Advanced Exercises
A MASTER Handbook in a .pdf format is available on the Forms Page. This covers all rules & exercises. The forms page also has .pdf files for each level. This web site is for information only, the .pdf file should be considered the actual document.
All exercises are judged off leash.
RALLY ADVANCED A CLASS
A stream is for the handler who is an inexperienced beginner. They have not
instructed or assisted with dog training classes in any sport. Once the handler
has obtained their RN title in the Novice A division, they may continue on to
the Advanced A stream with the same dog. There is no A or B stream in Excellent
or Versatility.
When a competitor has attained their first Advanced title, they are considered
"experienced" and must compete in the B stream with any other dogs they handle
A handler must own the dog entered, or be a member of the owner's household or
immediate family.
A person may enter more than one dog in this class.
A dog completing the Rally Advanced (RA) title may continue to compete in this
class "For Exhibition Only" (FEO). Dogs competing under FEO are not eligible
for placements in the class.
Rally Advanced B Class
The B stream is for handlers who are professional trainers or instructors or
their assistants, or who are judges or judges-in-training of Obedience, Agility
or Rally competitions, or for persons who have previously obtained an Obedience
title, "Rally Advanced" title, or Agility title from any recognized
association. A person may continue to compete in this class "For Exhibition
Only", (FEO). Dogs competing under FEO are not eligible for placements in the
class. A handler must own the dog entered, or be a member of the owner(s)
household or immediate family to compete in Novice B.A person may enter more
than one dog in this class. After a dog earns the Rally Advanced (RA) title, it
may continue to compete in the this class for "For Exhibition Only" (FEO) Dogs
competing under FEO are not eligible for placements in the class.
The high jump must be used for this class. It may be any jump used as standard
equipment in the CKC Obedience classes except that a jump four (4) feet wide
may be used in place of five (5) feet wide. Various colours and decorations are
allowed; however, there must be nothing hanging from the jump. Entries may be
arranged according to the jump height of the dogs, from either high to low or
low to high. A dog/handler team, which misses two (2) or more stations, must
receive a non-qualifying (NQ) score.
The Exercise Stations
| Description | Required | Specific Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Total # of Exercises | 15 - 20 | This includes START & FINISH stations Selected only from Novice Exercise 2-29 Advanced Exercises 30 - 49 or duplicate signs, # 50-58 |
| # of stationary exercises | maximum 5 | |
| # Advanced Exercises | Minimum of 8 | Must include one jump The maximum number of Stationery Exercises must be kept in mind when selecting Advanced exercises |
Stationary exercises are any stations beginning with a HALT. TIME ALLOTTED:
three (3) minutes