The goal of rally is to promote a positive relationship between the dog and the handler, and to encourage continued obedience. It is also a good way to have fun with your dog. In rally-o, you will learn how to follow a course of numbered signs, where each sign indicates a different and fun obedience skill for your dog to perform. The signs for beginning levels include basic skills like sits, stays, and downs for beginning dogs. The advanced and excellent level skills introduce jumps, distractions, stands, spins and heeling backwards! You and your dog will learn how to work as a team as well as improve your dog's skills. Rally obedience is a competitive event, but you don't have to compete to have fun in this class.