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Hi I think there was a typo in one of the schedules published in which Rally O Novice A & B were offered. There is no A & B in Rally O Novice in Australia but I believe the Club in question is holding 3 Obedience & 3 Rally O Trials over the weekend so plenty of opportunities to achieve some qualifying scores.

Hi all I believe Queensland can lay claim to the first Rally O Excellent titled dog in Oz. The title was earned at Lockyer Valley Club this weekend and the team involved is Jay Lane with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel "Jasper." Jay is very modest and not very computer literate so I am posting this exciting result for all to see. Jay & Jasper deserve the highest accolades as they have put in a tremendous amount of work to achieve this honour and I just know they will be going flat out to attain RAE in the not too distant future. John

Hi all This Rally Obedience DVD is a piece of must have equipment with both side and front on visions of each Station Well worth investing in Cheers John

Looks good but where and what time please? Thanks John

Hi It never ceases to amaze me at the involved and convoluted answers one sees on this forum without first asking the 2 VITAL questions. 1. Does my dog understand what is required? 2. Is he/she physically capable of doing what is required? In this case the most simple explanation would appear to be that the dog has an eyesight problem as suggested by Lablover and that all other remedies should be discounted until the dogs physical status is established. Our dogs are very accomodating and generally wish to comply with our wishes. Why do we persist in looking for answers that are so complicated and that will only lead to confusion in the dog's mind, an inability for the dog to follow our requests and the resulting frustration on our part. KIS KEEP IT SIMPLE.

Great to see the first 3 Rally O Novice Titled dogs in Queensland over the weekend. Congratulations to Kath with her GSP, Judy with her Sheltie and Shirley with her Boxer believed to be the first Rally O Titled Boxer in Oz. Not a BC in sight???!!!! Well done ladies all the hard work has paid off. Guess it's now a race to see who achieves RA first? John

Hi all In Queensland a height measurement card for dogs competing in CDX & Utility are issued. The same will apply in Rally Obedience where the dog's details are recorded, height recorded and signed off by 2 Senior Judges. Expect similar to be the case in all States where Rally Obedience is a Titled Sport. Fantastic Christmas to all Rally O afficionados and compete well, to a high level and successfully in 2012 JEB5

Thanks Gary Much appreciated.

Queensland you've done it again. The Queensland Rally O Working Party held the best EVER Seminar this evening with even the weather being kind. Had attendees from all over who travelled large distances to be part of this fantastic Seminar. They came from Mackay, Gladstone, Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Armidale (NSW), Grafton (NSW) to behold the delights of this new sport. What a truly great response from all involved, it just shows the dedication not only of this Working Party but also of all the Clubs involved. Of course the Brisbane Metropolitan Brisbane Clubs were well represented and we all eagerly await 2012. Rock on 2012 when we can begin to EARN Rally Obedience Titles.

The Rally Obedience Rules are now ratified and available from ANKC Website, effective 1st January 2012. The Queensland Rally Obedience Working Party will apply these Rules and make Rally Obedience the success it deserves to be.

Great News!!!! The Rally Obedience Seminar to be run by the Queensland Rally O Working Party will incorporate any changes as per the ratified Rally Obedience Rules which now appear in the ANKC website. These Rules are effective as of 1st January 2012 so roll on the New Year.

Good news for all The Rally Obedience Rules are now ratified and may be seen on ANKC website. These rules come into effect 1st January 2012 so let the fun begin.

Hi The Queensland Rally Obedience Working Party has a DVD ready to go with detailed descriptions and commentary for all Stations. Included are what our Judges will be looking for and how to execute each Station correctly. There is a Video rear view along with a Video side view of Teams at each Station and hints on how to minimise the loss of points, especially during the heeling between Stations. The teams on display really worked to a high degree of competence. Of course any Video DVD of Rally Obedience would not be complete without a fun aspect and to this end the DVD will show some "bloopers" made during filming. This DVD will not be made available until final ratification of the Rally Obedience Rules by the ANKC. Any final minor amendments to the DVD will be made as a result of changes to the Proposed Rally Obedience Rules that we have at hand at present.

Hi For all Rally Obedience enthusiasts a Rally O Seminar has been arrange for 10th December 2011 by the Queensland Rally Obedience Working Party. Looks like a must do event and one definitely not to be missed. All details are available in the September edition of Queensland "Dog World" magazine. Looks as though it will be good for all prospective competitors once everything is up and running.

Hi For all Rally Obedience enthusiasts a Rally O Seminar has been arrange for 10th December 2011 by the Queensland Rally Obedience Working Party. Looks like a must do event and one definitely not to be missed. All details are available in the September edition of Queensland "Dog World" magazine. Looks as though it will be good for all prospective competitors once everything is up and running.

Hi Tassie Thanks for that, but I'm unable to access the gazette. Could you possibly post the details? I'm told there's 2 Workshops planned Thanks

Heard there is a couple of Rally Obedience Workshops to be run in Sydney during October 2012. Does anyone have the details of where, when and who is running the Workshops? Sounds too good to miss.

A Rally Obedience Ribbon Event is being run at Southside Dog Obedience Club on Saturday 17th September commencing 3.00pm Come along and enjoy the fun of competition, entries taken on the day with both a Novice and Advanced Course being run. An extra Novice will be run at no extra charge. See Queensland "Dog World" for fabulous information on Rally Obedience and upcoming Events.

Hi Huski & Krustie Don't forget the Rally O Ribbon Event at Redcliffe this Saturday 27th 2.00pm start. Give it a go you'll have a ball

There are several events happening in Queensland promoting Rally O for those who may be keen to join in the fun. 24th August 2011 7.00pm Seminar Metropolitan Dog Obedience Club Chermside run by Queensland Rally O Working Party for Metro. 26th August 2011 Rally O Ribbon Event Townsville COCT (contact club for details) 27th August 2011 Rally O Ribbon Event Redcliffe Dog Obedience Club 2.00pm Start 28 entries so far and still counting. Heaps more to come in September which will be posted soon and one Special not to miss in December. Details of this will be posted soon but it has been organised by The Queensland Rally O Working Party and will be run for the benefit of all involved in this great new sport. This will be one hell of a Seminar so don't miss out. Happy Rally O to all

Another fantastic Rally O Workshop last Sunday held in Brisbane. Thanks to Logan Club for making their excellent facilities available. The day started at 10.00am rather grimly with fairly heavy rain so the agenda was adjusted to suit and by 10.30am the skies has cleared and the practical aspect of the day proceeded very well with much learning by all involved. Pleased to say the rest of the day was fine and thoroughly enjoyed by all participants. Thanks to the Queensland Rally O Working Party for a great day's instruction.

Things are really moving along well in Queensland. A Rally O Workshop will be held on Sunday 21st August 2011[/b] RALLY ‘O’ WORKSHOP VENUE LOGAN ALL BREEDS DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB GOULD ADAMS PARK KINGSTON ROAD KINGSTON Sunday August 21st 2011 10.00 a.m. The acceptance of our Sport is gaining momentum so please set aside this date in your diary as The Rally ‘O’ Working Party will conduct a Rally ‘O’ Workshop on the day. During the Workshop we shall cover:- • Course Design and Nesting • Course Layout on the Ground (Handlers may run the Courses) • Stewards Duties • Score Sheets, both Individual & Club • CCC(Q) White Rule Book (downloadable from Dogs Qld Website) This Workshop will again be chock full of interesting and informative information. All welcome. Bring along hats, chairs, water for your dog and lunch for yourself. SEE YOU THERE.

Hi Gary Thanks for the feedback and that you enjoyed the courses. Southside will be holding Rally Novice & Rally Advanced Ribbon Events during the lunch break at the Double Header Trials 17th September both with Laura Knauth as Judge. There will also be Rally O demonstrations during the lunch break at the Ekka in the Dog Pavilion which should generate a lot of interest. Think these will be on 2nd Tuesday & Thursday but best to check. Brisbane Club and Redlands Club will be holding Rally O Ribbon Events at their respective Trials in October & November with the possibility that Metro & Sunshine Coast will do the same later in the year so it's full steam ahead. Break a leg as they say in both the Rally O Ribbon Events & the Obedience Trials John

Oop!!! Sorry forgot to say The Rally O Ribbon Event which was huge last weekend run at Caboolture

For anyone in the Bundaberg area, The Obedience Club of Bundaberg is running 2 Rally O Ribbon Events on Saturday 16th July 2011 commencing 2.00pm. Register on the day to compete as there will be 2 RN Courses running side-by-side to ensure a Great Time will be had by all. Had a HUGE field last Saturday for the Rally O Ribbon Event with both RN & RA being run. Same weekend, Grafton in NSW had a highly successful Rally O Ribbon Event which was enjoyed by Club Members and visitors alike. Would be good to see the final draft of the proposed ANKC Rules.