WEST SEATTLE WONDERDOGS

 “Think of an AKC Rally event as any team sport: You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you steer him through a course of 10-20 different signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler move continuously throughout the course with the dog under control at the handler’s left side. There is a clear sense of teamwork between the dog and handler both during and between the numbered signs. Although each performance is timed, having a good race time is not the goal; it’s all about working as a team while performing the skills, with the dog under control.”

Here’s an example video of me and my dog Koda!

Rally Masters Training with Koda! :) - YouTube 

What are virtual rally titles and competitions?

AKC Rally® Virtual Program – American Kennel Club

What makes Rally great?

• Improves teamwork, communication, and focus
• Improves your dog’s drive to train and work with you
• Strengthens bond and engagement
• Practices and drills real life skills in a fun and engaging manner
• An easy introduction into dog sports where praise/communication with your dog is encouraged
• Virtual Rally gives the opportunity to collect titles from your own training facility 

Main Components:

• Heeling
• Engagement and focus
• Obedience
• Body awareness

* Once you have completed this course, drop-in-style rally runs will be available at this location! 

Agility Levels 1 & 2 - drop in style class 

Agility Levels 1 & 2 cover the basics and foundational skills for the active, fast paced, sport of agility. This class will cover - obstacle commitment and course confidence, handling skills such as crosses and wraps, course reading, and more. Though I will note, this facility is not large and all of the equipment is 'fun sized'. This program is not competitive and is more so just a fun way to connect with your canine while exercising both your dog's body and brain!

Agility Level 3 - drop in style class 

Agility Level 3 takes the foundational skills to the next level! Expect longer, more complicated courses, and greater opportunity to expand your skills. 

1. West Seattle Wonder Dogs —> follow this link to create an account on Paw Partners to be eligible for class sign ups through WSWD
2. Then select the pet you would like to train with and click on the Service tab to view registration options 
3. Select all of the dates you would like to attend for Rally or Agility 1 & 2
4. You will then be prompted to upload vaccination history then taken to the page for payment 

If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out!