Course curriculum

  • 1

    Foundations

    • AKC Rally Resources

    • Training Session FAQ's

    • Rewards

    • Written Assignment: Communication

    • Toy Play as a Reward?
  • 2

    Distractions

    • General Distractions and “Triggers”

    • Stay and Walk Around: Advanced Proofing

    • Heelwork Distraction: Drills for Proofing Head Position
  • 3

    Warm Up Routine

    • Develop a Warm-Up Routine
  • 4

    Endurance and Chaining

    • Chaining/Sequencing Known Skills

    • Heeling Endurance

    • Fun Heel Rewards

    • Full Rally Courses

    • Endurance Assessment
  • 5

    Remote Rewards

    • Remote Reward
  • 6

    Trialing

    • Assessing Trial-Readiness

    • Putting Together a Finalized Trial Picture

    • Trial Tips

    • Preparing for Beyond Novice