UKC Announces the Addition of Another Performance Event
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UKC Announces the Addition of Another Performance Event
Rally Obedience
For more information, contact Denise Vavla, dvavla@ukcdogs.com; or
Michelle Morgan at: mmorgan@ukcdogs.com
Kalamazoo MI, November 21, 2008 – United Kennel Club, Inc. is happy to announce that the Rally Obedience Rules have been completed and approved, and the new program is scheduled to begin January 1, 2009.
Rally Obedience has been gaining in popularity, and United Kennel Club felt this exciting new sport would be a welcome addition to our performance programs. According to the Official Rules, “Rally Obedience was created for the purpose of providing a more informal form of Obedience that would be attractive to those considering involvement in dog performance sports. By providing a more appealing format to obedience training that would also allow for possible early involvement in exhibiting their dogs, it is hoped that Rally Obedience would serve to encourage those dog owners to continue with that interest in the sport of traditional dog obedience. … Rally Obedience is an uninterrupted performance by the dog and handler without direction from the judge. The arrangement of the exercises found in Rally Obedience are randomly chosen and unlike the rigid set of exercises found in traditional obedience, the team is evaluated on a more natural approach to the performance. The overall performance should convey an image of fun, enthusiasm and the ability of the team to work in tandem. … The UKC concept of Rally Obedience is that all handlers, regardless of physical abilities, and all dogs, regardless of physical structure, should have the opportunity to participate and experience success in Rally Obedience. All dogs who have basic obedience training should be able to successfully attain Rally Obedience titles. The dog and handler team is allowed unlimited communication, praise and encouragement by the handler without penalty and are judged on the overall execution and completion of each exercise.”
UKC encourages active Obedience Clubs to inquire about hosting Rally Obedience. UKC Licensed Obedience judges, as well as those licensed in other Rally Obedience venues who are interested in judging UKC Rally Obedience, should contact the Dog Events Department, 100 E. Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo MI 49002, (269) 343-9020; fax (269) 343-7037, www.ukcdogs.com, e-mail dvavla@ukcdogs.com for details.
Established in 1898, the United Kennel Club is the largest all-breed performance-dog registry in the world, registering dogs from all 50 states and 25 foreign countries. More than 60 percent of its 13,000 annually licensed events are tests of hunting ability, training and instinct. UKC prides itself on its family-oriented, friendly, educational events. To find out more about UKC registration and events, call or visit our website. Phone: (269) 343-9020; Fax: (269) 343-7037; www.ukcdogs.com.
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