the competitor instructions on which skill is to be completed. Unlike regular obedience events, the handler may encourage the dog while competing, and repeat commands or signals as necessary. The handler and the dog move at their own pace.
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